Mjforan89 Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 (edited) Hi Tomorrow Im going to look at two different zeds, really looking forward to it. One has 93K miles on the clock, the other 115K. Ive been doing some research and I keep coming up with difference information regarding the timing chain. When does it need to be replaced? if at all I'd be grateful for any help. Edited July 15, 2016 by Mjforan89 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Muxlow Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 You need to replace it if it starts rattling loudly i would guess, my van has done 227,000 miles and I don't think it has been replaced at all. Sent from my iPhone using hammer and chisel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Never heard of having to change one on a Zed ... logic says that a complete engine refurb would probably include a new chain but that's about it AFAIK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 The 3 chains require replacing when they are stretched. The tensioners should also be replaced as well as the upgraded guides and slippers. The main chain tensioner can be inspected through the inspection plate and depending on how far the tensioner is extruding from the tensioner body, will determine how much the chain is stretched, The chain can get noisy and performance will be effected as the valve train timing will be out in severe cases. Now becoming quite a common issue. Also best to fit genuine Nissan parts as most of the aftermarket chain kits are made of chocolate and not a job you want to do twice. Hope this helps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjforan89 Posted July 16, 2016 Author Share Posted July 16, 2016 Thanks for the help, much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 The 3 chains require replacing when they are stretched. Also best to fit genuine Nissan parts as most of the aftermarket chain kits are made of chocolate and not a job you want to do twice. Hope this helps. Unless you really, really like choclit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 I've been told I'll need complete new valvetrain when I fit my bottom end. Chains. Tensioners. Cams. Valves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spatt Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 I've been told I'll need complete new valvetrain when I fit my bottom end. Chains. Tensioners. Cams. Valves. wow that sounds expensive, who are you getting to do this for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 They should last the life of the engine, there are a lot of very high mileage VQ engines in other cars that are still going strong, Cefiro, Glorias etc and the earlier engines of the same design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Just replaced all mine, VQ35DE, 10 years old and only 27,000 miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valy Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Just replaced all mine, VQ35DE, 10 years old and only 27,000 miles. ...is that the track Zed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Just replaced all mine, VQ35DE, 10 years old and only 27,000 miles. ...is that the track Zed? Indeed it is the track 350. Retail price of the parts was circa £1000.00 (Genuine Nissan UK ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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