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by starbai
Wed Nov 02, 2016 10:20 am
Forum: 1996-2004 Pathfinder (R50)
Topic: 2001 Timing Chain Replacement
Replies: 2
Views: 3216

Also be sure to get the two bolts through the front of the oil pan. I wrestled with this a bit before I realized there were two down there (from underneath pointing upwards) directly under the front timing chain cover that were holding the cover on.
by starbai
Sat Aug 06, 2016 7:58 pm
Forum: 1996-2004 Pathfinder (R50)
Topic: Timing chain casing removal - VQ35DE
Replies: 10
Views: 10107

Well I figured it out. For anyone that may come across this and need the help. There are two bolts from underneath that are NOT shown in the FSM. (PS Nissan FSMs suck complete ass for a lack of detail) I googled around and for most VQ35DE's these bolts are apparently only accessible once you drop th...
by starbai
Sat Aug 06, 2016 5:56 pm
Forum: 1996-2004 Pathfinder (R50)
Topic: Timing chain casing removal - VQ35DE
Replies: 10
Views: 10107

Sucks that theres no resolve for this post. Im in the same position as the OP as we speak. the top is got a good amount of play but as you get to the lower 1/3 of the cover i just cannot get it loose/free for the life of me. I went through the FSM very bit that I could and I'm not seeing any reason ...
by starbai
Wed May 25, 2016 8:59 pm
Forum: 1996-2004 Pathfinder (R50)
Topic: Ticking coming from an 02 VQ35DE. Please help!
Replies: 3
Views: 3297

Holy crap. at $387 for the tool thats not gonna work. The build date is 03/2002. I will check the power valve butterflies as I think I should do that anyway from what I've been reading. If its not the problem, it could be in the future. Could you elaborate more on this point if you've got a chance? ...
by starbai
Wed May 25, 2016 1:26 pm
Forum: 1996-2004 Pathfinder (R50)
Topic: Ticking coming from an 02 VQ35DE. Please help!
Replies: 3
Views: 3297

Ticking coming from an 02 VQ35DE. Please help!

Hey there everyone, so I picked up a 2WD 2002 Pathfinder LE last week, 131k original miles. Its a pretty nice SUV all around but my biggest concern is a loud ticking coming from the engine. I hear it most up top, but I also hear it quite a bit from the passenger wheel well. The ticking is constant, ...

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