[thepcgirl]

Hi Everyone,

I have a 1995 Nissan Altima. When I purchased the car the gentleman told me to remember to have my timing belt replaced at 90,000 miles. The automotive repair shop is telling me that the car has a timing chain. Does anyone know if the 95 Altima has a belt or chain?

Thanks!

 

[taz]

Welcome to the site pcgirl to answer your question your car has a chain NOT a belt, so no need to change anything

 

[TL]

Yup, and welcome to the site.. Have any pics of yourself ?

 

[taz]

.... Have any pics of yourself ?

Oh no it's started already !! LOL

 

[Perfect Nissan]

Yup, and welcome to the site.. Have any pics of yourself ?

I second that

 

[twofaze]

welcome to the sight...

around 95-110k miles u will start to hear this *clink clink clink* noise from the pulley area...
that is the timing chain...
your car won't be broke, every KA24DE does it...
just deal wit it, cause it'll cost the price of a new engine...
now if the sound get louder n worse n schreechy, that is your A/C pulley most likely...
happened to me..
cost like $200 to get fixed...

 

[lym]

oohh... i was pondering this as well. thanks for the info..
and welcome to the site pcgirl

 

[kierandill]

Is "PC" for "Personal Computer" or "Politically Correct"?

 

[TL]

I thought she was just a Prince fan, lol

 

[chynaboy]

So all first gens have a timing chain? Sorry Im new here..

 

[TL]

Yes, all altimas 93-01 have chains

 

[Sassan]

where is that pic?

 

[Siizzzoooo]

Yes, all altimas 93-01 have chains

mine is loud as HELL!:angry4:

 

[tengster]

Since you guys mention about timing chain, perhaps can assist to clear my doubts. My 96 ALty (A) SR20DE has some 'diesel engine' type of noise during first start-up of the day or when then engine is not hot. THe noise will only be there for about 3-5 seconds and then it's gone. THe mechanics told me it is because of the timing chain tension. Either to high or low....HELP

 

[kenshi]

Since you guys mention about timing chain, perhaps can assist to clear my doubts. My 96 ALty (A) SR20DE has some 'diesel engine' type of noise during first start-up of the day or when then engine is not hot. THe noise will only be there for about 3-5 seconds and then it's gone. THe mechanics told me it is because of the timing chain tension. Either to high or low....HELP

I think that's wrong. To me it sounds like an ignition problem, or perhaps a flaky injector.

 

[tengster]

Kenshi: What make you think it's a flaky injector. WHen the engine is warm and off, then I try to start it up, the noise won't appear. It happen only during cold start-up.

Cold = ambient temperature.....not winter. Coz Malaysia weatheris about 30C+- all year long.

 

[kenshi]

Kenshi: What make you think it's a flaky injector.

I said it might be a flaky injector. . The reason I thought of the injector is that it sounds like all cylinders aren't firing on a cold start and a bad injector is one reason that would happen, however I would look at the ignition system first.

Is your engine in good repair, up to date on scheduled maintenance?

 

[tengster]

Maintenance matter is pretty much up-to-date. But why only the first few seconds of the ignition...

 

[kierandill]

So is this a clatter sound, like something beating on the inside of the valve cover?

 

[tengster]

Not sure whether it's a clatter sound...But it just sound like igniting a diesel engine....