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Old 11-14-2012, 05:35 PM
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Looking for nissan mechanic around the Austin Texas area

I'm looking for a Nissan mechanic who knows about Nissans. I have a pita oil leak that I can't seem to find. I'm very mechanically inclined but don't have the right tools nor space.
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Old 11-14-2012, 05:51 PM
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This would get a better response in the regional sub forums...not 4th Gen general discussion
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Forgot to say I have a 98 max
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Take pics of the location of the oil and we can probably tell you.
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Old 11-16-2012, 04:51 AM
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How much should someone charge to do just R&R on timing chain and front main seal?
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Old 11-16-2012, 05:33 AM
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That can be the rear valve covers, PS hoses, oil filter, crank seal (but seems to far back to be the crank seal), I could do that timimg chain assy/crank seal all in one weekend but you're looking at about $600 labor.....I'm from Houston! Do you have all the parts necessary to do a timimg chain R&R?

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Old 11-16-2012, 09:29 AM
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I have replaced value covers and the leak is all over a guy check it out and he said it could be the front main seal it's defiantly leaking from the lower oil pan and the TC he's charging $869 R&R but I'm trying to get a way lower price I'm willing to do all of it I just don't have the space nor the tools
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Old 11-16-2012, 07:06 PM
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wow. I wish my oil leak was that small.
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Old 11-16-2012, 07:38 PM
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That's just a new parking lot my drive way shows a whole different picture
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Why not jack that BtCh up at the car wash and spray that entire engine bay down.....and then do a leakcheck!
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Yeah I'm going to do that on my next day off
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Replace the O'Ring for the CPS sensor, Check your Valve Cover Gaskets just by running your hand along the back of the Head's, and than spray down the Front Main Seal with a cleaner and see if the problem persists.
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I know my value covers aren't leaking on another note this leak or leaks started 3 months ago after I got my oil changes from Nissan -,-
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What's the Value of the Covers?
LOL
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Lol valve covers sorry I'm on the iPhone and spell check has a mind of it own
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Open your hood and examine your timing chain cover where it meets your heads. If you don't see silicone there, it may be your rear timing cover o-rings.
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Lol valve covers sorry I'm on the iPhone and spell check has a mind of it own
Just picking on you dude.....having a little fun! Heycheck around Austin and see if they have any garages that they lease you space for repairing your car? With Austin being a college town there's got to be some DIY lease a space garages around there.....
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Here's an example:
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    Old 11-19-2012, 10:09 AM
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    Don't have none of those in Austin wish they did I would've saved a killing in labor cost.
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