What does a tensioner do on a Nissan Frontier?
The tensioners job is to keep the right amount of pressure on your Nissan Frontier’s timing belt or chain. As the belt/chain stretches through normal operation, it would get loose and fall off or jump. The tensioner keeps this from happening by keeping a consistent amount of force on the belt.
Do you need to replace timing chain on 2012 Nissan Frontier?
A 2012 Frontier shouldn’t need timing chains replaced, but I guess there’s always the exception. I hope the new parts actually fixes the noise you heard. Below are examples of a worn through tensioner face vs. a good tensioner face:
Which is the best Nissan timing chain tensioner?
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Can a bad timing belt cause a Nissan Frontier to not start?
They are most commonly found on four cylinder engines. Here are some of the most common signs of a bad timing belt on the Nissan Frontier: Engine Won’t Start – If your Frontier’s timing chain or belt has fallen off completely, broken, or has jumped a few teeth, it is entirely possible that the engine won’t even start.
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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.
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.
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.