Nissan 350z Engine Build Part 5, Timing Cover Removal

[@Thee-AmateurAn94]

Thanks for being so thorough, nothing is more frustrating than watching a video only to still struggle because a part was skipped. I’ve watched videos and struggled for the reasons you mentioned at the end of this video. Don’t have that problem with your videos, so, thank you very much. 💪

[@silverpuppet3728]

Bro the 2014 Nissan Maxima have the Motor.. I been stuck on the timing cover for about 4 days.. Didn't know i had to remove the oil pan for those other bolts.. Thanks bro..

[@DasReeves]

Just finished the build on the Xterra's VQ40DE!!! Your videos played as HUGE ROLE in getting it done!!!! Thank You!!!!!!!

[@ChristianLopez33]

Your welcome! I’m sorry the videos never got finished. Literally don’t have any VQ engines anymore. Got out of the Nissan game a while back

[@DasReeves]

@@ChristianLopez33 All good, you ever get back in the game I’m already subscribed!🔥🔥🔥

[@ChristianLopez33]

New videos going out this week, starting small but getting back into it, thanks for subscribing!!! @@DasReeves

[@St.Maurice]

@@ChristianLopez33Awesome!!!!!!!!!! This is like Obi-Wan Kenobi coming back to handle Darth Vader!!!!!!!!!

[@ChristianLopez33]

@@St.Maurice well I’m a major nerd so I love the reference😂😂

[@AndersonAndueza-rm2rh]

thank you, today I was looking for how to remove the distribution cover and I didn't know I had those screws underneath and I was struggling how to remove it because the other videos are short and don't explain well how you did it, really, thank you very much.

[@simssimms6522]

Tip for pulling cover off simple no prying. Connect a crank pully puller to the water pump location. *not the claw type*. Use bolts from the timing cover to connect the puller because the water pump cover bolts are to short.

[@exploringwiththerebel7101]

I have a VQ35DE on a 2004 Infiniti I35. Those 3 bolts inside the oil pan chamber that you pointed out were holding back my timing chain cover from being removed. Thanks for pointing those out! That was the trick.

[@island03z]

Those two sneaky ass bolts had me scratching my head for hours, thanks for the video.

[@prettseralexey5759]

Doing my first motor and your videos help me alot. Takes alot of stress and fear away. Still nervous, but there is far less struggle with your help. Thanks alot Christian!

[@theotherguys5083]

I’ve been doing the timing and replacing all gaskets on a new engine for my g35 coupe and your videos were really helpful keep up the good work man! 🤘

[@billymo8618]

Excellent video. You are a good teacher.. no matter what anyone says

[@ky-effect2717]

Thank you for telling us about the bolts hidden in the bottom. That's exactly what I needed to know.

[@javierpereida7832]

Same man! Literally have everything down to those 3 last bolts to open it lol

[@edwindelgado3788]

So were the bolts underneath the oil pan , just want to be sure

[@BERZ3RKsYT]

i destroyed my cover cuz i didnt know bout those bolts... now i gotta buy a new cover

[@brendanwalsh5213]

My engine blew bc of the timing chain so this is gonna be very helpful tomorrow when I get under there

[@alexgardiner3977]

Nice video young man 👍

[@Mrl3rizzle]

Yo, keep doing these man, I am going to start working on my z with the motivation your giving us. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@fearnobeer9077]

im glad i looked at the vid after i cracked the case lol, not to bad a little crack that metal mend or some epoxy wont fix.

[@fixingitwithmorris4942]

Thanks for the video I like when you can show all your work in the video cool do you have another video showing how to take the Time and cover completely off?

[@stevewaclo167]

Excellent video! I’ve found many sealed covers come of easily (w/o prying) by using a heavy hammer and block of wood. Hit firmly on the side. Used this on my LB7 valve covers. Watching more, and don’t think it would work for that TC. Also, engine and motor are not interchangeable words. You’re working on an engine.

[@anydaynow01]

Awesome video, I was wondering why mine was not coming off until you showed the bolts on the bottom coming through the oil pan. The way I got my crankbolt off was wedging a wrench through the crank pulley spokes to the front timing cover (took some doing to find the right spot and angle, and lots of cheater bar leverage and heat from a torch). Hope you are still having fun with your VQ!

[@johngray3486]

good simple vids- pulling heads and engine on project 2001.5 Pathfinder 4x4 VQ35DE engine/2nd gen of VQ35-same as the 350z, when ur age "we" had the 240's and 280's z's, great tutorials man

[@marvismarcellin9181]

Don't change a thing love your videos

[@St.Maurice]

Doing the same thing on my 2006 Xterra(head gaskets) ☹️ Having similar problem with the crank bolt. Just purchased giant Pittsburgh ratchet and have a large metal pipe to get the extra torque!!

[@jsaav]

Excellent video I planning to do the timing on my G35/ skyline this is very helpful thank you

[@MegaJj360]

Great videos!! I'm currently rebuilding a De motor. Now I know how to deal with that stubborn crank pulley bolt

[@philipcabezas4522]

I totally understand about the detail in your videos! Keep it going. Cheers.

[@alexgardiner3977]

That's ok you're making good sense keep it up

[@SilviaSean]

Fun video, I'll be taking my vq35 apart eventually. Geez the sr20det is child's play compared to the vq. Can't wait to take mine apart. Subscribed for more content

[@DoubleT90T]

Yeah but... how did you put it back on

[@ChristianLopez33]

DoubleT90T I can try to see about getting this series finished but I ended up selling the Shortblock with everything going on. 350z is all parted out too! Sadness but new content will be coming out soon. New cars, a motorcycle etc

[@DoubleT90T]

@@ChristianLopez33 awesome. I'm having trouble with the bottom seal getting caught while trying to reinstall. Can't get the dowel pins in and when I do the bottom seal pops out.

[@alexgardiner3977]

Good video young man

[@edgarmiranda9620]

Dude tnx for the detailed video helped me thru all the process 🤘

[@djchico6985]

excellent video!! Worth all the time watching it.

[@Mickey_Bauer]

Can i use the heat gun before prying on the cover, do you think it would help loosen the gasket a little? I have a Maxima and i'll be doing this without removing the engine (rattling timing chain). I could use all the help i can get.

[@ChristianLopez33]

Mickey Bauer The heat gun won’t exactly help, the engine is always hot when running . The gaskets are made to withstand heat. Just pry carefully and in the correct spots

[@ChristianLopez33]

Mickey Bauer Thank you for watching! I hope I have earned your sub!

[@mrblunt2uu54]

Hell I'm in the process of doing mines as we speak just waiting on more parts to come in the new timing chain all three of the guides and I'm also thinking that changing those Gully gaskets.. Bc the water pump went bad.. So why not replace those other parts

[@ChristianLopez33]

Mr Blunt2uu while performing such a large job. Definitely a good idea to replace with new parts👌🏻. Thanks for watching!

[@johnr154]

Video is good bro! Keep it up!

[@Adam_S4]

Sorry for the newb question but how is it a 35de revup ? I thought it was 35de, 35hr and/or revup? Just picked up a 2003 R50 w/ the vq35de and I'm in love, even in that big suv. Gonna rebuild mine also just for peace of mind

[@scottfirman]

There is no reason to remove those acess covers at all. You need only be concerned with the main timing cover. There are worse things to fear farther into this job. For one, the bolt washers on the solenoid case covers. If you drop even one down into the engine, not good. Also, after removing the tensioners, there are little plastic cages and rubbers with screens that fall out . Make sure you have a cover over those areas in the valve train you don't want things to fall into.

[@se-riousken9216]

Facts

[@lazarorivera3384]

I like how you are very detail bro

[@mrrsunag5504]

HiBro

[@mrrsunag5504]

👍

[@ElJefe061]

Thanks for the video, really helpful.

[@hjlautoparts2555]

so great sharing

[@anakin.b]

Can he take the heads off without having to take both timing cover is off? Please help

[@youngmech9113]

Just the front timing cover. You have to take off the oil pan as well, and timing cover as well as the top and lower plenum. Working on my g35 de

[@IVIMAGERY]

maybe cutting out the part where you adjust your camera would reduce time on your video but keep exploding and keep doing what you're doing man I love it

[@ChristianLopez33]

Ismael Vazquez Yeah I keep forgetting to cut out those small parts. It would only take like 10 seconds off overall but I'll make sure to keep working as I go along with editing. Thanks for watching!

[@user-hk1zf5uv2d]

Jus to get to the heads u gata disassemble the whole dam engine...wow

[@ChristianLopez33]

Google Search Yeah man....stupid shit haha. Takes forever

[@CORZER0]

What do you use for a gasket when you reinstall the larger/main timing cover?

[@ChristianLopez33]

CORZER0 Nissan Liquid Gasket RTV

[@fastingmedia1205]

Is there a video of how to pull out your VQ35 out of the Z?

[@JoseHernandez-fs2cf]

can you remove the whole cover with the tensioner and water pump cover still attached

[@ChristianLopez33]

Yes you can, The bolts don't go all the way through. Those black covers don't need to be removed atleast for my model engine

[@JoseHernandez-fs2cf]

Christian Lopez thanks g , what about the a.c. compressor ?

[@ChristianLopez33]

Jose Hernandez Trying to think off the top of my head but the ac compressor may interfere. Not 100% sure

[@sneak916]

Jose Hernandez yup you have to remove the 3 mounting bolts on the side of the AC compressor. You should be able to move it a tiny bit to the right so you can remove the timing cover and avoid having to recharge the system

[@simssimms6522]

Yeah ac compressor is just a few bolts then set off to side. At first I thought a pipe had to be disconnected to get to a rear bolt but that turned out to be a engine mount bolt.

[@philipcabezas4522]

Awesome! I love your videos .... Good Job

[@KGX470]

Whats the purpose of the variable valve timing cover and why is it so expensive? How can that affect the SEL P0024 code?

[@Dsnidess]

Thanks bro this helped me out alot

[@GabrielGarcia-bu3ys]

Question man I put all the timing Mark's on the engine and the chain but once I spin the engine the markings on the engine line up but the markings on the belts don't am I doing something wrong or it that supposed to happen

[@waynenunes6348]

What’s the torque spec on the head bolts

[@fernandohood5542]

Good Stuff young blood.

[@chrdeleo]

awesome video bro. I have to replace my back timing belt cover gasket and I was wondering if just by taking the timing chain cover is enough to get to it? and also can this be done without pulling the engine out?

[@brianwilliams657]

What position the cams be in after I take off them off and reinstalling

[@fernandomartinez-qv5vg]

great Video..thanks

[@RyanScanlan-o7o]

Het mate, I am changing my 350z HR cams for tomei poncams and I had a question. There is a cam position sprocket that is on the back end of each cam, secured with an 8mm allen bolt. The poncams do not come with this so it needs to be switched over from the old cams to the new cams. I can't seem to get it off as the cams wont go into a vice without damage. Do you have any tips for removal or if not, I can't find out what this part is called for purchase. Any idea what it's called?

[@treeroofgrass]

More details, the better 👍

[@tonyc7248]

Nice video bro.

[@MANEOFSTEEL]

My VTC covers are unbolted and still stuck on I need help

[@foxxxxxi8814]

really good video !

[@MYTHDUBSTEPP]

I’ve tried sparks, coils , & injectors 😭Christain

[@ilya2002s]

Thank you!!!

[@foxxxxxi8814]

do you have any idea what the P0011 code might be causing on this engine ?

[@marvismarcellin9181]

Can I do this job without taking out the entire engine?

[@ChristianLopez33]

Yes, easiest way would be removing the front end. But can be done without that. Just a tight space

[@BULL360]

DUDE MAKE A VIDEO ON HOW TO CHANGE THE ATF FLUID ON INFINITI FX 35 09 PLEASE I NEED YOUR HELP

[@ChristianLopez33]

JAVIER GARZA I don’t have one I could make a video for but I’ll see if I can find one to make a video for this year👌🏻👌🏻

[@pattyb593]

Was this motor tdc and in time during this video? My cams sit the same way but previous owner says it's out of time.

[@mdbadalmiah6808]

thank you sir

[@willk3807]

I sooo don't wanna remove my oil pan to remove the lower timing cover bolts. Buttttt I gotta...thanks again Nissan engineers

[@miltongreenjr4306]

It helped

[@Chichie2017]

How can I convert my non rev up engine to a rev up engine???

[@lazarorivera3384]

My 350z engine makes a ticking noise. What do you think may be causing this noise bro?

[@ChristianLopez33]

Lazaro Rivera Ticking noise could possibly be lifters

[@MYTHDUBSTEPP]

When I started the new engine . Same misfire 😭😭😭😭

[@alexdominichi07]

Very good you video, 👍👏

[@kingdavid3457]

Keep it up will this be the same for the de motor

[@youngmech9113]

Basically yes working on mine rn

[@travismcginnis1]

has anyone replaced a timing chain on a 2009 quest with the motor still in the van ?

[@Kuzach1]

Yes i just did

[@rohanstadhard9267]

You should have removed the upper oil pan then the cover would come off easier

[@RAMIREZTX]

You should do a video on your tools and or tips!

[@ChristianLopez33]

martín ramirez I just may have to in the future! I have too many tools to list. Although I'm only 18 years young, I may have some tips and tricks to share with my viewers. Hope you enjoy the videos. Thanks for watching!

[@MYTHDUBSTEPP]

I swapped my motor because cyl 4&6 were misfiring Changed spark plugs and all coils And still misfiring

[@ChristianLopez33]

Its probably best to hit up the forums. Most of the time. Answers to these questions are on there. With the P0300 code for misfire, it could be multiple things such as Coil packs, Spark plugs, maybe injectors.

[@PoliticaV]

Blown headgasket my nigga

[@vitaliydubinets9082]

Can i do this with my engine being in the car?

[@ChristianLopez33]

Bulletproofcloud Yes, I've done it in a Z

[@douglasmaceiko1019]

What all did you remove off the front of the car to get in there? And did you have to drop the oil pan to get to the 3 bolts up underneath?

[@pamdondeli2729]

Good video bro, not a lot of people spend the time to show how something is done, step by step. I learn a lot, I would love for someone to do the same with a bmw 2009 328 series. Keep up the good works, just Subscribe

[@ChristianLopez33]

Pam Dondeli Thanks for the comment I really appreciate it. Maybe in the future, plan on having many projects but the channel isn’t big enough to fund anything currently! Share the video if you can, anything helps! Have a great day man

[@thomasaltruda]

I didn’t know Mac from always Sunny was a mechanic..

[@mohdbhai9188]

Hey 👍

[@scottfirman]

This isn't the Quest thats for sure. Exactly why are you even bothering to remove those? Its the WHOLE cover that comes off to get at the chains and guides. For what its worth, those acess covers are WORTHLESS.

[@MYTHDUBSTEPP]

My name is Carlos and I have a 04 350z

[@se-riousken9216]

You wasted time pulling the cam sprocket covers lol

[@ChristianLopez33]

Yep, not needed haha🤣

[@se-riousken9216]

@@ChristianLopez33 lol we all live and learn

[@duanedonaldson2262]

Your videos tend to be a little longer because your hyper and you repeat yourself too many times so your 17 minuter video could have been 12 minutes, no worries LOL, appreciate your time.

[@ChristianLopez33]

Yeah that pretty much sums me up... going to be uploading more videos in March! Hopefully they'll be shorter and quicker to the point

[@kenspokes6631]

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[@janakaparasanna294]

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