Here replacing the camshaft seals and discussing potential failure items behind the timing belt. Nissan Xterra VG33E
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@kicknsystm4 жыл бұрын
I used a fine thread sheet rock screw, not course thread to further minimize the chance of scaring anything. Can't thank you enough for mentioning that bypass hose. Really appreciate you doing this vid. It helped me.
@charliemurphy35295 ай бұрын
I have my 2000 Nissan Frontier 3.3L in the shop and would have not known about replacing the cam shaft seals and the hose - I was able to call them this morning and add those to the list - they were almost ready to close it back up. Many thanks... 🤓🤓
@anesthesiadreamin5 ай бұрын
Does it have many miles on it?
@charliemurphy35295 ай бұрын
Yes - 295K - also had the rear seal done and pan gasket - and the transmission rebuilt since I had to pay for the labor to take the transmission out. I'm hoping to get a least another 50K miles.@@anesthesiadreamin
@anesthesiadreamin5 ай бұрын
@@charliemurphy3529 it's a pretty good motor, once you get past rebuilding the head gaskets, I bet you'll get a lot more out of it than that. Mine is still running strong after the head gasket replacement and head rebuild. Just keep good quality oil in it, and keep on top of it, it's only three something quarts So be sure to not let It get low. You obviously already know that because you're addressing the leaks 👍 hey thanks for watching, for your comments, and good luck 🙂
@charliemurphy35295 ай бұрын
Yea, it was running fine, but the rear seal became a big issue - that is what drove the train - I did have an issue with the transmission in cold weather - had to put in 2nd for about 5 minutes, then it was good to go - so the tranny probably needed a rebuild anyway. I actually cannot remember is I have had the had gaskets done - probably not. I wish they would make a regular "old fashion" oil stick for that engine - it can be a little hard to read. It did turn out that the timing belt was worn pretty bad - so, the rear seal oil leak may have been a sort of "lucky break" - otherwise, I think I would have just keep on "truck'n" ... 🧐😃@@anesthesiadreamin
@anesthesiadreamin5 ай бұрын
@@charliemurphy3529 okay, yep that all makes sense, thanks for sharing that. I agree with you about the dipstick, it's totally stupid. I would let my engine sit overnight, then I would check the oil because it was so hard to read, and then I would read the lowest mark on the four different sides, cuz they were all different!
@midwaymonst3r3 жыл бұрын
thanks for identifying the bypass hose! doing all this to my 04 frontier right now
@anesthesiadreamin3 жыл бұрын
Cool, if u make any videos ease let me know. Good luck with your fix!
@Grey-Troll3 жыл бұрын
I just took a small standard screw driver and tapped it in where the seal contacts the cam shaft to break that part away, then I was able to stick in a larger screwdriver and pop the seal right out. I tried drilling through first, but it was really difficult to drill into the inner metal ring of the seal while keeping the bit where I wanted it. After inspecting the new ones and seeing there was room to do this, it seems like the fastest and easiest way to go. The outer seat for the seal is aluminum, so if anyone tries this method it should ONLY be done where the seal contacts the cam (and crank) shafts. The shafts themselves are pretty dang hard, so if you do this carefully it shouldn't scratch those.
@daveknowshow5 жыл бұрын
great tip on removing those seals I never seen it done that way. I will try that next time. I'm no mechanic but I think I would have replaced the tensioning pully with a new bearing or the entire thing if it comes that way. I take it this is a rotary engine? looks very much like my old porche 944 engine. that tensioner on my porche got loud over time.
@joshnabours91023 жыл бұрын
It is v6
@avinashbharosay37553 жыл бұрын
Does the back plate come off when you take off the cam sprockets or are there more bolts around it?
@ohno541 Жыл бұрын
Service notes say remove oil pump to do crank seal. Were you able to replace the seal without removing the oil pump?
@anesthesiadreamin Жыл бұрын
Yes 👍
@ohno541 Жыл бұрын
@@anesthesiadreamin Thanks. Also should have asked was there any trick that you used? A seal from an OEM kit the inner lip folded and a Duralast one did better but its still messed up. I'm just using an axle socket and ball joint adapters to press it in.
@anesthesiadreamin Жыл бұрын
@@ohno541 yep thats what I used to drive it in. Don't overseat it. I used SKF brand crank seal
@mboytek5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for putting the time into making this video. I have a question, what did you use to take off the cam sprocket?? Im thinking of purchasing a special tool at the parts store. What is the torque specification for these sprockets?? Thanks again god bless have a good day.
@Ty-tie_FTW5 жыл бұрын
To anyone else wondering the answer to the torque question as i needed to know, the cam sprocket torque is 58-65 ft-lbs
@bubblerings4 жыл бұрын
RE: Sprocket: the response to this is on the Tyler james Comment below, two months before this (mike boytek) one.
@tomasramos99254 жыл бұрын
Muy. Agradecido por los vídeos. Externa por ello epodido Aser mi propio carro porq no tenía para pagar por crisis dela pandemia grasias
@Ty-tie_FTW5 жыл бұрын
Im surprised there isn't more comments. Thank you for posting this video. I'm about to do this job on my pathfinder. Its going to be my first time doing a timing belt. I understand how everything works and been doing all of my own mechanic work since before i was old enough to drive but this is a big one for me. I appreciate you posting this video. The reason im doing it is cause my crank seal is leaking. Did you have any problems getting the camshaft sprockets off? Did you use an impact?
@anesthesiadreamin5 жыл бұрын
Yes i used an imact for removal and installation(probably not the best idea for installation). And a large screwdriver through one of the holes and pressed it against an edge of the inner timing belt cover to hold the camshaft sprocket
@Ty-tie_FTW5 жыл бұрын
@@anesthesiadreamin thank you for replying. And for the video. I wasn't going to do the cam seals or that bypass hose until i watched this. Better to do it now than have the parts fail and have to tear it alk down again
@brandonb52984 жыл бұрын
@@anesthesiadreamin are the cam sproket bolts regular thread meaning righty tighty, lefty loosy or are they reversed thread meaning left is tight and right is lose?
@anesthesiadreamin4 жыл бұрын
@@brandonb5298 yes camshaft bolts regular thread just like the crankshaft bolt. Righty tighty.
@brandonb52984 жыл бұрын
@@anesthesiadreamin thanks, I ended up finding a repair manual pdf the day I asked so I got all the info needed. But thanks for the reply.
@ahsnell4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Any tips on getting the crankshaft sprocket off? Mine seems to be wedged on pretty good. Thanks!
@anesthesiadreamin4 жыл бұрын
I think one time I jammed the tips of a large pair of vice grips into two opposite holes, then used an impact to pop the nut loose. If your sprocket is stuck on the shaft, I would soak it in PB blaster or seafoam spray and then try a gear puller
@sniper19583 жыл бұрын
Nice video. I have a question. Did you line your timing up prior to taking your timing belt and cam shaft sprocket off?
@anesthesiadreamin3 жыл бұрын
Yes it sure helps later 👍
@jw3028 Жыл бұрын
When is the right time to take the cam pulleys off to replace the seals? I’m worried that if I take them off separately and they move it might throw off the timing. And then I’ll really be screwed.
@anesthesiadreamin Жыл бұрын
You can turn the crank until all 3 timing pulley marks align with the fixed reference marks. When you take the belt off, The pulleys may move a little bit, But you can move them back in line with the reference marks easily. After you put the new belt on, and the tensioner, you will rotate the crank which will turn the cam pulleys, until the cam pulleys make a full revolution. If they line up, you are good. I usually rotate it a few times just to make me feel good LOL. If they don't line up then take the belt off, line up all the pulleys again, and try it again.
@bluejet397 ай бұрын
A lot of bad videos not showing step by step how to align marks . They only show what is already done
@TheAxecutioner3 жыл бұрын
Question, to replace the crank seal, how did you get the crank gear off?
@anesthesiadreamin3 жыл бұрын
The crank gear sits just behind the crank pulley, which is held in place by a large bolt. Obviously you have to consult your manual, but once you pull this bolt the crank pulley will come off and then the crank gear. Mark the pieces and pay close attention how they come apart and in what order. Make sure you note how deep the crank seal is recessed inside the engine housing... You want to put your replacement seal back in that exact spot and not too far
@anesthesiadreamin3 жыл бұрын
Also, I use an industrial impact wrench to pop the crank bolt loose