Timing belt and water pump as a sidejob

mkiv808 · Nov 8th, 2006, 02:10 PM

Trying to find a mechanic friend (I have a few) that'll do this job on the side for me as I'll be selling the car and really don't want to spend $400-$600 on the timing belt.

Just trying to figure what parts I need.

So far:

Timing belt kit (not really sure what to get here)
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Water Pump (first one)
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Water Pump Gasket
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Thoughts?

NPath · Nov 8th, 2006, 06:56 PM

Yeah, timing belt and water pump is what you'll need. the WP comes with a gasket already. I'd put in a new thermostat also. Those too don't last forever.

lewisnc100 · Nov 9th, 2006, 11:43 AM

New drive belts, coolant hoses (4), cam seals and crank seal.

mkiv808 · Nov 9th, 2006, 11:18 PM

They're all saying they don't want to do it because they've never worked on a Nissan before.

Ugh.

Might just have to drop another $500-$600 into this thing...

NPath · Nov 9th, 2006, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mkiv808

They're all saying they don't want to do it because they've never worked on a Nissan before.

Ugh.

Might just have to drop another $500-$600 into this thing...

Would they work on it if they have a service manual? You can probably get one for a week at a library, or go out and buy one at an automotive store.

mkiv808 · Nov 10th, 2006, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by NPath

Would they work on it if they have a service manual? You can probably get one for a week at a library, or go out and buy one at an automotive store.

I'll try and see.

There's a site online you can download PDF's of any service manual in existence (well, almost). I could just print out the needed pages.

mkiv808 · Nov 10th, 2006, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by lewisnc100

cam seals and crank seal.

I know those are dirt cheap in parts, but what labor is involved?

lewisnc100 · Nov 10th, 2006, 06:28 AM

Not much if any. When I did my 97 one of the cam seals was leaking and you couldn't see it until you removed the cam sprocket.

lewisnc100 · Nov 10th, 2006, 06:53 AM

Also you can get the FSM for free pretty easily, if you look there are links to it here and at the npora forums.

mkiv808 · Nov 11th, 2006, 02:59 AM

One of my mechanic friends said you need a special tool to do the OHV timing belt jobs. Something he doesn't have.

lewisnc100 · Nov 11th, 2006, 07:55 AM

Get the FSM steps. You'll see the only special tool they call for is a feeler gauge if you can call that special. An impact wrench makes easy work of the crank bolt, but is not required.

mkiv808 · Nov 22nd, 2006, 03:37 AM

This engine is an interference design, correct?

lewisnc100 · Nov 22nd, 2006, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mkiv808

This engine is an interference design, correct?

Yes. Quote from FSM: "do not turn crankshaft and camshaft separately because valves will stike piston heads."

**88pathoffroad** · Nov 23rd, 2006, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mkiv808

They're all saying they don't want to do it because they've never worked on a Nissan before.

Ugh.

Might just have to drop another $500-$600 into this thing...

Pussies! I did mine first time no prob with only a Chilton's. Search NPORA for more info, there's a lot on there. No special tools needed whatsoever. Also, $600 for a t-belt/WP is CHEAP. Most people pay at least $800-1100.