Ebay is a great way to get a factory unit at a reasonable price. I have a '93 Villager with the premium sound and the cassette player was flaky when I bought...
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dgross@...
Sep 1, 2000 5:25 pm
I just had the tramission fluid and filter changed on my 97 Villager. As I was drvign away, I noticed a low humming sound while at idle and low speed. The...
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DWest1023@...
Sep 1, 2000 6:14 pm
In a message dated 9/1/2000 1:26:20 PM Eastern Daylight Time, dgross@... writes: << I just had the tramission fluid and filter changed on my 97 Villager....
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veenis@...
Sep 2, 2000 2:05 am
I have a "93 Nissan Quest that is in need of a new timing belt. I know two different belts were used: with round teeth and with square teeth. How can I tell...
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Steve Cutchen
scutchen@...
Sep 2, 2000 2:51 am
... I didn't even know there were different belts... :-) I just ordered the belt from Brown and Brown Nissan by mail order and trusted them to send me the...
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Jan de Groot
JdeGroot@...
Sep 2, 2000 4:53 am
I just had my belt changed last month and my mechanic ordered both designs. He then returned the one he didn't need for a refund. Mine used the square tooth...
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Marco Veenis
veenis@...
Sep 2, 2000 5:25 am
... Bedankt!! Marco...
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dgross@...
Sep 2, 2000 12:05 pm
... a ... an ... belt ... I've noticed that the repalcement belts many non-dealer shops use are Gates brand. Gates is a major manufacturer of belts for both ...
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Steve Cutchen
scutchen@...
Sep 2, 2000 3:29 pm
... Let me be clear since I said I bought the Nissan belt. I absolutely agree that the Gates belts are OK. There are certain parts that I want to be OEM....
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The Rawlings
b.rawlings@...
Sep 2, 2000 3:49 pm
My '93 Quest had its timing belt replaced once. When should I wait until I do it again? Thanks, Brent...
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Jimb
jjsan@...
Sep 2, 2000 5:17 pm
Might want to check with dealer, but I think the recommended interval is every 60k mi. At the same time you replace the timing belt, might also consider ...
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Marco Veenis
veenis@...
Sep 2, 2000 6:34 pm
Since we are on the subject of timing belt replacements: the crankshaft pulley needs to come off. I have seen warnings from several oil seal manufacturers not...
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Steve Cutchen
scutchen@...
Sep 2, 2000 8:55 pm
... I did use an impact wrench to remove the bolt. I was going to use a strap wrench, but couldn't find one locally so I gave my impact a shot. It came off...
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Steve Cutchen
scutchen@...
Sep 2, 2000 9:00 pm
... scutchen@... | Maxima MaxFAQ & Villager and Quest FAQ ... An eclectic mix at http://web2.airmail.net/scutchen...
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Jeffry Schmitz
jschmitz@...
Sep 2, 2000 9:01 pm
Not sure as to why not use an impact wrench; although what does come to mind is that in order for a wrench like that be of any use it would have to be one of...
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Jeffry Schmitz
jschmitz@...
Sep 2, 2000 9:04 pm
I think there are two different intervals specified; one for the early type belt and another for the later version. If memory serves me correctly, early ones...
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Steve Cutchen
scutchen@...
Sep 2, 2000 9:09 pm
... The recommended frequency for the normal VG30 engine is 60K miles. And this is whats in my '93 Villager shop manual. But my '94 Quest shop manual says...
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Steve Cutchen
scutchen@...
Sep 2, 2000 9:10 pm
Didn't someone recently complain of a whining from the engine following a timing belt change? I just recalled that this is in the FAQ: =-=-=-= CAUTION: Pay...
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Steve Cutchen
scutchen@...
Sep 2, 2000 9:13 pm
Jeff Schmitz ... I was wondering the same thing, Jeff... Doens' it seem that the jarring and sudden twisting motions imparted by the pistons and rods would be...
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bj
bjamidio@...
Sep 4, 2000 6:16 pm
My odometre has failed. I have a digital LED display panel on my 93 Villager LS. two or three weeks ago the tie rods in front were replaced. I did not notice...
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jeromef1@...
Sep 4, 2000 11:44 pm
Hi Folks, Great List. I'm new to the list as of today, and I can't believe that I can add some information to the subject at hand. This is the only maintenance...
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Steve McCain
psmccain@...
Sep 5, 2000 1:52 am
Pardon my ignorace as I just joined this list and this has surely come up before. I have a 93 Villager with a 3 liter V6 and have 2 questions. What is the...
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Steve Cutchen
scutchen@...
Sep 5, 2000 2:02 am
... Welcome! ... 0.8 to 0.9mm ... Yes. And there are some serious concerns you should be aware of when you get it or the accessory belts replaced. See the...
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jeromef1
jeromef1@...
Sep 5, 2000 2:09 am
Steve, There is a timing belt, I installed a belt last week-end, pretty big job for the garage mechanic. Sparkplug gap is .035. I also just joined the list. I...
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The Rawlings
b.rawlings@...
Sep 5, 2000 2:12 am
I own a '93 Quest. Is it possible to add captain's chairs? Currently it has the 2nd row removable bench plus the standard rear bench. What should I pay for...
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Marco Veenis
veenis@...
Sep 5, 2000 2:43 am
... 0.035 inch ... Yes, recommended replacement interval is 60.000 miles Marco...
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Steve McCain
psmccain@...
Sep 5, 2000 5:18 am
Thank you for the responses to my timing belt and spark plug question. And I thought I was free-and-clear of cars with timing belts! Oh well. My 93 Villager...
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Jan de Groot
JdeGroot@...
Sep 5, 2000 7:08 am
I had the same feeling. When I jacked up the front wheels, ther left wheel could be jiggled back and forth about a half inch. New tie rod end fixed it and it...
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mtravis@...
Sep 5, 2000 3:29 pm
Oh Joy! My first post. Steve, I have to agree with Jan. When I bought my '97 LS from Ford Preowned I noticed the tendency to pull to the right when I got off...
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bjamidio@...
Sep 5, 2000 6:55 pm
... square ... I have a 93 Villager. I called a garage today for an estimate to replace the timing belt, water pump and timing tension gear and he gave me an...
