Posted on Apr 10, 2013

How do i correctly time a 2005 nissan pathfinder? having trouble with the secondary chains

Replaced the secondary guides and threw a vvt sensor code. I took everything back of and the sprocket marks aren't lined up with the chain marks

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Phil Lovisek

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Posted on Jul 23, 2008

SOURCE: timing chain wear

That is correct. If your engine is whinning at about 2000 rpm's and its a high pitch whine, you need upper timing chains and chain tensioners. aka plastic gizmo as you called it. The timing chains ride off the plastic portion of the tensioner causing the noise, basically the chain is riding on steal stub from within the tensioner, that's where the noise is coming from. Waranree on this is 5years or 60000 miles which ever comes first. And the new tensioners are updated parts.

Anonymous

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Posted on Sep 16, 2008

SOURCE: 2002 nissan maxima gle timing chain or sprockets

Ok, first off you need to take your vehicle to a Nissan dealer for a second opinion. Its not at all common to need a T-chain @ 58,000 miles unless you dont take care of your car and or you beating the snot out of it like it was stolen. What is the symptom? What caused it? When did it start? Second, this is not something an amature could/should do as it is very involved and there are alot of things you could potentially mess up. Third a new engine(long block), parts alone would run approx. 6-8 thousand dollars. A used engine could be an option and could run approx.1500-2500 dollars depending on mileage. Hope this helps and good luck.

Anonymous

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Posted on Jan 15, 2009

SOURCE: how to set the timing chain

line the marks on the chain to the sprokets and it should be ok, is that what we call a qx, a32 chassis seires?

Anonymous

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Posted on Mar 25, 2009

SOURCE: Where to put the timing marks on a 96' nissan 2.4 liter

the timing chain tensioner is hydraulic and either out of adjustment or defective. You need to remove the timing chain cover and reset the mechanical correlation between the crankshaft and the camshafts. also the other ignition time marks are on the crankshaft harmonic balancer and the cam cover. Do not crank the engine with the timing out of sequence or you'll destroy the engine.

Anonymous

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Posted on Oct 06, 2009

SOURCE: timing chain on 2006 Nissan Pathfinder

same thing, get a used engine, ill sell u mine with 135K miles..
first it was my transmission at 87K, the whining came at 60K miles, but it costs 2K to install, just dump it or bring back for trade in, those dicks..

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Timing Chain, Sprockets, Front Cover and Seal REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Crankshaft Damper and Front Oil Seal

Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
Remove or disconnect the following:
- Negative battery cable
- Accessory drive belt
- Cooling fans
- Crankshaft pulley and damper, using a holding fixture as shown
- Front crankshaft seal Fig. 1: Crankshaft pulley removal tool - V8
To install:
Install oil seal replacer tool JD-235 to the oil seal. Use the nut and bolt provided with the tool to fully seat the seal to the timing cover.
For dampers which DO NOT utilize a spit locking ring:
1. Apply a thin, even coating of Loctite® 648 to the damper bore. Do not apply it to the end faces or to the crankshaft.
2. Install the crankshaft damper onto the crankshaft. Wipe off any Loctite that has squeezed out from the front of the damper.
3. Install the locking tool to the damper. Tighten the bolt to 59 ft. lbs. (80 Nm), plus an 80 degree turn.
For dampers which utilize a spit locking ring:
1. Install a new O-ring seal to the damper.
2. Install the crankshaft damper.
3. Apply petroleum jelly to the damper bore and O-ring seal.
4. Install the damper onto the crankshaft.
5. Install the split locking ring onto the crankshaft, inside the center bore of the damper.
6. Install the locking tool to the damper.
7. Tighten the damper bolt to 266-285 ft. lbs. (364-386 Nm).
8. Remove the locking tool from the damper.
Install or connect the following:
- Cooling fans
- Accessory drive belt
- Negative battery cable
Start the engine and check for leaks.

Timing Cover

Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
Drain the cooling system.
Remove or disconnect the following:
- Negative battery cable
- Upper radiator hose
- Accessory drive belt
- Water pump pulley
- Accessory drive belt tensioner
- Idler pulley
- Crankshaft damper
- Engine appearance covers
- Mass Air Flow (MAF) meter
- Air intake assembly
- Ignition coils
- Canister purge valve
- Valve covers
- Variable Valve Timing (VVT) solenoids
- Engine harness retaining clips
- Timing cover
To install: Fig. 2: Sealant application points - V8
Fig. 3: Timing cover torque sequence-V8
Apply sealant to the 8 joints on the engine face as shown.
Install or connect the following:
- Timing cover with new seals. Tighten the bolts in sequence to 96-120 inch lbs. (11-13 Nm).
- Engine harness retaining clips
- VVT solenoids
- Valve covers
- Canister purge valve
- Ignition coils
- Air intake assembly
- MAF meter
- Engine appearance covers
- Crankshaft damper
- Idler pulley
- Accessory drive belt tensioner
- Water pump pulley
- Accessory drive belt
- Upper radiator hose
- Negative battery cable
Fill the cooling system.
Start the engine and check for leaks.

Timing Chain 6 CYLINDER

Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
Remove or disconnect the following:
- Negative battery cable
- Accessory drive belt
- Valve cover
- Timing chain cover
- Variable Valve Timing (VVT) sensor
- Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor
Rotate the crankshaft until the triangular arrow indent on the driveplate is visible through the access hole.
Install the Crankshaft Setting Peg JD 216 into the CKP sensor location.
Install the Camshaft Locking tool JD 215 on the camshafts.
Remove or disconnect the following:
- Camshaft sprocket mounting bolt by loosening it
- VVT mounting bolt by loosening it
- Camshaft Locking tool JD 215
- Primary timing chain tensioner and backing plate
- Primary timing chain guide
- VVT unit and exhaust camshaft sprocket
- Secondary timing chain tensioner and guide
NOTE: Keep all valvetrain components in order for assembly. To install:
Prepare the timing chain tensioners for installation by using a paperclip or other wire to unseat the check valves and compressing the pistons into their bores.
Install or connect the following:
- Secondary timing chain guide. Tighten the bolt to 89-124 inch lbs. (10-14 Nm).
- Secondary timing chain tensioner. Tighten the bolt to 89-124 inch lbs. (10-14 Nm).
- VVT, secondary timing chain and exhaust cam sprocket
- Primary timing chain
- Primary timing chain guide. Tighten the bolt to 10-12 ft. lbs. (13-16 Nm).
- Primary timing chain tensioner and backing plate. Tighten the bolts to 89-124 inch lbs. (10-14 Nm).
- Primary timing chain slack, eliminate it by placing a wedge between the primary timing chain tensioner and the guide shoe
- Secondary timing chain by applying counterclockwise force to the exhaust camshaft sprocket. Fig. 4: Apply force in a counterclockwise direction when tightening the sprocket mounting bolts - 6 cylinder
- Exhaust and intake VVT sprocket bolts. Tighten them to 85-92 ft. lbs. (115-125 Nm).
Remove the tools and wedges.
Install or connect the following:
- CKP sensor
- VVT sensor
- Coolant outlet pipe
- ECT sensor connector
- Radiator and heater hoses
- Timing chain cover
- Valve cover
- Accessory drive belt
- Negative battery cable
Fill the cooling system.
Start the engine and check for leaks.

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