hey my bros timing chain broke on his 92 se dohc at 224K, and blew a dime sized hole in the valve cover... do you think it is possible to fix, and what are the possible componets it wrecked? reason he wants to fix it is it 'was' a great car and he has a bit of aftermarket parts in it, he just changed the clutch and put a light-weight flywheel in it... really sucks..
if he doesnt want to fix it because of to much work know anyone who wants a parts car?
thanks for all-

 

well, his valves have now been introduced to his pistons, so he's gonna need his heads redone. Did he have any vtc ticking? The caps have been know to break and do what you described. If you look around you will find some threads of people who have had similar problems that might give you an idea of prices. But a JDM engine may be his best bet as far as time and money are concerned.

 

used motor FTW

 

The chains normally make noise before going out, right?

 

For a split second. This is the 2nd ve i heard breaking after a light flywheel and clutch install.

 

thats in the futue for my VE

 

Really...I don’t see how it can be anything but a coincidence though. Not sure how a light flywheel will make the chain break. My guess is the VTC exploded since that seems to be pretty common...but it’s hard to say.

 

who was the first one?




I have a spare timing chain cover and stuff if he wants to go that route fwiw. Good luck! (btw, there are chances his heads could be safe, still in for a good amount of work, easier to remove the engine btw)

 

There was a kid here in atl where I got my parts car. Only he threw a rod.

 

anyone want to buy some aftermarket parts?????? lol. its not worth rebuilding that engine at 225000. i dont think my brother wants to go the jdm route either--he has a cbr 600 for the summer and is going to buy a truck for the winter.

 

dibs if there's a UDP involved

 

You should tell us what you've got if you're serious. Maybe we buy....

 

well since its my brothers car id have to make sure that this is what he wants to do, but this is what i know of:
unorthadox racing lightweight flywheel, FSTB, stillen HAI, upgraded sway bars, cross drilled rotors (not sure what brand), i am thinking there is something else but i cant remember

 

sorry no udp

 

well he is definately going to part it out. there is already dibs on the sway bars. see the thread in the parts for sale section: http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....30#post5055630