Finally a quality video that actually describes how to fix something on my Nissan. Thank you, even if my noise isnt from my timing chain i found this useful and interesting.

Had the same problem. Husband fixed it replacing all 3 chains and all the internal parts with his dad and took them well over 4 days total cost around $600. You have to be real careful to make sure the seal around the timing chain case and oil pan is perfect or it will leak oil because its a liquid seal and you have to make sure the bead is perfect and you dont rub off the bead trying to get the timing chain cover back into a tight spot. The biggest part of this job is removing everything thats in the way around and under the timing chain case including the entire top of the engine

My Nissan Titan has roughly 310,000 miles and still running strong as normal. I change my own oils and use synthetic. I also add a little marvel mystery oil in the crankcase every other oil change. Haven't had any issues whatsoever.

I like how u say "but anyway". Like it's just a walk in the park for u to work on difficult engine jobs

He had left over bolts meaning he is a better engineer than the engineers themselves lol

What would it cost to fix? I have that same problem with my 2005 quest?

I own 3 Nissan Maxima's. At 178k,251k and 194k, Maintenance is key.I bought the one with 251k, replaced the Chain,gears etc., due to LACK OF OWNER MAINTENANCE. This is the ONLY thing you must do. These are INCREDIBLE Engines, just absolute Lousy owners. I also own a Acura TL, Good car, just a daily driver.

Also, what would cause it to rattle on start up for a quick second then stop? And to have it going on for 2 years now without getting worse?

It is not only the miles, but also the time. If they went over 6 months before an oil change, this can cause the problem. The real reason is the oil was not changed properly via time or mileage. Hope you changed the water pump at the same time.

how long can it run like this before it causes a real problem?

Your a beast..... the Maxima has the same engine same problem. But with the max u have more space. Most people with the quest drop the engine.

Is it possible to change out the primary tensioner through the access parts without removing the the entire timing chain cover?

How long it can run in this condition?

Feels weird to say thanks for making my heart sink, but thanks 😢

What's the cost of a full timing chain and tensioner guides typically cost?

My timing chain on my '02 Maxima made a louder than usual rattling noise on startup this morning. It's always made a racket when it's first started in the morning, but today was louder. I hope this "fun" job is not in my future!

What did you do with all the extra bolts you had leftover when you put it back together?

That's most definitely a timing chain mine's make a ticking sound I know it's not timing chain mine is probably lifters so this video helped me I thought mine was a timing chain thank God it wasn't

In your opinion, is it absolutely necessary to remove the upper oil pan. I've seen other videos on this job, and there is no mention of removing it. I know the Nissan shop manual states to remove it, but I'm hoping to bypass that step. My concern is the seal at the bottom of the timing chain cover since the upper oil pan would be already in place. I plan to do a dry fit to see how it will go.

my engine is YD25 (frame d22) and a had a similar noise on the road yesterday which stopped after 20min , what was that noise?

This vehicle is not mine, the owner swears they change the oil every 4 or 5 k miles which should be fine but who knows what kind of oil they are using. The sludge buildup in this motor is extreme. Joseph Moran: if it is just making noise at start up it could just be the tensioner, but this engine only made the noise at start up for the first little bit before it got much worse. Here is the video showing some of the sludge buildup found in this motor. Engine Sludge

thank you for the video pointing to the problem but i wished you had a video how to take the guide off or at least point to what needs to be done i have been looking for that video or forum but to no avail.

The Auto Rules what symptoms did you have i have a 2005 nissan altima and i am getting the engine code p0303 missfire in cylinder 3

Great stuff, I think my guide has fallen off as well.

Did you have to remove the AC compressor and drain the freon?

No wonder. look at all the sludge. did you change oil?

Yeah they changed the oil every 4000 miles, they probably didn't mention that they idled the engine for hours a day. I change the oil in my car every 10-12k miles and there is zero sludge. The difference is my commute is 40 miles one way and i dont sit and idle. I dont use drive throughs.

To whom it may concern: I have a 2004 Nissan quest 3.5 L engine and recently the timing chain was changed when I got the car back I was getting a code P0305, I installed new spark plugs you coils and new injectors, and I also check compression which was excellent any ideas as to why I'm getting this code? Is it possible that the timing chain can be off one tooth?

My 02' Nissan Altima 3.5L SE seems to be making the same rattle. This is a great video,though I do wish you'd shown the procedure of taking that all apart & getting inside the engine as you had. Seems that is the most difficult part & I want to be sure, of what I need to perform it & procedure.

Does the engine still wynd and the cam still spin if theres a problem with the chain, started it up cranking ova but not starting opened up oil cams still turning, is that still the problem though, cheers for any help.

Is this a sound it would make all the time or just when the gas pedal is pushed?. I'm hearing a rattle but only when I go to accelerate, hear zero noise when it is idling

Great video. Have a question. We have a 2005 Altima v6 with 73k miles that also has noise coming from the timing chain. I used a screwdriver with my ear to the handle and it sounds like the noise may be coming from the upper guide instead of the tensioner guide although I have not taken the cover off to verify it's the exact same issue as this one. It sounds similar. Since the chain is supposed to last over 100k miles, can I change just the tensioner and the 3 guides without removing the chain? Or does the chain have to come off in order to change the guides and tensioner?

Did you have to move the engine to remove the cover for the timing chain ?

Mine is doing it now where can I get my parts from so I can have the work done to my Nissan

would a 18 VQ35DD be the same issue possibly?? p0014/17 noisy chain on cold start and still heard while running not as bad tho

i have a 2010 nissan frontier le and the muffler has holes in the bottom. i sometime here a rattling sound from muffler. would the holes cause the sound

Hi, I have a 2005 Nissan Quest and it’s making a Loud rattling noise and also shakes on the side where the motor is ....can you give me a few notes please on what I need to do?

I have a Haynes guide, metric socket set & gift card to Harbor Freight. But, have a ?. 3:44 upper oil pan?

Can I swap the guide and tensioner without taking the entire timing.cover off?

Where are you located? If in Las Vegas area reach out I’m having this problem right now!! Help plz!!

have this problem on my 2004 Lincoln aviator it rattles on the start for a brief 4 seconds which I know is the tensioner but while it's running either parked or on natural it will be a clicking noise exactly like the one on this video but not that bad but goes away when I accelerate. What can be the clicking noise? I know it's coming from the timing chain area

2011 maxima same issues thanks man

I changed timing chain and i drove for abt 600km and it started again producing noise wat could be the problem

I have a 2004 Nissan Quest with 134k miles and I have never had this timing chain problem. Do you think I may have this problem in future? At what mileage does this problem occurs of these vans?

How will I know if I have a timing chain or timing belt for 2006 Nissan Sentra? I lifted the hood and saw a timing belt but not a chain. When I called to price an AC belt and timing belt, the guy said you should have a chain, not belt. I clearly hear the noise of the belt and I felt it and it feels like it's warn and cracking. Any suggestions/advice? Thanks👍🏼

At how many kms it should be changed?

the car engine misfire and shakes in idle ..will it may be timing chain .note that i checked the car and changed the sensers

I am hearing a ticking / knocking noise from this area. It sounds almost like frayed serpentine belt hitting something or a playing card hitting a bicycle tire. Could it be related to any timing components? What kind of noise would a faulty timing component make? I thought it could be lifters, but I used a stethoscope and it's clearly louder under the timing cover. I hear it more distinctly at idle, although intermittently off and on. Especially after coming back from a highway drive. It's a 2007-2012 4 cylinder

What does it sound like when you start the motor?

So did the owner of the car say what kind of oil they use something they told you made you assume it wasn't synthetic right just asking I buy synthetic just wonder if it's worth it

one question you need to remove the engine oil to remove the cover

HEY , MY TENSIONERS WERE CHANGED TWICE NOW, EVERY TIME THE COLD START UP SLACK SOUND FROM THE CHAIN GOES AWAY LIKE FOR 4 DAYS AND COME BACK, THE FIRST TENSIONERS THAT WERE CHANGED HAVE VERY LITTLE MARKS OF THE TIMING CHAIN, WHAT ELSE COULD IT BE,??? I HAVE A PERFECTLY CLEAN AND HEALTHY ENGINE AND CLEAN OIL, BUT THE SOUND DRIVES ME NUTS. COULD THE PHASER BE MAKING THE SOUND AT START UP???

Does the car show any codes when this issue occurs?

hi there, i have a 2017 nissan pathfinder, and i was wondering if there is a timing chain kit to buy,, if there is a part number or something to find it,, thanks again

Hi can you Adjust the tensioner without taking the the entire cover off ?

Hello to all of you! question, i am not a mechanic but i know how to play with tools - if i follow your instructions do you think i can do this alone?. i have all the necessary tools, the mechanic wants to charge a lot and i don't have the money to pay. please advise.

Do you have a video on how to repkace the oil pan gasket upper?

Mine is an 02 with 213,000 on it and upon start up after it has been sitting a while(usually overnight) i hear this "rattle" that lasts like one second then goes away. It's been doing that for a while now and hasn't gotten worse. Would changing the tensioner fix this?

MAN!!! Nice Vid Bro!! I’m a fan for sure 🙏👊🏼

wwccauto......I just rebuilt my 08 Nissan Sentra and it started right up no problem after assembly but it seems to have the same noise as in your video....im not very experienced .....the chain looked good so I didn't change it nor the guides....it seems the noise is from the valves like a diesel engine.....I don't know what it would be.....help....thanks,

You agree that Nissan engines are unecessarily complicated and time consuming to repair. When something goes wrong, mechanic needs to remove so many parts to fix the problem ?

Great video. my '02 Sentra is doing this right now. Was the tensioner the only part you had to replace or was the chain and other things replaced aswell? thanks for the video

Took the timing cover off and fixed the tensioner. When I put it all back together it apparently jumped timing. Now it's out time. Both cams are sitting at 2 o'clock. Ugh. With an interference engine how the heck to you fix it without taken the top of the engine apart? Turning the crank doesn't work because the cams don't line up at all.

Will you please answer my question? Please I don't hardly have anyone to help me and I need help bad.

change your oil?? whats that?

can anyone tell me where the timing marks should be on the pulley of the crankshaft so I do not have to tear it all the way down

Did you say how many miles where on that engine? I have one with 107,000 that has this issue...... Not looking fwd to this repair.

What kind of crap oil were you using

Thanks for the video man. I have a 05 SE-R and I felt the noise at start up was something to do with timing guide or a chain. 120k and it's already like that. Also, if you have any videos over the CVT auto transmission that would help a lot or if you know anything about them?

if engine oil is changed every 5kto8k miles. this issue will not happen. dirty engine will sludge up the tension componants.

2004 maxima with 104k miles ,same noise, is very hard to do the job?? Do o have to remove the oil pan in order to remove the bolts for time cover?? Thanks

Question folks! Does anyone know what gaskets or seals are under the upper oil pan? I have to tackle noisy chains but could not find any info on the gaskets. Does the upper pan use liquid gasket?

Help me how did you get the crank bolt off ? Mine is on there really tight I’ve used a 1100 ft lb torque impact and no luck

Do not use additives and make sure you change the oil every 5k kms not 5k miles use catrol mobil ,shell you need to replace the timing chains in can break anytime and will certainly breaks your valves and cylinder head

great video man that is my problem with my car right now i went to the dealer and they quote me 2300 to fix it it the about right or not

did you drop the engine or leave it in

It’s the tensioner and the cam phaser itself specifically

To me that sounded like your needing a valve adjustment, I had the same problem same ticking noise. And after the repair everything was gravy

to those who complain about their vehicles:- people are too stupid today than they where 30 years ago , I am not a Mechanic but I sure know as you do too; you need air , food and water in order to stay alive ! so does your vehicle you rely on . it needs its oil change every 3000 miles or every 3 months , water ( antifreeze ) checked weekly with other fluids , and its tune up every year give or take . and other necessary parts such as brakes , tires , fuses , relays e.t.c . a big example is my girlfriend's niece drove her brand new Nissan Altima for 2 years and never changed its oil , and she wondered what the fuck went wrong with it ! as I showed her stupid ass the blown up head gasket . and a factory printed date on the oil filter 2 years prior that was never changed and the oil was so fucked ? it actually crystallized from burning dead. and she replied : oh , I didn't know that I had to change the oil . all the blessings you have and you complain about your vehicles been crappy ? I say :- you don't even deserve a fucking drivers license to begin with .

Excellent video! Can I drive my 2004 Nissan Quest 3.5SL for a month like this? I’m waiting on a Paper Stimulus Check. My noise began February 28th!

How did you get the cover back on? I am having a hard time with it.

I have this issue with my Infiniti g35. When I drive it on the highway at high speed and release the gas pedal I hear the timing chain making a loud noise spinning

Thanks for making the video

My Nissan murano is making a similar noise. But it only happens when its gear and accelerating the gas pedal. The car does not have to be in motion only in gear and be given gas . Would it be the tensioner or timing chain or with timing chain the noise happens even in park ?

Can I send you some videos so I can diagnose my 2007 maximas noise?

Bro if I stuck something to the end of the tensioner so it pushed on the plastic thing so you think that could stop the noise?

I had the same problem with my 2014 Juke SL manufactured on November 29,2013. yet Nissan Canada looks at it as a 2014 model. Not covered under the Voluntary Recall Campaign P-4213 that covers all Juke models 2011 to 2013, Service Bulletin SB-10055923-4231, Valid from Sept. 22,2014 to Oct. 30,2015. Yet the problem of timing chain stretching wasn't discovered until May 5,2014. So I had to pay $2,440. out of my own pocket for the repairs. So why was my Juke not covered? Nissan has a problem with Model and Manufacturing dating!!!!

I sure hope you can answer my question. Nissan maxiam 2002 code p0011. In 2004 camshaft sponsor replaced recalled from factory. Car is making that noise but was wondering could replacing the sensor be a good idea before doing the timing chain? Could the bad sensor cause the noise?. Please answer and thank you. Sandra or hoopy lol.

If chain breaks, will oil leak out from the bottom?

I guess he doesn't answer any questions then he needs to disable comments cause it gives us hope he will answer.

I am assuming you didn’t have to remove the timing chains, because you were only replacing the guides and the tensioner,right ?

what all do you have to remove to get to the guide without removing motor

I've had the same problem 3engines later on my 2005 maxima 6speed manual. Lol

Did u replace the chain or just the guides and tensioner?

Thanks so much

The sludge is also from taking short trips all the time and not letting the vehicle get warmed up.

wwccauto i do the same in my 2005 nissan pathfinder.after change it, when starter the truck in the morning the oil gauge, take like 2 3 seconds to goin up, oil pump are the same, make noise like dry chain, just for 2 3 seconds, then everything is fine, look like oil pump does not start right away, already change oil and use nissan filter oil. any ideas? i would appreciate , wwccauto

How much would you charge for a job like that 07 maxima

timing chain tensioner had the same issue with my 04 Maxima replace them for 3:15 car was perfect. Only rattled when I first started the car up then once I got warm it went away

was noise only on startup then went away??