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Fri 9 Sep 2005 22:21
Nissan Primera - Peter
I have just bought a 2.0 turbo diesel, S reg, 91K.

Can anyone tell me what type of drive is used for the cams. Chain or belt, if the latter at what mileage should it be changed.

Thank you.
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Fri 9 Sep 2005 22:24
Nissan Primera - Dynamic Dave
Petrol has a chain, but the diesel has a belt.

www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=32197&...e
www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?v=e&t=10...6
www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?v=e&t=17...2

Also mention of it in HJ's cbcb.

"Unbreakable chain-cam engines on 2.0 litre petrol but not diesel."
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Fri 9 Sep 2005 23:33
Nissan Primera - Aprilia
Its a belt on a 54k miles or 5 year change interval. Its an 'interference' engine - so the engine is damaged if the belt snaps.
The book time at a dealers is about 3.5 hours - a straightforward job that any independent used to Diesels should be able to do.
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