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SUVs and Smart Shopper
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SUVs and Smart Shopper
Not an easy DIY job but about a $3000-$4000 job at the shop.
Timing belt replacement is around $800 at the shop.
Thank you for reading this long winded post.
Shops want too much for the service and I've done it before on other cars - wasn't a big deal, but I'm not sure if there are pulleys on Xterra which I can just depress to get the belt out and then snap the new belt in or I actually have to remove the components to replace it. Can't find any service manuals for that year to explain the process.
UPDATE: Found the manual: http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/xterra/2007_Xterra/em.pdf
The question now is how difficult it is to remove the air duct and air cleaner assembly as required by the manual.
I'm new here but trying to figure out if my water pump is bad. What are the symptoms & signs that your water pump is going bad? When I come to a complete stop I hear a winding almost like a belt is too tight sound. Can't really describe it but I was by a Tire Kingdom yesterday and one of the mechanics said it sounded like someones water pump is going bad. Where is the water pump located in the 2005 Xterra's, we are hearing the noise from under the hood. Thank you for your help....
Stopped for 3 hours and drove 1.5 hours it worked fine. Stopped for gas and then drove an hour with the problem. Turned it off while driving for about 10 minutes, turned it on and it worked fine. When it works it freezes you out! The dealer ship is looking at it this afternoon. I just wanted to see if anyone else has experience the problem.
Thinking of getting a 2009.
Thanks!
I let the dealer do all of the warranty-required oil changes to avert a warranty fight should an issue surface. The law is on your side if you let someone else do it or do it yourself, but you must keep all the receipts and be prepared for a bigger fight if something happens. I do all of my intermediate oil changes (every 3,750 Miles) myself and have for 30 years. I use factory filters to keep the changes I do a secret to the Dealer.
Sincerely
tony
i used my cell phone to take a picture of how the belt went on...... (your manual has a drawing).
i used a socket wrench (normal size)-the square piece where you put the various size fittings that attach to the wrench....will fit into the square hole on the pulley.... you simply push your square fitting into it and push down.... this will release the preassure and allow the belt to come off..... that is very easy.... it just takes a little time to remove air filter box and engine cover.
I go in to talk about buying an Exterra and I end up being in there a couple hours because the salesman has to go back and forth to the "manager". Well the salesman, Damon, tells me we are close to a deal but I decide to take a day or two and think about the deal. I actually thought they would call me back, which they didn't. I end-up calling back over to Damon and ask for his best price and he tells me he will call me back. 30 minutes latter Jimmy, "the manager" calls me back to tell me how popular the car I want is and that dealers all over the area have asked specifically for this car and there won't be any more '09 Exterras delivered and bottom line....the car I want is now $2,000. more than it was a few days earlier with Damon.
What horseshit.
Your Dealer is right that the '09s are no longer made. Most manufacturers shut down their assembly lines for a period during the summer to set up for the new model year and to let existing inventory sell off a bit more.
Good luck in your purchase, whatever you settle on.
Just go to another dealer and as them to "look around" - they can trade between themselves from around the state (or even neighboring states). You can also try carsdirect where they will find you the dealer with the car available.
I've gotten my '07 Xterra in September of 2007 and, naturally, '07 models were not made anymore. Well, my dealer wanted to make a deal so they looked around and got me 3 to choose from. I called several dealers and whoever gave me the best price for one of those 3 got my business.
When the VDC and slip lights are on, the traction control system is disabled completely. I live in Canada and drive on snow covered roads for 4 months of the year. Believe me, 265hp, rear wheel drive, and snowy conditions without traction control can be exciting, to say the least! Serious safety issues with this recurring problem may lead to liability issues if someone gets hurt.
If anybody knows of a sevice bulliten on this issue, please post the information.
My dealer actually told me that there were NO reported cases of this same issue in North America!! Obviously, they don't read this forum.
It has 135,000 miles and no wrench has ever been on it
except new spark plugs 40,000 miles ago.
Now it is pinging and knocking
and I do have a knock sensor error code.
It comes and goes and sometimes so bad I
want to shut it off. Im also missing some power
and it has a deep sound when hitting the pedal
maybe timing off? Starts great
and idols ok but rough at times.
I read one guy has 160,000 miles and has a knock senor
error and has ignored it for the last 60,000 miles.
Im wonding if this is not true and my problem...
Also raunchy sound coming from
distibutor last 2 years when you
rev the motor and listen as it
rpm's down. Had my hand on it
and finally found the raucny sound
in the cold mornings.
Thanks!
Also, does anyone know what size the hex is for the rear diff fill plug on an '08?
Thanks.
Were you able to resolve it or does anyone else have an answer?
Thanks-
I was at a red light today and my 02 Xterra suddenly shut off. I quickly put in neutral and it started right back up. The next two lights it tried to do the same thing but I put in neutral and gave some gas while waiting for the green light. When I got to my destination I turn the engine off and let sit for a few mins and then started right up again.
Does anyone know what the cause of this might be?
I recently had my timing belt replace and also a recalled steering issue was taken care of.
If I replace my radiator with an aftermarket single row radiator, will it be enough to keep the engine cool or will the 1 row not be enough?
Today it took about 5 seconds for the engine to crank-up, but died after 10 seconds or so? i tried cranking it up 3 times. It finally started normally but the same struggling is still present during idle or in stop lights. ( It was fine before the 2 week of non usage. )
Could it be the (knock sensor or fuel pump) ?
Carlos.
It only happened three or four times over the last couple of months and only when it's cold outside. I'll mention it next time I drop it off for an oil change at local dealer, but there is no way to duplicate it on demand that I know of.
I have the following issues and if you have any tips I would appreciate your sharing them. Thanks!
- gas gauge doesn't work
- lifts on rear door do not work