Nissan 2.5L Timing Chain Replacement (Part 2) -Fixing it Forward

[@AaronsAutomotive]

Hahaha! I love it Eric, a 2.5L came into the shop today at class for us to learn how to do a timing chain.. Once he started asking questions about "what steps need to be taken in what order" to remove the chain every answer I have was what I had seen in part 1 from watching it. Teacher was very impressed that I "knew what to do" and let me take lead on this project as I "knew more than the rest of the class" on this specific topic, told him it was from watching your video and showed h a quick clip of it on my phone. He said from now on each day in class at the very start we are gonna be watching 1 episode before we start any class and paper work, starting from your first repair video :) haha thanks a lot man! :) can't wait to put it all back together tomorrow :)

[@chancegeorge5583]

+Aarons Automotive Hah that is awesome man. Bringing modern day social media and tech into the class.

[@mayk3lll]

can't beat learning from first had experience. every class in the world should do this

[@AutoBodyEverything]

Who does a timing chain update and leave out the most critical components? The timing chain cover holds the oil pump built into it, that job you just did is only going to last as long as what ever life that 200,000 mile oil pump has left on it 🤭

[@jasonyoung6420]

Eric, you swear 100% less while doing tedious/frustrating repairs than I do; kudos for that.

[@sylvestertbuku2351]

This video was posted 7 years ago. Even so, it is still very helpful with simple step by step explanations from the beginning to the end of replacing the timing chains, Really love every minute of this video.

[@jakelancer9768]

I gotta say, it's good you don't just explain the main thing you're doing in a video like the timing chain bit, but you explain all the things before and after, how to get to it, how to not screw it up. Still learning a lot from these vids. Keep it up man!

[@kjmark]

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[@harihari452]

There is no one like Eric! Eric tells us to stay dirty, I am telling him to stay funny because a little humor in the videos helps me to stay cool when I am working on my car after watching his videos. Thank you Eric. I learned a barrage of things so I can work in my garage on things, thank you Eric, I've know you from KZbin for a long time. Thank you. -- Jag.

[@alanv3379]

excellent work camera man Brian I was able to see every angle of what Eric was doing and thank you for your videos Eric

[@lexi-conby]

great series. i appreciate the honest editing. while i am not a mechanic, i do work on majorly difficult repairs and the types of mistakes and trickiness of wrenching on a car should not be discounted. i have had to retake apart stuff because i missed reconnecting something. your video illustrates the true complexities and challenges of auto repair. i learned a bunch about front wheel drive timing chains. also, i think fixing it forward is awesome. you have my respect for helping out our veterans. they are crucial in making this the greatest country in the world. happy wrenching eric. stay dirty!

[@gabrielrodriguez522]

I have seen lots of videos about replacement of timing chains on different nissan vehicles but none doing timing chain on 2.5 engine on a rogue vehicle which i have one and had to remove engine because there isn't enough room to remove oil pump cover even dough your video help me a great deal of info, thank you , Gabriel

[@samjohnson466]

Good job Eric. I like your quips and dry wit. Thanks for fixing it forward for these nice folks, and all the info for us viewers.

[@underradar9858]

I have to say I love these long videos. Better then chopping parts here and there. Nice work.

[@TheQueenannerevenge]

another thing I admire the way you work, you don't curse/swear whenever you struggle, coz if that was me? that workshop are filled with swear words😄

[@NickelSpeedShop]

Really enjoying the long videos. Call me nutty but I like watching these kinda videos even though I will never own a Nissan. I like to see how different manufacturers accomplish the same tasks.

[@Jayf78]

These are the type of Eric's videos I look forward to watching. I'm not too interested in all the question videos or the tool reviews but I know that is his bread and butter. Anyways I look forward to watching your next video featuring 'in depth' repairs. Keep up the good work.

[@ericthecarguy]

+Big Jay Well, I don't do either of those videos on Fridays so I guess it'll work out for both of us. Thanks for the comment.

[@paulgrindley8192]

I watched both videos and thought about all the times I would have included additional phrases like "S.O.B. or M F'er" even WTH?!?!?. It added up to 743 times. Thanks Eric for this video. It will make my repair soooo much easier.

[@kenyatta932]

One thing i can say about this timing chain change is this is as real as it gets thanks bro that was helpful❤

[@TheFootOfGold]

I love watching the completion of cars in your videos. Seeing the innards of a car go back together is just awesome. Great video as always Eric.

[@amascia8327]

Important for us who keep cars a long time --- 200,000 mi + --- to know. The belt change is more affordable [if you don't destroy your engine by breaking the timing belt] so you get more chances to decide if and when it's worth keeping the car. Especially important when considering replacement value of "new" used car... often of unclear maintenance history. Thanks Eric

[@dessimarie6]

Thank you Eric and Brian for making this two part series. I loved finally seeing this after waiting after the first video

[@ptrooms]

A great vide (again). Always wondering why a timebelt replacement does need require such an amount of work. The annoying thing is of course that you must use creativity to compensate for old rust, bad angles and dirt all over. And yes, quadruple your efforts and frustrations doing this laying on you back on your driveway without a lift and powertools. I feel also at home with Eric as even an experienced guy now and then, forgets where to put the nuts and missing bolts.

[@harveysmith100]

Thanks for sharing all the little tips, it really helps. If I can return one, I use big cable ties to hold the chain when you need an extra pair of hands. They are cheap so you can just cut them off once your happy. They are also useful for strapping things out of the way.

[@trankt54155]

Eric, I do appreciate the fact that you give us 2 hand mechanic work in your videos. Others' videos I've seen we got one hand mechanic work and it is hard to watch. Kudos to you.

[@greglarsen3248]

Gotta hand it to Eric with all that work and not cussing or tossing wrenches. I think I would have come up with words nobody has heard before. Lol. Thanks Eric for the videos and sharing them with us.

[@TheMehMan]

Oh man, I was getting hyped up to hearing the engine with the new timing chain, hoping to hear and see that in the next installment. Loving the videos!

[@ericthecarguy]

+RollingJunk Yep. Next week.

[@TheMehMan]

Super excited for that!

[@TheDrunkardHu]

But the oil filter had... So much more to give to you! Always educational, and high quality!! I look forward to seeing how that thing runs afterward!!!

[@andrewreynolds2647]

Great job Eric, you have the patience of a saint. I thoroughly enjoyed these videos. brilliant from bonny scotland.

[@bradleypreston5282]

I feel your frustration Eric! my 93 nx with a 95 sr20 engine (from a 200sx) just blew a head gasket and I had to replace it,pain in the ass I tell ya! Plus whoever messed with the timing before me had it waaay off,I'm shocked it ran at all if I'm honest

[@SupraWes]

The more I watch you work I think I would like those t-handles also. I need to get some to try.

[@snorman1911]

The whole time I watched both parts of this video I tried to imagine how much harder this would be without the lift... What a PITA.

[@onefastslimjim]

+diamandis wow...

[@Tigerfire75]

Very interesting video. I knew it was a time consuming job but then again front wheel drive cars usually are. A coworker just paid over $800 to just fix the transmission on a 2001 Taurus. I think it was torque converter replacement.

[@sandstoney]

great job , video done very well ,not for a DIY .Eric is a top notch mechanic with tools and a hoist ,but most of all experience,

[@sbond1963]

Have the same engine in a 06 Altima 2.5 S. Hard to start when warm. After replacing fuel pump fuel injectors crank and camshaft sensors I was convinced it was the timing chain. Why I'm here. After watching the video I realized it's beyond my abilities. So I called in the warranty on the replacement fuel pump. Fixed!!! The replacement fuel pump assembly failed just like the first!! Why? After taking both apart the only reason I can see is how they snap together. The gasket below the fuel damper is not tight. Not sure if that matters or not. It's definitely a returnless hot soak problem with these engines. Because many people have the same problem.

[@Wtrxprs007able]

clicked the notification real fast and liked before the vid even started

[@Jono.]

At the very least you have persuaded me never to buy one of these cars. What a nightmare! Thanks for the video, I can see this one was probably a pretty significant pain in the ass!

[@newyorkerinct2821]

This was a long and good video.

[@ericthecarguy]

+BklynRandom Thanks. It's not easy to do actually.

[@newyorkerinct2821]

+EricTheCarGuy I know, i saw everything lol...

[@darthvincor]

I was always more in favor of timing chains as opposed to belts, but seeing this video... holy cow. Proves once again that the only good way to go in the world of timing, is timing gears. They require no maintenance other than regular oil changes and will outlast the engine.

[@RRtradestar]

seriously.. after taking apart my ka24de twice, I couldn't agree more. I'm sick of timing chains

[@Buuttcc]

I like that " Crack of dawn and a broken heart " statement from Aaron Johnson. Brian the camera man was really great just like Alan H said.

[@subwayguy1610]

I too cannot stress enough how important it is to make sure the oil filter gasket is not stuck on. I know from experience, did a intake manifold gasket as well as an oil change. I didn't make sure to see if the gasket came off, and it didn't. So when I started the car, 4 quarts of oil shot out of the oil filter housing.

[@thanhnguyeng3952]

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[@DementedButtHole]

Let me enhance your reply with some actual figures: the car will empty the entire crankcase in under 5 seconds. I've had the exact same thing happened to me 3-4 times in my life.

[@TheBrokenLife]

+DementedButtHole Can confirm... $40 of Mobil 1 on the driveway in the time it took to shut the key off (it sounded like a waterfall so I knew something was wrong) followed by 2 hours of clean up. Mine was due to a defective gasket that I overlooked. So, word to the wise, leave your drain pan under the car until you start it up.

[@trongytrong5845]

Ahhhh I'm currently rebuilding a qr25de bought a timing chain set and was thinking if I should change the sprocket on the variable timing, thank you for putting myind at ease

[@subwayguy1610]

Been looking forward for this video for awhile!!

[@georgemedina8102]

Nice work Eric!!! I'm doing a timing chain job also in a Sentra to, I glad you have a car lift i'm not doing it in the floor, but everything you do it I do it twice WHY?? Because I lost my right arm, but that does not stop me from doing what I like, I take more time to do it but it is always successful until now for me... GREAT VIDEOS!! ERIC THE CAR GUY..........

[@ericthecarguy]

+George Medina Thanks man. Mass respect for your courage and determination.

[@georgemedina8102]

Thanks Eric, Keep doing what are you doing, I like to have fancy tools like you have, but its hard right now $

[@lukeFugate]

A friend of mine said he was thinking of buying a Nissan Sentra with the same engine for $500 and the owner said all it needed was a timing chain. Before watching these videos I told him I would help him put it in. Someone please shoot me!

[@ClumsyCars]

+luke Fugate Its not that hard, and you don't really have to replace the lower chain, especially if its a $500 beater.

[@ericthecarguy]

+luke Fugate Perhaps, but now you have all the info you need to do the replacement.

[@briandenham7400]

pdgeman alot of people remove the balance chain. jim wolf technology's makes a kit

[@sandstoney]

you could never buy it cheap enough ,even if he gave it to you for nothing you would earn your money

[@MrRubberduck645]

Did your friend ever get that car? If so, how did the timing chain go?

[@johnboy1732]

nice job eric great video lots fo things to remove for the timing chain keep up the vids great to watch

[@trankt54155]

Eric, this video is so valuable for an engine mechanic---especially in third world countries where the labor cost is virtually nothing but the material cost is everything, but in America how many garden variety mechanics would replace the timing chain?????

[@jazzluvice3057]

Great video I watched every second of all of it,Part 1,2,3 I don't even own a Nissan , I love the camera work very clear n steady, one question how do you keep track of all fasteners and where they go is there an easy way to do that I wish you have a video about that

[@ericthecarguy]

I keep it all together as I remove stuff. Sometimes in the same location I removed it from if possible.

[@yagrinh2567]

24:12 "And at that point...." deserves an Oscar for Controlled Anger! LOL I calmly do the same... Or just swear a little with a smile (in my language) Eric, you are THE MAN

[@Ken-1]

Nice, so I just need to disassemble the entire car twice to get to the timing chain. Easy enough. lol. Thanks Eric!

[@klc317]

Nice work! I'll say one thing about nissan, they certainly don't want the oil pan to fall off with all those fasteners.

[@bantz001]

+klc317 it's more about keeping it flat and not warped from uneven pressures at farther distances.

[@mike-yp1uk]

Excellent video you point out all details well and that is the difference between good and excellent.

[@robsonmiti5559]

This is great , I have this engine in my workshop I just think I have to charge bit higher than I thought this job is big .

[@VIDSTORAGE]

This is why I use the oil that you are advertising on the protective cover" AMSOIL" Signature Series at around 12 bucks a quart in my Nissan to keep the engine from wearing out and avoid paying for expensive chain and gear replacements..

[@Akii.19]

Thank you Eric the car guy

[@lexmaximaguy8788]

Loving this video......reminds me when I did the timing belt (belt not chain) on my 2003 kia sorento with its 3.5l monstrosity DOHC V6. Getting the timing marks correct was a pain. Other wise not a bad job.

[@Stop..carry-on]

Nice job again, good to see you doing the tricky work

[@admiralfloofz658]

Feel like I need to explain this. The grooves in the sealingsurface of the timingcover and the sump are ment to catch excessive sealant. Youre supposed to put a thin line of sealent between the groove and the outside of the sealingsurface. When the two surfaces then gets compressed some of the sealant will squish out on the outside and the stuff that gets squished inwards will get caught in the groove and not go inside the engine where it WILL clogg up oilpickups, oilpumps and filters.

[@mrsemifixit]

Funny I was curious would would happen if the same amount of sealant that was shown on the outside when everything was tightened would be on the inside of the engine. Does it stay like that or eventually break apart and fall in?

[@nik12937]

+Dick Fageroni Hondabond HT is an anaerobic sealant.

[@skylinefever]

8:00 In some assembly lines there is a robotic RTV sealant squirter that perfectly follows the lines of the part and applies an even amount of RTV every time. Also, are you really sure that engine was built in Japan? Nissan has several factories in different countries. I like the idea of using HondaBond instead of whatever the OEM uses. I occasionally work on German cars, and they are more prone to oil leaks than American cars or Japanese cars. When I encounter bolts that had sealer applied at the factory, I use Teflon tape on them.

[@joeytran9816]

Very informative video. from beginning to end. Nice job man.

[@alanbrown397]

FWIW, some of the kits come with the VVT hub/sprocket too - FAI TCK31VVT vs TCK31 vs TCK31WO (no sprockets) There's quite a cost spread between them too. $160 - $200 - $430

[@smithstanktalk]

I've been doing this exact job for the past month. this is mostly due to the lack of time I have. I love your videos but you failed to notice the seals of the valve cover are non-replaceable. In my case however the point of failure was the balancer unit located in the upper oil pan. my unit had seized and ground all the gears resulting in shard of metal being thrown into the lower pan. I work for advance auto parts and have seen our parts in your fixing it forward videos. I would love to talk and see if there is something I can do to help get you parts you need.

[@N1RKW]

Wow, better you than me. Great job, Eric. Keep up the good work for a good cause. I find it a little odd that the timing cover has a timing cover...

[@antgerada]

Eric, any reason why the other 2 sprockets weren't included in the kit? The one for the balance chain and the other cam sprocket. I guess these are non changeable without replacing the whole component? Just seems strange why the kit only contains half the required sprockets, especially as they will have worn the same as the ones you replaced.

[@PHXGlock]

+Ant Gerada the QR 25 sprockets dont wear like the chain does. It's not like a Motor Cycle in that way

[@aaronphx420]

There are 2 things Eric can't fix, the crack of dawn and a broken heart.

[@mikeymike2552]

not true.. i hear he's a ladies man

[@TheCoatneyadkins]

yeaaahhh I'm adding that lil quip into my arsenal...I like it

[@mgmgeorge3]

Would you recommend using lock tight/anti seize on those bolts or is that not necessary?

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

Eric- in this case of it being a "gerotor" type oil pump- the inside of that cover has Phillips head screws, that fasten the pump housing to the cover. Removing those, then packing the cavity with Vaseline would have been ideal for priming the pump. By not doing this- would that cause any issues upon startup? Thanks for any reply!

[@TheCorvetteBen]

Remind me to never buy a Nissan like this. Tons of work!

[@joemilton7552]

+TheCorvetteBen I have a 2008 altima 2.5 (QR25DE motor), and it's been an amazing car. In 240,000 miles all I've had to replace is fluids and the shocks.

[@joemilton7552]

Doesn't seem to, I drive it hard every day, cruised at 105 for a few minutes on the way to work yesterday. Compression and leak down both looked good in February when I did them, suspension parts all in good shape, and with the 6spd manual it'll still do 0-60 in 7.8 seconds.

[@joemilton7552]

Nope, never changed the bushes, although you're right I have done the brakes and tires. The other wear and tear items, I guess I'm just waiting until they're, you know, worn and torn so to speak. Not sure which gaskets I would need to change in my case, the suspension bushings are all still in good shape, and if the water pump or alternator goes bad, I'll change it at that time.

[@magaan4717]

the "oil pan" alone dissuaded me to be sure.

[@Josephasaurus]

How come you didnt use the little Green plastic grinder wheel to clean off that leftover gasket? (the one you used in the Transmission rebuild video)

[@seanroose6074]

Enjoyed watching part 1 and 2 . I love nissans. nice video . keep it up

[@ketchinbodys]

I done everything to the T on this video and now I'm getting a bad vibration and weird noise and it gets worse and louder as you accelerate. Really is a kick in the nuts especially because I done this on a 02 nissan altima which requires dropping the sub frame alot of work to have it vibrating like crazy. It has no misfires and runs and idles fine just terrible vibration and loud weird noise

[@ketchinbodys]

Help me eric big fan

[@singlespeedman]

Great video Eric. I occasionally regret doing lengthy jobs like this for friends(for free)

[@kevinx2248]

thanks for the effort to do this very detailed video.

[@BADD400]

Good video Eric.

[@ephraimyisrael7039]

Great video.....but I have yet to see you do a cylinder head bolt sequence video.Will you do one for us beginners?

[@ephraimyisrael7039]

.........For a Nissan Altima, ofcourse😁.

[@CliffPierce]

Had to swap the PS pump on a 2003 Altima 2.5 few weeks ago. That top bolt is horrible to get back in to its blind hole. Ended up pulling the mount and lifting the engine a couple of inches.

[@scrotomass8011]

"watch eric the car guy cleaning gaskets" and that oil filter was hilarious

[@librequito]

Fantastic job! Based In your experience, which cars would be the easiest and which the more difficult to repair?

[@mikeymike2552]

Hey Eric, 2 adjustable wrenches on the cams and a vice grip style clamp to hold the wrenches together and the cams wont move. you may already know about it but any advice i could give in return to help :)

[@mikeymike2552]

***** works everytime on an inline dohc.. i still havnt figured how to hold the cams still on V's

[@mikea.2348]

9-4212SV1, Timing Set - this is what you needed. It comes with the seals and o-rings.

[@TheBeerBox80]

I always wondered how those plastic guides held up with out the timing chains just tearing them up. I guess the oil keeps it lubricated enough.

[@justinp8946]

yeah pretty much

[@amr-50]

You are PERFECT eric i really appreciate your effort its very informative .. thanks

[@LuisMorales-et3qh]

thank you. Eric the car woaa all your video very useful i just did it was 3 days hard work but I did it

[@Ali-pc4ns]

Brian was tired? Hehe, as if you weren't glad! Know the feeling, yup, sometimes... sometimes..... Feeling as if you're helping someone at the end is often the only thing which keeps me going, yohoho keep at it matey :l

[@freddyflores6412]

why did you change everything in there except for the vvt sprocket? If your gonna put new timing parts in, might as well replace that too while your in there. imho.

[@ramonnavarro9752]

Man I sure wish I would have watched these vids when they were current; I would have suggested to do the balancer shaft removal since you had it all apart and it would have only taken you minutes to do.

[@eduardoguzman6562]

Thanks my Eric, but I have a question where you bought that Honda silicone that you used in the Nissan that looks like it works nice again thanks Greetings from Eduardo O. Guzman from Phoenix Arizona saludos desde Phoenix Arizona

[@TheRedboy1195]

Another great video

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

eric i have a question i did my timing chain on my 2006 nissan altima 3.5. i didnt line up the color links exactly on the sprakets but i made sure it was in top dead center i saw that your color links didnt line up with your sprakets even though before you took the chains off the old chain was perfectly a lined with the sprakets. my question is that is it that important to line up the chain and sprakets, as long at your on top dead center you should be okay right, you mentioned the chain is hunting so does that mean that eventually they color links and sprocket will line up?

[@willd3808]

"you're just filling a very thin line, almost microscopic, i cant stress that enough" ....... then continues to lay a half inch thick bead of gasket material.. "thats a little thick right there" lol.. thats why i love watching this guy :D

[@magaan4717]

i love the fact torque specs. mean 2 $hit$ to him (:

[@anthonyszeto5508]

Great vid! Eric, I have a 04 Accord w/2.4L Kseries engine. Been told by a dealer that the timing chain should last life of the vehicle and does not require service. Is this true? Thx!

[@TheBrokenLife]

+Anthony Szeto Generally speaking, yes, that is true. This vehicle has something like 250K miles on it, which is past the expected life of practically any vehicle. When the day comes that your chain needs replaced you'll have to decide if the vehicle is worth repairing or not, thus hitting the end of it's life.

[@felipe34k]

well stained inside that engine no smudging at least, are those from late oil changes Eric?

[@ericthecarguy]

Likely yes.

[@nickgregory1893]

Hi eric you alright, what do you mean by hunting gears how they different to a normal chain set up ? Cheers eric

[@bryceheinrich852]

such a steady hand! You should start a cupcake shop out of your garage. you could pipe schematics onto the cupcakes with icing....

[@laceyforrest5799]

hey i have a question- now i am a retired toyota dealership mechanic and after watching this video, do you think it would be easier to yank the engine out THEN put it on a stand and swap the chain out on an engine stand? I have a 04 altima v6 and thats what im gonna do

[@YiannisPagonis]

Eric why don't start the engine after finished the job to be sure that all are good? Why did not do a test to the engine?

[@ericthecarguy]

+Yiannis Pagonis It's still getting a water pump and valve cover. Kinda hard to start it with the valve cover off. Next week the engine will start.

[@aros007z]

Just think Eric, ten more of these timing chains and then you'll start to love them?

[@Mebob2001]

my question is the oil filter inlet and outlet holes in the oil pan, what seals there? RTV? or o rings?

[@laynesamba]

So did the exhaust cam getting turned at 6:17 not bend anything at all? or did it not fully rotate?

[@jamesschulze6511]

Question about the Timing Chain tensioner guide. Should it move much away from the block? Mine seems to have a lot of movement from engine block to frame rail.

[@JHC1official]

Excuseme EricTheCarGy, the camshaft lobes for cylinder number one, are they facing opposite to each other? Thank you Eric.

[@ericthecarguy]

Yes. When the piston is at TDC compression stroke, both valves are closed.

[@JHC1official]

+EricTheCarGuy, Thank you very much. Correct me if I am wrong Eric. On some engines with piston #1 at TDC and the valves closed, the camshaft lobes end up pointing slightly inward facing each other. In this engine the camshaft lobes end up pointing outward right? Thank you again.

[@ericthecarguy]

+George Herrera There are several different designs and no absolutes when it comes to engine design.

[@JHC1official]

+EricTheCarGuy After watching this video several times, I learned how to replace the timing chain on this engine. I just finish installing the timing chain and put everything back; I started the engine, and everything sounds good. Thank you Eric.

[@ericthecarguy]

+George Herrera THIS is the kind of comment I live for. I'm very happy to hear my video helped you. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@montyshelby]

Damn buddy awesome work 👌👌👌

[@johnsmith-sw7ii]

Might a good strong magnet at each timing mark to hold the chain in place while installing the guides be helpful?

[@ericthecarguy]

+john smith That sounds like a good idea, but I don't know if the gears are ferris metal.

[@Dcs-Brasil]

Very good! I can't wait for new episode!!! :)