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Nisxsz
10-10-2007, 02:42 AM
Will it work if i follow the steps listed on this page? http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/105618
suprabrit
10-10-2007, 02:46 AM
Yes, that is a great writeup.

Are you replacing the 2 upper guides or removing them?
BruceAlmighty
10-10-2007, 02:48 AM
yes, but you dont want to replace those guides. you want to remove them. that was the point of that thread.
Nisxsz
10-10-2007, 03:09 AM
Right, so removing the top 2 wouldn't have any negative effect on the chain/engine whatsoever? The bottom 2 guides stays there right?(i'm pretty sure they do)
suprabrit
10-10-2007, 03:10 AM
No, the top two serve no purpose according to Nissan. We just removed the 2nd upper guide on mine a few days ago, and it's running great. :goodjob:

Yes, the bottom need to stay.
Nisxsz
10-10-2007, 03:16 AM
No, the top two serve no purpose according to Nissan. We just removed the 2nd upper guide on mine a few days ago, and it's running great. :goodjob:

Yes, the bottom need to stay.


you just got repped!
BruceAlmighty
10-10-2007, 03:18 AM
yes, the hot lady above you is correct. :ninja:
suprabrit
10-10-2007, 03:18 AM
Thank you. Where do you live btw?
BruceAlmighty
10-10-2007, 03:19 AM
Thank you. Where do you live btw?

in a van down by the river. why? :screwy:
suprabrit
10-10-2007, 03:20 AM
Not you, dingleberry. Niszxs or w/e.
Nisxsz
10-10-2007, 03:25 AM
Not w/e....its Nisxsz, lol.

Atlanta GA near Embry Hills, Mercer Univ.
suprabrit
10-10-2007, 03:26 AM
I'm tired, too many s's and z's confused me.

I was going to say if you were nearby, Bruce or I would come help ya out...but we're on the north side...
I RON DON KEY
10-10-2007, 03:31 AM
SAIER you no0b its A DIY..kekeke
Nisxsz
10-10-2007, 03:31 AM
I'm tired, too many s's and z's confused me.

I was going to say if you were nearby, Bruce or I would come help ya out...but we're on the north side...


Oh thank you! Ya know, I can drive up there to your area...and work on it. lol

I am a newb noob and might need some help...
suprabrit
10-10-2007, 03:33 AM
haha, it's easy seriously. If I can do it, anyone can.
omgwtfbbq
10-10-2007, 03:34 AM
haha, it's easy seriously. If I can do it, anyone can.

This guy can't...
http://www.thewe.cc/thewei/&/&/images4/india/r2588996261.jpe
suprabrit
10-10-2007, 03:35 AM
But I'm a girl...girls can't work on cars, duh. At least that's what all the old men who come into my job say/think... :rolleyes:
Nisxsz
10-10-2007, 03:40 AM
I'm a kid who lives in an apartment and doesn't have a garage....:(
suprabrit
10-10-2007, 03:42 AM
I live in an apt too, but we finally got a garage. :)
BruceAlmighty
10-10-2007, 03:44 AM
we live in an apt. and have a garage, but its full and cant be used anyways. if you need help, set a time and date and come up our way. im a full-time mechanic and can help you with pretty much anything.
Nisxsz
10-10-2007, 03:46 AM
we live in an apt. and have a garage, but its full and cant be used anyways. if you need help, set a time and date and come up our way. im a full-time mechanic and can help you with pretty much anything.


woaw dude! That means a lot. I will come to you when I run into trouble with the 240. :D Thanks, yall are really nice people. lol
BruceAlmighty
10-10-2007, 04:05 AM
no prob. anytime. :goodjob:
Casey
10-10-2007, 02:44 PM
No, the top two serve no purpose according to Nissan. We just removed the 2nd upper guide on mine a few days ago, and it's running great. :goodjob:

Yes, the bottom need to stay.

no,
nissan said replace them with the newly designed ones
check http://www.courtesyparts.com/
Nisxsz
10-10-2007, 07:57 PM
no,
nissan said replace them with the newly designed ones
check http://www.courtesyparts.com/


What are talking about? Upper guides? I didn't see them selling upper guides.
Neejay
10-11-2007, 06:19 AM
I'm a kid who lives in an apartment and doesn't have a garage....:(Same here. I live in campus apartments...but I still do anything I need to in the parking lot...heh. I've done a water pump, brakes, oil changes, motor/tranny mounts, and soon suspension stuff. :)
badass240
10-11-2007, 06:33 AM
i hate that damn noise when i start up my car, but now my lovely sounding exhaust sorta covers it up
Nisxsz
10-11-2007, 11:07 AM
Does anyone know approximately how long this process takes? The process of taking off the guides and putting everything back together.
suprabrit
10-11-2007, 03:36 PM
You don't have to replace the 2 upper guides though. You can replace them with the metal ones, but it's not necessary. If you've doen it before, it takes about 40 minutes, but if not, probably 1.5-2 hours.
Nisxsz
10-11-2007, 07:52 PM
oh ok. Can you also list the things that I would need to buy?

like
-head gasket
-liquid gasket
-?....
suprabrit
10-11-2007, 08:00 PM
Valve cover gasket and black RTV. That's it.;)
Nisxsz
10-11-2007, 08:14 PM
Valve cover gasket and black RTV. That's it.;)

sssssssweet! Thanks
Nisxsz
10-14-2007, 02:29 PM
I found out that I need to replace the tensioners, maybe lower guides. While I'm at it i'm thinking about replacing the cam gears/timing chains.

The part I have already are:

1 tensioner
2 cam gears
2 chains
2 lower guides

These were all free from the guy I bought the car from.
Suprabrit/USDM what do yall think? Is it too difficult?

Tools:
-Metric Sockets including 27mm for the crank bolt
-Ratchet and wobble extensions
-Screwdriver
-Torque wrench
-Breaker bar (not necessary)
-Timing Light
-RTV Liquid Gasket


These are the tools mentioned on nicoclub.forum Do i really need the 27mm socket? And what does a timing light look like?
PSINXS
11-10-2007, 08:15 PM
yeah my top guide i took off. its more noisy than useful