1986 Nissan Van Repair Question
Topics covered: Compression, Timing chain, Body.
Mileage: 280,000 miles.
Mileage: 280,000 miles.
Asked on May 8, 2011
Z24 timing problems installing new chain
Hi guys
im a little confused here so maybe somebody can help me out
i got a copy of the nissan service manual for my z24 86 nissan nomad or vanette
replacing head gasket and a new timing chain and tensioner and gears but having problem with installation
my new timing chain has no marks or gold links on it to align the gears with the chain so how do i do it but my chain has a link in it can i use this ?
the other thing is there has been a new head put on not to long ago befor i got the van as it shiny compleared to the block.
the front of the motor im assuming is cylinder 1
i have set TDC on the crankshaft with a screw driver and keyway on the crank is sitting at the top. my head is set so that it has just finished the exsaust and ready to push on the inlet thinking this is my tdc on the head. problem is that my manual says that the alignment pin on the cam shaft should be at the top and in the case its at the bottom if i turn the cam so its at the top then its on its compression stroke.
any help out there
thanks
kevin
im a little confused here so maybe somebody can help me out
i got a copy of the nissan service manual for my z24 86 nissan nomad or vanette
replacing head gasket and a new timing chain and tensioner and gears but having problem with installation
my new timing chain has no marks or gold links on it to align the gears with the chain so how do i do it but my chain has a link in it can i use this ?
the other thing is there has been a new head put on not to long ago befor i got the van as it shiny compleared to the block.
the front of the motor im assuming is cylinder 1
i have set TDC on the crankshaft with a screw driver and keyway on the crank is sitting at the top. my head is set so that it has just finished the exsaust and ready to push on the inlet thinking this is my tdc on the head. problem is that my manual says that the alignment pin on the cam shaft should be at the top and in the case its at the bottom if i turn the cam so its at the top then its on its compression stroke.
any help out there
thanks
kevin
Asked by kedgenzAnswer
Replied on May 8, 2011
The color of the link don't matter-just make sure its on no.1 piston at compression/TDC and align the markings on the cam and crank sprocket as indicated below-
Replied on May 8, 2011
The links are not coloerd and only plated which makes it difficult to spot. S light held over the chain should help. The most important thing to ensure is that the cam and crank sprockets have 44 links in between them.
Replied on May 8, 2011
what i did in the end was counted the links on the old chain and then remarked it on the new chain then realigned the marks on the diagram and the new marks i made on the chain and it all ligned up
thanks for you help
kevin
Replied on May 9, 2011
You're welcome.
Have a nice day.