my old dad wants to know when the cam chain needs doing on his primera 1.8 51 plate (last of the old shape)

cheers

 

Autodata says.......

Feck all...... only give diagrams on how to replace it, no interval guide on time or mileage

 

i've been searching all over

dealerhas quoted about 3 different figures

some websites going on about "lifetime" chains, providing oil changed on schedule, never needs doing!

but one web site says it is an "interference" engine, so if the chain does break, everything breaks!!!

 

nearly all engine are "interference" (horrid term).

Chains are designed not to need replacing as part of general servicing.

BUT

That doesn't mean they last forever!



for example: wheel bearing don't last the life of the car but there is no specific service interval


Alex

 

if it has any slight un easyness at idle then change it anyway, they used to stretch for fun on the old P11 144 models ( i worked for nissan for over 10 years till they sold out to the french )

 

i work for nissan (unfortunately) but havent got a clue about the answer to your question

 

but think of the goodwill and happiness you could generate by finding out!

if you know anyone that could shed some light on this, i'd be really grateful.

he's driving me nuts every time i go round there...

 

i dont work in a main dealers, im a maintenance technician in the Sunderland factory. We wouldnt have any info there like what youre after

 

Just phone a Nissan dealer

 

theyll probably fucking invoice you £80 +vat

 

and so far he's had 4 different figures!

and they wanted to charge £160 to remove his dashboard to replace a blown bulb in the aircon gauge!