What typically happens with these Nissan engines is over time, the main chain tensioner guide fails. The plastic guide has a hook at the top that keeps it up so that the tensioner can keep pressure on the plastic hump. That guide hasn't broke and the tensioner is not even extended. The cam tensioner guides are in good shape too. This is a clear issue of not changing the oil. Can't keep pressure on those tensioners with sludge. Good vid, and a tip for the crank bolt, break it free first before u do anything else. Just use a long breaker bar, brace it on the ground, and bump the ignition. Works like a charm, especially with these Nissans 😁
Bro I’m doing the same job and your video is been guiding me…. My woman’s Nissan took a shi on her so I’ve been following your instructions… Thanks man
Thank you so much for showing us this process. I have 2019 Pathfinder that started a cold start rattle last week....I'm praying it's just the main tensioner extended like this one. Not sure what else it could be......maybe the actuator motor for the vtc gear. I wish you were in GA.
Bro… great job. I happen to own one of those turds and unfortunately have to do this on my own. But I love a good pregame video to see what I’m up against. I’d tell the customer to dump some seafoam in the oil itself. It should be clean that sludge out pretty nice. Great video.
What about the “mistake” warnings? Does it mean the timing was off? Going through the same job and can’t find anything on the vq35dd on how to set the timing marks correctly. Can anyone share a diagram? Thanks!
Here’s my question, when you did this job did you have to change the acuators? I paid a guy to do timing chain tensioners and water pump. Got the car back and on the way home it drove fine. The next day the traction control light came on for the first time. 2 days later the engine light came on with cam codes and a mAF sensor code. The mechanic took it back and isn’t updating me at all. I’ve read somewhere that when you do this job you need to change the cam acuators as well but I don’t know. Just looking for any advise as I owe on this vehicle still . 2019 qx60. Sorry about blowing up your comments
@damianspears2469 gotcha... 1st thing I'll need is codes. Ideally a full scan of all modules. This will help draw correlations to what's typically needed. The abs and engine codes can sometimes be related depending on issue. Like, engine code with misfire can cause abs code and light to illuminate. I'll need a minimum of the engine code to go further. To answer regarding the actuators, no, they don't require replacement for water pump service. Logically, if everything worked fine before a human touched it, it should work the same after. Typically, when I hear back stories like yours, it's a result of human error and we have to go back over what's done. Try checking your oil level and making sure you have oil in your truck. Make sure you check between the 2 peaks of the dipstick in the valley several times to ensure accuracy. Update me with your code when you get them. Thanks
@ only had a cheap scanner. P34c4 P34c5 P34B1 P34B0 P34AA P0101 The car was going through gas like never before. I understand that could be due to the maf sensor. We gave the car to him with the horrible ticking. Tensioners were barely hanging on, had a p0300 random misfire but the whole time we owned the car and drove it 120k miles never once had an engine light come on. I’m worried that he bit more than he could chew
@damianspears2469 just from observing your codes. Seem the correlation maybe loose connections. But then you have reference position codes. I recommend performing an "Actuator relearn test" 1st. This option will be provided within the scan tool in pcm under special functions, depending on their tool. If he doesn't have one, there's a manual method. IVT REFERENCE POSITION RELEARN PROCEDURE 1. Turn ignition switch on 2. Disconnect electric IVT control actuator harness connector (actuator side). 3. Turn ignition switch ON and wait at least 70 seconds. 4. Turn ignition switch OFF. 5. Reconnect the disconnected harness connector. 6. Start engine and let it idle at least 15 seconds. 7. Turn ignition switch OFF. 8. Check and erase DTC. TRY THIS ABOVE.. if there's no luck. Clear codes and see what are IMMEDIATE COMBACKS. Meaning, clear codes, start engine (check for codes of any) if none, drive around the block and recheck. Document the immediate codes and get back with me
Didn't you have to remove the oil pan to remove the timing cover's bottom two bolts? My buddy says some years 3.5's have those hidden bottom bolts while some 3.5's do not. ???
@@partsshooter I just did everything the engine with subframe is outside the car but it’s impossible to install timing cover with bottom U shaped thick gasket And of course as in your video it’s not shown I mean what really is it shown other than YEAH IT CAN BE DONE IN THE CAR 😂
Im working On Same Engine Qx60..3.5....Very Easy Crank Blt Remvl...-2.minute.....Place A 32..34..36 mm Nut On Fly Wheel Converter Nut and Block...Lng Pipe...Very Easy Loose...250-300 Ft.Lbs...Good Luck....!!!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I’ve found the only way to get the harmonic balancer bolts is with a holding tool and a 30inch breaker bar . Occasionally my heavy harmonic balancer bolt sockets work with impact. But only occasionally
A question, brother, about the intake cam, if it has regulation on the side where it delays and advances the time, you know if it has a position in the middle
@jaimesupernatural cams advances timing. Call me crazy but I never seen one float the way you're referring. The lock state is the natural neutral state. Once energized, it advances timing, and it's sustained through pulse width. When you're doing the timing they have to be oriented in their spot properly or you'll have timing codes, either advance or retarded related. The "middle" would be it's locked and in-time state. Hope that answer your question
@partsshooter In the intake cam the part that rotates must be distributed in the middle then to place the cover where it feels I have to spread it out until it's equal side by side.
Problem number 1….the oil change interval from the factory. Set on the dash from the factory is incorrect as it is with most vehicles now days. DO NOT GO OVER 5k period for any reason with an oil. Don’t care what the manual says , don’t care what amsoil says , don’t care what extended mileage oils and filters says … don’t even care what Nissan says…. Ow20, full synthetic , every 5k max on this gen pathfinder or you’ll wind up like the engine in this video…..
We change ours every 4K at Nissan with MObil 1 I believe they use. I hope to never have this issue. 28K on our 2019 Nissan Pathfinder and it is going on 6 years old. We put abot 5K a year on it . That engine is really sludged up for sure in the video.
I am struggling with the secondary timing marks. I have seen 4 videos telling me 4 different things. Is there a good reference or a way to know I have the secondary marks in the correct correlation before removing the main (1st) chain? I have rotated the engine over at least 100times.
Traditionally, I thought a timing chain was good for the life of a car. My first car was a parental 9 yr old Ford hand-me-down, but it was a set of wheels and I was delighted. I came home for lunch as a teen and it never started again. (timing chain failure). Isn't this a little early for TC failure on a 2017/18 Nissan? P.S. Labor time is 11 hrs and my mechanic charges at least $140/hr labor making this repair starting at $1,540 + parts + taxes.
How many miles does it have? This is why oil changes are so important. Obviously this person never changed their oil. They probably followed the 10,000 mile intervals which caused all the sludge and of course the chain to stretch causing the noise.
If you notice before he takes off the original chain you can see that the chain is above the water pump he assembled the new chain and he mounted it below the water pump
I don't think I understand your question. If I do though, 1 key way, cam sprocket locks into per camshaft if I recall. But the video shows this information. Before removal of those components, get the number 1 cylinder at top dead center, check your marks before removal
It appears this engine is really sludged up. Is that due to not changing the oil frequently , poor quality fuel or perhaps both. My 2008 Buick Enclave had to have a head removed, camshaft walk, back cylinder head, engine had to be dropped. Inside it looked like a new engine that had never been ran or put into service. I feel this Nissan engine was not treated well at all. I just saw the milearge 140,000 at the rate I am going I would be 91years old to get that many miles on our 2019.
@@sheerwillsurvival2064there not all this bad . But yeah the pathfinder engine bay is very crowded…if you change your oil no more than 5k miles… you’ll never be doing this .
The problem with this video is lots of talk but not much of showing,,, You don’t show every single bolt by bolt removal neither you show removing and installing the chain neither any of the timing chain marks and how to align it All these bolts should have torque specifications said in the video This video only shows YES IT CAN BE DONE WITH THE ENGINE IN THE CAR but you’re pretty much on your own 😂 Luckily there’s another video a guy spray painting his timing cover explaining how to set timing also the video is frozen for a sec with all cover bolt torque specs 19-21 and so on And honestly if you have let’s say scissor mid rise lift it’s easier to drop entire drivetrain with subframe and everything attached and then do it sitting on a chair then all this I mean this wouldn’t be so hard if there was actually a video of someone doing it with camera mounted on his forehead and following the hands bolt by bolt
There are no other demonstrations of this being done on a pathfinder or QX vehicle all the other videos are 370s rear wheel drive vehicles front facing engine this is a side mounted and calls for the engine to be removed way different. And he showed the struggles the nervousness to start the vehicle, the mistakes, the corrections, everything you’re gonna go through. There are plenty of other videos with the engine out of the car that will show you in detail other steps he covered as well and with everything combined, should have the knowledge necessary to walk through this technical process. Thanks for sharing this info as a guy who does a lot of random work. This really helped me on my wife’s vehicle.
@@seriouscarguys702 I did mine myself took me like 2 days, I just dropped the engine and transmission with the subframe all together,,, hardest part was putting right amount of silicone on timing cover,, After I completed everything I bought SCISSOR MID RISE LIFT 😂😂😂 Never again working with cement blocks 😂
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What typically happens with these Nissan engines is over time, the main chain tensioner guide fails. The plastic guide has a hook at the top that keeps it up so that the tensioner can keep pressure on the plastic hump. That guide hasn't broke and the tensioner is not even extended. The cam tensioner guides are in good shape too. This is a clear issue of not changing the oil. Can't keep pressure on those tensioners with sludge. Good vid, and a tip for the crank bolt, break it free first before u do anything else. Just use a long breaker bar, brace it on the ground, and bump the ignition. Works like a charm, especially with these Nissans 😁
Thanks for that. About to be on the mission my self
Man I seriously hope that's all it takes... I'm freakin out right now. Lol
Weighted dedicated Honda socket works wonders.
Bro I’m doing the same job and your video is been guiding me….
My woman’s Nissan took a shi on her so I’ve been following your instructions…
Thanks man
Thank you so much for showing us this process. I have 2019 Pathfinder that started a cold start rattle last week....I'm praying it's just the main tensioner extended like this one. Not sure what else it could be......maybe the actuator motor for the vtc gear. I wish you were in GA.
Hey, I have the same problem. What ended up being the problem for you? Thanks in advance.
Nice job, i commented about the chain before i watched whole vid lol, but i see you caught it, thanks for the tips
Thanks for sharing this especially the mistake with the chain and the water pump saved me a lot 🙏🏽🙏🏽👍🏽
Good job explaining everything including the "mistakes" . Nicely done. Thumps up.
Bro… great job. I happen to own one of those turds and unfortunately have to do this on my own. But I love a good pregame video to see what I’m up against. I’d tell the customer to dump some seafoam in the oil itself. It should be clean that sludge out pretty nice. Great video.
Chain is on wrong, it goes over the water pump not around.
What about the “mistake” warnings? Does it mean the timing was off? Going through the same job and can’t find anything on the vq35dd on how to set the timing marks correctly. Can anyone share a diagram? Thanks!
Your videos, short or long, are enjoyable to watch. Nice clear shots of the action and you keep it real.....especially the struggle.
Thanks
Here’s my question, when you did this job did you have to change the acuators? I paid a guy to do timing chain tensioners and water pump. Got the car back and on the way home it drove fine. The next day the traction control light came on for the first time. 2 days later the engine light came on with cam codes and a mAF sensor code. The mechanic took it back and isn’t updating me at all. I’ve read somewhere that when you do this job you need to change the cam acuators as well but I don’t know. Just looking for any advise as I owe on this vehicle still . 2019 qx60. Sorry about blowing up your comments
@damianspears2469 gotcha...
1st thing I'll need is codes. Ideally a full scan of all modules. This will help draw correlations to what's typically needed.
The abs and engine codes can sometimes be related depending on issue. Like, engine code with misfire can cause abs code and light to illuminate. I'll need a minimum of the engine code to go further.
To answer regarding the actuators, no, they don't require replacement for water pump service. Logically, if everything worked fine before a human touched it, it should work the same after. Typically, when I hear back stories like yours, it's a result of human error and we have to go back over what's done.
Try checking your oil level and making sure you have oil in your truck. Make sure you check between the 2 peaks of the dipstick in the valley several times to ensure accuracy.
Update me with your code when you get them. Thanks
@ only had a cheap scanner.
P34c4
P34c5
P34B1
P34B0
P34AA
P0101
The car was going through gas like never before. I understand that could be due to the maf sensor. We gave the car to him with the horrible ticking. Tensioners were barely hanging on, had a p0300 random misfire but the whole time we owned the car and drove it 120k miles never once had an engine light come on. I’m worried that he bit more than he could chew
@damianspears2469 thanks. Was the ticking happening after the repair or preexisting before repair? For clarification
@ no ticking at all once repair was made. Actually sounded good
@damianspears2469 just from observing your codes. Seem the correlation maybe loose connections. But then you have reference position codes.
I recommend performing an "Actuator relearn test" 1st. This option will be provided within the scan tool in pcm under special functions, depending on their tool. If he doesn't have one, there's a manual method.
IVT REFERENCE POSITION RELEARN PROCEDURE
1. Turn ignition switch on
2. Disconnect electric IVT control actuator harness connector (actuator side).
3. Turn ignition switch ON and wait at least 70 seconds.
4. Turn ignition switch OFF.
5. Reconnect the disconnected harness connector.
6. Start engine and let it idle at least 15 seconds.
7. Turn ignition switch OFF.
8. Check and erase DTC.
TRY THIS ABOVE.. if there's no luck. Clear codes and see what are IMMEDIATE COMBACKS. Meaning, clear codes, start engine (check for codes of any) if none, drive around the block and recheck. Document the immediate codes and get back with me
Nice video, was there any timing codes before the job or just the noise?
@@novorsich1204 just noise
Great job 38:30 how did you change bank one chain?
The timing chain was tight because you had the chain on the wrong side of the waterpump. Did you change that before you put the cover on ?
Did you watch the entire video?
How are you supporting the engine with the mount out?
Where did you get the timing kit from
Didn't you have to remove the oil pan to remove the timing cover's bottom two bolts? My buddy says some years 3.5's have those hidden bottom bolts while some 3.5's do not. ???
I can see you didn't watch the video
@@partsshooter
I just did everything the engine with subframe is outside the car but it’s impossible to install timing cover with bottom U shaped thick gasket
And of course as in your video it’s not shown I mean what really is it shown other than YEAH IT CAN BE DONE IN THE CAR 😂
Im working On Same Engine Qx60..3.5....Very Easy Crank Blt Remvl...-2.minute.....Place A 32..34..36 mm Nut On Fly Wheel Converter Nut and Block...Lng Pipe...Very Easy Loose...250-300 Ft.Lbs...Good Luck....!!!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
What one scan tool did you use for relearn? I have a 2018 and I’m about to dive in to replacing timing chain and water pump. Let me know thanks
@@whiteblitz I use autel products. Their tools have relearn abilities just check their specification base on your budget
I’ve found the only way to get the harmonic balancer bolts is with a holding tool and a 30inch breaker bar . Occasionally my heavy harmonic balancer bolt sockets work with impact. But only occasionally
You know... the honda 19mm special thick socket should work in this case. I just don't have one. Will buy one today
@@partsshooter yeah I got a set from OEM tools it was $100 all 6 sockets are in the kit . They work sometimes the inertia factor 👊🏻😁
A question, brother, about the intake cam, if it has regulation on the side where it delays and advances the time, you know if it has a position in the middle
@jaimesupernatural cams advances timing. Call me crazy but I never seen one float the way you're referring.
The lock state is the natural neutral state. Once energized, it advances timing, and it's sustained through pulse width. When you're doing the timing they have to be oriented in their spot properly or you'll have timing codes, either advance or retarded related.
The "middle" would be it's locked and in-time state.
Hope that answer your question
@partsshooter In the intake cam the part that rotates must be distributed in the middle then to place the cover where it feels
I have to spread it out until it's equal side by side.
Problem number 1….the oil change interval from the factory. Set on the dash from the factory is incorrect as it is with most vehicles now days. DO NOT GO OVER 5k period for any reason with an oil. Don’t care what the manual says , don’t care what amsoil says , don’t care what extended mileage oils and filters says … don’t even care what Nissan says…. Ow20, full synthetic , every 5k max on this gen pathfinder or you’ll wind up like the engine in this video…..
We change ours every 4K at Nissan with MObil 1 I believe they use. I hope to never have this issue. 28K on our 2019 Nissan Pathfinder and it is going on 6 years old. We put abot 5K a year on it . That engine is really sludged up for sure in the video.
So I’m gonna need to recharge the ac on this one? Good thing I watched first I gotta go buy some 134
As a side note I will be taking the cowling off now when I do spark plugs. It made removing the intake ridiculously easy.
Well done man. That was a ton of work . I know that sucked .
Hi! I have the same issue with my infiniti qx60 2017. Tensioner timing chain lost and noisy. Where are you located? I need you.
I am struggling with the secondary timing marks. I have seen 4 videos telling me 4 different things. Is there a good reference or a way to know I have the secondary marks in the correct correlation before removing the main (1st) chain? I have rotated the engine over at least 100times.
I was pretty detailed on the secondary side. And provided a verification method. Use a paint marker to indicate your marks
Traditionally, I thought a timing chain was good for the life of a car. My first car was a parental 9 yr old Ford hand-me-down, but it was a set of wheels and I was delighted. I came home for lunch as a teen and it never started again. (timing chain failure). Isn't this a little early for TC failure on a 2017/18 Nissan?
P.S. Labor time is 11 hrs and my mechanic charges at least $140/hr labor making this repair starting at $1,540 + parts + taxes.
It looked bad in that engine... 141k miles is a good life I'd say
If you keep the maintenance up, the chain can last the life of the engine. It's the other components that can go bad.
Startup and sound being fixed at 4:36
im gladdd u foundd that chain like thassttt.ufffff
That was an interesting video. Thanks.
How many miles does it have? This is why oil changes are so important. Obviously this person never changed their oil. They probably followed the 10,000 mile intervals which caused all the sludge and of course the chain to stretch causing the noise.
Idk what happen but im do it the same job at the same car and have the same problem with the oil, just have 60k miles
@@alex.andro.16 wow
Amazing job 💪💰 keep up the great content
Where did you find the kit. Can’t get it know where
Around 37:30 he showed the part number
If you notice before he takes off the original chain you can see that the chain is above the water pump he assembled the new chain and he mounted it below the water pump
La cadena la puso diferente en la bomba de agua como pueden ver
How many keys does it have on the camshaft ?
I don't think I understand your question.
If I do though, 1 key way, cam sprocket locks into per camshaft if I recall. But the video shows this information.
Before removal of those components, get the number 1 cylinder at top dead center, check your marks before removal
@@partsshooter yes on the bottom for the oil pump gear timing chain gear and crank pulley wanna know if there is only only
@thathondaguy7705 yes, on the crank there's one key way.
Good luck with the repair
@@partsshooter thanks wasn’t sure I’m putting it back together now
@@partsshooter does the oil pump sprocket sit on the keyway also
Bro the new timing chain the way putting on is wrong by the water pump
That’s y is tight
Donde puedo encontrar ese kit de distribuccion tengo uno 2017 4wd
Rockauto.com
Oreillys auto parts
where are you locate at
It appears this engine is really sludged up. Is that due to not changing the oil frequently , poor quality fuel or perhaps both. My 2008 Buick Enclave had to have a head removed, camshaft walk, back cylinder head, engine had to be dropped. Inside it looked like a new engine that had never been ran or put into service. I feel this Nissan engine was not treated well at all. I just saw the milearge 140,000 at the rate I am going I would be 91years old to get that many miles on our 2019.
amazing video
The timing chain is wrong install to be top in the water pump
@@JuanLopez-q5c no way... you don't say🤯🤯🤯
This video cannot be used as an assembly reference because it passed the chain in the wrong position on the water pump.
This is going to be good 👍🏻 I truly hate working on Nissans 😕
Opinion Wise a great mechanic works on anything 💪
@@cornell833 didn’t say I don’t work on them just said don’t like to. I’ve worked many different vehicles over 60years . And everyone has preferences
@@sheerwillsurvival2064there not all this bad . But yeah the pathfinder engine bay is very crowded…if you change your oil no more than 5k miles… you’ll never be doing this .
Yikes. It looks like the engine was neglected.
Yes... very
I didn’t watch all the way through. I made the same routing mistake
@@WHMAGuy lol... glad I'm not the only one
The problem with this video is lots of talk but not much of showing,,,
You don’t show every single bolt by bolt removal neither you show removing and installing the chain neither any of the timing chain marks and how to align it
All these bolts should have torque specifications said in the video
This video only shows YES IT CAN BE DONE WITH THE ENGINE IN THE CAR but you’re pretty much on your own 😂
Luckily there’s another video a guy spray painting his timing cover explaining how to set timing also the video is frozen for a sec with all cover bolt torque specs 19-21 and so on
And honestly if you have let’s say scissor mid rise lift it’s easier to drop entire drivetrain with subframe and everything attached and then do it sitting on a chair then all this
I mean this wouldn’t be so hard if there was actually a video of someone doing it with camera mounted on his forehead and following the hands bolt by bolt
The only thing that matters is the most important demonstration…..ENGINE IN THE CAR
There are no other demonstrations of this being done on a pathfinder or QX vehicle all the other videos are 370s rear wheel drive vehicles front facing engine this is a side mounted and calls for the engine to be removed way different. And he showed the struggles the nervousness to start the vehicle, the mistakes, the corrections, everything you’re gonna go through. There are plenty of other videos with the engine out of the car that will show you in detail other steps he covered as well and with everything combined, should have the knowledge necessary to walk through this technical process. Thanks for sharing this info as a guy who does a lot of random work. This really helped me on my wife’s vehicle.
@@seriouscarguys702
I did mine myself took me like 2 days, I just dropped the engine and transmission with the subframe all together,,,
hardest part was putting right amount of silicone on timing cover,,
After I completed everything I bought SCISSOR MID RISE LIFT 😂😂😂
Never again working with cement blocks 😂