Nissan Micra - Oiling Timing Chain and Sprockets

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Sat 31 Aug 2013 18:56
Nissan Micra - Oiling Timing Chain and Sprockets - westburry

Hi

I'm replacing the timing chains and sprockets and just wondering if I should put engine oil on them before putting on the timing cover or should I put them on as they are ( without oil ) and allow the engine to oil them when started ?

Thanks for your advice.

Patricr

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Sat 31 Aug 2013 20:38
Nissan Micra - Oiling Timing Chain and Sprockets - Cyd

I would place the new chain in a pan of fresh oil on the stove and raise the temp to 80 to 100C and hold for about 10 mins. Allow to cool and hang the chain and allow the excess to drain off. Then fit.

I would then drain the oil from the sump and fit the chain. Refill the sump from the top as usual. Fresh oil will drain from the cam chamber down onto the new chain. Now start up.

But then, I'm fussy that way.

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