Timing Belt / Chain at 100k

realjwann · Jul 25th, 2006, 02:48 PM

2000 PF XE - 3.3

I did a search on this forum and i see most posts point to replacing the timing belt / chain at 105k. First which does this pf have belt or chain?

I've been noticing some minor whining coming from the pathfinder's engine. Does a timing belt whine as does a timing chain?

Also, how dificult is it to change the belt? Instructions would be greatly appreciated. thanx.

Hector

2001pathy_SE · Jul 25th, 2006, 04:01 PM

i know the 01 and up have a chain which doesn't need replacing. i think you have a belt that needs replacing at 105,000.

KLL · Jul 26th, 2006, 05:26 AM

3.3 liter engine needs timing belt replacement. it has no chain. you need to replace it with all other belts and bearings every 100k miles. service manual says so.

lewisnc100 · Jul 26th, 2006, 07:17 AM

Belt - 105k interval. Changing it isn't that hard, just time consuming. Get a copy of the FSM if you can, but the Haynes manual has pretty much the same steps. Here's pictures from my change:

http://groups.msn.com/LewisPictures/...nw?albumlist=2

realjwann · Jul 26th, 2006, 10:53 AM

Does the timing have to be reset again once you change the belt? Doesn't look to difficult, very long process i beleive..

**88pathoffroad** · Jul 26th, 2006, 10:17 PM

Not if you do it right.