I own a 2004 Maxima, which of course has the VQ35 motor with a timing chain. My son just bought a 2000 Maxima SE. I am pretty sure the VQ30 motor has a timing belt. What is the recommended mileage to change the belt?

Anybody ever broke a timing belt? What happens if the belt does break, do the pistons shake hands with the valves?

 

Chain................. read the stickys/FAQ's

 

chain...

btw...best looking 6th gen I've seen so far (and since I don't really like 6th gens, that's saying alot)

 

chains......

 

Thanx for answering my question guys. It's good to know that we won't have to change the friggin belt!

I really love my 6th gen Max, but nothing beats a nice 5th gen, especially one thats lowered and has some nice wheels on it. I am already trying to talk my son into lowering his car!

On the other hand, nothing compares to to the smoothness and power of the VQ35DE motor. With the mods I have on my car, the thing is a monster, both in acceleration and handling.

 

I do agree, that thing does look nice, and I'm not a fan of the 6th gen sotck either, just the engine and brakes

 

If you feel so inclined, check out my other pix here:

http://www.cardomain.com/id/04redopmax

 

i wish my dad was so supportive of me modding a car!!!!! i get a car wash he *****es!

 

Checked out the page, you're a pretty crazy guy, I've alweays thought the whole custom self drilling rotor idea, as I work with metals a lot. Nice Maxima, saying a lot because I'm prejudice of those thigns.

BTW, nice looking girl on that page also.