Nissan Almera - Cam Chain on Nissan Almera 53

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Fri 21 Nov 2014 14:59
Nissan Almera - Cam Chain on Nissan Almera 53 - Fredbunny

My Nissan Almera has started to make a noise and I have been told by a local mechanic that the chain is loose. He has said that it could cost £400-£500 to replace but that an oil and filter change might help. The noise is intermitant and only when the car is cold, there are no warning lights coming on on the dash. Is it safe to continue drivining as it is and cold the oil and filter change help.

I have only had the car since January 2014 and it has only done 60,000 miles.

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Fri 21 Nov 2014 19:54
Nissan Almera - Cam Chain on Nissan Almera 53 - bathtub tom

It's a common problem on that engine, usually blamed on a poor service routine and the sump capacity (2.7L).

The first sign's usually poor starting and running along with the EML. Changing the chain's not a small job.

I ran one for nine years without problems, but I did change the oil every 5K.

Do you have any idea of its service history?

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