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2008 Nissan Urvan Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Camshaft, Crankshaft.
Mileage: 130,000 miles.

Asked on March 12, 2012

Need timing marks diagram for a /caravan, 2.5l dohc, , variable timing, gasoline. can anyone help?

We removed our chain tensioner to replace after the mechanic told us that it needed changing due a rattling noise on start-up. when we looked at the old tensioner on the engine we noticed that the plunger had travelled past the sealing o-ring. we concluded that the chain ass. should be changed as well. We tried putting the engine on timing marks so we could remove the chain and install a new one with no problems (our first time doing the Nissan) but we were not aware that the chain would slip because of no oil pressure. We are now searching for assistance to align the crank and cam shafts correctly to reinsatll our new chain. Thanks for help.
Avatar Asked by Moz4rom-Greenz

Answer

Replied on March 12, 2012

The chain should come with 3 links that are different in color from the others. They are the timing marks. The orange link is for the crankshaft sprocket mark and the other 2 should line up with the camshafts.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on March 15, 2012

that image looks exactly like what we're working on. This will deffinitely help.

Thanks for the help.

Tiny Response from Moz4rom-Greenz
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Replied on March 15, 2012

You're welcome.

Good luck.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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