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Old 08-17-2011, 06:07 PM
missmelis1976
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Default 2005 Altima Help! Do I need a Timing Chain??

I am new to this forum so please bear with me!
I have a 2005 Nissan Altima with 112K mileage. It's a 3.5 SE. Love the car but having some major problems!

My mechanic said it needs a new timing chain. He told me this several months ago and said the rattling will get louder and louder and when it does to get it replaced. He said he would fix for approx $1700. I thought that sounded very high! I went to a Nissan dealership near my work and they quoted almost the same. I am going to one last mom and pop garage tomorrow to see if their quote would be any lower. Does this amount sound in line???

My other issue is a high pitched squealing noise EVERY TIME i start my car. I know its a belt and I'm wondering how many belts are on the 05 Altima? I've read in this forum and it sounds like it could be the serpentine belt. How much will that run approx with labor?

I really appreciate any advice as I'm a single woman and dont want to get taken for a ride so to speak.

Thanks very much for you time.

Melissa in Mass.
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