hutchwilco Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Hi all, Currently in the middle of replacing the timing chain on my VQ25DD (2002 M35 Stagea). While I've got the engine at TDC, and the crankshaft mark and intake cam sprocket marks lined up with the old chain markers. I've found that the top stretch of old chain between intake cam sprockets was too spread apart, so that the new chain can't reach the last tooth to make the new chain marks align with the sprockets. Hopefully the photos make it clear what I mean. Comparing that section of the old and new chains you can see the difference in length of about half a chain link. The two photos of the cam sprockets show one mark lined up, and the other as best I can make it reach - one tooth too short for the sprocket mark. The best thing I can think to do is stow the tensioner on one or each of the cam chains and that might give me enough play to nudge the chain over that last tooth. Any better ideas or if this is ok to do, or even work as I'm hoping? hoping @scotty nm35 might be able to weigh in... Also looking for recommendation on the silicone/rtv product to use to reseal the case on when the time comes. cheers! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/477736-trouble-fitting-a-new-timing-chain-vq25dd/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
niZmO_Man Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 This looks fun. Can you document it on here please? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/477736-trouble-fitting-a-new-timing-chain-vq25dd/#findComment-7910630 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSBoy Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 This might be a silly question (as I don't know these motors at all), but in your chain side-by-side photo, you have 2 pink marks on the top (new?) chain lined up with 2 orange marks on the other chain. I can see the 3rd mark on the top chain is orange. So whilst all 3 marks on the bottom chain are orange, is there any possibility that you're lining up the wrong marks there? With the silly question out of the way - I note that the cam gears have slotted holes. Would these be to provide you with the 1/2 a tooth's worth of adjustment to account for chain stretch? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/477736-trouble-fitting-a-new-timing-chain-vq25dd/#findComment-7910650 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchwilco Posted July 12, 2019 Author Share Posted July 12, 2019 This looks fun. Can you document it on here please?Yep plan to, once it’s done. Taking photos along the way. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/477736-trouble-fitting-a-new-timing-chain-vq25dd/#findComment-7910651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchwilco Posted July 12, 2019 Author Share Posted July 12, 2019 This might be a silly question (as I don't know these motors at all), but in your chain side-by-side photo, you have 2 pink marks on the top (new?) chain lined up with 2 orange marks on the other chain. I can see the 3rd mark on the top chain is orange. So whilst all 3 marks on the bottom chain are orange, is there any possibility that you're lining up the wrong marks there? With the silly question out of the way - I note that the cam gears have slotted holes. Would these be to provide you with the 1/2 a tooth's worth of adjustment to account for chain stretch?No such thing as a silly question.Photo colour may be misleading, the old chain is two pink for cams, one orange for crank. The new chain is the same but old chain has slight colour fade.As it happens, I’ve resolved the issue by slightly rotating the cams as required using the hexagonal ring. This is actually mentioned in the manual I just found for the 2003 G35 coupe. Just have to be very careful you’re not turning the cams to break a valve.I also realised each intake and exhaust cam sprocket marks align with subtle bumps formed on the inside of the rear chain case at TDC. This let me determine that the LHS cams were slightly off mark while the RHS were on mark. Made it easy to choose which one to turn to fit the chain and also have some confidence you’re within reasonable margin of safety as you move the cams a degree or two. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/477736-trouble-fitting-a-new-timing-chain-vq25dd/#findComment-7910652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicko_2010 Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 might be handy Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/477736-trouble-fitting-a-new-timing-chain-vq25dd/#findComment-7913605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicko_2010 Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/477736-trouble-fitting-a-new-timing-chain-vq25dd/#findComment-7913606 Share on other sites More sharing options...
H@ME Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 @scotty nm35hey mate completely of topic - I’m trying Message you on sau but can’t get a hold of you re: injector wiring for c34 rb25det - can you pm me so I can’t get in contact Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/477736-trouble-fitting-a-new-timing-chain-vq25dd/#findComment-7917294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riccardo Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Can anyone help where too buy one of these timing chain kits for the Vq25dd stagea. Can only find on ebay. Can you only get them from Nissan? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/477736-trouble-fitting-a-new-timing-chain-vq25dd/#findComment-7925922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiRS4T Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 2 hours ago, Riccardo said: Can anyone help where too buy one of these timing chain kits for the Vq25dd stagea. Can only find on ebay. Can you only get them from Nissan? No you can also get them from Ebay. Have you tried messaging Nicko or Hutchwilco? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/477736-trouble-fitting-a-new-timing-chain-vq25dd/#findComment-7925931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicko_2010 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 On 04/03/2020 at 6:16 PM, Riccardo said: Can anyone help where too buy one of these timing chain kits for the Vq25dd stagea. Can only find on ebay. Can you only get them from Nissan? You can buy those kits in your local Nissan dealer but you will have to wait roughly for about 6 weeks to get all spares parts delivered from Japan, dont think any dealer across the country would have those kits stock up. Anyway I've purchased my parts in Dubai long time ago and a wallet damage was around $2000 for a full cart of extra parts you would also need if you pop her cherry for a full replacement of any worn/defected internal parts. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/477736-trouble-fitting-a-new-timing-chain-vq25dd/#findComment-7929342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiRS4T Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 On 3/4/2020 at 11:01 PM, KiwiRS4T said: No you can also get them from Ebay. Have you tried messaging Nicko or Hutchwilco? How's it going? Just came across this: they also sell the parts Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/477736-trouble-fitting-a-new-timing-chain-vq25dd/#findComment-7930307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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