Engine removal

MARK87

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2008 NISSAN URVAN
3.0L
4 CYL
2WD
MANUAL
75,000 MILES

Hi, I got a job of replacing an engine in the vehicle listed above, since I never replaced an engine on this type of vehicle I just want to know if I have to drop the engine from bottom or does it comes from the passenger door area. Any suggestion would be grateful?

Engine type: ZD30 series

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KASEKENNY

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Unfortunately, we don't have a manual on this vehicle as it is not offered here in the USA. But looking at the style of this vehicle, it will drop out of the bottom of the vehicle. These short nosed vehicles do not give enough clearance through the hood so it needs to come out of the bottom.

Again, sorry we don't have a manual to give more detail but this would come out of the bottom. Thanks

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Friday, January 1st, 2021 AT 2:48 PM

MARK87

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Thanks, will let you know how it goes.

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Friday, January 1st, 2021 AT 9:36 PM

KASEKENNY

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Sounds great. We would love the info on how it goes and if there are any tricks or short cuts you find. Thanks

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Saturday, January 2nd, 2021 AT 5:23 PM

MARK87

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Just an update. Since I didn't have a ramp to lift up the van, I had an engine hydraulic hoist stand available at the time, I remove the passenger door, remove some engine component such as starter, alternator etc, and I manage to remove the engine from top and installed the other one. Installation process was bit tricky but I could manage to lower it down.
Keep in mind have to disconnect the gearbox as well.
As the old and new engine didn't have the serpentine belt on it, I'm in a need of diagram or layout of how the serpentine belt goes. If you have any pictures it would help me a lot to complete the job.

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Sunday, January 10th, 2021 AT 8:57 AM

KASEKENNY

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Great info. Unfortunately we don't have a manual on this vehicle but can you get a picture of your pulleys and I am sure we can figure out the routing? Normally you can start with it wrapped around the crank pulley and then piece it together by the smooth and ribbed pulleys. The back of the belt goes on smooth pulleys and vice versa.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-serpentine-belt