LD20II Camshaft replacement and alignment

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LD20II Camshaft replacement and alignment

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Hi Guys,

I am in Haiti, we don't have access to ebay or specialized bookstores. I have a friend/mechanic who is replacing the camshaft from my LD20II, we need badly to get the procedures right to do it. Can someone please send us some light...steps and procedures with pictures would be much appreciated.

Best regards,

Rene
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I've got some information, but it's for the LD20, not the LD20II, and I suspect that there are some major differences. I'll let you decide for yourself. I'll post a link soon -- probably tomorrow.

Why are you replacing your camshaft?
Regards,
Al S.

1982 Maxima diesel wagon, 2nd & 4th owner, 165k miles, rusty & burgundy/grey. Purchased 1996, SOLD 16Feb10
1983 Maxima diesel wagon, 199k miles, rusty, light yellow/light brown. SOLD 14Jul07
1981 720 SD22 (scrapped 04Sep07)
1983 Sentra CD17, 255k, bought 06Jul08, gave it away 22Jun10.
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OK, here's what I have on the LD20.

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You probably will want to skip to about page EM-10.

I thought I had another manual that covers the LD20, but I can't seem to lay my hands upon it right now.
Regards,
Al S.

1982 Maxima diesel wagon, 2nd & 4th owner, 165k miles, rusty & burgundy/grey. Purchased 1996, SOLD 16Feb10
1983 Maxima diesel wagon, 199k miles, rusty, light yellow/light brown. SOLD 14Jul07
1981 720 SD22 (scrapped 04Sep07)
1983 Sentra CD17, 255k, bought 06Jul08, gave it away 22Jun10.
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pololo wrote:Thank you for your prompt reply however there is one major difference, the engine is a LD 20II it comes with a timing belt instead of the chain. Can you please keep looking for the right manual. I appreciate it very much.
I do recall that the other manual (if I still own it) clearly says, "chain-drive OHC LD series diesel" or very similar, so it wouldn't cover your LD20II. I am sorry that I cannot help you with this.
Regards,
Al S.

1982 Maxima diesel wagon, 2nd & 4th owner, 165k miles, rusty & burgundy/grey. Purchased 1996, SOLD 16Feb10
1983 Maxima diesel wagon, 199k miles, rusty, light yellow/light brown. SOLD 14Jul07
1981 720 SD22 (scrapped 04Sep07)
1983 Sentra CD17, 255k, bought 06Jul08, gave it away 22Jun10.
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