How many miles should I change my timing chain?
The timing chain normally needs to be replaced between 80,000 and 120,000 miles unless there is a specific problem. Issues with the chain are common in higher mileage vehicles.
Does Nissan Almera have timing belt or chain?
No. Current car is an old-model Almera with a GA-series engine. It’s done 87k on its original chain and the engine still runs very quietly. Previous car (Nissan Sunny) did 115k on its original chain, by which point it was 16 years old, and at the end of its life.
How reliable is a Nissan Almera?
Nissan, like most Japanese manufacturers, enjoys a well earned reputation for reliability. So, you can expect a used Almera to run and run. Pretty much all you need to look for is that the appropriate recall work has been carried out.
How big is timing chain on Nissan Almera?
Also I have a new timing chain kit laying around the house, had a look at it and the tensioner in the box and it extends to 26 mm fully out, I can push it in and out but it only does in and out around 7mm. heloo , help me please .
How to replace timing chain in Nissan balancer?
Remove the timing chain tensioner for the balancer unit with the following procedure: a. Lift the tensioner lever up, and release the ratchet claw for installation. b. Push tensioner sleeve in, and hold it. c. Matching the hole on lever with the one on body, insert a stopper pin to secure tensioner sleeve. d.
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.
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.