2001 Nissan Altima Timing Chain and Oil Pump Replacement (Part 2) DIY
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Timing Chain and Oil Pump Replacement on 2001 Nissan Altima (Part 2):
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This is part 2 of how to change the timing chain and replace the timing chain cover which has an integrated oil pump. This oil pump has become very noisy on this vehicle and needs to be replaced.
The timing chain was likely fine, as the vehicle only has about 75k miles, but when you go through this much labor, it's just a good idea to replace it.
This video is for entertainment purposes only. 50sKid assumes no liability for any repairs or modifications performed by the viewer as a result of the information contained in this video. 
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I watched both parts one and two completely. Since I'm not a mechanic or an auto technician, I wanted to see how mechanics work on cars and how long they take to get the work done. On my side of town, car repairs are pretty expensive, so it's always good and practical to know beforehand the difficulty associated with the work done.
Your job was difficult based on my non-expert standards. Your detailed presentation and cool manners made the job easier. Thank you for posting.
I could not have timed my car correctly without you!! All the posts I read were wrong and then I find this video and it all makes sense!
Great video man, very detail-oriented. Has helped tremendously with the repairs for the vehicle that enjoys getting on my nerves. As far as the community in the comment section, is there anyone who can help a brother out, with either a video or diagrams on how to repair a cylinder head for an 08 Nissan Altima 3.5l v6. I know its an extremely specialized job, so im not getting my hopes up, but it would be awesome if i could get some help. Thanks guys for being a great community, i hope this comment is seen by great Samaritans. 50sKid, keep doing what you do best, im glad i found your channel.
Great how-to! I'm doing a timing chain job on a 99 Altima and your videos have helped tremendously! Thank you!
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Hey I definitely appreciate this video because my 99 Altima is making the same noise oil light being on and all. I figured it was the oil pump before I actually looked at this video, and this video just confirmed my assumption. Unfortunately I have to bring mine to the shop to get it fixed, but I know what the problem is and it needs to be done. Once again deeply appreciate this video and keep up the great work 💯
One of the best how to do videos I’ve ever seen
Kid, you are an inspiration to the folks that want to fix their own cars. Please keep the videos coming. Great job as usual!
Thanks!
You are an absolute genius to be able to do that. I could not even inventory my hardware correctly much less anything else. You would have been a great surgeon. I know this is not your first trip to town. Regardless, watching this video shows me you are a master auto mechanic. I have a diagnostic problem I have been working on for months to solve and have yet to solve it. If you are interested in taking a shot at it let me know. Thanks!
I want to give you thanks and much love for being a patient mechanic and while making such detailed videos. I was working on a 98 Altima about a week ago and had to do that. Sucess!! And it's on the road better than before. Thanks!! And God Bless you!!
Im really appreciative how well you filmed this project (clear picture, adjusting camera often, and good lighting). One of the chain guides fell apart in my Altima and this video was helpful in getting it fixed!
Thanks very much!
Thats one of best video I have ever seen I'll be putting the timing chain on my 2001 Nissan Altima
50sKid do you remember what size those 2 oil pan bolts back by the flywheel where? I had a helper and he took them out, but i'm having to put it back together myself. I can't thank you enough for these videos, they have been a lifesaver
Thanks for the video i got some work ahead of me about to do the same to my altima and its good to have a back up video just incase i forget something while im putting my ka24de back together excellent video well detailed keep them coming
Your videos were the bomb. You are truely skilled. This has got to be the worst timing chain in the world, what was nissan thinking, oh I know, they dont want anyone but them fixing it. I have a 98 altima and I'm having the same funny noise when starting cold. also I think I hear the chain starting to rattle, dont know what mileage is, I brouht it almost 2 years back and odometer stopped working at 102k. I was a mechanic back in the day, but I don't know if I even what to tackle this job, it's nuts. Hats off to you, great job...
Thank you for your videos...The marks on the lower chain move off of their marks due to the idler and crank sprockets difference in size...
Very kool job and thanks for share your knowledge on fixing cars!
The reason the lower chain is misaligned on the paint marks is because a difference in the pulley sizes that ratio causes the change to travel different distances sometimes it takes 20 turns of the crankshaft to bring them all back together 1 sprocket has more teeth than the other typical gearing ratios
Those marks on the chain are for initial installation reference only. Once you turn the engine, they move around.That why your original chain had the marks in the "wrong place". I went back to double check timing when I had a problem, it was pretty confusing for a while there!
At the beginning you mentioned the timing marks not being aligned. This is because all the sprockets are not equal so one will rotate more times that the other which means they are not going to be exactly the same on every full rotation, if you turned it over multiple times (changed from car to car, from a couple too a hundred) then it will become fully aligned to the chain alignment marks, but the whole system will still be aligned correctly even if the chain marks aren’t in the same positions.
Very professional, talented and great personality. Thanks for your valued contribution.
Really informative vid. This engine was made by Nissan. They were designed to be mechanic friendly, totally unlike the Renault qr25de found in the mid? 2000's to current altimas. I wish there was a way to make this engine fit in my 04 Altima.
I just replaced my first one. Thanks for the video. Your a big help!!!
Very good , you have to do it to appriciate this step by step instructional video , thanks a lot.
Very nice video. Best I've seen
Definitely the most thorough timing chain video I've ever seen.
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Great video!!! prior to removing the mounting on the passenger side, I have noticed that you raised and lowered the engine. My question is by doing that are the other mountings not gonna be affected by this movement of the engine? thanks!!
Thanks a lot for this video it was very informative. That was a lot of work but I guess since you've done a few it wasn't as bad for you. Videos like this helps a lot. Thank you again!
This was my first time doing this exact job and I gotta say, even though I saw a similar job on a Sentra and kinda knew what I was getting in for... I still didn't really know what I was getting in for. Not even during. It wasn't until I was editing the video that I realized what a huge job it was!
patient man. good job
Great Job thank you From Adel Germany
Tank you for the tips I gotta do one this week looking forward to it
I wouldn't put the jack under the oil pan like that at 58:14 It might be a good idea to use a block of wood or something in between the jack and engine. But great detailed video. They help me so much with my altima
Great job well done
that moment when your about to turn the starter!! have i missed anything HA HA nice job.
I had to sign in and comment. I think you're crazy for taking on this job. There isn't enough money to be saved, time to give up, patience or knowledge for anyone to take on this job. A novice home mechanic should never never take on this job. This would be crazy making experience. How you going to remember which bolt goes where? And the order of which to replace parts, bolts etc. I will never buy a Nissan Altima.
excelente vídeo!! me fue de gran ayuda!! animo!!
I've just came across this problem and ordered my kit this morning but i just wanted to know how many days did it take you to complete this job. I completed the timing chain in my lincoln towncar in 4 days but it seems like this would be a lil bit easier
Congrats buddy! Can I make a suggestion though...you should change the title of the video to: 2001 Nissan Altima Timing Chain and Oil Pump Replacement. Just saying to keep it in order of how you name your videos plus it makes it easier to us to find it when we need to do this job. Thanks for the vids, keep 'em coming bro.
I'll go with that. Thanks. ;-)
This is a boss azz video. Thanks
Hi, i did everything as shown in the video and finished my altima, but now i can’t get it to start. When i put the key in the on position right before cranking it to start, it makes a buzzing noise coming from near the engine, then when i start it it just clicks. Anything you can think of? Thank you! Such a great video!
David
Good job well done 👍
Great job my man
Very nice job. You're really smart. Way better than I
thank you sir
Not for the faint of heart, having the correct tools makes this job go much quicker. On a side note, what brand/part number timing chain kit did you purchase?
Its been known that the lower quality kits have poor quality chains that have been reported to fail/stretch in under 1K miles. Not a project I would want to do more than once. The OEM chains alone are around $200 for the pair, add in all the other items and OEM replacement parts can add up fast.
Ok, I did notice that you had to drop it down to the bottom ... Thanks
great videos as always well detailed pleasure to watch keep them coming
hello what brand are the impact socket you own :)
thanks
I have a 1999 Altima and can't tell you how many times I have screamed who in the hell designed this while working on it
Just curious was the cover you purchased on eBay an updated one ? What’s wrong with the old one ?
Thanks so much
thank you for the video, I have the same symptoms on Nissan patrol , is there any additive than can help in this issue ?
How tight was the actual timing chain? Was there any slack or lots on tension?
Hello 50sKid. Really enjoyed this video. I also own a Nissan Altima and am rather surprised about how much one has to do to change the timing chain and oil pump on these cars.
I would like your view on the following piece of advice which was given to me by a couple of good friends who are mechanics....they both told me that if and or when I do need to replace my timing chain on my Nissan, it would be cheaper for me to get a another engine for the car instead of paying for the replacement of the chain.
Let me know what you would suggest.
Thanks for all you do. Keep up the great job.
That's ridiculous. A timing chain job should be cheaper than an engine swap because you have to pay for an engine. Just call around to a bunch of shops when the time comes and find someone who won't overcharge you.
50sKid Hello again. Thanks so much for your response. I will take your advice. Take care.
Dorman part... oh no.. Great vids
I'm working on a 2000 Altima and I bought a new alternator and battery because my mom said her car wouldn't start. Now replace those, but the car still won't fully turn over I have checked the Rotator cap and the spark plugs the Rotator cap is pretty worn out but the spark plugs maybe last another few more months, my cousin said it could be the exhaust manifold being clogged up cause it's not pushing enough air out,, could you try and help me diagnose what the problem is? 300'000 miles on odometer
Hey do all 2001 Nissan altimas have chains rather than belts? Was looking at one and the guy was saying the belt was replaced under warranty at the dealer but wasn’t sure if it was belt or chain. Said it was done at 80k miles. It’s at 148k now so if it’s a belt I figure it needs a new one, if chain figure it’s good for the life of the car maybe?
How much for that kit? I am guessing that with the list price of the kit and the dealer book rate this repair would come very close to totaling the car
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will the positions on the camshaft be the same on a nissan micra 1.0i 1999 mod?? / or do the pins that locks the graers on the camshaft have to stand 12 o'clock?? because when i put the markinkg on the c.shaft paralel to the markings on the chain, thers only 1 that gets 12 o'clock
Since it's a different engine, I can't advise you on it. Every engine has a different timing procedure. I would purchase a factory service manual if I were you.
I have a 97...I need a tip. Is it better to follow this guide or should I just drop the whole engine out? I don’t wanna take forever trying to squeeze into tight spaces. I don’t have all the tools to reach in hard to reach spots
I have a 97 also just last week it went out in had the car for 24 years and I was sad to let it go because it would cost me to much to repair. They are really good cars.
Why don't you apply some lubricant to the sprockets, chains, and side guides? So it is not running dry when it first starts up.
unnecessary
Still easier than the intake gasket!
Also I forgot my main question, why did you take the rest of the oil pan down, it did not look like you had to take it off to do the chain, did I miss something?
It wasn't possible to slip the timing cover out from above--there's just not enough room between the body and the engine. So you have to remove it from below and if you don't pull that main oil pan, you're not getting it out. That was the basic reasoning there.
I was wondering the same thing. I'm hopeful that I can get away with dismounting and raising the engine higher than you did, because there's no freaking way my cross brace will come off without breaking something. The last time I had to remove the cross brace on an Altima, I ended up cutting off the bolts and welding it back on when i was done.
holy crap i hope this doesnt happen to my altima.
Great video just wondering what milage on the car I've got a Nissan micra 1.6 160sr looks like a similar engine I have 75000 miles on it sill sounds as new.Jeff in uk
This car had 80k miles.
Thanks so I think mine on full synthetic oil and ZX1 Lub as worked done it from new sill sound as it always as good luck. Jeff
Sheesh only 80k... How sad! ...Heck, I'm disappointed that my Altima jumped time at 219,000 miles. My main car is a Scion xB with 306,000 and still rocking the original timing chain.
It's not that they put the chain on incorrectly, it would just take a certain number of rotations to get both chains lined up with all the marks and you were mainly concerned with the top. The truth is none of those links matter as long everything is in the correct position
You da man!
Hey brotha, I got a 2000 Altima that I replaced the timing chain on, I put the bottom and top in time according to the diagrams I could find online but the car won’t start, any suggestions? I tried watching the video but I can’t see where your marks are on the bottom chain. Any advise is welcome because I’m stumped!!
Check out around the 11:30 mark. There are links on the lower chain that are darker blue than the rest and there are indents on the bottom pulley and the top pulley. Match up the links with the indents. Good luck!
@@50sKid awesome brotha thanks man I’ll try
Its easier to take the engine out. Theres hardly any sensors and tubes connected to this engine. Working on the timing you need to take the oil pan out. In RWD perspective... Theres a cross member blocking the pan from coming out. FWD dont have this problem but its harder to work on your car from the side. Either way. You still have to clean the old gaskets off and change the timing. Its 100% to do it with engine off. Plus you can clean it up. Paint it. And while your at it change the clutch and mounts. Then you will have a reliable engine becasue since its non inteference. It is very sensitive. Also beware of the distributor for the older models. Find a local place that can rebuild it. Good luck
What is the rpm in park or neutral when the engine is warmup? Mine stays at 1200-1500 rpm, it's very high. I know it should be 750-800 rpm, I adjust the iacv all the way down but down to 1200 rpm, I have no vacuum leaks or engine light on . Any suggestion? Thanks
dave doris sounds like a stuck open idle air valve or bad idle air valve sensor. Most likely its a bad sensor. Also check the cables on the throttle body make sure there not on to tight and keeping the throttle open.
dave doris sounds like a stuck open idle air valve or bad idle air valve sensor. Most likely its a bad sensor. Also check the cables on the throttle body make sure there not on to tight and keeping the throttle open.
Have you cleaned your throttle body? Mine was stuck high after I really nuked it clean. Replaced with salvage TB and it's back to normal idle.
If your timing is really retarded it can idle high. But these are also notorious for having intake gasket leaks, so you could be sucking in air somewhere.
Do i have to remove both chains to replace the head gasket. On tbe nissan Altima please let me now i preciate it.
Yes you do
actually you dont. the lower timing chain can 'hang out' there while you take the head off, but use zipties or some other method to secure the bottom chain to the sprocket. watch this video for reference. part 1 ruclips.net/video/inJK7vf5RBw/видео.html part 2 ruclips.net/video/t7ckRCzHGS0/видео.html
4:05 - Reason it didn't align is apparently, you have to rotate the timing assembly just an insane, crazy STUPID number of rotations, because NISSAN. GRRR... Not that it matters, long as all the rotating timing marks are in place relative to the static marks & the color links are on the correct gear teeth they will eventually line line up again with enough engine rotations. You could technically even ignore the color links entirely, assuming correct timing mark alignments & still be good, though I really wouldn't recommend it.
Top dead center on compression stroke?
yes
so much work for just a oil pump, great work though
RIGHT?
You did an outstanding job. I use to own this car, was my first car when learning how to drive, taking it in for my driver's exam, and I used it to teach myself how to fix certain things in automotive maintenance. Man, so many memories.
Assuming it has never been done on an engine with 197,000 miles and there is no noise, is it worth bothering with? How long do these engines last?
dreiher2 timing chain suppose to last for the entire life of the engine. Unless it makes noise like his car I don’t even bother with it, just sit back and enjoy your beer instead
Just never ever drive it below the lower oil level and always make your oil changes religiously. The oil lubricates the timing chain, and when you don't have oil in there it affects mostly the chain and the guides, and then it will be a matter of time when you will need to do all the proper replacement. When you start to have issues with the timing chain you'll hear some rattle and knocking (from the chain and guides) like when you start your car and even the noise stays when you drive it around.
The timing chain itself probably wont wear out, but the timing chain guides can go bad. One of mine went out recently at 180k; the chain ate through the plastic and into the metal, which broke into pieces and exposed the tensioner to the chain, and started eating it too. It was quite the noise.
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What was the time of labor for this job @50skid
It took me about 3 days with filming. It's a huge job with lots of bolts.
50sKid thanks for that info I’m actually going to to do my 98 Altima up coming week. When u tdc u kept turning the car over till marks match and how did u or where did u support the engine after motor mounts where removed hard to see exactly where in the video
Did the noise ever come back?
No it's all good now.
FYI your timing o ring seal is backwards.!
You can do mine now, same car with 140,000 miles LOL
How much a job like that would cost people's.
$850 to $1200 depending on location, shop, and extras (oil, filter, broken parts, waste costs, etc).
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Was that an Evergreen timing cover that didn't fit?
To be honest I can't remember exactly but that DOES sound familiar. I got it off eBay. And then I got a Dorman one off eBay.
18:24 - It looks like the same Evergreen timing cover that I got recently, with that same green marker streak through a middle screw. It came with the Evergreen timing kit in that yellow and black box from MizumoAuto on ebay. I'll have to try a dry fit of the Evergreen, but I'm guessing I'll be doing a return and replace with the Dorman part too. Ugh.
Yep, that's it and that's the seller I bought from. They gave me a credit for the returned cover because I had already used the timing kit. Ugh is right.
It's taken forever, but I tried a dry fit of the Evergreen cover from Mizumo, and as expected, it didn't fit. I'm waiting for another cover from ebay; not Dorman, but not Evergreen either.
The Evergreen timing cover that Mizumo included was for 93-97 Altimas. Apparently, the timing cover changed slightly after 97. Their mistake.
Soooooo have someone do it. Check.
I saw that second cam spin when u removed the bolt. That's a no no. You have to hold it with a wrench at all times when doing so.
Not sure, but it seems like you are teaching "non-mechanics" that proper torque is not necessary. Not good.
Gimme a call
My 1999 Altima is fixed! After a solid 3 months. What can I say? I'm a slow worker. Thank you for this series of indispensable videos. My "autopsy" video which explains what happened to my Altima is at ruclips.net/video/OFFtBc14xOo/видео.html.
Nice!
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