Got your PM ^ it took about 8 hours to complete all the work this day. Howard and Randy are getting faster. The timing chain itself took about 6 hours.

 

this

 

only if its an ARC blower..

=D

 

6 hrs for the cover alone? That's not too bad. I was asking becasue I'm going to have mine done at the dealer ( at lower labor rate) and was trying to get feedback from some who have had it swapped. There is no one I trust around my area to do it other than the people I know at Nissan. Again it came out great! Thanks for your help.

 

Yeah, that would be nice. One day I may....

+1 Eric...

 

lookin good..!!

 

i dunno why that makes me lol everytime i see it


engine bay looks great. i never really noticed the timing cover and alternator not being polished really. everything looks so great. it does look much better tho now that i notice.

few questions i was wondering, what alternator pulley is that on there? i wasn't sure if it was the oem pulley painted or an aftermarket. the reason i'm wondering is because i've been thinking of getting some lightweight pulleys. i read awhile back about the one that ate into the seal in the back of the crank and caused leaks. now i'm wondering which ones are safe.

also, what all is involved in remving timing cover? i ask because i recently changed the hg on an 03 altima and i had to remove the oil pan baffle just to remove the timing cover. it was a PITA just for the removal of the timing cover.

 

Thanks for the compliment. The timing chain cover and all the work we did that day really made a huge difference in the bay,

The alternator pulley is the OEM one just painted red. I haven't done research myself in regards to aftermarket pulleys, but I know a few people that are/have been running Unorthodox Racing alternator and idler pulleys without a problem.

Regarding the removal of the TC cover, it looked easier than expected, just time consuming, and a lot of bolts to remove....just need the right tools. The oil pan did need to be removed to get to 2 bolts that are underneath it....

 

Car looks spotless lol job well done...this isn't a daily driver is it?

 

Thank you! Yes it is, my daily driver. :-)

 

Wow...must take extremely good care of it, as I can tell in the pics

 

Stopped at Randy's today to get some final touches before Wekfest...ill post more pictures tomorrow...Enjoy.



Sanded down and ready to paint flat black...


Candy Red Crank Pulley, FTW!


More chrome brackets....


...what is a polished timing cover without chromed out water pump and tensioner covers?

 

Does he have a quick way to remove the belts to swap out the pullies and idlers for you guys? Since you're got getting it done at an actual shop

 

For some reason this reminded me of your G Chris but in a newer version from when you had your Volks lol

 

Hey Chris can you snap some pics of how the ARC air division panel in installed with the grill?