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milling machine
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Dec 21, 2009, 1:25 PM
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I am changing a water pump on a 2000 nissan maxima, air, automatic,v-6, 3000 twin cam 24 valve. I have to remove the passenger side motor mount, but cannot find any place to hook-up my hoist chain or is it possible to just use a floor jack under the oil pan without distorting the pan or causing the oil pan gasket to leak ?
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milling machine
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Dec 21, 2009, 3:46 PM
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I solved the motor mount problem,but now have another question. I have the cover off of the timing chain tensioner and I can wiggle the plastic part of the tensioner sideways, and this is with the timing chain on normally how it should be. Does anyone know if this is normal ?
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Dieselrotor
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Dec 21, 2009, 5:15 PM
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If I have a mental picture of what You are talking about, It's been a long time since I have done one.
Are You talking about a flat piece that has what appears to be very small flare out's at the ends and sits on would be the outside of the belt ? if it is what I am thinking, Movemant is normal. Are You also since tension is being taken off the belt, replaceing the timing belt too with the water pump. Rule of thumb, replace the belt with pump. There is a tool to kepp the timing in place while replaceing belt, can be done without but pay seroius attention to location of sprockets and a couple pair of vice grips will help along with a long 3/8 punch and a white or yellow paint pen.
It is a little difficult, but someone seriuos about doing it with a little attention can do it. You sound as if You are willing to do it right and if that is the case, You will be fine.
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milling machine
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Dec 21, 2009, 6:43 PM
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Thanks for the answer, this engine has a chain and is extremely hard to work on.
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Dieselrotor
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Dec 22, 2009, 6:28 AM
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Bammm, Yes I remembor this engine now, So sorry. There is actually three chains, and a two part chain thensioner.
the tensioner is to the left if looking at it from the front. the tensioner and the guide. there is still a trick,though pretty laimen, with the valve covers off, vice grips can hold the cams. anytime timing is an issue, it should be done right though and You take You're chances doing it shadetree style.
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milling machine
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Dec 22, 2009, 3:10 PM
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I changed the water pump out ok, but I have another question do you fill the tensioner with oil when you install it or just let it fill up on its own ?
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