Is the timing chain on a 2003 Micra K12 weak?
It has come to light that early K12 Micra’s, ie; 2002/2003 had very weak timing chains that stretched, even at low milage, my Wife has a 2003 Micra with only 25k on the clock, but, it turns out that the chain has stretched! Has anyone any experience of changing the timing chain on one of these?
Can a Nissan Micra have a bad timing belt?
It’s important to know the symptoms of a bad timing belt or chain, so this doesn’t happen to your Nissan Micra. Timing belts are made out of rubber and nylon, unlike a timing chain which looks a lot like a bicycle chain. Here’s more on a timing chain vs a timing belt.
When did the Nissan Micra K12 come out?
The third generation Nissan Micra (internally known as K12) presented itself as a very appealing proposition in the small car segment when it debuted back in 2002 at the Paris Motor Show. The car entered the European market in 2003 and its main advantages were frugality, value for money and a broad range of equipment.
Is the timing belt on a Micra HR12DE?
It’s weird Rock, I’ve found loads of info about the HR12DE engine but not one site mention whether it’s chain or belt driven fwn. Most recent Nissan engines have been chain though so I doubt it’s belt driven. Hi! Micra’s engines HR12DE and HR12DDR have a timing chain (free maintenance). Hiya folks , new here…..
It’s important to know the symptoms of a bad timing belt or chain, so this doesn’t happen to your Nissan Micra. Timing belts are made out of rubber and nylon, unlike a timing chain which looks a lot like a bicycle chain. Here’s more on a timing chain vs a timing belt.
Is the Micra K13 timing belt or FWN?
I am unsure if the new Micra has a timing belt or a timing chain. Has gone over to the oily side… It’s weird Rock, I’ve found loads of info about the HR12DE engine but not one site mention whether it’s chain or belt driven fwn. Most recent Nissan engines have been chain though so I doubt it’s belt driven.
What’s the timing chain on a 2003 Micra?
Discussion in ‘ Car Repairs / Maintenance ‘ started by millerman, 28 Jan 2015 . It has come to light that early K12 Micra’s, ie; 2002/2003 had very weak timing chains that stretched, even at low milage, my Wife has a 2003 Micra with only 25k on the clock, but, it turns out that the chain has stretched!
How much mileage does a 2010 Nissan Micra have?
I have 2010 Nissan Micra, mileage is 95000. Does it have a timing chain or belt? When should I change it? If it’s diesel it has a belt and the timing belt, tensioner, waterpump and aux belt are all overdue for renawal. It it’s petrol it has a chain and as long as the oil is kept clean the chain should last the life of the car.