1995 Nissan Truck timing chain

Tiny
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  • 1995 NISSAN TRUCK
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  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 80,000 MILES
1995 Nissan pick-up mileage: 80,000. On the engine timing chain, how much slack, if any should there be? I have over 1/2 inch flexing/movement when I touch the timing chain with a screwdriver through the oil fill cap at the front of the engine. It flops around nicely. Would that also cause an intermittent loud engine knock / tapping?<
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010 AT 6:40 PM

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Tiny
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Without seeing your truck we would suspect that the chain may be stretched and ready for replacement or a tensioner or guide may be broken allowing the extra movement in the chain.
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Tuesday, November 9th, 2010 AT 6:41 PM

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