Another 3.5 swap thread
#81
dont forget how the cam lobes on cyl 1 and 4 look to help verify tdc. a good indicator is the line on the tensioner for the 2ndary chain. it should be lined up with the dowel pin. if so and its spot on you've got tdc. I know that made no sense....if I could copy and paste from the fsm it would make sense...
#82
if memory serves cly 1 and 4 should look like " / \" for the lobes.
#83
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#86
well this timing chain makes me too nervous. im going to take it off and start again. i want to start the car with no issues or funny noises.
it means i will have to buy another tube of RTV
it means i will have to buy another tube of RTV
#87
But if noises dont straighten out after about a minute then I'd shiut it down. But while its running I'd keep it on jack stands and look under the car for leaks, etc.
#89
Nope. Once everything is in place and you start to give it a rotation, everything will tense up. It will build its pressure when the motor starts and runs, but There should be no slack on the chains when you are done and turn the motor over.
#90
it seems to me that if you are turning the motor over clockwise, the tension goes from crank to water pump to front cams to rear cams... you would pretty much only have slack if any on the tensioner, which if you hold it with your hand to prevent slack while turning it over the first few times should take care of itself amirite?
#91
I cant tell you how many times I redid mine because I was nervous it might not be right. Just dont forget to prime the tensioners in fresh engine oil. I didnt do one of mine and its clicking pretty loud so I have to take it back out again. Its not really anything major just annoying as hell. My girl has put about 1600 miles on the engine so far and all is well.
#92
Mine is on now and i feel comfortable with it. so im a happy camper for now. i bought some headers so im waiting for them to get here so for now im working on the throttle body and i need to buy a T for the fuel system and get that ready to go.
#93
I cant tell you how many times I redid mine because I was nervous it might not be right. Just dont forget to prime the tensioners in fresh engine oil. I didnt do one of mine and its clicking pretty loud so I have to take it back out again. Its not really anything major just annoying as hell. My girl has put about 1600 miles on the engine so far and all is well.
#94
Cool. Which headers did you go with?
#95
#96
^ they are just shorty headers
o0o before i forget in the struggle to get the crank pulley off my flywheel is about 3 signal teeth lighter. Is this a major problem or should i not worry about it?
o0o before i forget in the struggle to get the crank pulley off my flywheel is about 3 signal teeth lighter. Is this a major problem or should i not worry about it?
#97
#98
summa*****, ok i saw a Flywheel for $40 at the damn junkyard maybe i can go jack its timing ring. because the only what i have to repair mine is with super glue and thats not gonna hold
pmohr do u know if 3rd gens share the same timing ring, im assuming they dont because of VQ vs VE sensors n ****
pmohr do u know if 3rd gens share the same timing ring, im assuming they dont because of VQ vs VE sensors n ****
#99
summa*****, ok i saw a Flywheel for $40 at the damn junkyard maybe i can go jack its timing ring. because the only what i have to repair mine is with super glue and thats not gonna hold
pmohr do u know if 3rd gens share the same timing ring, im assuming they dont because of VQ vs VE sensors n ****
pmohr do u know if 3rd gens share the same timing ring, im assuming they dont because of VQ vs VE sensors n ****
#100
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#112
a tee.
there is a link for a SARD one. I just used what was on the rail already
then hooked up my afpr. I'll remove them one day so I can truely let the afpr do its job but works fine for now...
there is a link for a SARD one. I just used what was on the rail already
then hooked up my afpr. I'll remove them one day so I can truely let the afpr do its job but works fine for now...
#116
Thanks for posting the details and pics on the timing. That will come in handy this week as I tear mine down (and remember to remove the two oil pan bolts
Do you need a flywheel? You can have mine for free, just pay shipping - and point me in the right direction about cams. How do the 02 3.5 motors run the HR cam sets and keep the variable intake cam. I could use a little extra lift vs my stockers.
thx
Do you need a flywheel? You can have mine for free, just pay shipping - and point me in the right direction about cams. How do the 02 3.5 motors run the HR cam sets and keep the variable intake cam. I could use a little extra lift vs my stockers.
thx
#117
Thanks for posting the details and pics on the timing. That will come in handy this week as I tear mine down (and remember to remove the two oil pan bolts
Do you need a flywheel? You can have mine for free, just pay shipping - and point me in the right direction about cams. How do the 02 3.5 motors run the HR cam sets and keep the variable intake cam. I could use a little extra lift vs my stockers.
thx
Do you need a flywheel? You can have mine for free, just pay shipping - and point me in the right direction about cams. How do the 02 3.5 motors run the HR cam sets and keep the variable intake cam. I could use a little extra lift vs my stockers.
thx
#118
Thanks for posting the details and pics on the timing. That will come in handy this week as I tear mine down (and remember to remove the two oil pan bolts
Do you need a flywheel? You can have mine for free, just pay shipping - and point me in the right direction about cams. How do the 02 3.5 motors run the HR cam sets and keep the variable intake cam. I could use a little extra lift vs my stockers.
thx
Do you need a flywheel? You can have mine for free, just pay shipping - and point me in the right direction about cams. How do the 02 3.5 motors run the HR cam sets and keep the variable intake cam. I could use a little extra lift vs my stockers.
thx
Go ahead and start your own "build thread" in the All Motor section and post a few pics. People love reading those and you will have plenty of help along the way as you post questions.
Here is my full ECU swap thread with a ton of pictures in it:
http://forums.maxima.org/all-motor/5...ss-thread.html
Feel free to post in it if you have any questions.
#119
here are some updates my friend was taking the pics and posted them here:
http://importsnc.com/forums/showthre...ay-at-Crushers
http://importsnc.com/forums/showthre...ay-at-Crushers
Last edited by Crusher103; 03-23-2010 at 05:41 PM.