1997 Nissan 2.4L Intake Gasket Replacement (Part 1) -EricTheCarGuy

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In a way this is a sequel to the Nissan Altima Misfire Diagnosis Video. It would have been a REALLY long video if I posted both together. In fact I had to split this video into 2 parts as it is. This job isn't for the weak at heart. It took me most of the day to get it done. Most of the issues involve accessibility to the fasteners. Some are stuck down in there pretty good. I'm told this is a common issue with the 2.4L engine so you may run into this at some point. If you decide to do the repair yourself, this video can walk you through the process. For now, sit back, and watch me suffer. Here's some useful links for you.
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@teddyrukspin9909 5 лет назад

Eric....Thank you. I know you can believe me when i say this intake on 2.4 altima was just brutal. It would have been even rougher without your insight and suggestions. Keep on keeping on and love your sense of humor......and so it begins ! TKS.

@DavidBello 8 лет назад

take a drink every time he says "Fastener"

@Eli70mod 11 лет назад

Eric you're the man. Patience is a virtue and no better example than with this pain in the a** intake gasket. You never cursed or seemed flustered just focusing at the task at hand. I was cursing at the bolts just watching your work on the car! I do own a 94 altima with that same engine by the way so at some point I will have to attempt this rather tedious task. Great videos keep up the good work.

@pskittle488 11 лет назад

What a nightmare of a repair!!!! Gotta give you props for tackling this one, Eric. I went to Chilton Library at my local branch and checked the procedure there, and they state that "removing the intake manifold without removing the entire cylinder head is all but impossible" . All I have to say is, "Damn!!" That is a hell of a way to go.

@Barnekkid 11 лет назад

Mr. TheCarGuy, your patience is both inspiring and limitless.

@hybr1dmyl 11 лет назад

Eric, keep up the great videos, and thanks for the tips throughout (using magnet to remove washers, putting fasteners back in their hole to ease reassembly, etc etc). They are very helpful.

@TheShop. 7 лет назад

OH...MY...GOSH! I thought mechanics had tricks/tools/magic wands to get to this stuff easier. That looks like stuff I've done working on cars. I have a 98 model and had to replace the knock sensor but my arm couldn't get up under the car far enough. Had to have my wife reach up there and remove and replace the sensor. So far from what I've seen this engine/engine bay design is the worst I've ever had to work on. I know I'm going to have to replace the small coolant hoses under the intake soon so this is really helping me out. thanks a bunch for the vid.

@AussieGinger 11 лет назад

I'd like to thank you Eric - you could have edited out EVERYTHING that went wrong in the last video, but you didn't. You showed us that not every mechanic is perfect. Good on you mate :) keep em coming!!!!

@moneygeewtee 11 лет назад

Much more patience than I could ever muster up!!!! Great video. Thanks again Eric.

@Gotenham 11 лет назад

Thanks for all the vids youve uploaded over the years btw..they have been really helpfull in expanding my general knowledge on cars..much better to SEE whats going on than just reading about it

@itumblers 11 лет назад

Eric, I was about to ask where to put the jack stands! Thanks as always Eric! You're always ahead of us and great video!

@irpacynot 10 лет назад

Oh wow...not sure I appreciate your handling of some the vehicle's components, but your honesty as a mechanic is remarkable. Thanks for making what is obviously a huge effort to share this stuff with us.

@mushere2k9 10 лет назад

majority of those parts have survived thousands of miles and hundreds of hours in tempretures exeeding 90.C, vibrations and harshness, nothing i seen here would do any harm, as a mechanic myself, i can say that you get a feel for what kind of rough-handling they will take, takes a hell of a lot more time babying parts and wrapping them in bubble wrap so to speak, time is money:)

@brandonellis1902 10 лет назад

I have learned to hate this engine so so much. Whoever designed this thing should be forced to replace a bunch of these gaskets

@lincolnsilvera2051 3 года назад

How to remove the timing chain from a Nissan 1999 Altima 2'4 engine

@investoradvocate 10 лет назад

best camera and lighting work I have ever seen in a car guy video. Thanks. Toughest spaces to show and you did very very well. Thanks again.

@HavokStrifeX 11 лет назад

Wow... I will -never- do this on my own, or at least with the engine in the car. This is insane. I never seen an ETCG vid like it. Eric always has well-explained techniques and procedures to get the job done. Even if he takes a bit of a shade tree method, it's still in hindsight the best and quickest way to get the job done that doesn't harm the car. Playing chopsticks with screwdrivers through spaces in the intake is crazy...

@ServusLibertate 11 лет назад

Wow Eric... I can't wait to see how you put these fasteners back. Great video.

@MauricioLeonCalvo 11 лет назад

Nice video Eric. Can't wait for Part 2!

@jeremycrane2005 8 лет назад

I'm going to add a couple of tips, things which helped as I and my brother did this same job on my 97 altima. A 1/4 inch drive ratchet with a 12 mm socket will loosen those lower, hard-to-reach bolts. Use a 2 inch extension to have enough room. Just don't back the bolt out too far or the socket will be stuck. Also useful is a 12 mm ratchet wrench. It won't get all those hard-to-reach bolts, but it was a good tool to have on hand.

@pat3657 7 лет назад

damn eric i did this job at work on a lift and it was a pain in the ass and you did it on jacks.. you inspire us all eric

@jovenuy 11 лет назад

Hi Eric, I learned a lot from your RU-vid Videos, most especially on your videos about AC problems. Thank you so much.

@Mwlson44 10 лет назад

Eric, Your 2 screw driver and screw driver/magnet trick to get those bolts out is a pain in the butt. Been there done that. You should try the bungee cord trick. Loop the rubber bungee cord around the head of the bolt and use it like a chain on a bicycle sprocket. Works great and faster. Hope this helps.

@dnlmachine4287 9 лет назад

Verr naice, yis. I have had to make a MFing wire+tape gadget like that before. My knuckles still went 15 rounds with Joe Frazier though. Stay gold

@breakdancer100 10 лет назад

I'm not even sure how to open the hood of my car but there is something about these videos I find facinating

@hondurianboy14 10 лет назад

Thanks Eric your trick with the magnet save the day and generally talking your video was really helpful keep doing what you do and I found a way to reach the center bolts just remove the throttle body and can get the arm between the engine and the manifold its hard but it can be done better this way God bless

@spelunkerd 11 лет назад

This is a good illustration of why you need a deep tool set before you do a job like this. Gotta feel sorry for guys who try this in a driveway with a few sockets and a crescent wrench.

@AGuysGarage 11 лет назад

good video thank you for the info. I used your Nissan Pathy valve cover video to prep me for my valve cover job on it. Good stuff. helped a lot.

@johnkaplanian 11 лет назад

Dear Erik, You may noticed that there was an oil drip under the oil filter which what makes the axle oil soaked , the oil filter might be a bit loose. Also, a good idea to put a big rag like fender cover or newspapers under parts if it is gonna be placed in order at the top of the car as some of it have a sharp edges. The way you struggle make me think that lifting the engine about 10 inches would facilitate the surgery. Its tedious job. Hondas are lot easier. Thank you Erik for great posts.

@Dcs-Brasil 11 лет назад

this type of service is very difficult and challenging mind and patience. Good work ETCG. I'm waiting for the next part.

@piter85hh 11 лет назад

Great video Eric,what a patience:))

@markwood7319 11 лет назад

after watching this video i now realize i should be grateful for my north south strait six. it is so much simpler. great video man.

@mickblock 11 лет назад

Hey believe me I wasn't making fun! I have that same ratchet that you're describing for spark plugs. The small head is rock solid and the handle easily holds its given shape even under lots of torque. The ratchets that that company makes are no joke. I made that comment because of all the "sneak attacks" that Eric makes.

@GuyRWood 11 лет назад

Never doubt the Eric my friend.

@mbrutus5 11 лет назад

Fell in love with you at 28:00. Doing a head gasket on an identical car and spent nearly an hour trying to pull the intake back (last step before pulling the head off). Couodnt figure out how to get to the last 4 middle bolts until now.

@TihadBaker 11 лет назад

Awesome video, very interesting to watch. I think magnets will be my next tool purchase...

@coolrides 11 лет назад

Nicely done, Eric! You have great patience! :) Jack

@antegas 11 лет назад

Thank you very much! Eric. As usual excellent vid. I hope part 2 comes soon?

@attpureownpk 11 лет назад

i think one helpful thing with timely jobs like this would be to 1. put a background time stamp. 2. show the clock from start until finished on parts. or a mix. just to give us an idea of how long it took versus how long it might take. thanks for the great video looking forward to part 2!

@forwardlookguy 11 лет назад

This is why it's kind of nice being a small guy. I'm pretty sure I could have reached through the gap by the EGR tube and the intake runner to get at that first bolt. I had similar difficulties doing the upper and lower intake gaskets on my '90 Escort.

@amrhayes9763 11 лет назад

Many thanks for this, Very helpful ...

@june9j383 8 лет назад

it wasvery helpful, thank you

@badadams2 11 лет назад

Great Job. Great video.

@bonvo86 10 лет назад

nothing quite like that feeling when your fighting to get on a bolt and you finally get on it and that magical popping noise happens you just wanna do the happy dance

@bonvo86 10 лет назад

that being said this job is muuuuuuuch easier on the rwd version of these engines (ka24de)

@bellatrix6896 2 года назад

Dude thank you for the previous video and this one. I’m almost certain this is the issue with my Altima. I already know the valve cover gasket needs replacing but the way that one was running is literally exactly what mine is currently doing. I need to go get some carb cleaner to verify my suspicions but sadly even though I love to learn how to take care of my car on my own… 😱 this video/repair itself seems a bit beyond my reach. I hope a shop won’t charge me an arm and a leg but this looks like a pain of a job. 😬

@harrisonsmith8195 5 лет назад

Excellent video. You took the time to video the details and gave me the confidence to give this a try, especially the hidden brace under #1. After a successful job, I offer these tips. I dropped the starter which gave me access to the 3 bottom middle intake bolts. Also, I drained coolant first, and did not break the bottom part of the intake loose. Also, a long handle 12 mm combo wrench /a 12 mm ratcheting wrench would have sped this up a bunch!! If you want to completely remove the entire intake, remove the coolant connection, a plate below the distributor with three 10 mm bolts.This job is a 9 out 10 difficulty, and I've been busting knuckles for over 40 yrs. Yeah, maybe doing the head gasket, too, would be faster

@MediumHalf 11 лет назад

Haha Eric, love the depressed ending of this one. Definitely capturing the frustration that can be working on cars here. I'm genuinely curious what book time on this is.

@wilsonautomotive 9 лет назад

You know the issue? This engine, a KA24DE, was originally designed for rwd vehicles, specifically in 88 or 89 as a SOHC style pickup engine. Rotating it 90 degrees was a silly idea by Nissan. It made that thing impossible to deal with.

@SamnissArandeen 8 лет назад

+Mr Yota Don't KA24DE also have trouble with fuel injectors? I was hoping to see him move around injectors to move around the problem.

@360fanboy360 8 лет назад

+Mr Yota the SOHC is the KA24E

@wilsonautomotive 8 лет назад

GLC522 You're right! Wow!

@360fanboy360 8 лет назад

Mr Yota lol probably the most useless info ever but yeh

@quadrunner2124 8 лет назад

+Mr Yota D stands for Dual cams. E means Electronic Fuel Injection

@razgrizfa22 11 лет назад

Eric, thank you for your video it was a huge help. My mother has a 97 altima gxe that she just bought and the PCV valve was bad, as you could tell it is not on the valve cover.lol no sir, its under the intake manifold, and I cant fit my hand anywhere in there. ^O^ After 10 hours of work and contemplation I used 2 6inch extensions 1 3 inch extension and a 3/8 drive knuckle, and deep well 19mm/3/4" socket and I finally got it out without removing the intake which I had already started on.

@fajardo969 8 лет назад

very good video really helps me thanks

@axenz1 11 лет назад

Hi Eric, most of car mechanic in our country didn't accept to remove intake manifold. The prefer removing head instead and charge high labour for doing the skimming head and valve job at one time. Now I know that its very2 hard to remove intake manifold.

@hayksamvelyan 11 лет назад

Anytime I've removed an intake manifold, what really helped me is having a factory service manual printout. It lets you know where the bolts are located and if you got them all.

@Mikeallen2112 11 лет назад

I just did this to my '01 2.4 Altima. If you remove the starter you can get to more of the upper intake manifold bolts from underneath. It definitely tests your patience. Going back together isn't quite as bad, some of the bolts fight you pretty bad

@sleepyhollow783 11 лет назад

Eric, how you keep your composure is amazing! (Then again I suppose you can edit out all the cursing.) ;-)

@rajah155 4 года назад

I have performed this job on this engine...twice. Straight and flex Gearwrenches are invaluable in this task. Also, Indian Shellac on the gaskets helps in holding them in position. The leak is always at cylinder #4.

@lancedominguez6123 11 лет назад

Ive done quite a few of these as I work for a dealership. easiest way to get to lower intake bolts is to remove pass side axle and remove oil filter and oil filter adapter from block. I just push the intake back about an inch and then clean the surfaces with a scraper. make sure you get it ALL off, especially around the coolant jacket, or it will leak and you will have to do it again.

@mikeilia 10 лет назад

I feel your pain. I own a 94 Altima, and I do all the work on it myself...

@jackburner8107 11 лет назад

No part 2 yet he's still trying to get those bottom bolts started. Good luck Eric

@pearlmax 8 лет назад

I've never worked on a KA, but in order to access those bolts, I believe the collector is supposed to come off of the manifold first. You can access all of the manifold to collector bolts easily from the top, and there are a just couple more on the back of the collector to secure it to either the head or the block. Once the collector is separated, you would then have access to those bolts that were so hard to get to. In order to do this however, you would have had to remove quite a few additional components in the area around the firewall where you had the fuel rail pushed towards. But sometimes doing more is the best and least stressful alternative. Doing this would also have allowed you to pull the manifold completely off and remove the gasket, which you had a hard time with as well. Nissan puts a lot of emphasis on making their cars serviceable, and if you're fighting with something that seems nearly impossible, or requires a lot of luck or trickery, it's almost guaranteed it's because the workflow isn't being followed.

@xanderlander8989 11 лет назад

Awesome video! Really illustrates that even a seasoned mechanic has to try 3 or more different approaches on certain tasks. I enjoy auto mechanics as a hobby, but getting paid book time for something like this would be miserable, and unprofitable.

@martinparker6536 6 лет назад

ive just watched your video on the 'Tite-Reach' tool, couldnt you have used that on those awkward bolts ?

@JohnDoe-zg6fq 7 лет назад

My brother used to drive one of these. Same year and color. It had over 220,000 miles and ran perfectly. Even the transmission shifted perfectly. You just have to maintain them on time.

@zx8401ztv 11 лет назад

Eric you have more patience than a saint, those designers want 4000v rammed through there bollocks for making such a bloody stupid design. Dont they ever think about repairing an engine, obviosly not!! Great video mate :-) :-)

@francistheodorecatte 11 лет назад

Reminds me of removing the CCTL on my friend's CBR600F4i. Required pulling the seat, fairing, gas tank, air box, throttle bodies, millions of little vacuum hoses, and the room we were left with to work was still knuckle scraping.

@fcporto0629 11 лет назад

thanks guys gonna look into this

@onegvid 7 лет назад

will I have to do this to remove the cylinder head? thanks.

@stephanielemus7847 8 лет назад

I used a bungie cord to unscrew the fastener out. Put the bungie under the fastener and center the bungie then pull the bungie up from the right hand.

@TobeyNord 9 лет назад

It took me 3 hrs to remove the upper intake on a RWD KA24DE good luck sir lol!

@Haloruler64 11 лет назад

Is it as easy on the 7th? I might be doing it soon!

@JeramyDeane 7 лет назад

I have a 93 nissan d21 hardbody pick up with a KA24E. I recently put a head gasket kit in it. and it still seems to be getting coolant in the oil. also I didn't notice any cracks on the block or head. I was missing two intake manifold bolts. is there a possibility of the coolant getting through the intake manifold?

@MisterMattyMo 11 лет назад

I lost it when you were using two screw drivers as chop sticks. Man this job is crazy!

@akkalash3201 11 лет назад

eric the car guy, here is a tip, remove the oil filter adapter assembly( 4 12mm bolts) Go to nissan and get a oil filter adapter gasket. You could remove the starter and might just give more room.. I was a former Nissan tech..

@Jono. 10 лет назад

Did this on my volvo 740 and it is a breeze compared to this! First real bit of work I have done on a car too. Very satisfying

@Bediasman 11 лет назад

Would there be special tools from Nissan to help with those hard to reach bolts?

@Dannymclovin 6 лет назад

I might have to do a head gasket on this exact engine you think it be easier to just take the head and intake as one ?

@michaelandrisko748 4 года назад

@EricTheCarGuy my wife has a 99 Altima with the 2.4 car runs smooth at idle. It's when u give it gas to take off it kinda has slight hesitation then comes back into it. Not sure what might be wrong. Car starts up no issues. I've changed plugs, wires, cap, and rotor and fuel filter. Before I put the new fuel filter on it I tested to see how much fuel was pumping out of the fuel hose and the fuel came out smooth and fast and instantly. Only codes it has is vent valve evap solenoid

@arenaseparabe 10 лет назад

I got those trough the underneath of vehicle including the bracket

@AamirZ 11 лет назад

Eric. Feel sorry for you. I have been in a situation like this where bolts are a nightmare to get to. Great Vid anyhow!

@alexhart817 11 лет назад

drink one shot every time Eric says fasteners!! Not making fun I am a tech and enjoy his videos very much!!!!!

@MrSilvernblackblood 7 лет назад

hi Eric, is this the exact process for a 97 Nissan pickup, XE, automatic, that you show here?

@simonpeck760 11 лет назад

I would love to know how to convert drum to disks on the rear of a 89 Toyota pickup Thank you

@schmitty_luv 11 лет назад

"A war of mm" lol and I know how you feel.... I applaud your patience and effort. I have also experienced what is like to remove that manifold off that motor. You do great work I enjoy your how to videos. Do you have any videos on power adding and performance or is it all maintenance?

@aaronmcgee3959 8 лет назад

you are the best on ebay,,,hands down

@beethao5578 11 лет назад

the video is nice .a eric i have 00 mitsubishi mirage the coil pack are overheating and i dont no what to do . i was wondering if you know anything abot it

@jetjazz05 11 лет назад

"Yes, got it! Oh wait, more brackets. Yes, got it! Oh wait, still more brackets..." I think we've all been there lol.

@Avrelivs_Gold 11 лет назад

True, that's why i'm happy to have that 'older' one.

@abrahamperez8205 11 лет назад

Wow u can take a beating from that job I would had chuck the car out and work and my ef just to relax lol love ur videos.

@dandurst2075 7 лет назад

Nothing like pulling an intake to replace the starter. Why did GM do that on the Cadillac?

@TheWoodyWoodsman 5 лет назад

Good ol' KD24DE, ive learned to expect anything on mine.

@fcporto0629 11 лет назад

what tools do you recommend i am begin a tech program at school and i wanna know what tools people use

@lolallamas2814 11 лет назад

Hey Eric I have a 2003 Impala and I want to know how you can get rid of the Anti-theft system?

@Marine052191 11 лет назад

I once blew my trottle body gasket, it was soooo old! Started sucking raw fuel by the bucket in the lower intake... Damn 93 ford foxbody. I love the care, but the previous owner didn't take care of it. Now I run royal purple. No sluged anymore after oil flush! Yay.

@dwdwalcott6 7 лет назад

I bought a 2001 Altima at dealership with this problem. It is a common problem with Altima's first and second gen. The shop that the dealership was using replaced the intake gasket. Before doing that they gave my car a tune up too. I had the car for about 6 years after that. I just replaced the spark plugs a week ago because the car was misfiring. When I took the plugs out I found out the shop put better plugs than I replace them with.

@AlphaFlight 7 лет назад

it's fun watching other people struggle. not so much when its you. ive been there

@ponyboymidnight 11 лет назад

I learned valuable lessons from this video, namely, don't try this repair yourself (that means me) let someone who has more experience & tools have the headache.

@afireinside33110 11 лет назад

I just did this same exact job took 5hrs if you can get the iac valve out you can save some time getting to the fasteners on the passengers side wich also allows you to leave the bottom brackets on, still a pain in the ass though, especially if you take the time to try and remove the iac and it wont come out easy

@4HitsWilystyle 11 лет назад

whole lotta fun! it gets easier after your 3rd one.... and a lot easier with a lift! got my hands stuck a few times on the RF from underneath. and torqueing lol out of the question!

@jdrs4214 6 лет назад

Hello Eric, I have a question, and it goes like this: Wouldn’t it be easier to just remove the engine from the car to Do timing chain, head gasket, or intake/exhaust manifold repairs to the engines of these Japanese and European vehicles with the tranny in the front???? I’m just curious.... because I did a timing chain, guide, tensioner, and sprocket replacement on a 2002 Toyota Camry....., because the chain was “stretched.”....and man!!!! It was a feat trying to put the power steering pump and timing chain cover on that car, removing the motor mounts, and jacking up/dropping down the engine.