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Nissan Car Lounge - Almera, Juke, Latio, Qashqai, Sylphy, Teana Owners => Latio => Topic started by: gunner1976 on January 07, 2009, 12:26:25 AM
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Dear fellow Latio Owners,
Could u guys clarify whether Latio is running on belt or chain? My understanding was running on "Timing Chain" till one of my friend bought his car to service at Autosaver. The mechanic told him that the "timing belt" needs replacement.
Other than the fan belt and water pump (normally replaced together), are there any more "belts" that need replacement over time?
Pls advise.. Thanks
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The latio is using timing chain FYI.
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The only belt that needs to be changed is the alternator belt, which is also the air-con belt and it should be replace at 60K. Mine was shredded before it reaches 60K.
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Yup...
my friend latio mileage is 65000km.. however Autosaver told him is timing belt...confusion here.
He was charged $90.
How much did you pay for it?
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I don't think it is Timing belt, because changing timing belt cost more than $90.00. It cost more than $300.00 at least.
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Timing belt is cheap. It is the labour costs that kills.
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Is it included under Autosaver $800+ service package?
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Think is the term use, the mechanic know is a chain, but when converse, people usually classified as timing belt instead of the uncommon term timing chain.
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Apologies for digging up an old thread. Anyone knows how much it cost to change out timing chain?
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Apologies for digging up an old thread. Anyone knows how much it cost to change out timing chain?
Chain No need to change
Can last till scrap
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Timing chain will need to change, but at a much longer mileage than timing belt. The chain will give tell tale warning signs when change is needed. Unlike timing belt just snap without warning.
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Timing chain will need to change, but at a much longer mileage than timing belt. The chain will give tell tale warning signs when change is needed. Unlike timing belt just snap without warning.
What kind of tell tale signs? Any example?
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About a month ago, my car will have a chi chi sound after cranking, went back to TCM, they just tighten my timing chain plus lubricant and the problem solved.
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anyone knows if the timing chain is assessible by user? i wana lubricate it...
thks
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It's inside the engine and I think it's quite well lubricated.
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Timing chain is well lubricated by engine oil.
There should be a spring tensioner that will maintain the chain's tension. I wonder.... :confused1:
A common tell tale sign is the chain noise for chains that are beyond tightening or adjustment.
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there's no need to change the timing chain,unless u never change ur engine oil ,late change or never change of engine oil will cause the oil to turn into sluge,this will block the oil channel and cause the engine moving parts to burn up.what they change for you is the drive belt (alternaor,air con compressor and the water pump)only 1pc to drive all three components.
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anyone knows if the timing chain is assessible by user? i wana lubricate it...
thks
ONLY DRIVE BELT CAN BE LUBRICATED NOT TIMING CHAIN ;)