JoeMama Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Installing new water pump, can't get timing casing off because AC line. Do I HAVE to disconnect AC line?? I don't wanna loose my ac to install water pump, but AC line gives nearly ZERO play. I've got left side off casing(passenger side) but right side is tight against casing. I don't wanna break it, plz help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 It can take some serious effort and trickery. Make sure all of the AC line support brackets are unbolted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 ^x2. There is a good write up in the Garage/How To that has pictures/explanations. You don't have to remove the line... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeMama Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 Kingman, I'll look and make sure I've got all support brackets loose, thank you very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeMama Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 Precise1, I'll check the garage for pics...hope I can find em lol, New to this....thanks guys!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 No problem, we are here to help. Here is a link to the thread I was talking about... http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/12828-how-to-change-your-timing-belt/ B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeMama Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 Hello Precise1...I've read that page and it won't exactly finesse. I called a dealership, the mechanic said it's gotta come off, which means more money in this to 're pressurize and fill refrigerant. Lookin for another way. If u get any ideas, I'm all ears n tears lol. Thanks for hittn me back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Can you take a picture of exactly where the interference is? I'll pop the hood on my own 1999 and see if I can't something that got missed... Just a FYI though, the guy who did that write up is/was a Nissan Master Tech and I have helped with a timing belt change on a 1996 where we worked around that line, so I'm sure it can be done and I don't really believe that mechanic at the dealership. Like I said, I'll take a good, hard look in just a bit. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeMama Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 I don't know how to post pics, don't see the option, not a "full version".. if you were comfortable with it, I could send a few via phone or email.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 My email is in my profile, that is fine. I'll just assume you aren't virusing me for all my gold... Sorry, I blew it when I was distracted by refi stuff today. I'll look first thing in the morning. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeMama Posted August 21, 2015 Author Share Posted August 21, 2015 Precice1......I DID IT!!! And we probably have about the same amount of gold lol....your email was not in profile, I think cause I'm not full version, I can't see or do certain things, BUT....I got it!!. I had to unbolt the four bolts on the ac compressor drinker side of block. I got it all back together tonight. It helped I took a lot of pics as I was tearing it down. I'll do my fluids tomorrow, and have the moment of truth lol. Exhausted. Today I planted a juniper, installed some new base board and 3/4round, and my truck lol. You seem like a great guy, and I wanted to thank you for being willing to help in a great way.....uploading virus now, unless u just give your account number LMAO.....I'm just Josh'n. Like to add u as a friend if I'm able, if that's okay....just made a big slice of ham to celebrate(a hot pocket ALL day ugh)....again, THANKS!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeMama Posted August 21, 2015 Author Share Posted August 21, 2015 Driver not drinker lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remus92 Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 (edited) Ehh close enough. The typo becomes true once the keys turn off. Edited August 21, 2015 by Remus92 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeMama Posted August 21, 2015 Author Share Posted August 21, 2015 Sorry to post multiple times, was getting desperate for as much intell as I could get. What's R50? I'm going to stay connected to this sight, it's a fanatic source, I just gotta learn my way around and mean I g of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmoore4512 Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 R50 is the model designation of the 1996 through 2004ish years Pathfinders... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 (edited) Sorry to post multiple times, was getting desperate for as much intell as I could get. What's R50? I'm going to stay connected to this sight, it's a fanatic source, I just gotta learn my way around and mean I g of things. No problem, just learning curve and I get the frustration... Yep, R50 is your model designation, years listed above. unbolt the four bolts on the ac compressor drinker side of block. That is exactly what I was going to recommend! Remove both top bolts and the bottom right one. Just loosen the bottom left and let it pivot toward the front of the vehicle; should give you plenty of room. I'm actually glad you figured it out first and are done, now I can focus on my work... I do see what you mean though, there is very little room between the hard line and the cover... almost touching. I wonder if they changed the part or at least the bend over the model years. I'll have to try to look up part numbers when I have time. You seem like a great guy, and I wanted to thank you for being willing to help in a great way. Like to add u as a friend if I'm able Well, that probably depends on who you ask... By all means! B My email isn't shown in my profile under MSN addy? Edited August 21, 2015 by Precise1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeMama Posted August 21, 2015 Author Share Posted August 21, 2015 HA!! I had to do just that, removed bolts from ac drinker and Preston lol. I love my pathfinder, just wish it was 4x4 I don't feel right lifting it with bigger tiers, and I really want to you guys have been great....love the circle of pathfinder people lol.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmoore4512 Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Oh yea...WELCOME BRO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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