Who is up for a ModDay on March 19th? One of our members needs help with his Calmini suspension lift. We will *probably* hold this one at Roger's house in Waco, provided he OKs it of course, as that would be a good central location. If you can attend to help, watch and learn, or need help with mods of your own, speak up!

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I would love to go, but I will be in AZ..

Hey, I need to try and do a timing belt change.
Think this is something we could tackle?

We could make a nice write up for it.

yes, timing belt = super easy..but it can only be done in time if someone there has done it before.

I'd love to be involved (help) with a timing belt change... Mine's not due yet - but it is coming.

Woohoo! So has anyone here ever done one before?

I'm sitting at 95k miles, sign me up if we are doing timing belt changes!!

hey Tracey, any chance you've done one before? :p

Lol--I haven't done engine work on a vehicle since my 1969 Ford pickup I drove in high school/college. I think under the hood parts have changed pretty drastically since then.

Now if you need some fiberglass work or some bling added, I'm the girl for it. Or whoever changes my timing belt, I'll wash their X.

Have you ever seen "Cool Hand Luke"?

That might be an even trade for the guys . . .

Will you wash it wearing......ehhh nevermind.

*think* Must keep my thoughts to myself *think*

System-f did his.... different truck (pathfinder) same engine.

We need the System-f.

Ok, I think I'll save this one for the next mod day when System-f can attend.

This is my last post on this I promise.

OK, who is up for helping Rudy do his lift on the 19th? Kyle, Roger? Anyone?

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I'd love to come and watch....I have very little experience and I'm willing and ready to learn. Maybe even help if I get the chance.

Roger is going to host ModDay at his place in Waco, this Saturday.

He will post/give out directions/phone numbers as the day approaches.

On tap will be Rudy's suspension lift. Others can work, get help on their projects as needed.

What time shall people come banging on your door Roger? 0800? 0900?

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I might go down... I'd like to fool with my truck a little - but I still haven't gotten it aligned and don't want to drive it that far - so I'll prolly take the Honda if I do go (the trip will go faster anyway )

8 or 9 is fine if anyone wants to come earlier or even Friday is fine with me. I'm posting detailed directions but for MapQuest it's 734 Hodge Road in Eddy, Texas 76524

Exit 315 off I-35 head West on 107 towards Moody. Go straight through the Metropolis of Eddy for a mile or so. When the buildings stop on the right that is Mackey Ranch road. Turn onto it... houses and trailers on the right empty acres on the left. Hodge Rd is the first left off Mackey Ranch. There is a subdivision restricted community sign. My house is 5th on the right... nothing but the empty acres on the left. 254-859-3333 HP or better 254-498-7967 cell

I think I have all the tools we may need. Could use a HD impact wrench if you have one mine is basic.

I have never done the timing belt... My son Scott will be here and he as done quite a few just never an Xterra if you want to try.

Plenty of room for your dogs to run if you bring them... and they get along with my easy going labs.

That was a dig at my dog wasn't it?

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Scott, just bring the puppy to keep mine occupied!

My son says the timing belt is easy as long as we have the timing marks. I have the pdf manuals but no Chilton's or Hayne's if anybody has either please bring it. He also said you should do the water pump at the same time since it will be apart and save a lot down the road.

When did Scott start a Pimp service?

Regan, you know you are welcome and tell Zack that Isaac will be here too.

Scott can bring his women next time

Me and my easy going lab will be there. I'll leave Austin about 8:00ish if anyone wants to follow.

I should be there.. possibly with Becky.

What all are we doing? Just the suspension lift?

I need to put bushings in my UCA's if enought time... It's not a biggie if we don't...

I hate my job. Ya'll have fun. I'll be in Giddings all weekend thanx to my butt-nugget boss.

Had a lot of fun... worked on Rudetanker's suspension lift and Tracy's timing belt.

I feel a little bad about leaving last night with stuff unfinished - but I had to get in a full day at the office today.

Hope it all turns out okay

Pics??

I don't think anybody took any...

Nope no pics... I'll try and post details later.
Worked till 10;30 sat night and Rudy and Tracey had to stay the night as we were not done with either truck. Sunday we finished Tracey's after 7:00 and did not finish Rudy's till about 10:30.

Too many little challenges kept slowing us down

Thanks to all and very sorry and appologize to Tracey and Rudy for taking so long.

OK... things went pretty normal with Rudy's lift nothing that has not been seen on any of the other Calmini lifts. Just took awhile with interuptions and stopping to work on Tracey's.

Tracey's was an experience for anyone that has not done or seen it done. Wasted a lot of time because I did not have a harmonic balancer puller. Friggin Advanced Auto said they had one it was 8:00pm but drove to get it. Got there and they could not find it Sold me a larger 2 Jaw Pulley remover that they said would work. Well it did not and all the other places were now closed.

Sunday I bought one at Autozone (last one they had) got home and the metric bolts it had did not fit. Another trip to buy correct bolts then returned and it worked like a champ.

Finished and put it back together... now have squealing noise like a pulley or belt and could not locate. Made calls (thanks Carlton) but still no result. Chk Engine light comes on another trip to Autozone and they check and tell us it's an intermittent fireing of a cylinder. Also now have a knock sensor error because of this. Unplug without clearing (they would not as policy) but light went out and has remained out.

When we removed number one plug for TDC check it was a bit corroded and we chaulked it up to that. Engine was running smooth and no vibration or Harley type challenges. Returned home but could not locate that squeal. Because of lateness Tracey decided to drive it home to Austin. At hwy speeds all semms normal???? I appologize once more for keeping Tracey and Rudy so late. I also thank my son Scott for hanging with us and doing the work.

This morning Tracey took it in and they said it was coming from the timing belt... We did not replace the tensioner and spring (not available) and I REALLY hope that is all it is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SOOOOO this weekend at my place we are doing it again. If you want to help or see it done come on over It should be a lot quicker job as we have the tools and will not have to do the waterpump as we did yesterday.

IF YOU MECH HEADS have any suggestions please let me know!!!!

I would like to come out and see / help maybe. All I need is a time and direction.

I posted directions on page two of this post. Would enjoy you coming down but isn't that a bit far? It's exit 315 on interstate 35.

You are very welcome to join us and you are welcome to crash at my place. I will be home from 5:00 PM Friday till whenever so come when you please.

Can we use your above story as the event write-up?

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Maybe your right. Lets see how I feel in the morning. Didn't know it was 150 miles from McKinney. : )

Roger, sorry the link I'd posted wasn't much more help to ya'll. There's a thread on N4W about timing chain swaps right now with some very technical looking illustrations and instructions. It's for the VG30 series engine, if that doesn't help, post up your questions there. They're very knowledgable and can certainly help you get'r done. Good luck again, Dan


Edit to add- Aww hell, here you go CLICKY-CLICKY

yikes... sorry about that Roger.

I was wondering - based on the link that DBAX posted before - if the tensioner was going to be a problem.

Sounds like it is worth it to buy the full-on timing belt replacement kit and not skip anything.

Dan, GR8 link... Thanks!!!!!!

I am going to go get the tensioner today. I just want to thank all the guys for their hard work and Susan for her hospitality. Roger is going to pick up my truck today, so he'll be rolling on 20's this week. :p