The Nissan Path

bradjabi

Thank you for all your comments. I still haven't been able to open the cover. Had to put things on hold for a while due to travel and heavy rain out here in the west coast. I'm giving up removing the cover while engine is in the car. Next, I'm going to move the whole freeking engine out. It may make...

bradjabi

Opened the two oil pan bolts but still couldn't get the chain cover off. Does the oil pan need to be loosened or removed before the cover comes off? I should have mentioned in my initial post... The engine is still in the car. Does it need to be out before the process to remove the chain cover? The ...

bradjabi

Thanks for the tip! I think "the bolts that go through the front of the oil pan into the bottom of the cover" be my the answer. I didn't open the oil pan. Will try it this weekend and post the outcome.

bradjabi

Does anyone know how to open the aluminum chain casing in 2001 Pathfinder LE ? I have removed everything including the 23 bolts that secure the front cover to its back. I can pry open the top portion by about 1/16" but can't get the rest come off for the life of me. There are two dowel pins th...

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