Credit: Shanki Knott
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- Gen3 VQ35DE 2016 Maxima motor
- VQ35HR 350Z fuel rails
- VQ37VHR 370Z fuel injectors
- OEM GTR spark plugs
- Better Fuel Flow
- Fits with Small Modification
Credit: Shanki Knott
Notes:
Owner: Ferhan Syed
Year: 1997
Model: Maxima
Color: Tan
Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
Trim: SE
Community Member Credit: CS_AR
In viewing several internet postings and videos that show how to remove a VQ30DE Timing Cover (TC). Unfortunately only a few explain the two bolts inside the oil pan area that are required for TC removal. Next week when I remove another TC on the 99 Max, I will start with removing by removing the bolts inside the oil pan.
The first picture shows how the engine looks with the timing cover removed and the inside area where the two bolts connect with the cover with the two yellow arrows.
This picture shows the bolts from looking inside the oil pan area from below the engine. I removed one bolt (left) before I snapped the picture.
This picture shows the bolts from looking inside the oil pan area from below the engine. I removed one bolt (left) before I snapped the picture.
I hope this helps another VQ30DE owner in the future. If you need to remove the timing chains to remove the rear timing cover, remember to position it at Top Dead Center before you start.
The Half Moon gasket appears to be “glued” to the TC with a brown RTV looking material that is different from the gray RTC used to seal other engine components. It appears Half Moon gasket is so well bonded with the timing cover in the picture that will need to be separated with a scraper.
When you get the TC off, it is a good practice to get everything lined up on top dead center (TDC) with the gold link, the crankshaft mark, and the dowel marks. The first time I took the TC off of Max III’s first engine, I found the camshaft chain color links were opposite for each cam. It doesn’t really make a difference if you find your camshaft chains links like the picture.
The FSM goes into detail about TDC alignment.
The main point is to get everything lined up on TDC before you start working with the guides or water pump. If something goes wrong and the chain jumps a notch, you know how everything should be lined up. I like to use my own markings once I’ve found TDC so it is easier to recover if the chain jumps a notch.
My first big car project was to replace the timing chain guides on a VH45DE. That was a great experience.
One thing I learned on that project was to zip tie the chains to keep them from slipping when replacing the guides. If you think you might have some chain slack while working with the tensioner, guides, or water pump, you use a big zip tie or some mechanics wire to pull out the slack so the chain won’t jump.
Credit: Roger McDonald
Something I learned from watching a lot of YouTube. These numbers tells how balanced the motor is. If it’s the same all across that motor is well balanced. The markings are located in the valley on the flywheel side.
Credit: Rob Tilley
Need oil galley gaskets asap? Cut them yourself with a rotozip and .082 aluminum sheet.
Credit: SouthFlMaxTech
Well I got my AEM FIC running finally after a week of messing with it, and it does run a 4gen maxima and the timing works on it too. Neat little set-up and a good option vs eManage.
I’m running it on my 1996 maxima with a z32 MAF, 410cc injectors and a t3/t4 custom turbo setup.. and I have a 2008 3.5l in there out of a 2008 maxima.. with a pathfinder tb.
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