Nissan 3.5 L V6 Timing Chain Replaced on Altima Part 2 of 3 Maxima Quest

Replacing Timing Chain on a 2005 Nissan Altima 3.5 L V6. Broke video down into 3 sections. Part 2 is the removal and installation of timing chain, timing cover and valve covers. Hope you enjoy the video.

[scottfirman]

For anyone wondering, it's been over 2 years since I did this. I can tell you it's a big job make no mistake about that. If you are in any kind of rush to get it done, you are going to mess up. BEFORE even THINKING of getting started, order the factory manual CD. Spend lots of time studying that sucker. I printed hard copies of all the important pages and had them laying on top of the engine as I worked. All bolts are eather torqued in inch pounds, or foot pounds. DO NOT mix them up. I hit up Harbor Freight for any tools I didn't have, or even thought I needed. The CD covers engine timing and valve cam timing THATS why you need the CD. Don't even try this without the manual, you WILL screw up the timing removing things, thats just a fact. Double, triple your work. Make certain everything is timed properly and nothing hits. My van is still running great.

[overlander]

This is one of the only videos that actually explains how to RTV the camshaft caps. Thanks!

[operator]

Dude you are the most thorough and informative and helpful that I've ever gotten on this subject I followed each one of your step step by step as I did and I pray to God I haven't got the car started yet but you are very completely thorough awesome job!!!!

[scottfirman]

Just finished my Quest today, thanks to your video, it went much easier. Some people said the AC line had to be removed, you don't. The hardest part for me was probably dealing with fastners missing from the last guy doing a spark plug change. He replaced bolts with the wrong ones in places. He didn't properly fasten the air intake down. There were more things screwed up simply because someone before me messed with the Van.

[scottfirman]

So far yours has been one of the better videos out there. I will not be removing the A/C line and will be removing the dash cowel on Quest to ease in the removal of the valve covers. I look at this as being a combination of several jobs and intend to take my time and make up a manual that spells out each step as you out lined including the torque requirements. I did notice a few steps others used to make the job easier and will be sure to include them .
I was quoted a $3, 500 price from one shop so far. The parts come to $600 as I estimate so labor of $3, 000 was way too steep in my book.

[gilni]

You forgot to set your timming to top dead center and put all your markings with cylinder one up before you started taking off anything. This why you had to mess around with that tied down strap to rotate your cams at the same time.
Bad idea. But i still give you 5 stars for this excellent great video.

[wendellgreenidge]

Awesome video, I’m a mechanic and this video does a great job of going into detail about the steps necessary to do this big job. But I prefer removing the engine lol

[scottfirman]

You made a statement that made more sense than anything. Turn that engine over as many times as possible and double triple check your work. Make sure your valves are opening and closing right, make sure nothing hits. No resistance should be felt. Also. Pay attention to torque numbers. You are dealing with aluminum. If you break off a bolt, you are going to wish you hadn't. If you strip a thread, you are going to wish you hadnt. follow the manual. Do exactly what the manual says. Make sure the RTV is all removed from bolts BEFORE you install them. Use a tap from a die and tap set if needed to clean out any threaded holes. Any RTV in those holes will screw with your torque values.

[jamespha]

Thank you for the video good explaining detail on Nissan 3.5 L V6 similar to Murano, Maxima, Quest, or Altima with V6 cylinder engine !

[DarrelllCampbelll]

Best video for this job on youtube. Im about to to my 4.0. Thanks

[kevinmaxwell]

You saved the day by giving torque specs 👍.

[JeffNguyen-ozhm]

What a great tutorial my brother..wow. I just need to know who to install a water pump but after this I want do a new timing assembly

[cliffordpeppers]

Best video out in doing this job in my opinion

[samuelmoreau]

Loved the video and the guy who did it, hate the idiot in back sanding

[nissanvqlag]

Video is very specific, it makes me wanna work on my engine, I have same engine vq35de with water pump failure....thanks for the video 👍👍👍

[Mickey_Bauer]

Wow what a great, detailed video...thanks man, i hope you win lottery.

[mathewpinny]

way ta go dude love ur work nxt fix up for my car is less intimidating now very helpful thanks.😁🤗🥳👏🙏🙆‍♂️🧑‍🔧

[CarlosContreras-jldy]

Very clean explanation and the Quality of your video exelent 👍🏽you are #1 sir!🏆🥇

[echo]

BadAss!!..Great detailed video..alot better than mine.Next time I'll do my 350z based on this... without the dedicated sander

[DarrelllCampbelll]

What I have found is while doing this job its bast to upgrade your gallery gaskets to the new metal gaskets. Theres a known problem with the old paper gaskets blowing out amd causing oil pressure issues. The new kit also comes with all bolts to upgrade from the philips head bolts currently use at manufacturing to be able to get a good torque.