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indeed. Anyways, thanks so much for taking time out to help. I barely got any sleep last night worrying about this dog gone vehicle. I just about cried when it turned out to be the plug wire. Tears of happiness.

happiness.I followed the manual and remove the spark plugs to do this job, because it needed them really bad anyway. The sound we are hearing is the number 6 spark plug wire not on the plug and its arcing.

I'm hearing a constant tic and a clanky tap about every 5 seconds or so. I will either have this towed to a garage or pull the valve covers in the presence of someone more experienced than me. Got to do the gaskets anyway.

Yep. Thanks. I ain't exactly happy about it either.

Here is the direct link to the motor running. http://www.banjohangout.org/myhangout/media-player/audio_player2.asp?musicid=35932&archived=

I just got everything back together after installing a new timing belt. My chain wrench slipped off the can sprocket when removing the center bolt. I'm afraid this is the result. Is this valve noise I'm hearing?http://www.banjohangout.org/myhangout/music.asp?ID=11429 (if this takes you to a page of banjo tunes, scroll down to the one that says Pathfinder motor.) Thanks:)

Found a buddy with a timing light who said he could drop by today.

Oh, and it is a 99. 4wd

Closest harbor freight is 45min. Wish we had one here, but I'd go broke. I like all your advice. Thanks!

Hardy har, Precise1:). Its all done now. I used loctite 598 adhere the rubber to the metal.

That's what I was thinking, but I hate to take a step backwards. Thanks.

I am wrapping up a timing belt replacement with guidance from the wonderful step by step topics on this forum. I bumped the distributor cap and the whole distributor turned. I just bought the vehicle and there is no telling how long the bolt that holds it in place has been loose. I don't own a timing light. Any advice as to where to set the distributor until I can get to a mechanic?

Just used the forum to replace my timing belt. The rubber seal started coming off the upper timing cover upon reassembly. I put all the bolts in and tucked the strip of rubber in place as best I could before tightening the cover down. Needless to say the seal is not very solid, especially in top. Should I take the cover back off and make a gasket with black RTV, or just go on and put my belts and hoses back on without worry?

Howdy. My name is Tracy. (Mr. Tracy) I just bought a 99 Pathfinder. I already see how helpful the experience and knowledge off you guys are going to be. I am about to wrap up the worlds longest timing belt job, which is being done in my spare time. What a great resource this forum has been!

I have a 99 Pathfinder, and the power steering pump and alternator appear to have switched sides at some point since 95.. I had a heckuva time getting enough slack in the power steering belt to get it off. I ended up removing that bolt that holds the bracket and goes into the oil pump. I went ahead and put it back in before I got any further with this job. Hopefully there won't be a problem, but I am glad I found this thread before getting too far along. Frazetta rules.

Adding to the thread for posterity,this is getting a little bold with a big screwdriver at about 1:21