conical washer - timing belt tensioner 94 pathfinder

[cnatsu1]

Hey guys, I've been searching the internet and the haynes and chiltons don't help much. I'm trying to put together a 94 pathfinder that i bought already taken apart. I know, I'm a glutton for punishment. But it's a nice clean rig with only 120k and I bought it for $350.

The haynes tell me I'm supposed to have a flat washer, a conical washer, and a nut on the timing belt tensioner. Well, all I have is a washer that is slightly thicker than normal with a very slight bevel on one outside corner. Is this the conical washer or the flat washer?

Can I just use a lock washer between the washer I have and the nut? Let me know what you think...

I'm hoping the engine is still good. I'm trying to put it back together in the hopes it runs, but even if the motor is bad I figure I can do an engine swap and still come out in good shape.

[lazarus barlow]

couple years since this post, but if anyone can answer this guy's question I'd be stoked to hear it. Stuck without a conical washer for my 1991 Pathfinder, and I'd like to know the purpose of thwe washer, just what it does and how, so I can try a replacement. Any help would be rockin. Thanks

[Towncivilian]

I don't have an answer to your question but someone over at NPORA might - there are quite a few more WD21 owners there. I'd suggest posting there.

Welcome to NICO!