Can a Nissan get reimbursed for timing chain repairs?
West-coast Nissan owners may soon be getting reimbursed for timing chain repairs thanks to a recent settlement. Under the settlement, affected owners and lessees are entitled to partial reimbursement for money spent in connection with the diagnosis of, repair to, or replacement of the primary or secondary timing chain systems or components.…
Are there any problems with the Nissan chain?
Nissan Timing Chain Problems. Certain Nissan vehicles are gaining a reputation for early problems in the timing chain system, including issues with the chain tensioners, guides, and shoes. Some have suggested that a manufacturing defect created timing chains with sharper edges that rapidly saw through their guides.
Are there any problems with Nissan Altima timing chain?
A Nissan timing chain lawsuit accuses Nissan of manufacturing some of its most popular models with defective timing chain tensioning systems. Class Vehicles 2004-2006 Altima (with 2 VQ35 engine)
Who are the plaintiffs in the Nissan timing chain lawsuit?
The first timing chain lawsuit was filed in the Eastern District of New York. The class-action is titled Vincent Chiarelli, Philip Dragonetti, Michele Maszon, Todd Maszon and Chris Santimauro vs. Nissan North America Inc. and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (doesn’t really roll off the tongue, eh?)
West-coast Nissan owners may soon be getting reimbursed for timing chain repairs thanks to a recent settlement. Under the settlement, affected owners and lessees are entitled to partial reimbursement for money spent in connection with the diagnosis of, repair to, or replacement of the primary or secondary timing chain systems or components.…
Nissan Timing Chain Problems. Certain Nissan vehicles are gaining a reputation for early problems in the timing chain system, including issues with the chain tensioners, guides, and shoes. Some have suggested that a manufacturing defect created timing chains with sharper edges that rapidly saw through their guides.
Do you need an owner’s manual to change a timing chain?
Locate your owner’s manual. You will most likely need it to disassemble and reassemble various parts. Also verify that your model is equipped with a timing chain and not a timing belt. These two parts perform the same task, but replacing them can be quite different. This procedure is only for replacing a timing chain.
A Nissan timing chain lawsuit accuses Nissan of manufacturing some of its most popular models with defective timing chain tensioning systems. Class Vehicles 2004-2006 Altima (with 2 VQ35 engine)