How do you know when its time to change it?

I have a 90 GXE with 82K and I have only had it about a month got a deal $1500 and its very clean. So when I got it I did general maintenance on it plugs, wires, dist. cap, rotor button,and fuel filter but now it seems to have some hesitation but has tons of power...any ideas?

thanks

 

Now.........

The recommeded change interval is 60,000 miles i think so if it is the orginal then its time.....

 

yup, unless you know for a FACT that it was changed (reciept for proof)
change it NOW!!!!

 

is it diffiicult to change?

 

That all depends on your mechanical experience...Since you ask the question, that tells me that you do not have much experience...

Check the repair information in the stickies for more info.

 

I am pretty good with cars just not with time...what is the average cost in having this replaced?

 

Probably $200-$400 range.......

 

if you have the right tools, a little experience, and plenty of patience, it's a walk in the park. if you're missing one or all of these, your swearing will increase tenfold. a factory service manual is a good investment if you plan to perform any maintenance such as this. small things can be easily overlooked that can cause major problems, so be sure to check your work twice before moving on.

 

Yep, he's right. PM me if you need the FSM portion of that equasion.

 

- belt swap, 60k, 5yrs
- "I have a 90 GXE with 82K" ... me too
- "it seems to have some hesitation" ... I had also. All is well after 'some' tuneup: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/748507/1
- for belt change, what ppl say. Also check my Favorite Links. On tightening, concentrate only on how to verify tightness; 20lb push force bends belt under half inch.

 

Does anyone want to help me with my belt change here in MD?

 

Not sure but if u have a 91 SE then you have a chain not a belt..one of the guru's in here may be able to confirm..if so u dont need to change it....

 

good write up on VG30 timing belt replacement

http://sadik.net/nissan/howto/tbelt.htm

 

no, not until 92

 

I stand corrected..thanks

 

does the 94 es have a chain or belt i have 225,000 and thinking maybe here in about 75,000 i might change something. Just dont know if its rubber or metal lol

 

if youre an SE, with the VE engine, you're a chain.

 

actualy from 7/91 they switched over.
yes my car is a 7/91 production date
and my last max was 6/84 production date (last rear wheel Drive max)

 

do they call it the 92 model?

 

7/91 is considered a 92 model year maxima

 

I know that I am going with an oem nissan timing belt.

My question is am I safe going with aftermarket tensioner, water pump?

 

the question is not aftermarket, as it is all aftermarket, it is whether a particular brand is worth a squat

 

Hey I just bought myself a 93 maxima. nice deal only $550 but needs a timing belt too, for those who have changed it before at a shop, how much does it usually run for?

 

post number 7.

read the thread...THEN post.

 

IMO i would get the OEM everything...but that's just me.

 

My curosity begs me to ask,,,, Should I ever have to change the Timing chain??

 

yup it needs to be changed every 3k along with your oil.

 

Oooops I knew i was forgetting something all these years

 

bryan was planning with you guys,

the timming chain does not need to be replace, because it should last the life time of the engine,

 

So...Brian whats the plan..Gonna run a special on timing chains so i can catch up on my oil change,timing chain replacements...

 

If its al ready broke you may need more than the belt!

 

Ok, ok nuff with the newbie stuff, I was just posing the Q. Just trying to drum up a few $$$ huh? I'm sure I could sell a few for, well mabye store credit . JK!!!

 

No its not, still runnin but needs to be changed soon or engine will be going out as my g/fs dad said.

 

I'll put together a group buy

 

but a timing belt also lasts the lifetime of the engine, cause when it breaks the engine is dead....