Timing Belt or Timing Chain?

thepcgirl · Jan 18, 2002

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 · Jan 18, 2002

Welcome to the site pcgirl

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

TL · Jan 18, 2002

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

taz · Jan 18, 2002

TL said:
.... Have any pics of yourself ?

Oh no it's started already !! LOL

Perfect Nissan · Jan 18, 2002

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

I second that

twofaze · Jan 19, 2002

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 · Jan 19, 2002

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

kierandill · Jan 19, 2002

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

TL · Jan 19, 2002

I thought she was just a Prince fan, lol

chynaboy · Jan 19, 2002

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

TL · Jan 19, 2002

Yes, all altimas 93-01 have chains

Sassan · Jan 19, 2002

where is that pic?

Siizzzoooo · Jan 19, 2002

TL said:
Yes, all altimas 93-01 have chains

mine is loud as HELL!:angry4:

tengster · Jan 19, 2002

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 · Jan 19, 2002

tengster said:
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 · Jan 20, 2002

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 · Jan 20, 2002

tengster said:
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 · Jan 20, 2002

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

kierandill · Jan 20, 2002

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

tengster · Jan 21, 2002

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

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