Nissan Primera III (1999 - 2002) - 1.8 engine - cam chain engine?

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Sat 29 Sep 2007 21:00
1.8 engine - cam chain engine? - hcm
does the primera III 1.8 engine have a chain cam? reliable car?
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Sat 29 Sep 2007 21:15
chain cam - jase1
Yes it has a cam chain, and yes it is generally a very reliable car.

Buy with service history, and replace oil every 6 months to ensure a long service life.
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Fri 11 Jan 2008 13:09
chain cam - grogee
Mine has been very reliable (2001 1.8 Activ hatch) aside from needing a new radiator at 110,000 miles.
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Mon 14 Jan 2008 12:47
chain cam - oilfilter
Just sold px our Y reg 1.8s

Got it as a replacement after my Grand Move was written off.
The Primera came with full service history 1 owner.

In two years of ownership from 83k miles and doing 30,000 ourself we had to:

1. Replace Air mass sensor (Nissan Dealer robbed us of £400 but we found out later it is a diy job and will only cost £50). :(
2. Damaged aircon radiator and pipes (£300)
3. Some rust on bottom of passanger door
4. Clonking suspension fixed by changing front arm (at £60) so not bad.
5. Tyres changed as per usual
6. Air bug sensor is faulty but who care
7. Exhaust front and back at £280
8. Parts are cheap :)

this car had oil change every 6k and was serviced as per Nissan manual.
All in all the engine is good forever but a bit noisy, gearbox is good as any Japanese but a bit notchy.

In my view an exellent car for very little money (You get loads of toys in the basic S). The engine can probably go forever even when the car is falling apart around it.
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