WTK: SR20 VE Timing Chain Lifespan

Pretender

Anybody knows the recommended mileage to change the timing chain in an sr20ve? The car is a 2000 P11 Primera.
Also is there anything that needs to be changed whilst changing the chain?
I'm hearing a sort of rattle when the car starts in the morning and when i accelerate. Rattling stops if the car is just idling.

If anyone can recommend a good sr mechanic in south it will be much appreciated too.

turbohead · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 4:06 pm Post subject:

timin chain supposed to be the lifespan of the engine. when changin timin chain on engine the guides need to be replaced with tensioner also.....call me 4952320

Pretender · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:33 pm Post subject:

thanks man...will call during the day tomorrow.

Dave · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 8:07 am Post subject:

the chain as was said is very durable and the guides is what wear first
they may be the culprit of the noise but more so may be the tensioner
the tenionser works with oil pressure and is usually worsen with highly dense filters like frams
if the rattle doesn't go after a few seconds at start up then u may have some more issues

Pretender · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 8:26 pm Post subject:

I use the original nissan oil filters along with mobil 1, 10w30. I make sure and change oil at the recommended times.
I'm relieved to hear dat the chain is durable. dat's a weight off my mind. I tink ultimately i will need to get someone who knows wat they're doing to open it up and inspect the guides and tensioner.

The rattle does stop a few seconds after start up but i hear it when accelerating slowly; especially if its an enclosed area like garage etc.
I checked all the exhaust rubbers but they were intact. was hoping dat was the cause Sad

Thanks for the advice.

sm · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 8:33 am Post subject:

u sure u didnt advance the timing too much?

Pretender · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 8:58 pm Post subject:

Nah i dont tink so, i never adjusted the timing.

Dave · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 8:20 am Post subject:

i suggest u check your timing
if rattling happens when driving, guides or tensioner would need to be replaced/serviced/removed, well not the tensioner but the top guide if its worn

DE-VE · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 11:39 am Post subject:

what's the optimum timing setting for the VE?

Dave · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 12:59 pm Post subject:

start with approx 6 and work from there

Pretender · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 7:45 pm Post subject:

cool, will do.

sm · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 10:02 am Post subject:

boy on the DE i advanced to 18
and i tried this also on the VE
The VE rattled like a b*tch
i had to retard all the way to about 5 for the rattling to stop.......

Out Of Sight · Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 5:39 am Post subject:

5 is the stock timing on SR20VE using stock ECU.

bluespeed · Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 1:27 pm Post subject:

the chain suppose to last the life of the engine....but it is required to be replaced along with guides & tensioner on an engine rebuild......

did you change your fuel recently????...... premium to super???

Pretender · Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 10:30 pm Post subject:

Nope. I only use premium fuel.