1998 Nissan Pathfinder timing

Tiny
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  • 1998 NISSAN PATHFINDER
  • 3.3L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
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What is the easiest way to fix timing jump? The belt is fine.
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Monday, January 19th, 2015 AT 12:02 PM

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If there is no internal engine damage (interference engine) you have to remove the belt and replace it correctly. However, if the belt jumped time, there is something causing it.
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Monday, January 19th, 2015 AT 12:10 PM
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I replace the water pump and in the process I had to remove belt. When I was putting it back together my buddy turned the left wheel when facing the front of truck. Now it tries to start but doesn't.
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Monday, January 19th, 2015 AT 12:20 PM
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When you say left wheel, are you referring to the cam pulley? If that is the case, you need to reset the timing. You need to set the marks for both cams and the crank pulley. Take a look at the pic attached.
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Tuesday, January 20th, 2015 AT 4:40 AM
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This page may be more helpful to identify marks.

https://www.2carpros.com/diagrams/nissan/pathfinder/1998
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Tuesday, January 20th, 2015 AT 4:42 AM
Tiny
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It's the right camshaft sprocket but it's being taken care of by my brother in law he's a mechanic But thank you
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Tuesday, January 20th, 2015 AT 10:24 AM
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Glad to help. If you have other questions, let me know.
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Wednesday, January 21st, 2015 AT 8:34 AM

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