What is a broke timing chain?
A broken timing chain will cause an engine to not start or fail while driving. If the belt is already broken, the engine won’t have enough compression to start. If it breaks or jumps while driving, the pistons will be damaged from contact with the valves. The valves themselves will bend and potentially ruin the engine.
Is there a settlement for the Nissan timing chain lawsuit?
Nissan agrees to settle timing chain lawsuit, at least for customers in 9 states. Nissan agrees to settle timing chain lawsuit, at least for customers in 9 states.
What’s the life expectancy of Nissan timing chain?
Customers who paid for timing chain repairs or replacements made on vehicles above 120,000 miles will receive no compensation under the terms of the settlement. The automaker says it considers 120,000 miles the full life expectancy of a vehicle.
Why did my Nissan Maxima timing chain fail?
One plaintiff claims her 2007 Nissan Maxima timing chain failed when the vehicle had 127,000 miles on the odometer, a job that cost her $1,500. Other plaintiffs allege they paid similar amounts, and some customers must pay for complete engine replacements once the timing chain tensioning systems damage the engines.
Do you get reimbursed for timing chain repairs?
For timing chain repairs that were made after the powertrain warranty expired but at less than 80,001 miles, the customer may receive reimbursement of 80% of the first $900 of costs paid by the Nissan customer, or receive a voucher in the amount of $1,500 towards the purchase of a new Nissan vehicle.
Are there any safety problems with Nissan timing chains?
Nissan North America, the plaintiff claimed that Nissan violated the law by concealing a known safety defect in the timing chain system. The lawsuit sought damages for owners in California and Washington state. Nissan admitted their timing chains are loud, but not unsafe.
Nissan agrees to settle timing chain lawsuit, at least for customers in 9 states. Nissan agrees to settle timing chain lawsuit, at least for customers in 9 states.
Are there any recalls on Nissan Juke timing chains?
Others say the chains are weak and prone to stretching. In May 2014, Nissan issued a timing chain service campaign for 104,000 JUKE subcompacts. The automaker wouldn’t call it a recall, however, because they said they “caught it” before it became a safety concern.
What should the idle gap be on a Datsun 1200 Club?
Check the gap on the plugs then put them back in. Spec is 0.028-0.032 inch for the A12. Use 0.035″ for the smoothest idle. Re-gap if necessary. Set the point-gap or dwell. Use a dwell meter if at all possible as it is much more accurate than the points gap, Set dwell 49 to 55 degrees.