not getting much help in 4th gen topic, at least none i wanna hear... they all say dont do it but i can do it... anybody try this or have advice that would be useful.

 

i wrote in the 4th gen post , BTW sometimes it takes a little while for help

 

http://forums.maxima.org/search.php?...der=descending

But couldn't really find anything ... only this:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?threadid=50458

 

Two black covers on the timing chain cover. Remove the two black covers, loosen the tensioner and pull the water pump out. Do not let anybody remove the timing cover because it is relatively easy to break. I have experience with this situation.