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Old 03-16-2013, 03:43 PM
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I have a 1997 Pathfinder LE, 3.3, 5 speed. I have been doing research for an hour to try to find out if this is an interference or non interference engine. I have seen posts on different sites that say it is interference, and others that say it is non interference. Can someone here tell me for sure? Thanks!
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Old 03-17-2013, 01:02 AM
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Yes it is. I did mine on my 97 last summer
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Old 03-17-2013, 05:09 AM
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Mine broke yesterday on my way to work. Had it towed home. My husband is concerned about trying to fix it himself. How difficult is this to do on a Pathfinder? And since it broke while I was driving it, are the chances pretty high that something else was seriously damaged?
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Old 03-17-2013, 02:08 PM
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the chances are very high that you may have bent a valve mine just did the same thing but i was lucky i didnt bend any valves
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Old 03-17-2013, 03:28 PM
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How long after it broke did u run it? Was there a lot of noise from under the hood? You might be ok. Its not that difficult of a job. Should take 3-4 hrs. You might as well replace the water pump while you are there. You can go on youtube to find a video on replacing the belt. Dont forget to replace the belt tensioner. You would need to do a leak test to see if you bent any valves.
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Old 03-17-2013, 03:43 PM
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A haynes manual will help a lot too
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Old 03-17-2013, 05:06 PM
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Thanks! I was driving to work, it kind of jerked a little, then stalled...I coasted to the side of the road and called a tow truck. Hopefully there is no damage to the valves.
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