Pathfinder timing belt replacement??? and knock sensor replacement on 2000

[yamarider189]

I have recently purchased a 2000 pathfinder and was wondering what I needed and all had to do to replace timing belt??? Any info or pics from some one that has already done it would be great. Also is there anything else I should just do while its all apart???

Also same for the knock senors all what do I need to do and if anyone can tell me that would be great .... thanks so much , Zach

[Buzzman]

How many miles on it?To your knowledge, has the belt ever been changed?I have the 3.5 so I don't have to worry about it, but everything I've read here seems to point to a 100,000 mile threshold for the belt, if I'm not mistaken.

[alexf20c]

why are you replacing the knock sensor? is it faulty?

timing belt is not exactly difficult, but it's not something you want to f*** up. i'd recommend taking it to a shop, and have them replace the water pump while they're at it.

[yamarider189]

It has 132,000 Miles on it and I only do know That altenator and the front belts were replaced but never thought about asking about timing belt.

[yamarider189]

Yes, The knock sensor is bad along with o2 sensor bank 2 sensor 2... I figured that I could do the timing belt .. I do th rebuilds on my 250f's so I figured. I maybe ai could do the pathy. I do have a ?? for you . Mt front in pops like its ball joints you think it would be the ball joint or the lower arm bushings. ARe thay a pain to replace I have a press???

[Purpleone15]

I am having to replace my knock sensor but finding different info on location. Has anyone here had to replace one? Can you tell me how to get to it?

[atraudes]

For placement/location, check out pages EC-327 and EC-20 in the EC section of the FSM. I don't absolutely know how to get to it, but I'm guessing you'll need to remove all of the intake manifolds/plenums. If someone doesn't pipe up with a good step-by-step on the process, I'd recommend getting the Chilton guide. It proved to be a lifesaver when I did a similar procedure.

[Purpleone15]

I have the Chilton and the knock sensor is not even mentioned anywhere. That's why I turned here looking for help.

[atraudes]

This is the one you have, right? Go to page 6-26. I just verified it is under the lower intake manifold.

[Purpleone15]

Yep. This is the one. Thanks! Found a few other problems going to see about fixing first that are easier to get to. Distributor cap and a elbow piece with a hole in it.