blackspawn Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I'm about to do my timing belt change this Friday if the weather permits but before I start wrenching I just want to make sure that this newbie has everything I need to do this job by myself!! My list includes a nissan timing belt, a nissan tensioner and spring, a nappa water pump, (2) nappa cam seals and a advance auto crank seal. I also have all of the replacement nissan belts ie..a/c,power steering and alternator. My tools are 27mm socket for the crank pulley,hex socket for the tensioner, enough sockets for all the other covers and stuff a have to take off. I'll go today and get a thermostat also. The small hose behind the cover I do not have but I'm guessing that I can get a hose in the same diameter at the auto store I hope. I also bought a Harbor Freight electric impact wrench. I have a breaker bar also. Did I forget anything? Please let me know(ALL TIPS or CONCERNS are welcome!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 In my opinion, do NOT touch the CAM or crank seals if they aren't leaking. I've never touched them on either of my trucks, and never had a problem. I've heard of lots of folks disturbing them, installing new ones, and having them leak. Just my opinion. Otherwise, you list looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Get hose clamps to replace all of the stock wire type clamps as well. You will also need a scraper to scrape the waterpump gasket of and some blue (i think thats what I used) gasket sealer to put on the waterpump so the gasket seals even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackspawn Posted October 14, 2009 Author Share Posted October 14, 2009 ok, i got them just in case... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackspawn Posted October 14, 2009 Author Share Posted October 14, 2009 Get hose clamps to replace all of the stock wire type clamps as well. You will also need a scraper to scrape the waterpump gasket of and some blue (i think thats what I used) gasket sealer to put on the waterpump so the gasket seals even better. got it thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 In my opinion, do NOT touch the CAM or crank seals if they aren't leaking. I've never touched them on either of my trucks, and never had a problem. I've heard of lots of folks disturbing them, installing new ones, and having them leak. Just my opinion. Otherwise, you list looks good. X2 Mine weren't leaking so I saved the money. On our r50 though, both cam and the crank seals were leaking. What are the odds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackspawn Posted October 14, 2009 Author Share Posted October 14, 2009 X2 Mine weren't leaking so I saved the money. On our r50 though, both cam and the crank seals were leaking. What are the odds. wow what's the odds on that that happening?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 x3 on the seals.. the crooked hose behind the h2o pump is called by-pass hose. find it first because it may not be available.. find dr.bill's thread about the t belt. it's v. comprehensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 In my opinion, do NOT touch the CAM or crank seals if they aren't leaking. I've never touched them on either of my trucks, and never had a problem. I've heard of lots of folks disturbing them, installing new ones, and having them leak. Just my opinion. Otherwise, you list looks good. Have them and decide if you want/need to install them when you get there. My passenger side cam seal was leaking slightly so I replaced both and the crank seal just because. They are not hard to install if you know what you are doing. No leaks so far... Like I said, at least have them, you can always return them. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackspawn Posted October 14, 2009 Author Share Posted October 14, 2009 x3 on the seals.. the crooked hose behind the h2o pump is called by-pass hose. find it first because it may not be available.. find dr.bill's thread about the t belt. it's v. comprehensive. Autozone had a bypass hose that was for the pathfinder but it was about a foot long, I don't think that was the right one or was it? Was I suppose to trim it down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastpath Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 nope, its a dealership item. I just bought one as mine decided to start leaking. 23 bucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackspawn Posted October 15, 2009 Author Share Posted October 15, 2009 I'm Ready!!! Tomorrow morning, LET THE FUN BEGIN!!! ***if you see something that I still need please let me now*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 BEER!!! B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackspawn Posted October 16, 2009 Author Share Posted October 16, 2009 BEER!!! B On chill right now!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Almost any hose with a 90 degree bend in it can be made to work. I used a hose for whatever vehicle that was the right size diameter from NAPA (I forget what size it is) that had a perfect bend in it, cut it to size, and installed. 4 bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carwilef7 Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Haven't done this repair on my Pathfinder yet, but have on other vehicles. I notice a few items missing: Band-aids, duct-tape (if you need bigger band-aids), and (if you happen to be religious) an icon of whatever Saint is in charge of busted knuckles...St. Knuckle-less? Otherwise, you seem good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackspawn Posted October 17, 2009 Author Share Posted October 17, 2009 Ok I'm glad that I chosed to do the t/b now because it was very loose to me. I could almost pull it off the tensioner while it was on. I was told take you can trust the look of the belt to determine the condition of the belt so I was glad I chose this weekend to do it. The tensioner and spring was very rusty to me. can't really tell in this picture... rusty everywhere! Ok i didn't do the crank seal, because it didn't seem bad. I got the water pump and thermostat in and the t/belt is on and everything lines up; but I tried to do the bypass hose without taking off the cam gear and backshield. Needless to say i said f@&% it in (5) different languages!!! Here we go should I take off the cam gear and back shield and replace that little motherf@&%*r!!! Or is there a trick to it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 As I understand it, it needs to be taken off to do a good job. Perhaps some have managed a work around, but I do not recall them and I changed the cam seals (removed the back cover) so it was a non issue. At the end of the day, I know you want (maybe need) to get it running soon, but how soon do you want to do this again?? Not in 3 months, I'm sure. Take the time and pull the cams and shield. Clean things up well and even use a little sealant... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackspawn Posted October 17, 2009 Author Share Posted October 17, 2009 As I understand it, it needs to be taken off to do a good job. Perhaps some have managed a work around, but I do not recall them and I changed the cam seals (removed the back cover) so it was a non issue. At the end of the day, I know you want (maybe need) to get it running soon, but how soon do you want to do this again?? Not in 3 months, I'm sure. Take the time and pull the cams and shield. Clean things up well and even use a little sealant... B I knew that I would have to take those cams spockets off well; ROUND (2)!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackspawn Posted October 17, 2009 Author Share Posted October 17, 2009 I'm FINISH!!! I want to thank everybody who has given me the courage and their knowledge to do my first TIMING BELT change! After I finished I let it idle,refilled the coolant and some of the transmission fluid that leaked out; then I drove it around the neighborhood to see if it would BLOW up or something! After watching it awhile there were no leaks no timing issues or anything(so far ). AGAIN THANKS EVERYBODY!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeV Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Congrats on your first timing belt change! I'm doing mine soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackspawn Posted October 19, 2009 Author Share Posted October 19, 2009 I had to do it now because of the weather changing and also I didn't know the condition of the belt. I was lucky that I did do it when I did. I don't think it would have lasted through the winter!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Congrats on getting it done relatively painlessly. It's not really that hard, just a fair amount of work and a few specialty tools required. And now you know your truck that much more... B Oh, you are welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackspawn Posted October 25, 2009 Author Share Posted October 25, 2009 Still running good; but I have a slight noise that sound like the belt tensioner as if it needed greasing. It only does it when its at idle; but when I rev it up it goes away or quiet down. I but driving it for a week with no problem; no loss in power; no low/high rpm problem just that slight noise. Has anyone ran into this problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 That may mean it is too tight?? That is the only sound type issue I have heard of. Describe how you tensioned it. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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