Well, after resolving the tranny overflow issue, I found out that the PO didn't have the timing belt done at 60k miles. Just called a dealer and he said that "she neglected to have it done". THe manual says it's due at 105k, similar to that of the Nissan Quest. I knows its an interference engine, but has anyone done a timing belt themselves? TIA!!!!

'96 J30- mine- 73k
'95 Grand Am - hers - 140k

Followed this how too.
Took my time over a weekend. Not hard , Just time consuming.

http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=198122

And Please if you do it yourself Use OEM parts and when done turn the engine over via the crankshaft pulley using a breaker bar to make sure its timed properly.
How many miles on your J now ?

Modified by yodawill2000 at 11:55 AM 6/18/2009

Modified by yodawill2000 at 11:59 AM 6/18/2009

Things you can replace ONLY IF YOU ARE VERY MECHNICALLY INCLINED:
5 front oil seals (2 intake, 2 exhaust, 1 crank)
It is VERY EASY to damage the camshafts/crank shafts when replacing the oils seals.

And I now have a backup water pump
It look's perfect but I swapped it any way.

This page shows the T-Belt kit for 94 and up.
As well as other goodies for our J's

http://www.infinitipartsusa.co...34382

Modified by yodawill2000 at 7:45 PM 6/18/2009

Modified by yodawill2000 at 7:52 PM 6/18/2009

Anyway, nearest local dealer in Las Vegas has a $398 special for timing belts.

What's the groups feelings about this on a 61k mile car from Arizona? I know it's an interference engine and that fact alone scares me!

TIA,

Steve

If you have the tools and some time you can do the TBelt and all the other stuff.
Just take your time and follow that how too step by step.
Making sure the camshafts are in time is the big challenge. Gotta be dead on.
But they all have timing marks.

WHile cruising through the junkyard, a thought crossed my mind- "Why are all the luxury cars using belts?" I saw Acuras, Benzs, Beemers, etc...

I know belts are quieter than chains, that's how I ended up trading my 02 Sonata in- belt was due and the NF (06-up) use chains....

Or is it a conspiracy to sepertae man and woman from their money if u buy a luxury car???

Signing off, and yes I'm sober!!!

Tstat, water pump, camshaft seals and warranty it all for 12 months/12k miles. Ok, the wife is pissed- "Another money pit, that's why only rich people buy these things!" "Shoulda bought a beater!"

So, looking for group input here, here's what my current budget will allow:

Tbelt, Tsat and cam seals. The thing has 62k miles and I believe I can do the water pump myself when it goes. Whatcha all thing about his plan of attack?

AFter I recoup from this, it's rotor time...lots of them on Ebay, but heard rumblings that these drilled/grooved are subject to warping. The fronts are now, but not bad...

Thanks again all!!!
Thanks again and I just introduced a co-worker to the group.

Stay away from ebay brake rotors. A lot of them are third world sourced crap. Get yourself a set of Nissan OEM rotors or high end aftermarket rotors. They won't warp. With the general heat of braking and the ambient heat of Arizona, your braking system is under a lot more presssure then my braking system up in Canada.

I have a 1993 J30 with 94,000 miles. Just bought it used. No way to tell if the previous owner ever changed the timing belt. The water pump is leaking, so I will replace the timing belt along with the water pump. I will do it myself with my mechanic-cousin's help.

My questions are:
Do I need to replace the hydraulic belt tensioner?
Do I need to replace the 3 pulleys (2 idler and 1 tensioner pulley)?

Thank You,
Edward