I'm looking for a Nissan mechanic who knows about Nissans. I have a pita oil leak that I can't seem to find. I'm very mechanically inclined but don't have the right tools nor space.

 

This would get a better response in the regional sub forums...not 4th Gen general discussion

 

Forgot to say I have a 98 max

 

Take pics of the location of the oil and we can probably tell you.

 

How much should someone charge to do just R&R on timing chain and front main seal?

 

 

That can be the rear valve covers, PS hoses, oil filter, crank seal (but seems to far back to be the crank seal), I could do that timimg chain assy/crank seal all in one weekend but you're looking at about $600 labor.....I'm from Houston! Do you have all the parts necessary to do a timimg chain R&R?

 

I have replaced value covers and the leak is all over a guy check it out and he said it could be the front main seal it's defiantly leaking from the lower oil pan and the TC he's charging $869 R&R but I'm trying to get a way lower price I'm willing to do all of it I just don't have the space nor the tools

 

wow. I wish my oil leak was that small.

 

That's just a new parking lot my drive way shows a whole different picture

 

Why not jack that BtCh up at the car wash and spray that entire engine bay down.....and then do a leakcheck!

 

Yeah I'm going to do that on my next day off

 

Replace the O'Ring for the CPS sensor, Check your Valve Cover Gaskets just by running your hand along the back of the Head's, and than spray down the Front Main Seal with a cleaner and see if the problem persists.

 

I know my value covers aren't leaking on another note this leak or leaks started 3 months ago after I got my oil changes from Nissan -,-

 

What's the Value of the Covers?
LOL

 

Lol valve covers sorry I'm on the iPhone and spell check has a mind of it own

 

Open your hood and examine your timing chain cover where it meets your heads. If you don't see silicone there, it may be your rear timing cover o-rings.

 

Just picking on you dude.....having a little fun! Heycheck around Austin and see if they have any garages that they lease you space for repairing your car? With Austin being a college town there's got to be some DIY lease a space garages around there.....

 

Here's an example:
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Don't have none of those in Austin wish they did I would've saved a killing in labor cost.