Timing Chain

[dave240sx]

My Ka's got 103k miles on it. should I be worried about getting the Timing chain replaced anytime soon? I called Nissan when I got it and they said since it has a chain it doesn't need to be changed. I thought this was a little od but it was something that I didn't have to pay for so I didn't ask any questions. Is this true. Cause I know if it breaks then it costs about twice as much to get it fixed as if you get it changed before it breaks.

Thanks,
Dave

[blink0r]

That's bullshit. Just because it's a chain doesn't mean it's invincible, it just means it lasts longer than belts.

I just changed my timing chains in October before i parked my car... the mileage on the odometer read 262,000kms.

Get it checked by a mechanic you trust, not a nissan dealer <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

[camppain]

this should be in tech not chat. but your ? was already answered. you'll here the tapping of your chain there are numerous other topics where i along with others have went into more detail about it

an whats wrong with nissan mechanics?! i happen to be one! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sly.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':sly:'>
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[DuffMan]

CHAINS DO NOT BREAK

They can stretch or skip though, but not break. They don't require service, unless something isn't working, and if it's not working, you'll hear it.