[BigJim]

BB That is one thing I didn't think about, I will do some checking to see if anyone else has had any problems swapping the flywheel.

Ed you are right, I sure don't want the engine to tear up, this is just too much work to do again. LOL

I know the flywheel on the 2.0 is smaller than the 2.5. Both the 2.0 and the 2.5 are the same block kinda like the old 327 and 283 or the 348 and 409 chevy, same blocks. One thing different on the 2.0, the starter mounts to the block facing the rear of the engine. The 2.5, the starter mounts on top of the transmission facing the front of the engine, that is the reason I need to swap flywheels, with the smaller flywheel, the started would never engage. I will need to close off the hole where the starter mounted on the 2.0.

I picked up the socket and Loctite this morning from NAPA, they were the only place in town that had the socket. As usual, dealing with the dealer is like pulling teeth. I called the Nissan dealer this morning to get the butterfly and screws. One dealer said I had to buy the whole intake manifold, I told him that was not correct, I said I know for a fact I can buy that part alone. He insisted I would have to buy the intake. I told him I appreciated his help and hung up. There is another Nissan dealer in town and they said the same thing. I called back with the parts # and they will have that butterfly here in the morning. I had to order the 8 screws online, it cost me $11.83 for the screws and $11.23 for shipping and handling. All eight screws won't weigh a 1/2 ounce, that is just stupid but what am I going to do.

I was told the e-20 socket would not work unless about 3/16 was ground off the end. I see why, the inside of the socket is chamfered and the flywheel bolts are very low profile, with the bevel there, the socket won't bite but will slip. I guess I will know in a little while.

 

[BigJim]

I checked last night, the e-20 socket does fit the flywheel bolts but it will need to have at least 1/8 inch or more ground off like I was told it would. The Nissan dealer called and said the butterfly came in.

I got side tracked from the engine swap, our hot water heater busted, so I have to deal with that now.

 

[ron45]

Have you tried Harbor Freight.

https://www.harborfreight.com/catal...sc&limit=40&order=EAScore,f,EAFeatured+Weight,f,Sale+Rank,f&q=+e-20+torx+socket


Also I have one of these and it's great.
With the coupon I got mine for $70.
I use it all the time and love it.
I now read the newer one have even more power.

https://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-aluminum-air-impact-wrench-68424.html

 

[BigJim]

Ron, another friend told me about those impact wrenches, 800 ft lbs is pretty impressive. Several years back, Harbor Freight tools were just not worth having, they have improved an awful lot though. I got kinda gun shy of them and I just haven't tried any of their tools again. Would a trim compressor pull that gun?

 

[ron45]

Ron, another friend told me about those impact wrenches, 800 ft lbs is pretty impressive. Several years back, Harbor Freight tools were just not worth having, they have improved an awful lot though. I got kinda gun shy of them and I just haven't tried any of their tools again. Would a trim compressor pull that gun?

Yes, but....

Not that good, had to keep waiting.

 

[BigJim]

Yes, but....

Not that good, had to keep waiting.

That is what I was afraid of. The Ingersoll battery impacts are pretty strong but they are priced really high. The dewalt battery impacts are not worth having. They won't even break a lug loose.

 

[BigJim]

Got a little done on the motor this afternoon. Our grandson came over on his day off and was a big help. We got the flywheels swapped out with no trouble at all. After I ground the end down on the e-20 inverted Torx socket it fit great and took the bolts out with no trouble.

Got the transmission bolted back up and just about ready to drop the motor back in. I made a plate to cover the starter hole on the engine, looked half way ok. Maybe get more done tomorrow.

 

[de-nagorg]

Did either flex-plate (flywheel) have any weights on them?

If not you are good, but if the weights are not where they belong , you have a balance problem.

I'm sure that you checked, because we discussed this earlier, but I am still checking.



ED

 

[BigJim]

Ed, the 2.5 flex plate did not have any weights on it. The one that came on the 2.0 did have a very small weight but it was a very small weight about 1/4 inch X 1/4 inch. I placed the larger flex plate on exactly like it came off the other engine. There is a dowel hole there made for stick shifts but there is no dowel for the flex plate. I made sure to put the flex plate in the same place using that hole as a reference point.

I just hope there is no vibration. I just hope I can get this thing running. lol

 

[iamrfixit]

The dewalt battery impacts are not worth having. They won't even break a lug loose.

Which one have you used, the brushless 20v work great, I have a couple of these and they are a real beast. This price is just for the bare tool, they are also available as a kit if you need a battery and charger.

The small, compact impacts work great for a lot of jobs, I use them all the time for driving lag screws, garage door/opener installs and even some vehicle body, interior or light under hood work but they just aren't enough tool for lug nuts or other large/hi-torque fasteners. For that you need a larger and heavier impact. Dewalt recently released a mid-range impact that has about twice the power of the compact, they may offer a little better balance of power/weight/price.

Most all brands share pretty comparable specs at similar price points. If you want to break tight or larger bolts loose then you'll need to spend more to get the larger tool.

 

[BigJim]

Which one have you used, the brushless 20v work great, I have a couple of these and they are a real beast. This price is just for the bare tool, they are also available as a kit if you need a battery and charger.

The small, compact impacts work great for a lot of jobs, I use them all the time for driving lag screws, garage door/opener installs and even some vehicle body, interior or light under hood work but they just aren't enough tool for lug nuts or other large/hi-torque fasteners. For that you need a larger and heavier impact. Dewalt recently released a mid-range impact that has about twice the power of the compact, they may offer a little better balance of power/weight/price.

Most all brands share pretty comparable specs at similar price points. If you want to break tight or larger bolts loose then you'll need to spend more to get the larger tool.

iamrfixit, this I did not know. I had no idea Dewalt made an impact that strong. The one I have isn't a compact it is a regular size 18V, I just checked, it has a puny 300 ft lbs of torque, no wonder the blame thing won't bust a lug loose. LOL

I have a question, will the Crankshaft/Camshaft Position Sensor from the 2002 2.5 engine work on the 2.0? I am in the process of going back with the engine and I want to make sure all sensors and fittings are changed before I drop the engine in. I don't have a clue what year the 2.0 is. Any one have a clue what year the QR2.0DE engine was use in the USA.

 

[BigJim]

My stars what a day, I just knew I would have that engine sitting in the car today. I found there are 4 holes that had to be drilled larger and tapped. I really like to have flipped, one of the holes I over looked to drill and tap was the long bolt holding the starter to the motor. The bad part is it should have been drilled and tapped before installing the transmission.

I absolutely hate to do something over, so I do all I can to get it right the first time. Taking that transmission back off was not something I wanted to do. I drilled the hole with the transmission in place and got the bright idea to extend the tap and not pull the transmission. It worked, talk about one happy old man.

I had to drill and tap the top two holes on the motor mount that is on the side closest to the firewall. There are several parts that will have to be used from the 2.5 so I got them changed, I hope that is all of them.

I tried to set the engine down in the car and call it a day but I didn't have my chain set right for the engine to go in so I set it back on the floor and called it a day. Maybe Monday...I hope.

 

[BigJim]

Got the engine installed today with the help of my wife. I had to hold the transmission at an angle while Judy let the lift down, she couldn't shut it off, the good part is, it set down dead on where it needed to be.

I have most of the wireing figured out, except for which wire goes to the crank sensor. I was pretty tired about dusk so I let it go until tomorrow.

Now if I can just get it running good I will really be a happy old man.

 

[Gregsoldtruck79]

Doesn't it feel good to pass those milestones and to know...its downhill from here ? Good work Jim... :thumbup:

 

[BigJim]

Doesn't it feel good to pass those milestones and to know...its downhill from here ? Good work Jim... :thumbup:

I sure hope it is down hill now Greg, but the way it usually goes for me it is just the beginning. lol

 

[BigJim]

I sure hope today is the day I hear that engine running, I think I will have it complete today, at least I hope I will. Being an old 1960s mechanic is a totally different world today. Being 74, this is the last engine I will swap out, I am too old for this stuff. LOL The mechanics of today have to be computer, electronic, mechanic and contortionist to just name a few attributes, you have my highest respect.

 

[Brainbucket]

Sometimes I wonder how I can do a job when I'm 5'11" and 210lbs and I need a little hand at the end of my finger when I'm upside down under a dash.:smile:

 

[BigJim]

Sometimes I wonder how I can do a job when I'm 5'11" and 210lbs and I need a little hand at the end of my finger when I'm upside down under a dash.:smile:

Buddy there is no way I could get under there like that any more, well on second thought, I may get under there but no way could I get out by myself. LOL

I got the engine install complete today except for two things, I have one electrical connection I don't have a clue what plugs in it. I am including a photo of the fitting, it is dead in front of the battery. There is nothing there to plug into it.

The second thing is, the engine would not fire up no matter what I did. It is not getting fire to the plugs.

I was afraid this might happen since the car would not fire up with the other engine. Any thoughts where I should start?

 

[de-nagorg]

Is there a fusible link in the ignition wire from the battery to the coil.


Maybe put a direct hot wire to the coil, if these modern computers on wheels won't fry the electronic brain that way.

It might have had a computer problem before, and needs a reset.

Some cars sense that something is bad, and won't run until the failure gets repaired, have you ran a diagnostic device through the electronic system looking for failure codes?

And some cars have a collision disconnect that keeps the car from starting after a minor accident, that needs reset.

Could guess for a while, but -----.




ED

 

[BigJim]

Ed the coils are each on top of the plugs.

Is there a way to check the crank shaft sensor? I got a feeling it may be that but then that is just a wild guess.