Timing Belt Kit Replacement for Nissan Frontier VG33E (1999 2000 2001 2003 2004)

All of the belts that I received were Bando branded. The timing belt did include marks for proper location on the crank and timing cogs, which was very helpful. There are several videos on Youtube that go over the procedure and some good info on clubfrontier.org. You can also find the Nissan service manuals online which will include torque specs.While you're ordering things for the job, you'll need all four (4) radiator hoses. One of the hoses is only accessible while doing the timing belt, so you may as well replace it as well. It was listed as the "bypass hose" when I ordered the Gates (22518) model on Amazon. Tools you'll need include a standard set of wrenches/sockets with extensions, torque wrench, harmonic balancer type puller, and a breaker bar. A strap/chain wrench will be needed to hold the crank and cam shafts for removal. An air impact gun could also be used.Some other items I thought were useful: paint pens (for marking odd bolts/disconnected lines and wires), ziplock bags for holding bolts, scratch awl (for removing cam and crank oil seals), a set of feeler gauges, and two (2) 6mm x 1 x 75mm bolts with large washers (for use with a harmonic puller on the crank pulley). You'll also need some thread lock (red/blue) and some RTV gasket maker (gray/blue). It also would be wise to pickup some new radiator hose clamps while you're at it.

Upon delivery, i inspected the contents of this kit, I noticed one of the drive belts appeared to be cheaply manufactured. Other than that, everything appeared to be of good quality. I installed everything including the cheap belt, and I now have a little over 10k on the kit with no trouble. I keep the old drive belts in my truck as a backup just in case the cheap looking one gives me trouble. However, so far this kit has treated me just fine. I would definitely recommend it to a friend.

got the kit and saved a lot of money, had local shop install, of course they cannot warranty parts, but still saved a lot compared to going in town and getting charged crazy amounts for parts, at least twice or three times cost here. Make sure it matches your car and go for it!

Just installed this on my 2000 Nissan Frontier with a VG33e engine. Parts were as-described. No issues with 300 miles so far. Will update after a year to post more feedback