Does a 1994 Nissan Maxima have a timing chain or timing belt. Thanks.

 

For some reason I feel that a response to this Q is deserved of some flames ... however, I will refrain.

Your VE30DE runs off of a timing belt.

 

can i flame you instead because your response is INCORRECT?

 

1994 Maxima GXE - VG30E - timing belt
1994 Maxima SE - VE30DE - timing chain

:flame start:

10 seconds on google would've revealed that information to you. please learn to use the search feature on the forum.

:flame end:

 

Then you better call Nissan on accounta their parts catalogs are INCORRECT as well.

 

Turbobink. DanNY is right take a good look at your pic. That's the VG SOHC DanNY is referring to the VE DOHC being a timing chain.

 

that diagram shows the VG engine that uses a BELT

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I'll concede to being 1/2 to 3/4 wrong then ... my apologies for being total d*ck.

I'll STFU now.

 

I think it's DanNY that deserves the apologie and besides nobody is perfect and im sure we all make mistakes. We're all on this forum with common interest and should all be getting along. I don't really think anyone new that may have a question that sounds silly should be flamed rather than pointed in the right direction with a little help. Besides im sure we've all asked a silly question or 2 in our times.

 

yes all of nissan's stuff from the 90s are all incorrect.


sorry man...you're still 100% wrong. c'mon just man up and say you messed up. don't give me the 1/2 to 3/4 wrong bs.

teaches you not to flame ppl

 

nahh...no apologies needed. we all have our off days. just funny that he thought the question deserves some kind of flame when he gave the wrong answer...irony.

 

Yes, it is ironic ... You can stop talking now ... please.

 

holy christ the irony

89-94 GXE and 89-91 SE have VG30E with SOHC interference engines and timing belts. if the belt snaps, youre bending valves. only VG30E that are non interference were in the Mercury and Nissan VG30E vans

92-94 SE have VE30DE, DOHC engine based off of VG30DE. VE30DE were ONLY used in those 3 years of Maxima and had timing chains

telling admin to shutup, yeah thats gonna get you far

 

You came really late ... but thanks.

I've been fully put in my place. I see and acknowledge that fact. I've conceded dumb-***-ed-ness related to 3rd Gen evolution.

... and I'm sure "admin" got my meaning when I relatively politely, and with a bit of humor in my tone, asked that the roast be ceased.

... but again ... thanks.

 

not the first time i was told that

 

Nice guys finish last, but it's weird when the race is over.

 

Next time look closer.....the DOHC (VE30DE) illustration was just below the SOHC (VG30E)....Live and learn! Learn what DOHC, SOHC, OHV means, read up and increase your mechanical knowledge......


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Golly gee ... once again I feel compelled to thank yet another member for his insight and kind advice.

... not that it's any defense, but nowhere in the initial post is it clarified which model (GXE or SE) and therefore which motor is the subject of the question.

Nonetheless, thanks for your input.

 

And if I may ... please refrain from commenting related to my mechanical inclinations.

My mistake was stepping into a generation of Maximas I've not a bunch of experience with.

However, I do have some experience with other stuff...

 

280zx stuffed with a VQ35 or VQ37 and a Ford SB 302/351....nice projects....Sorry to see you're a Ford Guy! LOL