Nissan Micra (2003 - 2010) - 03 1.0 Timing chain question

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Wed 7 Jan 2009 14:53
03 1.0 Timing chain question - SanLeo64
Hi there,

My timing chain needs replacing (The car is now cutting out) and my regular garage quoted me E1120. 2nd quote was E600 as it requires 2 chains, 3rd quote was E400 including a service - this guy said it only needs adjusting on the computer. Who do I believe? I dont want to pay E400 and end up going back to the original garage. Appreciate any help.
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Wed 7 Jan 2009 16:35
03 1.0 Timing chain question - inanimate
the timing chains 2 on this engine are a common problem and it is quite a big job as the tensioners as well as the 2 chains need changing as well as the sump coming off to do the job a good fitter will knock this job off in less than 8 hours by the way only use nissan parts for best results and change the oil and filter twice as often as nissan recommend good luck
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Wed 7 Jan 2009 17:50
03 1.0 Timing chain question - bathtub tom
Is this the model made up to 2003, or from 2003.

If the former, on the one I've done, I found all the wear to be on the middle chain wheel and top tensioner. The teeth were badly 'hooked'. The old chains seemed to have little if any wear.

I think I could have got away with changing just the middle chain wheel, and the top tensioner. That would certainly been enough to quieten it for quite a while.
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