2002 Nissan Altima timing chain

LEMAX1975

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2002 NISSAN ALTIMA
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
125,000 MILES

I'd like to know in a nissan altima if the timing chain was put on wrong diagram could it affect the valves

Wednesday, October 13th, 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.

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Wednesday, October 13th, 2010 AT 10:21 PM

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.

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Thursday, October 14th, 2010 AT 5:57 PM

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.

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Friday, October 22nd, 2010 AT 9:47 AM