How to: Timing chain replacement on KA24E - Page 16 - Infamous Nissan

lvjimmy · 09-11-2016, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by alabama_lowlife

The tensioner on the passenger side will take up the slack on that side. If you have the marks lined up you shouldn't have anything to worry about. You made sure the engine was set to TDC on the compression stroke of the #1 cylinder before you started right?

Yes, I set it to TDC before starting. The marks lined up where they were supposed to be on the sprockets and the silver links made into each mark on the sprocket. Thanks for your help. It should all be back together tomorrow.

drew7774 · 11-19-2016, 08:16 AM

I changed my valve cover gasket on a 96" D21. When I replaced the half circular plug in the rear I noticed that the rear of the cover area, [or I guess you could call it the rear of the engine where the valve cover is screwed to the engine block], it appeared to need two plugs in the rear. There seems to be a gap behind the plug that is open even when I put the plug in place. Being that it was my first time doing this job on a hardbody, it was different than the one I did on a 78" Toyota pickup. I was wondering why it needed these two plugs anyway. I mean I was wondering why the engine is designed to need these plugs. I looked at it carefully and realized that it is designed this way to allow a tool to be inserted when loosening the timing chain. Is this the same reason why the rear appears to need two plugs? I took a good picture of this topic but I don't know how to upload pics yet.

SBJ · 11-19-2016, 05:48 PM

There is only one half-moon plug on the back of the valve cover. The plug will drop into its hole (there are a couple of lines machined to act as a guide for the plug) and seal, even though it looks like it needs a second plug. I think that hole is there because on FWD ka24 vehicles (stanza, axxess) the distributor runs off the camshaft rather than the gear on the crank snout. KA24DE engines use two plugs per side, if memory serves.

Scott Turchin · 08-17-2017, 05:42 PM

SBJ The distributor runs off the oil pump, well both are tied to the main crank gear if memory serves.

The other note as mentioned in the other thread, buy an OSK timing chain, do not even waste your time trying to save money because the aftermarket chain is too loose and is louder than your bad chain and bad guides...I did this and ended up changing it within 10k miles because it was so loud.

OSK is the way to go, it's the OEM and it's identical to the one that is in your truck now.

street_rulerr · 08-17-2017, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SBJ

There is only one half-moon plug on the back of the valve cover. The plug will drop into its hole (there are a couple of lines machined to act as a guide for the plug) and seal, even though it looks like it needs a second plug. I think that hole is there because on FWD ka24 vehicles (stanza, axxess) the distributor runs off the camshaft rather than the gear on the crank snout. KA24DE engines use two plugs per side, if memory serves.

the KA24de does NOT use two plugs per side. it uses one. its the CA20 that uses 8 plugs on a 4cyl, 2 coils and a really wacky distributor.

SBJ · 08-17-2017, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott Turchin

SBJ The distributor runs off the oil pump, well both are tied to the main crank gear if memory serves.

Just noticed I posted this like 9 months ago.

You are right. I was referring to FWD applications of the KA24E/DE such as the stanza and the Altima where logistically it would be difficult to mount the distributor there.

Street_rulerr: I was referring to the half moon plugs that are part of the valve cover gasket set. Sorry for any confusion. I know the Z24 uses a similar setup for its ignition system. Don't know much about the CA series.

Green-meanie187 · 09-26-2017, 02:12 AM

I wonder, even though my truck is a 96, there is still some sort of recall that hasn't been addressed by any previous owners, that the local Nissan dealer would do?

james_se-r · 11-19-2017, 06:40 PM

So according to my reading the osk timing kit is the way to go as it appears to be the exact same as OEM factory kit. Plan on purchasing soon.

My question is-

I was wondering what you guys recommend Brand wise on a replacement oil pump since it would be wise to replace this at the same time. Anyone happen to know the oem manufacturer on these?

ahardb0dy · 11-19-2017, 06:59 PM

Rockauto sells the Hitachi oil pump says it is OEM, I used it on mine

11-19-2016, 08:16 AM	#152
drew7774 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: ms. Posts: 7 Vehicle: nissan hardbody 1996 and 1993 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Valve Cover rear plug area I changed my valve cover gasket on a 96" D21. When I replaced the half circular plug in the rear I noticed that the rear of the cover area, [or I guess you could call it the rear of the engine where the valve cover is screwed to the engine block], it appeared to need two plugs in the rear. There seems to be a gap behind the plug that is open even when I put the plug in place. Being that it was my first time doing this job on a hardbody, it was different than the one I did on a 78" Toyota pickup. I was wondering why it needed these two plugs anyway. I mean I was wondering why the engine is designed to need these plugs. I looked at it carefully and realized that it is designed this way to allow a tool to be inserted when loosening the timing chain. Is this the same reason why the rear appears to need two plugs? I took a good picture of this topic but I don't know how to upload pics yet.

09-26-2017, 02:12 AM	#157
Green-meanie187 The Rakkasan Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 272 Vehicle: 96 Nissan XE 2.4 Thanks: 2 Thanked 23 Times in 19 Posts	I wonder, even though my truck is a 96, there is still some sort of recall that hasn't been addressed by any previous owners, that the local Nissan dealer would do? __________________ " I am the punishment of God. If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you" -Gengis Khan

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11-19-2016, 05:48 PM	#153
SBJ Total Buzzkill Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: OR Posts: 1,862 Vehicle: '90 D21 4cyl 5spd 2wd Thanks: 196 Thanked 244 Times in 221 Posts	There is only one half-moon plug on the back of the valve cover. The plug will drop into its hole (there are a couple of lines machined to act as a guide for the plug) and seal, even though it looks like it needs a second plug. I think that hole is there because on FWD ka24 vehicles (stanza, axxess) the distributor runs off the camshaft rather than the gear on the crank snout. KA24DE engines use two plugs per side, if memory serves.

11-19-2017, 06:40 PM	#158
james_se-r Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Kansas City Posts: 1 Vehicle: 1994 D21 2WD Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	So according to my reading the osk timing kit is the way to go as it appears to be the exact same as OEM factory kit. Plan on purchasing soon. My question is- I was wondering what you guys recommend Brand wise on a replacement oil pump since it would be wise to replace this at the same time. Anyone happen to know the oem manufacturer on these?