Thank you for being honest about the feeler gauge adjustment for the timing belt tensioner, because I did not understand it either but this video is one of the only videos that dealt fully with the tensioner pulley. I have a 1991 Nissan D21 Hardbody pickup with the VG30E 3.0 v6 engine. My engine is pretty much identical to the one in the video. You did everyone a favor by showing a manual way of how taught the timing belt should be, because even in the Nissan manual it is very vague. Again thanks, very informative!
Thanks a million Robert. These 3 videos helped me tremendously. I've got a 97 villager. Just got through with waterpump and timing belt. It's running right now. Waiting for the cooling system to bleed out. Thanks again. Blessings
I have replaced the timing belt on my 2000 Nissan Quest. Robert's video is spot on in terms of the detail he provides. After watching it, I am acquiring the courage to do this repair again!
Very good job Robert and it's gonna help me out big time. I'm about to tackle the exact job on my '99 Villager. Plus, you seem like a great guy. Kudos for helping out the single mom on this job, you've got a good heart.
Fantastic! I watched all three videos... and even tho I've changed many water pumps on cars of the 50's, 60's and 70's, and even 80's, your videos convinced me that I cant (or don't want to) do it on my Villager. Got a quote of $380 and of course will get the timing belt changed too... so I expect a final bill in the $500-$600 area. (plus $5.95 for shop supplies!) Thank you for this great lesson in what I should no longer do! :)
Thank you. I don't know how much this would have cost me to take it to the shop and have it done. I know very little about cars but watching your video series enabled me to do this myself. I also found two worn belts, a hose that just started to leak due to rubbing, and I replaced my thermostat. Probably saved myself $500-$750 by doing it myself and I know it's done right. Thanks again Robert. God Bless you.
Excellent job sir. This is an extensive job to say the least. You were very methodical and observant throughout the process. Not an easy job. Enough to try one's patience. I am having mine done right now at the service station on my 2000 Mercury Villager. I applaud you for for diligence. Job well done.
VERY nice series! I am getting ready to do a 97 Villager timing belt. Your videos helped me see what everything looks like in real life. I do have the factory service manual. Thank you!!
Nice job Robert. Of interest is that the earlier 3.0L versions of this engine used ONLY in the Quest/Villager were modified to be non-interference. The rest of the VG30E and VG33E including the '99-up vans like this one were all interference.This engine was also used in a bunch of Maxima's, hardbody trucks and 300ZX cars.
WhoSaidTyler Interesting. I went to Wiki and see that this engine was used in several vehicles, that is why I added them in the title and comments. It also stated that some were supercharged, maybe the faster cars???
Your videos are great Robert, thank you for making this 3 parter. I'm getting ready to get the timing job done on the Pathfinder and while I will probably take it to a garage, I really enjoyed watching this series. One thing I've noticed with the genuine OEM timing kits for these Nissan motors as well as the factory recommendations for the service is replacing the thermostat during this job is also advised. A lot of the kits come with a thermostat. Just an interesting side note as I study and buy the right parts. Thanks again so much! :)
Nice video. Note the white lines on the belt can match up with the timing marks on the pulleys to make verification of correct timing possible without adding your own marks before hand. The arrow is there since they won't match if you put it on backwards.
Great job on your vids! Watched all three parts. I've found them very helpful and clear. Currently I'm changing a timing belt on a 2002 Villager Estate. Your vids took a lot of the guess work out of the job! Thanks!
And wanted to add also Robert that when the belt is not broken I use 2 of these big paper clips to hold the belt to the cam sprockets so that's a little helpful for do-it-yourselfers that watch your channel
hey buddy. my 94 villager is dripping coolant from around that same area down on the oil filter but I can't see exactly where. I've watch your videos at least 5 times and you have done a great job explaining all of this. You make it look a lot easier than it is. I've read that it's a common problem on these vehicles. I just wanted to say good job buddy. I'm debating doing it myself or just pay the $5-$600 and be done with it. lol. after reading you writing that you wish you would have paid, I'll leave it to the shop. thanks Again buddy .
+Alvin Holland All vehicles have that "common problem". Water pumps leak, sooner or later. Make sure you get an estimate, I was told that the job is about $1,200 at some shops.
+Robert DIY I can see under there now. it looks as if its coming from the piece where the oil filter is connected to. is this the oil filter coolant part area? I'm not sure what that's called. thanks
I'm about to do this job and 1 thing both people messed up is the belt. That white lines supposed to be on top aligned with the cam sprockets marks. Service manual calls for 40 teeth between the cam sprockets and 43 from bank 1 cam sprocket to the crank sprocket mark. Yeah I'm not sure about how the tension is set, either. I guess I'll figure it out went I get there 😬
That pulley on the timing belt is supposed to be spring loaded because it has to be kept tight preload is the spring so there's a spring load pushing on it it's amazing kind of thing too because it helps to balance the engine every time you hit the gas
I removed my distributor and can’t seem to find the right spot for it .. trying to understand the marks on the harmonic balancer .. which of the 8 marks is the crank supposed to line up with . ?
i have 2001 nissan quest 3.3 i always add coolant on my radiator i look underneath is almost the same its dreeping coolant in oil filter. Big help Nice very clear video...
the new belt comes with lines on it to make lining the cams and crank marks a breeze. I saw in the video you didnt use the marks. the belt has two solid lines and one dotted. the dotted line goes to the cam mark on the passenger side cam. The rest line up like a charm. hopes this helps you in the future.
brokeof10 Thanks for watching and sharing. I personally would never count on a belt supplier to help me align timing but good tip. Besides, I did that as a gift to a single mom. I hope to never do that job again. LOL
Hey, I agree with you. I hope to never need to disassemble my villager again.... I have no help here... I have another problem. Due to the overheating, the front side valve cover gasket is leaking oil onto the exhaust manifold... I can't get the cover off because the distributor is stuck and I can't get it off... it blocks removal of the valve cover. Re: timing, I counted the 40 lugs on the belt between the top marks, and 43 rubber lugs down to the crank mark... The back side has 50 lugs between the marks..
one more observation. The belt has an uneven number of lugs. So after a rotation, the belt marks don't land on the sprocket marks... it's ok though... Thanks Robert DIY... 05/29/2018 -12 AM
I like how he articulates and pronunciates a pronounces the words specifically with very clearly facial movements so that we can understand him clearly of what he is saying you know his girlfriend thinks he's cute we don't out here you don't think it's very cute but he is very informative any pronounces awards very clearly in articulates
I am doing a timing belt/tensioner/water pump on an '02 Villager right now. I am still unsure why the belt tensioner has a clock spring on it. It does nothing when we tighten the tensioner, LOL. Great video!
Robert, it was a success. The van has not been able to start for several weeks. After correctly timing the camshafts and finding the correct TDC & clocking the rotor to #1, she started right up! :-D Thanks for putting up this video; it helped me with an unknown procedure. You Da Man.
Hey Robert, great videos! Do you have any that show removal and replacement of a transmission? I have a 2001 Nissan Quest that lost reverse gear. I'm moderately mechanical and I'm considering attempting to replace it myself, but I'm trying to find a video that will help me figure out if I can tackle it or not.
I don't want to be negative but I wouldn't torchure my daughter with one of those. If it has low miles and is very clean, maybe. The one I help my neighbor with is a nightmare. Try to find her something safe, reliable and easy to fix if you need to.
hello i have a question i have a 88 nissan maxima with the 3.0 v6 and it is an interference engine my qquestion is after removing all the timimg belt covers can i just take off the old belt and install a new one with making sure that no cams or cranks move??because my engine runs great now so it will be just a swap will it bend the valves do i have to realign everything againn? im also changing the water pump and tensioner please answer as soon as possible the car has 108000 the belt was never changed will u also recomend to change it now or wait??
Good video Robert, I did many water pump & timing Belt job's. This one was the toughest one that I have done, I marked everything before taking it apart. Upon putting it all back together nothing would match up to my old marks. So I put it all back together, and the marking to the crank & Intake cam were right on the money. The exhaust cam was like a hair off.. I tried three times and just couldn't get it right on. So I have tried to start the Van and it started but it runs like the distributor needs to be reset cuz when I turn it to adjust the timing it it goes all the way advanced or retarded and won't smooth out.. Any suggestions would be appreciated.. Thanks...
Smashing job robert :-)), i didnt understand about the feeler gauge eather, just a decent tightness in the belt and it will be happy :-) Sounds like it still has a mouse elsewhere lol, youve done a great job, i would not like to pay for a garage to do that. A game of tetrus for mechanics ha ha :-))
Hard To believe you were able to do all that with out pulling the wheel. Is there a lot of room between the frame and the motor? You didn't have to jack up the Motor or anything? Is there a plastic panel inside the wheel well I could take off, and work on it with the wheel off, from the side?
@@RobertDIY I understand.i did a V6 Mazda millennium last year I had to pull the wheel take the panel off raise the motor up. All kinds of work I actually lost money on the job okay thank you
Anthony, I had a plastic wheel well shield in my 2001 quest. I ended up pulling several undercarriage panels and even a metal bracket (which was holding panels) but I was able to do everything with the wheel on and the vehicle on the ground. It's a tight fit but with the wheels turned all the way to the right it's doable. Hope this helps!
@@gregoryjames6051 yes, thank you. Not sure if I'm going to be doing this one or helping the owner do it. I have some work I need done, I can't do any longer. I was hoping we would work something out, but IDK? He never let me know.
Please clean all those threads and use loctite on them to keep them from coming loose and you know those are still bullets on aluminum it helps to prevent ruin those aluminum threads
Hey Robert. Great videos! I'm gonna tackle this job sometime this summer. My water pump is fine now, but I'll replace it anyway when I do the timing belt--which is the advice I've gotten from multiple sources. Also going to replace the thermostat while I'm back there, another thing I've been told to do. In my case the thermostat failed (open) years ago. The van barely warms up in the winter, although it never overheats. I assume you replaced all the drive belts when you did the job. The squealing is most likely one of the tensioners, which I'm also told need periodic replacement...another good thing to do while you've got everything apart. Wish me luck One thing I noticed; you called one cam the exhaust and the other the intake. Actually they are each intake/exhaust cams for the front and back banks of the V6 engine. Minor quibble
It's clockwise and counterclockwise man you turn it to the right or you turn it to the left sometimes it seems backwards you know the clockwise means that you turn it to tighten it sometimes it's backwards it's been seems backwards because you're pushing on something instead of pulling on it or you're pulling on it and you think you're pushing on it
Robert DIY its worse if you use the wrong marks and have to do it twice but alls well that ends well, got it running just need to put the tire back on tighten up a few belts and hoses and away we go
FYI, those are not "intake and exhaust cams". That's a v6 engine. One cam for each bank. Each cam opens both the intake and exhaust valves on each bank. Just a clarification. Otherwise good video.
Thank you for being honest about the feeler gauge adjustment for the timing belt tensioner, because I did not understand it either but this video is one of the only videos that dealt fully with the tensioner pulley. I have a 1991 Nissan D21 Hardbody pickup with the VG30E 3.0 v6 engine. My engine is pretty much identical to the one in the video. You did everyone a favor by showing a manual way of how taught the timing belt should be, because even in the Nissan manual it is very vague. Again thanks, very informative!
you are welcome.
Thanks a million Robert. These 3 videos helped me tremendously. I've got a 97 villager. Just got through with waterpump and timing belt. It's running right now. Waiting for the cooling system to bleed out. Thanks again. Blessings
you are welcome.
I have replaced the timing belt on my 2000 Nissan Quest. Robert's video is spot on in terms of the detail he provides. After watching it, I am acquiring the courage to do this repair again!
Thanks for sharing.
Very good job Robert and it's gonna help me out big time. I'm about to tackle the exact job on my '99 Villager. Plus, you seem like a great guy. Kudos for helping out the single mom on this job, you've got a good heart.
56kidd Thanks and thank you for watching.
Fantastic!
I watched all three videos... and even tho I've changed many water pumps on cars of the 50's, 60's and 70's, and even 80's, your videos convinced me that I cant (or don't want to) do it on my Villager.
Got a quote of $380 and of course will get the timing belt changed too... so I expect a final bill in the $500-$600 area. (plus $5.95 for shop supplies!)
Thank you for this great lesson in what I should no longer do! :)
Larry Rasner Nice, I wish I had that quote. I would have paid for it. lol
Thank you. I don't know how much this would have cost me to take it to the shop and have it done. I know very little about cars but watching your video series enabled me to do this myself. I also found two worn belts, a hose that just started to leak due to rubbing, and I replaced my thermostat. Probably saved myself $500-$750 by doing it myself and I know it's done right. Thanks again Robert. God Bless you.
+boom192channel you are welcome.
Excellent job sir. This is an extensive job to say the least. You were very methodical and observant throughout the process. Not an easy job. Enough to try one's patience. I am having mine done right now at the service station on my 2000 Mercury Villager. I applaud you for for diligence. Job well done.
wyatt1153 Tanks for watching and for your feedback.
VERY nice series! I am getting ready to do a 97 Villager timing belt. Your videos helped me see what everything looks like in real life. I do have the factory service manual.
Thank you!!
You are welcome
Nice job Robert. Of interest is that the earlier 3.0L versions of this engine used ONLY in the Quest/Villager were modified to be non-interference. The rest of the VG30E and VG33E including the '99-up vans like this one were all interference.This engine was also used in a bunch of Maxima's, hardbody trucks and 300ZX cars.
WhoSaidTyler Interesting. I went to Wiki and see that this engine was used in several vehicles, that is why I added them in the title and comments. It also stated that some were supercharged, maybe the faster cars???
Robert DIY
There were turbo versions used in 300ZX's, and supercharged versions used in the Frontier pickups. Yup!
Actually the Villager 3.3 VG33e are non interference at Mercury's insistence from Nissan.
Thanks for sharing this video Robert.best R&R timing belt instruction I've seen so far in RUclips video. keep up the good work .
+Korea MostWanted Thanks for watching.
Your videos are great Robert, thank you for making this 3 parter. I'm getting ready to get the timing job done on the Pathfinder and while I will probably take it to a garage, I really enjoyed watching this series. One thing I've noticed with the genuine OEM timing kits for these Nissan motors as well as the factory recommendations for the service is replacing the thermostat during this job is also advised. A lot of the kits come with a thermostat. Just an interesting side note as I study and buy the right parts. Thanks again so much! :)
O.C. Waite Hmmm, that makes sense but I have never seen a kit with one.
Nice video. Note the white lines on the belt can match up with the timing marks on the pulleys to make verification of correct timing possible without adding your own marks before hand. The arrow is there since they won't match if you put it on backwards.
Interesting. Trying to make it idiot proof. lol
Great job on your vids! Watched all three parts. I've found them very helpful and clear. Currently I'm changing a timing belt on a 2002 Villager Estate. Your vids took a lot of the guess work out of the job! Thanks!
+Rob Alan you are welcome.
And wanted to add also Robert that when the belt is not broken I use 2 of these big paper clips to hold the belt to the cam sprockets so that's a little helpful for do-it-yourselfers that watch your channel
+Lee Foster OK, cool. Lost your other comment somehow...
hey buddy. my 94 villager is dripping coolant from around that same area down on the oil filter but I can't see exactly where. I've watch your videos at least 5 times and you have done a great job explaining all of this. You make it look a lot easier than it is. I've read that it's a common problem on these vehicles. I just wanted to say good job buddy. I'm debating doing it myself or just pay the $5-$600 and be done with it. lol. after reading you writing that you wish you would have paid, I'll leave it to the shop. thanks Again buddy .
+Alvin Holland All vehicles have that "common problem". Water pumps leak, sooner or later. Make sure you get an estimate, I was told that the job is about $1,200 at some shops.
+Robert DIY I can see under there now. it looks as if its coming from the piece where the oil filter is connected to. is this the oil filter coolant part area? I'm not sure what that's called. thanks
+Alvin Holland The only thing on that side of the engine is the water pump. If there is coolant over there, the water pump is leaking.
Excellent video, very methodical and I truly appreciate how you paid attention to every detail. You've save me a lot of money.
You are welcome
I just purchased a Nissan quest and I am getting a charter/squeak from the same location. Very helpful video thank you.
You are welcome.
I'm about to do this job and 1 thing both people messed up is the belt. That white lines supposed to be on top aligned with the cam sprockets marks. Service manual calls for 40 teeth between the cam sprockets and 43 from bank 1 cam sprocket to the crank sprocket mark. Yeah I'm not sure about how the tension is set, either. I guess I'll figure it out went I get there 😬
Watch the other parts of the video.
That pulley on the timing belt is supposed to be spring loaded because it has to be kept tight preload is the spring so there's a spring load pushing on it it's amazing kind of thing too because it helps to balance the engine every time you hit the gas
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I removed my distributor and can’t seem to find the right spot for it .. trying to understand the marks on the harmonic balancer .. which of the 8 marks is the crank supposed to line up with . ?
I have no idea, try to find TDC. You may need to watch the timing belt video.
i have 2001 nissan quest 3.3 i always add coolant on my radiator i look underneath is almost the same its dreeping coolant in oil filter. Big help Nice very clear video...
+Julimax Barlaan thanks for watching.
Great videos, thank you! You made that very easy to understand and I appreciate that.
You're very welcome!
the new belt comes with lines on it to make lining the cams and crank marks a breeze. I saw in the video you didnt use the marks. the belt has two solid lines and one dotted. the dotted line goes to the cam mark on the passenger side cam. The rest line up like a charm. hopes this helps you in the future.
brokeof10 Thanks for watching and sharing. I personally would never count on a belt supplier to help me align timing but good tip. Besides, I did that as a gift to a single mom. I hope to never do that job again. LOL
Hey, I agree with you. I hope to never need to disassemble my villager again.... I have no help here... I have another problem. Due to the overheating, the front side valve cover gasket is leaking oil onto the exhaust manifold... I can't get the cover off because the distributor is stuck and I can't get it off... it blocks removal of the valve cover. Re: timing, I counted the 40 lugs on the belt between the top marks, and 43 rubber lugs down to the crank mark... The back side has 50 lugs between the marks..
one more observation. The belt has an uneven number of lugs. So after a rotation, the belt marks don't land on the sprocket marks... it's ok though... Thanks Robert DIY... 05/29/2018 -12 AM
I like how he articulates and pronunciates a pronounces the words specifically with very clearly facial movements so that we can understand him clearly of what he is saying you know his girlfriend thinks he's cute we don't out here you don't think it's very cute but he is very informative any pronounces awards very clearly in articulates
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I am doing a timing belt/tensioner/water pump on an '02 Villager right now. I am still unsure why the belt tensioner has a clock spring on it. It does nothing when we tighten the tensioner, LOL. Great video!
+Johnny Smokestack thanks for watching.
Robert, it was a success. The van has not been able to start for several weeks. After correctly timing the camshafts and finding the correct TDC & clocking the rotor to #1, she started right up! :-D Thanks for putting up this video; it helped me with an unknown procedure. You Da Man.
Hey Robert, great videos! Do you have any that show removal and replacement of a transmission? I have a 2001 Nissan Quest that lost reverse gear. I'm moderately mechanical and I'm considering attempting to replace it myself, but I'm trying to find a video that will help me figure out if I can tackle it or not.
+Bj Nagey, Man, I wouldn't bother. Just watch where you park.
Want to fix it for my daughter.
I don't want to be negative but I wouldn't torchure my daughter with one of those. If it has low miles and is very clean, maybe. The one I help my neighbor with is a nightmare.
Try to find her something safe, reliable and easy to fix if you need to.
Very clean under 50k high-end GLE
hello i have a question i have a 88 nissan maxima with the 3.0 v6 and it is an interference engine my qquestion is after removing all the timimg belt covers can i just take off the old belt and install a new one with making sure that no cams or cranks move??because my engine runs great now so it will be just a swap will it bend the valves do i have to realign everything againn? im also changing the water pump and tensioner please answer as soon as possible the car has 108000 the belt was never changed will u also recomend to change it now or wait??
I think that engine has a chain.
no a belt its an 88 maxima
firing order of villager mercury 95 3.0
I have no idea. Have you checked the owner's manual?
Good video Robert, I did many water pump & timing Belt job's. This one was the toughest one that I have done, I marked everything before taking it apart. Upon putting it all back together nothing would match up to my old marks. So I put it all back together, and the marking to the crank & Intake cam were right on the money. The exhaust cam was like a hair off.. I tried three times and just couldn't get it right on. So I have tried to start the Van and it started but it runs like the distributor needs to be reset cuz when I turn it to adjust the timing it it goes all the way advanced or retarded and won't smooth out.. Any suggestions would be appreciated.. Thanks...
Smashing job robert :-)), i didnt understand about the feeler gauge eather, just a decent tightness in the belt and it will be happy :-)
Sounds like it still has a mouse elsewhere lol, youve done a great job, i would not like to pay for a garage to do that.
A game of tetrus for mechanics ha ha :-))
zx8401ztv Yes, I'm going to check with the dealer to see what they charge for the job and update my estimate.
Robert DIY
hmm a kidney and your first born would be my guess for the payment lol :D
Dam frightning thought.
very helpful , thank you ...one question...is this engine an interference engine?
+Ivan Coria I think so. You can verify this on a parts website like PartsGeek.
Hard To believe you were able to do all that with out pulling the wheel. Is there a lot of room between the frame and the motor?
You didn't have to jack up the Motor or anything?
Is there a plastic panel inside the wheel well I could take off, and work on it with the wheel off, from the side?
Man, the video shows all I have.
@@RobertDIY I understand.i did a V6 Mazda millennium last year I had to pull the wheel take the panel off raise the motor up. All kinds of work I actually lost money on the job okay thank you
I understand. I have time estimates in the comments.
Anthony, I had a plastic wheel well shield in my 2001 quest. I ended up pulling several undercarriage panels and even a metal bracket (which was holding panels) but I was able to do everything with the wheel on and the vehicle on the ground. It's a tight fit but with the wheels turned all the way to the right it's doable. Hope this helps!
@@gregoryjames6051 yes, thank you. Not sure if I'm going to be doing this one or helping the owner do it.
I have some work I need done, I can't do any longer.
I was hoping we would work something out, but IDK?
He never let me know.
Nicely done my friend…..peace!!!
thanks for watching.
Please clean all those threads and use loctite on them to keep them from coming loose and you know those are still bullets on aluminum it helps to prevent ruin those aluminum threads
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How much it costs to do the waterpump
Cost estimates are in the description
Where are you located? I have the same problem and my Mechanic guy has had it for a month......
Bryant Hubbart New Mexico.
You never said how you put the harmonic balancer back on.
Screw on the nut.
Hey Robert. Great videos! I'm gonna tackle this job sometime this summer. My water pump is fine now, but I'll replace it anyway when I do the timing belt--which is the advice I've gotten from multiple sources. Also going to replace the thermostat while I'm back there, another thing I've been told to do. In my case the thermostat failed (open) years ago. The van barely warms up in the winter, although it never overheats.
I assume you replaced all the drive belts when you did the job. The squealing is most likely one of the tensioners, which I'm also told need periodic replacement...another good thing to do while you've got everything apart.
Wish me luck
One thing I noticed; you called one cam the exhaust and the other the intake. Actually they are each intake/exhaust cams for the front and back banks of the V6 engine. Minor quibble
+Jack Dedert Nice, thanks for the info. Didn't even cross my mind being a Volvo guy.
looks good thanx
You are welcome
Again please clean all threads surfaces with brake cleaner and use loctite to keep them from coming loose you can't tolerate any looseness or a leak
Good tip
Thank has been very helpful
+Juan Carlos Suarez Thanks for watching.
I use clothes pins to hold the belt on the sprockets
Al Amador Nice.
Al Amador Thanks for the tip.
haha that's me with the Chicago Electric Harbor Freight Tools impact wrench!
Speed tool. lol
Used brake cleaner on all threads and then put some loctite on them
Your call on your vehicle
Distributor position
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One of 1.
2 of 3.
3 of 3
Interesting
It's clockwise and counterclockwise man you turn it to the right or you turn it to the left sometimes it seems backwards you know the clockwise means that you turn it to tighten it sometimes it's backwards it's been seems backwards because you're pushing on something instead of pulling on it or you're pulling on it and you think you're pushing on it
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Distributor timing make
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Excellent video. If u listed a method of LIKING with money, I would have been happy to send u a gratuity.
Wow, thank you, there is a link in the description and on the link page of my channel. I appreciate your support.
i see what i am doing wrong! thanks
john tabler It's a bear. Maybe the worse that I have ever done.
Robert DIY its worse if you use the wrong marks and have to do it twice but alls well that ends well, got it running just need to put the tire back on tighten up a few belts and hoses and away we go
FYI, those are not "intake and exhaust cams". That's a v6 engine. One cam for each bank. Each cam opens both the intake and exhaust valves on each bank. Just a clarification. Otherwise good video.
+Kendrick Evans thanks for the information.