New engine...so lucky
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New engine...so lucky
SO AFTER ABOUT A MONTH OF SEARCHING I'VE FOUND AN ENGINE WITH 60,00 which comes with everything FOR $600. The engine is out of an 05 auto which I'm putting into my 02 SE 6sp. I want to do everything right the first time with the new engine while its out what should I look into changing with 60k on it. I have a new water pump with about 3k on it inside of the old motor. should I swap the two out or should I replace the pump with a brand new one. Also with the old engine the rod cracked the upper oil pan. from research I understand the upper oil pan needs to be swapped over but never understood why. Anyone who wants to give insight on this project I would surely take it.
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If not I can't just do it myself right?
Last edited by NmexMAX; Apr 8, 2013 at 07:18 PM.
OP if you want I have two brand new secondary OEM chains along with two brand new oem secondary tensioners. Just sitting in a draw. PM me if you'd like them. All you would need is the guides, main chain(the long one) and tensioners for the main.
Swap upper oil pan from your old engine and do tensioners. Get the water pump while at it. Should be set. If you do change the tensioners, make sure to prime the tensioners with oil by pulling spark plugs out and cranking the engine until oil pressure builds up. I did not do that step when i changed my tensioners on my 04 and i skipped time by 1 tooth on bank 1.
Last edited by L36; Apr 7, 2013 at 03:08 PM.
Rod bolts are pretty easy from underneath, and would only add more work to the current job. And not worth it unless he's going to rev past 7200 RPM.
Smart guy.
This.
Originally Posted by iflexsteel
My mechanic for 4years now told me that the tensioners of of my old engine are a lot more durable than the tensioners in the 05 3.5L.
Originally Posted by cjandura
there is a whole kit look in the 6th gen section for it I think I paid $68 plus $45 for the tool listed in the Nissan TSB for the tensioner replacement
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Swap upper oil pan from your old engine and do tensioners. Get the water pump while at it. Should be set. If you do change the tensioners, make sure to prime the tensioners with oil by pulling spark plugs out and cranking the engine until oil pressure builds up. I did not do that step when i changed my tensioners on my 04 and i skipped time by 1 tooth on bank 1.
Swap upper oil pan from your old engine and do tensioners. Get the water pump while at it. Should be set. If you do change the tensioners, make sure to prime the tensioners with oil by pulling spark plugs out and cranking the engine until oil pressure builds up. I did not do that step when i changed my tensioners on my 04 and i skipped time by 1 tooth on bank 1.
Still don't know why the oil pan needs to be swapped. can someone tell me. i would have to buy a new one anyway. the rod blew a hold in the pan. unless a machine shop can fix it
Last edited by NmexMAX; Apr 8, 2013 at 07:17 PM.
SO AFTER ABOUT A MONTH OF SEARCHING I'VE FOUND AN ENGINE WITH 60,00 which comes with everything FOR $600. The engine is out of an 05 auto which I'm putting into my 02 SE 6sp. I want to do everything right the first time with the new engine while its out what should I look into changing with 60k on it. I have a new water pump with about 3k on it inside of the old motor. should I swap the two out or should I replace the pump with a brand new one. Also with the old engine the rod cracked the upper oil pan. from research I understand the upper oil pan needs to be swapped over but never understood why. Anyone who wants to give insight on this project I would surely take it.
Also there are two orange O rings on the bottom of the upper oil pan you should replace, I didn't replace mine since they looked good but it might be a good idea.
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Originally Posted by iflexsteel
SO AFTER ABOUT A MONTH OF SEARCHING I'VE FOUND AN ENGINE WITH 60,00 which comes with everything FOR $600. The engine is out of an 05 auto which I'm putting into my 02 SE 6sp. I want to do everything right the first time with the new engine while its out what should I look into changing with 60k on it. I have a new water pump with about 3k on it inside of the old motor. should I swap the two out or should I replace the pump with a brand new one. Also with the old engine the rod cracked the upper oil pan. from research I understand the upper oil pan needs to be swapped over but never understood why. Anyone who wants to give insight on this project I would surely take it.
Yes, I did the swap myself not too long ago.. The only thing I notices different between the oil pans was that, inside of the pan there is a metal screen with a bunch of tiny little screws. I believe this is to help distribute the oil or sumthing. The screen from the auto and manual were slightly different. I read several threads like you did and just swaped the pans anyways to be safe. I think I switch screens to get clearancbe, or I might of just completely removed it, can't quite remember but you will see what I mean when you get there. It doesn't seem important..
Also there are two orange O rings on the bottom of the upper oil pan you should replace, I didn't replace mine since they looked good but it might be a good idea.
Originally Posted by iflexsteel
SO AFTER ABOUT A MONTH OF SEARCHING I'VE FOUND AN ENGINE WITH 60,00 which comes with everything FOR $600. The engine is out of an 05 auto which I'm putting into my 02 SE 6sp. I want to do everything right the first time with the new engine while its out what should I look into changing with 60k on it. I have a new water pump with about 3k on it inside of the old motor. should I swap the two out or should I replace the pump with a brand new one. Also with the old engine the rod cracked the upper oil pan. from research I understand the upper oil pan needs to be swapped over but never understood why. Anyone who wants to give insight on this project I would surely take it.
Yes, I did the swap myself not too long ago.. The only thing I notices different between the oil pans was that, inside of the pan there is a metal screen with a bunch of tiny little screws. I believe this is to help distribute the oil or sumthing. The screen from the auto and manual were slightly different. I read several threads like you did and just swaped the pans anyways to be safe. I think I switch screens to get clearancbe, or I might of just completely removed it, can't quite remember but you will see what I mean when you get there. It doesn't seem important..
Also there are two orange O rings on the bottom of the upper oil pan you should replace, I didn't replace mine since they looked good but it might be a good idea.
but what about the crank sensors that's between the engine and trans. u didn't have an issue
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Dude when it happened i was thinking the same thing, but after getting everything out the rear main seal was bad. That's the only thing I can think of that could had done it. 198k.....I only had the car for a month. Maybe poor maintenance from the guy I bought it from. So by 4/18/13 I plan on turning the key and firing her up after a month in the driveway.
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