Do you need to replace the timing cover?
You might as well replace the secondary chains and tensioners per that TSB. Would suck to have to pull the timing cover again to replace those tensioners later because now you have the whining noise.. just saying. Yeah the chains are good for the life, but the secondary chains have problems and are prone to making noise at higher mileage.
Why is the timing chain on my Nissan club breaking?
It would rattle everytime I start the engine after it was sitting for about 1 hour or so. Sometimes it would rattle sometimes not. Finally I openned the cap where the main timing chain tensioner and I saw that main timing chain guide broke. Usually it brakes from the top and slides down. Therefore the main tensioner fully extends.
Is the timing chain good for the life of the car?
Btw our timing chains should last the life of the car. Yeah the chains are good for the life, but the secondary chains have problems and are prone to making noise at higher mileage. You might as well replace the secondary chains and tensioners per that TSB.
What happens if your timing belt breaks on a Nissan Altima?
If it jumps a tooth, or breaks entirely it can lead to permanent engine damage. It’s important to know the symptoms of a bad timing belt or chain, so this doesn’t happen to your Nissan Altima. Timing belts are made out of rubber and nylon, unlike a timing chain which looks a lot like a bicycle chain.
What to do if your Altima won’t start?
Engine Won’t Start – If your Altima’s timing chain or belt has fallen off completely, broken, or has jumped a few teeth, it is entirely possible that the engine won’t even start. You might hear it slapping around as the engine cranks over. If this is the case, the damage is already done.
How much does it cost to replace chain tensioner on Nissan Altima?
The average cost for a Nissan Altima timing chain tensioner replacement is between $815 and $1,004. Labor costs are estimated between $721 and $910 while parts are priced at $94.
What causes the slack guide to drop off on a Nissan?
Here’s the main problem, the ‘slack guide’ as Nissan calls it. This part seems to have been engineered with plastic that is too brittle, and too thin near the top, causing it to break off and drop down after some time in the oil.