I replaced my Timing Chains and Guides on my 2007 Nissan Xterra! Here's how it went...

In this video I walk you through how I replaced my timing chains and guides on my 2007 Nissan Xterra. This was my first attempt at a large job like this and I learned a lot through trial and error. I reviewed many videos, had an engine repair/maintenance manual, and had conducted a lot of online research. Things didn't go as smoothly as I would have hoped, but in the end I learned a lot and came out victorious. I recommend this video as a guide, especially if it will be your first time tackling this job. I've linked an exhaustive list of parts that you will need to complete this job along with websites to manuals with instructions and torque specifications. Again, do your research. If you have any questions feel free to leave me a comment below or find me on my IG @the_nonnell. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:58 Day One - Removal of air intake and draining coolant 11:29 Day Two - Removal of engine brackets, fan shroud, and fan 18:42 Day Three - Removal of tensioner, power steering pump, and AC compressor 30:04 Day Four - Removal of passenger fender liner and alternator 33:40 Day Five - Finding TDC, locking flywheel, and breaking lose crank pulley bolt 46:07 Day Six - Removing VVT covers and timing cover 54:53 Day Seven - Cleaning of timing cover and removal and inspections of chains and guides 1:06:40 Water pump replacement 1:10:59 Replacing the worn guides 1:14:51 Installing new chains 1:23:35 Installing timing cover.....1st attempt 1:27:50 Bolt broke in timing cover during torque sequence 1:29:00 Removal of timing cover again and what I learned in the process 1:35:26 Installation of timing cover....Final attempt, but not without some drama 1:37:02 Explaining VVT O-ring 1:39:47 Engine start up 1:44:56 Before and after of timing chain noise ( leave a comment below if you can tell a difference) Parts: 13085-EA200 – Internal Chain Guide (top) – 1 required 13085-EA210 – Tension Chain Guide (left side) – 1 required 13091-ZK00A – Slack Chain Guide (right side) – 1 required 13028-ZS00A – Primary Timing Chain – 1 required 13028-ZK01C – Secondary Timing Chain – 2 required 13070-9BM0A – Primary Chain Tensioner – 1 required 13070-ZK01A – Secondary Chain Tensioner (left) – 1 required 13070-ZK01B – Secondary Chain Tensioner (right) – 1 required 15066-ZL80E – Secondary Chain Tensioner O-ring – 2 required 15066-ZL80A – Small Front Cover O-ring – 6 required 15066-ZL80C – Medium Front Cover O-ring – 1 required 15066-ZL80D – Large Front Cover O-ring – 1 required 13510-7Y000 – Front Crank Seal – 1 required 13270-EA20B – Valve Cover Gasket (right) – 1 required 13270-EA21B – Valve Cover Gasket (left) – 1 required 23797-ZA000 – VTC Solenoid Gasket – 2 required 15066-5E510 – VTC Cover Collared O-ring – 2 required 13042-3HD0A – VTC Cover Cam Gear O-ring – 2 required 14032-EA200 – Plenum Gasket – 3 required 22401-5M015 – Spark Plugs – 6 required 21010-7Y00A – Water Pump – 1 required 21049-ZL80B – Water Pump O-ring (rear) – 1 required 21049-ZL80C – Water Pump O-ring (front) – 1 required 21049-AE000 – Water Pipe O-ring – 1 required 21200-21U1B – Thermostat – 1 required 13050-ZA000 – Thermostat Gasket – 1 required 11720-EA200 – Serpentine Belt – 1 required 11955-EA20B – Belt Tensioner – 1 required Permatex 82195 – Ultra Grey Liquid Gasket – 1 required Fel-Pro 3046 – Gasket Material – 1 required Tapered Machine Screws – These can be sourced from EPS if you ask nicely – 18 required Oil Filter – 1 required Synthetic Oil – 5 quarts Coolant – 3 gallons Brake Cleaner – 5 cans Paper Towels – 2 rolls Websites for Manual Resources: http://pdf.textfiles.com/manuals/AUTO... http://www.nicoclub.com/manuals/Xterr... https://forums.nicoclub.com/the-exhau... Haynes Repair Manual Nissan Resource - TSB EM09-007 #nissan #xterra #timingchainguides