Does anyone know about how long will it take to replace the timing belt and also what type of tools will I need. Thanks
2001 Frontier V6 KC 4X4
On your vehicle? Aren't all Nissans equipped with a Timing Chain? My others were.
I'm off to check my manual.
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2007 Red Brawn Frontier LE CC V6 auto. * JVC KW-XG700 HU * aFe Stage II Cold Air Intake * Cherry Bomb Pro 1 into 2 custom exhaust * Passport 9500i * Truxedo TruXport Tonneau * MOBIL 1 (first oil change, of course)
it's usually an involved job, I've only owned trucks with timing chains or gears, it's usually smaller 4cyl car engines i've changed timing belts on....
on a v6 you'll have to repeat some of the work to the other head.
On your vehicle? Aren't all Nissans equipped with a Timing Chain? My others were.
I'm off to check my manual.
Yep! Like my previous Nissans, my 2005 V6 does have a timing chain. no service required.
- Greg
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- Greg
2007 Red Brawn Frontier LE CC V6 auto. * JVC KW-XG700 HU * aFe Stage II Cold Air Intake * Cherry Bomb Pro 1 into 2 custom exhaust * Passport 9500i * Truxedo TruXport Tonneau * MOBIL 1 (first oil change, of course)
on these models and year the V6 has a timing belt and the 4 bangers have a timing chain, I also have a 93 hardbody 4cyl with a timing chain, but the frontier 2001 v6 has a timing belt.
on these models and year the V6 has a timing belt and the 4 bangers have a timing chain, I also have a 93 hardbody 4cyl with a timing chain, but the frontier 2001 v6 has a timing belt.
What year is yours that has a timing belt?
Here is an excerpt from a report on the 2005 V6:
'Like other engines in the VQ series, the new 4.0-liter version includes such advanced design features as Continuous Valve Timing Control (intake only), Nissan variable Induction Control System (NICS), Nissan Direct Ignition System (NDIS), silent timing chain, microfinished camshaft and crankshaft surfaces, molybdenum-coated pistons, resin intake manifold, digital knock control system, high capacity muffler, lightweight aluminum block and platinum-tipped spark plugs.'
2007 Red Brawn Frontier LE CC V6 auto. * JVC KW-XG700 HU * aFe Stage II Cold Air Intake * Cherry Bomb Pro 1 into 2 custom exhaust * Passport 9500i * Truxedo TruXport Tonneau * MOBIL 1 (first oil change, of course)
I have a 2001 frontier V6 with a 3.3L that has a timing belt.
Wow. And; I thought, Nissan used chains exclusively. My 1999 Sentra SE Limited had a chain, as well (it, of course, was a 4).
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- Greg
2007 Red Brawn Frontier LE CC V6 auto. * JVC KW-XG700 HU * aFe Stage II Cold Air Intake * Cherry Bomb Pro 1 into 2 custom exhaust * Passport 9500i * Truxedo TruXport Tonneau * MOBIL 1 (first oil change, of course)
Does anyone know about how long will it take to replace the timing belt and also what type of tools will I need. Thanks
2001 Frontier V6 KC 4X4
Well with lots of experience and the luxury of air tools I can do it in about 1.5 hours in the door and back on the road.
For the home mechanic without air tools I would guess around 3-4 hours provided that is all you do. However after getting started you will often find other items that need attention. The following is a list of items I recomend checking and be prepared to replace if needed:
drive belts
water pump
thermostat
cam seals
timing belt tensioner
front crank seal
radiator hoses
For timing belt only the tools you will need are rather basic, the tensioner will requir an allen wrech. Als the amount of tension to apply to the belt with the tensioner is critical. For myself I have years of experience but for you I would reccomend getting a tool for measuring belt deflection. You can probably get one from Autozone on the tool loner program. If you need to replace cam seals you will need a tool for holding the cam sprockets will loosening the bolt. The crank shaft pully can be very stuburn sometimes, though most of the time I can get it off without a puller. If you are not well mechanicaly inclined or don't have a way to make a parts run after getting started I reccomend takeing it to a shop, otherwise this could end up being a week long project.
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