Trust me when I tell you I wouldn't have removed that TC cover if there had been a removable cover for the water pump... The DE has removable covers the HR does not....

 

well that's stupid of Nissan to do.

 

I couldn't agree more... I watched that video you posted then decided to dive in. When I realized the genius plates had been taken out of the TC I was already 60% in so I said ****
it I'll just get her done. I ended up having to do a lot more than anticipated.

 

SHE'S ALLLLLIVE!!!! Thanks for all the support guys!

 

alllright!

 

Support for all us semi-high milers that hope to run her into the ground! Thanks for that future DIY vid....

 

Ok, I'm reviving an old thread. I'm 90% into the teardown (replacing pulleys and likely the tensioner and chain guides while I'm in there), but the crank pulley may be the limiting factor here. I have a 1/2 inch impact wrench, but the only way I can get it in there is to remove the radiator/ac condenser. Did you find another way to do this? Also, how did you get just the front of the water inlet out? When I pulled on mine it came out of the seal under the intake manifold (more work!). In fact I'm pretty sure I'm gonna have to remove the rad just to get it out of the way to remove this pipe unless I can separate them. Of course, I still have to remove the intake to do the seal.

BTW, mine is an '07 Journey with 175k miles on it.

 

Did you have any success here? Was just quoted 2500 dollars to do this. Im not spending that for a car with 190k on it.

 

Yes. It's not a bad job. You do need a big breaker bar (I bought a 3' one) and a large chain wrench wrapped around the pulley. Plan on a couple of days taking your time. Get the Haynes manual and use it as a guide. Make sure to line up the timing and keep it lined up. I could probably do it in 8 hours now. And mine had about 185,000 miles on it and still runs strong. Worth doing. While you're in there you may as well replace tensioners and guides.

Tom

 

Do you remove the front bumper and radiator etc.

 

No, it's not necessary. There are a lot bolts on the timing cover so use something to keep track of where they go (various lengths).

 

legit thank you so much!! I can NOT find a good video anywhere for the vq35hr’s but this gives me more confidence on being able to do it myself.