Replacing the timing belt on a 2000 Nissan Quest/ Instructions Needed

HI Chuck! The cam position sensor is inside the distributor on the quest. If the cam sensor has gone bad you need to replace the distributor assembly as it is not servicable. Before replacing the distributor, take the cap off and make sure the rotor is turning when you crank the engine. If it is not then check the timing belt as the distributor is driven by the cam shaft. If the belt is broken the cam shaft will not turn and you could get this code.The cam sensor is located under the plastic cover located under the rotor button

Engine? Check to see if the dist rotor turns while cranking with cap removed, if not most likely t-belt broken. In this case engine damage (ie:bent valves, damage/broken pistons)

I have problem w/water pump, but I am not sure if this pump connects together with the timing belt.

Replace your timing belt before this happens. I was very lucky. The tensioner was making noise “for quite a while I must admit”. I finally got around to replacing it and this is what I found. I highly recommend you don’t wait this long.

most likely timing belt failed.this turns camshafts which in turn rotate distributor.fotunately for you ford insisted nissan make this a non interference engine during their joint venture with mercury villager.so no internal damage should have occurred.im guessing about 700.00 to replace timing belt,water pump and drive belts.

You should have the timing belt replaced right away. You're vehicles mileage is right on time for it. Not doing so could cause catastrophic engine failure. Then you're looking at $1000's.

This is a major job and not advised for a beginner without guidence, If your dead set on doing it yourself, make sure you have someone to fall back on if you make mistakes. I would suggest that you buy a workshop manual from a parts store and follow the instructions from there, $20 well spent. Good luck and safe driving.

you have a timing belt.i would replace.plug wires air filter plugs fuel filter distributor cap and coils.replace pvc valve replace all vacuum lines or hoses.replace timing belt.

the easist way is to loosen the alternator slide the alternator down then slide the belt where it should go then pull up on the alternator again and bolt up Please rate my response thank you very much

it is probably the idler pulley bearing coming apart from lack of lube (worn out).

go to this site for repair instructions
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/villagerquest/