What kind of timing chain does Nissan Primera use?

The engine in your Primera should be the QR25DE. According to the Wiki page, it should be equipped with a steel timing chain, not a belt. Your mechanic is spot on.

What was the change in the Nissan Primera?

Changes brought in during the spring of 2004 saw the Primera’s exterior styling unaltered but various modifications to the interior and boosted equipment levels made the car a more desirable proposition. Rear parking cameras and satellite navigation on all bar the entry level models made the Primera one of the best equipped cars in its class.

What kind of engine does a Primera have?

The engine in your Primera should be the QR25DE. According to the Wiki page, it should be equipped with a steel timing chain, not a belt. Your mechanic is spot on. Timing chains are usually good for the life of the engine (rare occasions otherwise).

How much does a 2002 Nissan Primera cost?

Make sure that diesel sellers aren’t valuing a 2.2-litre TD as a superior 2.2-litre dCi version. (approx. based on a 2002 Primera 1.8S) A full exhaust will be around £320 and an exchange alternator is about £160. A radiator is around £150 and a starter motor around £130.

The engine in your Primera should be the QR25DE. According to the Wiki page, it should be equipped with a steel timing chain, not a belt. Your mechanic is spot on.

Is there a problem with the timing chain on Nissan Almera?

I’ve been reading up on Nissans – especially the Almera which I own and it seems there is a problem with the timing chains on these cars – and that can include the Primera & Micra. The chain can become stretched & require an expensive (and some !) replacement. Anyone want further details on this – let me know.

What happens if the timing belt breaks on a Nissan?

The consequence of a chain or belt failure. Some engines, called interference engines are designed so that the cam and crankshafts must be in time. If they are not (e.g., if the belt or chain breaks while the engine is running) then it is almost certain that the valves and pistons will collide doing significant damage to the engine.

Are there timing chains on a Nissan sve?

Nissan timing chains !!! – Collos25 Hire cab drivers love them they reckon on a least 200k before you would think about changing one, I ran a primera 2.2 sve for a while with 150k on the clock and it had never been touched ran really sweet .Its the same as everything else with car engines change the oil often and the engine never.

When do you replace the timing belt on a Nissan?

On 1986-93 models, replace at 60,000 mile intervals. On 1994 & later models, replace at 105,000 mile intervals. {25} – On early 1993 & prior models, replace at 60,000 mile intervals. On late 1993 & later models less turbo, replace at 105,000 mile intervals. On late 1993 & later models with turbo, replace at 60,000 mile intervals. Questions?

When did Nissan know about the timing chain problems?

The lawsuit claims that Nissan has known about the defects since 2004 and references a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) that Nissan sent to its dealers regarding “buzzing and whining noises” from the timing chain. As part of the TSB, dealers were told to offer “goodwill adjustments” to owners, but only those that specifically asked for it.

Does a Nissan Xterra have a timing belt or timing chain?

2005 Nissan Xterra – Timing Belt Or Chain All 2005 Nissan Xterra models have a timing chain and an interference engine. 2004 Nissan Xterra – Timing Belt Or Chain The 2004 2.4L Nissan Xterra model has a timing chain and interference engine while the 3.3L Xterras have a timing belt and interference engine.

Does a 2002 Toyota Camry have a timing belt?

A V6 Camry made in 2002 would have had a belt. The 4 cylinder engines had chains. I had a 2.3 litre 4 cylinder engine in my ’95 4Runner and had to change the chain twice over 400,000 km because it kept stretching.

When do I need to replace my timing belt?

I have a Nissan Primera P12 2500cc sedan (2001) at around 97,500 km on the odometer. I asked my mechanic when do I have to replace the timing belt and he said it lasts the lifetime of the car and doesn’t need replacement. Although everywhere I look, many people say it needs replacement otherwise it will break damaging the engine.

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