I bought a used 2002 I35 last october w/81,000 miles(great car!). I have since put about 11,000 miles on it. At the current rate, I will reach the 100,000 mark by the end of this year. At what mileage should I get the timing belt changed? How much does it usually cost? Is there any other maintenance that I should get done while changing the timing belt? Thanks in advance.

 

Your car has a timing chain that doesn't need to be changed.

 

I was under the impression that all nissan vehicles had timing belts instead of chains. I think I love this car even more.

 

yea thats one of the reasons I switched from VG 2 VQ engine, but as long as you keep a timing belt changed on a VG engine they will run forever

 

Nissan uses timing chains more than any other Japanese brand.

 

thats true, and nissan is better than any other japanese brand.

 

And that's why they are built to last more than 250k miles.

 

I will never forget my 82 280ZX, which also had a timing chain. Another Nissan (Datsun) that was made to last!

 

Damn straight! Nissan>all

 

u still have to change the drive belts though, those turn other stuff beside camshafts.

 

It's amazing. The VG30DETT in my 300zx Twin Turbo has a timing belt that has to be changed every 60K.

I wish we had a timing chain.

 

Do the 2000 I30s have chains as well?

Does anyone know why my analog clock won't light up?

New I30 owner. (love this site)

 

yes we do.

need new bulb.

 

VQ>VG

10char

 

so does my 98 i30 have a the chain aswell

 

Yes all VQ engines run chains.

 

so what does VQ stand for? Very Quick

 

kinda figured it was the bulb. :-)

anyone know of a link or how-to to change that bulb for the analog clock in the dash?

 

Try this link to change the clock bulb...
http://www.infinitihelp.com/Ownershi.../ITB03-065.htm

 

Very Quick indeed! Maybe VG is something like Very Gay.

 

I'd tread lightly on that one. Having both a Z32 and an A33, I can tell you that the VG is far superior to the VQ in terms of power capability. The VQ is superior to the VG in terms of general maintenance.

I love both engines, but for different reasons.

 

Very Good :-)

 

It was a poor attempt at humor. The Twin Turbo Z32s are phucking fast. No doubt about it. They can handle their boost.

Anything else with a VG, (NA 300ZX, J30, M30, Maxima) I eat for breakfast though.

 

had a vg30det Z31, my A32 would spank that thing all day long

 

WORD.

10char

 

The timing chain was the reason why I purchased a 240sx and later my I30t.

 

ha think the timing chain never needs to be changed? i just blew my brothers 92 se 5-speed w/224k on it. it put a hole in the valve cover. what do you think it wrecked?

 

How did you 'blow' it?

 

i love nissans...cuz they use timing chains

 

that's probably because the guides were shot.
or his VTCs