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I was off a tooth. Tore it apart today and put it all back together. No leaks and runs great. Thanks for all the help! Now, on to the next problem. Need to replace steering rack. Anybody have experience with that? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I haven’t touched the distributor. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So I am pretty sure my timing is off. I put it all back together and took it for a spin and all was good but it was still leaking coolant. Took it ALL apart again to find that the bypass hose is leaking. So I buttoned it all back together and it starts and idles fine, but when I give it gas it has no power won’t get any higher than 2000 rpms and makes a bumping noise. Is it the timing? Am I slightly off? That’s all I can think it it would be. Any ideas? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks for all the tips and the help guys! So, I tackled it today and found that there was indeed a crack in the bypass hose! I’m now relieved knowing the crack was there and that it is what was causing the leak. Now I can put it all back together and be happy that it will (hopefully) not leak anymore! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks for the tip! Anything I can do to make things easier is much appreciated. So I tried to do it from the top but had no way of getting to the hose Clamps, they were both turned inward. So I just disassembled all parts all way to the timing belt. Do you know how I can keep the cams from moving so I can take them off so I can remove the rear timing cover to access the hose just like in the picture you posted? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

perfect, thank you! I’ll let ya know how it goes Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

is the hose that connects to the metal elbow where the top radiator hose connects to? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

thanks for the help guys! I am going to try it this way. Hopefully this is the cause. I don’t mind getting all deep into it again but I really prefer not too Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes, I scraped it off with a razor blade. A friend said that I needed to use silicone as well as the regular gasket. I’m just trying to figure out if it could be leaking anywhere else. 5523pathfinder mentioned a coolant bypass hose but I don’t even know what that is Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Okay, so I purchased my 96 pathy a month ago knowing it was leaking coolant. I replaced the thermostat, housing, and gasket for the first try. It was still leaking from the timing cover right at the crankshaft. So I did the whole water pump timing belt replacement and it is still leaking coolant. It leaks a drop once every ten seconds or so from the same spot...I don’t know what to do. Did the gasket not get on right, did I not tighten it enough? I’m all out of ideas and any help would be very much appreciated. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Haha yes I am going to fix the oil leak too. Just wanted to get everything all planned and ready before I start putting it all back together. Thanks for looking out and for the info! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

also how many teeth should I count to make sure its right? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Okay thanks for understanding! Yes, I actually decided to find a service manual and indeed the dimples are timing. Whew. I am however having a hard time finding the one to match on the crankshaft. I will supply a picture and maybe someone could see what I can’t. Thanks for your help everyone! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Great! Thanks guys! Since I’m so neurotic and just want to be sure? I can use the socket on the nut turning it CW to match up the botches? I have circled the nut im referring to in yellow in the picture. Sorry for all the questions, I just want to make sure everything is gold when I put it all together! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

As you can see it is pretty much at TDC, what do I use to rotate th cams and crank? Do I use a wratchet attached the bolt on th front? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Okay I will post a picture when I get home. Thanks for willing to help! A friend whom has done mechanic work said that I basically need to start from scratch and rotate the crank to top dead center, he said there are marks that show me when it’s there and then rotate 45 degrees in earthed direction. After that rotate the cams so that that the little marks are lined up. After than moved crank back to top dead center and then install the belt. It seems way to simple for me. Lol maybe I just tend to make things more difficult than they need to be. Does this procedure sound right? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Okay, how do I do that? Thanks for the help Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

thats what I’m hoping for, but since th sprockets moved I don’t know what to do to move them back so I can align the right way. They moved about 2 inches each side Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Okay everyone, need a little guidance here. I am doing a water pump replacement and checked the timing belt which is awesome and doesn’t need replaced. Anyway, I marked the belt as well as the pulleys(not sure what the actual name is) where the Teeth need to be matched up for when I put the belt back on. However, I forgot to make sure it was top dead center and when I loosened the tension the pulleys(again not sure if they are called that) moved and now I don’t know how to make sure the lines I made on the belt and the pulleys match. The first picture is the left and second picture the right. You can see where I marked both in white. Can anyone help me from here? I’m at a loss. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Okay everyone, need a little guidance here. I am doing a water pump replacement and checked the timing belt which is awesome and doesn’t need replaced. Anyway, I marked the belt as well as the pulleys(not sure what the actual name is) where the Teeth need to be matched up for when I put the belt back on. However, I forgot to make sure it was top dead center and when I loosened the tension the pulleys(again not sure if they are called that) moved and now I don’t know how to make sure the lines I made on the belt and the pulleys match. The first picture is the left and second picture the right. You can see where I marked both in white. Can anyone help me from here? I’m at a loss. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hey everyone, picked up my first pathy about a month ago and haven’t done much with it yet. Was leaking coolant when I purchased but couldn’t pass it up for only $600! Anyway, it’s a 96 3.3l 5spd 4wd, any tips as tricks regarding this is definitely welcome! I am currently in the process of replacing water pump and timing belt so hopefully it goes smoothly! Peace! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Awesome! Thanks for the pictures! I’ll get to it this weekend and let ya know! Any advice you can give me from here until I’m finished? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

im sorry. It’s a 96 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Awesome! Thanks for the help! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It’s a 95 pathfinder 5spd manual 3.3l 4wd Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk