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Nissan/Datsun Pathfinder XE: 1997 Nissan-Pathfinder XE 4WD

 
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1997 Nissan-Pathfinder XE 4WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) 9/96
How can timing belt interference engine damage be repaired

 

Country: Canada
Make: Nissan/Datsun
Model: Pathfinder XE
Year: 1997
Engine: VG33E

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Submitted: 302 days and 16 hours ago.
Category: Nissan
Value: CA$18
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Expert:  Roy replied302 days and 16 hours ago.


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HI!

Roy :

did your timing belt slip ?

Customer :

unknown

Roy :

ok if belt broke sometimes you can install a new belt and will be ok , if runs bad and has low compression you will need to replace the valves in cylinder head ,

Roy :

a lot of times it will not bend valves if you are at high engine speed it has a higher chance of bending valves in head

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let me know if you have any questions, Thank you ROY!

Customer :

how do I check for bent valves?

Roy :

install a new timing belt and do a compression test on engine if low will need valves ,

Roy :

if not you are ok

Roy :

or start will new belt and see how it runs

Roy :

with new belt

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if runs rough or misfires could have bad valves

Customer :

what about timing belt slip?

Roy :

same thing if slips can also damage vavles will let came get out of time and hit valves

Roy :

you can remove distributor cap and crank engine and see if rotor turns, if not the belt is broken ,

Customer :

OK THANKS

Roy :

your welcome , Thank you ROY!

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