When did the Nissan VQ35 water pump come out?
The VQ35-series of engines can be found in 2001-current Nissans and Infinitis. Book time on this job can range from 2- to 3.0-hours depending on the model and layout. There are no shortcuts.
How long does it take to replace a Nissan water pump?
The VQ35-series of engines can be found in 2001-current Nissans and Infinitis. Book time on this job can range from 2- to 3.0-hours depending on the model and layout. There are no shortcuts. At the top of the list for the most difficult water pumps to replace is the Nissan VQ-Series V6 engines.
How to change the timing chain on a water pump?
13. Remove the three water pump bolts. Make a maximum gap between the water pump gear and timing chain by turning the crankshaft pulley counterclockwise until the timing chain loosens on the water pump sprocket. 14.
Can you use silicone sealant on a chain driven water pump?
The rings need to be able to seal and move small amounts as the block heats and cools. Do not use silicone or other sealant. This can block the weep hole in the block. Before starting the job, set the engine to top-dead-center. This can prevent the cams and engine from wanting to flop over when you release the slack on the chain.
The VQ35-series of engines can be found in 2001-current Nissans and Infinitis. Book time on this job can range from 2- to 3.0-hours depending on the model and layout. There are no shortcuts.
The VQ35-series of engines can be found in 2001-current Nissans and Infinitis. Book time on this job can range from 2- to 3.0-hours depending on the model and layout. There are no shortcuts. At the top of the list for the most difficult water pumps to replace is the Nissan VQ-Series V6 engines.
What do I need to replace timing chain on VQ35DE engine?
I’m doing it with the engine out of the engine as I’m swapping it into a 5.5 Gen, so the upper oil pan is already removed and I’ll be going from there. Most stuff I’ve seen in my travels says to replace all three chains, the main tensioner, the top guide, the slack guide, and the two small guides in the camshaft chains.
How do you remove the IVT cover on a VQ35DE?
The IVT covers need to be pried off as they’re RTV’d on as well as held in place with o-rings, so I used a large prybar to gently pull one side away enough to slip a large screwdriver in, then wiggled the cover back and forth while gently pushing the screwdriver in further to help pull the cover off straight.