Timing chain

[Mike1989]

I've recently discovered I need a new timing chain, I've searched the web to try and find one, without paying the £570+vat that main dealer want and come across them in the states for around 300 dollars! Would you leave well alone because that seems a lot cheaper, will quality be poor for that? Mike

[Neilp]

PM ZMANALEX / Clark Motorsport

[Neilp]

How have you worked out you need a new chain? What issues are you having?

[Mike1989]

It cut out on me while I was driving and wouldn't start up again, so I thought it would be airflow problem so I pulled the sensor out and it started up but went into limp mode, so took it straight to a good mechanic I know, he plugged it in and said it was cam sensor, he replaced that but still wasn't right.

[Mike1989]

Then he said the timing was out on it.

[Neilp]

I think you are diving in too deep. I'd take it to one of the specialists on here who knows these cars inside out

[Mike1989]

What else could it be though? If he's said the timing is out

[Darren-B]

If the timing is out & you haven't taken the engine apart your engine is screwed & you will need more than a timing chain.

 

What codes is the car throwing? Have you tried resetting the codes since you messed around by pulling plugs/sensors out?

 

There are 2 cam sensors on a V6, did he replace the right one?

[Mike1989]

Yeah am sure he changed the right one, I'm not sure what code its throwing out I just left the car with him and said sort it.

[ZMANALEX]

Best to take a step back Mike.

 

What are the codes ?

 

Is your guy referring to fuel timing, ignition timing, cam timing etc.

 

Doubt if it will be any of the three chains.

 

Alex.

[Mike1989]

Cam timing! Am not sure what the codes are, like I said he plugged it in and rang me saying it was can sensor! I rang him asking if it was done and then he said it wasn't that it was this

[ZMANALEX]

Best to take the car to some one who has excellent diagnostic skills to get an informed diagnoses and a fix.

 

Alex.

[Stu_2424]

Try to get some more info before trying to ask people to diagnose.

It's more than likely your mechanic is wrong.

 

 

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[flyboy]

I would listen to what Alex said there aren't many who know more.

[M13KYF]

take it to someone who knows what they are talking about. Good advice from ZMANALEX

[evilscorp]

Chain tensioner maybe on its way out? Have a look at YouTube as there are a few vids on 350z timing chains so you might solve the problem yourself.

[WhackyWill]

Totally agree with Alex, where are you based and somebody on here will recommend your nearest Zed expert.

[Mike1989]

Went see the mechanic today he said tgectimings out by 10 degrees! So it needs doing!

[Vik54]

come again?

[Stu_2424]

I'd take it somewhere else for a second opinion

 

 

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[HARMLU]

Went see the mechanic today he said tgectimings out by 10 degrees! So it needs doing!

 

Was this the same mechanic?

[glrnet]

10 degrees? Really?

[Mike1989]

Yeah same guy!

[HARMLU]

Dude, take note of what everyone is saying on here. We are only trying to save you wasting money. The last thing you want is to be paying labour for taking the engine apart.. It is not a straight forward job. You need to rule out absolutely EVERYTHING before going down the timing chain route.

 

First of all what codes was the reader bringing up? Were these codes sprung after a reset?

 

It is so rare for the timing chains to go on the zed. I, personally would be getting a second and a third opinion and most certainly not taking the opinion of one person as gospel. Even take it to a nissan stealer. They may charge you a few quid to plug your car in to their machine, but it will be money well spent.

 

We are only trying to help and save your bank balance

[Mike1989]

Yeah dude I get that no worries! If it is the chain though and he's right about it being out by that it won't have caused any problems to the pistons etc?