2001 Nissan Xterra 3.3L 4x4 Engine Replacement

After 270k miles and prolonged overheating, this engine was toast!

[@r.t.eckenrodedesign5716]

Always looks easy when someone has done it a million times before this video. Well done and thanks...Loved my 2002 frontier xtra cab long bed with a 5 speed 190k ...Selling to young mechanic..Great truck until she crapped out...

[@garykirby3652]

the reason being, I have a 2001 and might put a new or used engine in in the far furture. at 187k it still runs and drives great. checked the compression on all cylinders before I tuned it up. good to go. a nice ride. thx for the video

[@RobNoFear]

Very nice! Please post more on any Nissan xterras !!

[@JhonGomz]

Nice work guys ✅

[@coffeefish]

You guys act like pros. Nice work.

[@octaneautotips5799]

Thanks much, we take pride in what we do!

[@jaelonalex]

Thanks, great video!

[@tomjones2348]

Amazing. A real mechanic!!! I thought they were extinct. No joke.

[@jdogldog1772]

Just pulled the same motor out of a 01 frontier, he definitely had the right idea of pulling the front diff. I didn't it was a pain to pull it out you can do it but just remove the diff and make it easier cuz of the oil pan is in the way

[@jennifercleland4852]

Where is the pcv valve located on a 2000 Nissan Xterra. Ty

[@PiratesInTeepees]

Swapping the engine on my 2000 XTerra... This video was very helpful, thanks! I would have liked to see more info on how you got the intake manifold out and back in. I found it very difficult to remove. Also, where did you attach that chain to for lifting the engine? Was it the power steering mount and the bracket in the back?

[@misterflunker1]

I have an 04 with 350k on it. The engine runs great however it has oil oozing into the radiator. I am going to replace the engine as soon as it arrives via ebay. I noticed they are taking off the intake and distributor, is that necessary? I did an 01 with the 2.4 and simply hooked it up and pulled it out with everything attached (alternator etc). Just curious....

[@L1B3R6TA]

I have a nissan xterra 03 2.4l and I have the idea of changing the engine to a 3.3l 6 cylinder, my question is, will it be possible to replace the 4 cylinder engine with a 6 cylinder one?

[@carguyfastorslow6550]

You know the step by step by any chance I got a 4x4 2002 nissan xterra supercharged needs oil pump and head gaskets replaced that's why I want to remove the engine so I can replace all seals and clean it

[@jamesopalka3700]

how much did you guys charge for the labor to do the engine swap?

[@editgubucz9099]

Hi guys.. mine is also start knoking 2 days ago on the passanger side,, i can't tell if it's piston slap or any lifter issue.. would you tell me and help me what should i check and how.. . i'm a good hobby mechanic but i never heard anything like that before. 99% sure it is not coming from the mainshaft... thank you

[@williamdraper7646]

What was the noise on first startup? I just replaced 2003 with a 2001 and have a very similar sound in the right side. I replaced lifters and rockers from other engine and it made no change.

[@venomx4093]

Was that $2000+ including the purchase of the engine? RR around me on the same engine is between $800-1200 @$65 an hour shop rate at the small local shops.

[@pastormichaelhibbertminist7486]

how hard was it to put back the front differential

[@johndoe-gk7dc]

how long in time did it actually take you's

[@mldowjr08]

Where is your shop?? I have a 2000 xterra se 4x4...

[@leninrob898]

The water pump on my 2001 Xterra is starting to go bad I already have a replacement engine for it in good condition would you recommend I fix the pump instead of going through the whole process of taking the engine out and putting in the replacement engine? Thank you in advanced for the suggestion.

[@carguyfastorslow6550]

Water pump is easier than removing an engine

[@sterlingwitherspoon5709]

is this the same process for a 1999?

[@willbotto8662]

I'm having a PITA time lining this motor up with my tranny properly. Every time i'm set on engine mounts, it seems i'm 1" off of my tranny. =/ These nissans are no fun. Did you guys drop rear drive shaft?

[@Raevenswood]

Jack the transmission up an inch or two next time

[@timothyjarvis1075]

Will a 3.3 out of a Nissan Xterra fit a Nissan frontier

[@gregwarnick3580]

Can I put a motor from 01 xterra in a o5 xterra

[@barbarasalera28]

Will this work for a 2001 Frontier?

[@D34DA11V3]

barbara Salera it should

[@meningees]

I have a 2001 Nissan Xterra. My engine went out recently. I don't have a job to finance or buy another car. I'm using my savings to purchase a used 2002 Nissan Xterra Engine. Do you have any suggestions? Do I have to get new spark plugs, etc..

[@octaneautotips5799]

meningees Before installing the replacement engine, I would recommend that you give it a thorough once over...check the spark plugs, gaskets, bolt ons, etc. It is always easier to work on an engine that is out of a car, as opposed to in the car.

[@meningees]

Thank you

[@siucbset]

Cost Effective: You guys seem to have done a great job of the engine swap as expected. However, I wonder if this was cost effective for the owner. 270k miles and 12 yrs. I wonder if the owner would have been better off by just selling vehicle.

[@octaneautotips5799]

I completely agree with you and advised our client that the cost of replacing the engine exceeded the overall value of the vehicle, though they decided to replace the engine anyway. I'm not sure why some people choose to put more money into their vehicle than it's worth, my best guess is that they do not want to deal with the hassle of selling a car with considerable problems, purchasing a used car that could potentially have problems, or financing a new car that will come with a car payment. We always take the time to not only explain to our clients what issues their vehicle has, but also to weigh the cost of repair to the value of the vehicle. Some people choose to simply get rid of their vehicle, others, for whatever reason, choose to invest the money into repairing their car. C'est la vie I suppose.

[@pastormichaelhibbertminist7486]

did that $2500 include the new motor

[@jdspunkd]

Brake rotors should be turned on the vehicle to ensure there will be no vibration during braking.

[@garykirby3652]

more details on the tricks and how to go about it. other than that...

[@amongthewillows9953]

Where’s the fender mats? Come on guys lol...

[@jamesbrown782]

Stay on one car we dont want to walk around your shop

[@benjaminmorgan6208]

270K wow. My 2009 is on engine 2 @ 80k. VQ40DE is a turd.

[@D34DA11V3]

Benjamin Morgan dam that's crazy man my vq has been perfect for me, going on 160k now

[@GreatPacNorthwest]

Blue book value around $1,500 for that year and that many miles on it...he sank nearly $3,000 or more (probably new cat and other wear and tear items)) for that Xterra .. Wow! I don't get it...I have a 2000 Xterra and if my HG blows, It's trade in time for a new X.... and whatever $ I can get for it!

[@traevaughan1481]

some people don't have the ability to purchase a new car lol. Credit reasons or the monthly payment reasons...He spent 3 grand but has a vehicle that will last another 10 years.

[@GreatPacNorthwest]

10 more years? Doubt it. He'll be sinking thousands more $$ into it in the near future. Not financially smart. With nearly 300K miles on it his troubles are just beginning on that vehicle. Better to take that hard earned money and buy another used Xterra with much lower mileage on it...there are plenty of them out there.

[@franciscoorengo5100]

I agree 100 %. He could have bought a used one for a young 1,800. And just worked on the old one. Or sold parts of the old xterra. He would have made some back.

[@chi112live]

It's not hard i did it by myself in 7 hours an the engine was cheap shop around

[@DavidHernandez-ue4fz]

It was 4wd or 2wd?

[@DavidHernandez-ue4fz]

Info bro.!

[@VictorGonzalez-ry2bn]

Not helpful 👎🏻

[@admrizzo1]

this is the worst instructional video...didnt show where the pick points were for the hoist...didnt show what needed to be removed and why...and constantly talking about other cars