How much does it cost to change Nissan Almera timing chain?
The quote of 800 doesn’t sound bad a Nissan dealer would charge more I’ve read stories of English Nissan dealers charging £1000 to change the timing chain but if you need peace of mind then get the Nissan dealer to have a look at it. is this problem widespread with almeras?
What causes Nissan Almera em lights to come on?
It’s appauling the way Nissan handled the Timing Chain issue. Check out the almera owners club there is a lot of info on there. it may not be the chain streched itself but the two sensors related to the chain if they are faulty then that may cause the em lights to come on. it was a common prob for the 2000-2001 1.5 n16s to have chain problems.
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.
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?)
The quote of 800 doesn’t sound bad a Nissan dealer would charge more I’ve read stories of English Nissan dealers charging £1000 to change the timing chain but if you need peace of mind then get the Nissan dealer to have a look at it. is this problem widespread with almeras?
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.
How big is the chain tensioner on a Nissan Almera?
You can check the chain tensioner. If it’s extended more than 12mm then it is up to the limit of adjustment. There is a thread somewhere that has a diagram on it but I can’t find it at the moment. You can check the chain tensioner. If it’s extended more than 12mm then it is up to the limit of adjustment.
Why is my Nissan Almera running lean on bank 1?
You would get an engine management light come on which would relate to running lean on bank 1/2 or perhaps a cam sensor fault. There’s nothing you can do to prevent it really. It’s more a matter of fixing it when it’s gone.
Are there any recalls on the Nissan Almera?
Nissan are still refusing to issue a recall and repair their own defective timing chain and said they are not aware there’s any problem with the Timing Chain and no one reported it! TheAA recommended Nationwide Autocentres who quoted me £530 for non-genuine Timing Chain kit.
You can check the chain tensioner. If it’s extended more than 12mm then it is up to the limit of adjustment. There is a thread somewhere that has a diagram on it but I can’t find it at the moment. You can check the chain tensioner. If it’s extended more than 12mm then it is up to the limit of adjustment.
How to replace timing chain in Nissan Almera?
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Nissan are still refusing to issue a recall and repair their own defective timing chain and said they are not aware there’s any problem with the Timing Chain and no one reported it! TheAA recommended Nationwide Autocentres who quoted me £530 for non-genuine Timing Chain kit.
How much does a Nissan timing chain kit cost?
TheAA recommended Nationwide Autocentres who quoted me £530 for non-genuine Timing Chain kit. There’s £200 difference between a genuine Nissan part and non-genuine one.
You would get an engine management light come on which would relate to running lean on bank 1/2 or perhaps a cam sensor fault. There’s nothing you can do to prevent it really. It’s more a matter of fixing it when it’s gone.
How to tell if timing chain is in good condition?
Hi if I remove the rocker cover from the engine is there anything I can look for which will show me if the chain is in good condition or if it is stretched? You can check the chain tensioner. If it’s extended more than 12mm then it is up to the limit of adjustment.
Is there a problem with the Nissan Almera timing chain?
Hello I got problem with my Nissan Almera every single mechanic told me its a timing chain so I bought the timing chain and then I received a call that the timing chain is in great condition the only part I need to change is variable timing pulley and this part is very hard to get. So its not always problem with chain.
It’s appauling the way Nissan handled the Timing Chain issue. Check out the almera owners club there is a lot of info on there. it may not be the chain streched itself but the two sensors related to the chain if they are faulty then that may cause the em lights to come on. it was a common prob for the 2000-2001 1.5 n16s to have chain problems.