2002 Nissan Altima timing chain

2002 NISSAN ALTIMA
125,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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LEMAX1975
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i'd like to know in a nissan altima if the timing chain was put on wrong diagram could it affect the valves
Oct 13, 2010 at 10:12 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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very possible that valve(s) were damaged with the timing chain incorrectly installed, yes.
Oct 13, 2010 at 10:21 PM
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LEMAX1975
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well i guess i had to remove the head and send it to the shop to get corrected and put it back with the right diagram cause i'm about to buy the car but i know it running bad the engine is shaking a little bit when you shut it down you ca hear the air leaking out of the valve .
Oct 14, 2010 at 5:57 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Before removing the head, recheck the valve timing first.

If the air filter had been replaced with a fast flow type, it would occur as mentioned. so would a removed or bad filter.
Oct 22, 2010 at 9:47 AM
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