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11-08-2006, 10:31 AM
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4.0 Liter engines in Xterra and frontiers
I have heard that nissan has a problem with the 4.0 liter engines timing chain componets. The componets are falling apart. Can any one shade some light on this problem?
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11-08-2006, 03:31 PM
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thats news to me. i have'nt seen any problems with the timing components on these engines. maybe someone else on here has?
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Andre Dalrymple
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11-14-2006, 07:45 AM
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Last edited by wcfields; 11-15-2006 at 01:07 PM. Reason: Add to explanation
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11-14-2006, 03:56 PM
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wow. have not seen any probs yet. only thing i have seen is the power valve in the intake rattle but that is not a serious problem. would like to hear more about this.
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11-14-2006, 06:09 PM
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The timing chain setup on the 4.0L should be the same as the 3.5L which had very few mechanical problems.I have not seen any engine problems at all with them so far.
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11-15-2006, 01:03 PM
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The timing chains has rub through the tensioners and plungers. Have paperwork to back this statement up.
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11-15-2006, 04:02 PM
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i would like to see the paperwork. because we see these vehicles everyday. i probably work on 6 or 7 for various service work everyday and i have not seen any problems of this sort. but if this is a problem i would like to know more about it.
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12-21-2007, 09:56 PM
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My 2005 Xterra's engine is knocking (32k miles). Would this timing issue be related? I just paid to have my serpentine belt and tensioner replaced as it was squeaking really loud in the mornings on start-up. The only time the engine knock goes away is when I turn my stereo up really loud, but I don't think that's a permanent fix. :) My first oil change was at 1000 miles and everything has been synthetic. I've also used 89 octane fuel with the occasional premium fill up.
I'm also concerned about the extremely high rev on start-up. This is the highest revving engine on start up of any of the 10 vehicles I've owned. This can not be good long term for engine wear. Can this be adjusted, or does anyone have a suggestion to protect the engine? Lucas oil additives? K&N oil filter? Last edited by SlingshotSEO; 12-21-2007 at 09:59 PM.
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02-03-2008, 09:56 AM
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I have seen or heard of a major rash of timing chain issues on this engine design. Being on several other xterra/frontier sites I don't see anyone else with this issue. Why do you keep bringing this non-issue up all the time? 05 xterra whinning noise http://x.nissanhelp.com/forums/front...ery-store.html 2005 Xterra 05 xterra timing chain issue. Xterra Questions. 2005 Engine knock? Your claimed issues with your trucks: -timing chains -exhaust manifolds -vacuum leaks -bad tires -suspension clunking -leaking seals -inoperative gauges You say your a loyal Nissan owner for over 20-yrs, but you sure seem adamant about filing complaints against them and finding a reason to sue them. Like you said, these trucks are mass produced, your gonna get a lemon every now and then. You got it, get over it, get rid of it and move on. It's like you have a twisted case of munchausen's syndrome, except toward your vehicles. lol To date, my 06 X with 38,000-miles has been flawless, not a single issue I can think of. Last edited by nimnifnof; 02-03-2008 at 10:12 AM.
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02-22-2008, 10:30 AM
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Some people are never satisfied....... We do not have problems!! ....There is the Ford, spark plug problems with th 4.6 and the 5.4 ...The spark plug would shoot thru the hood... The fix: new heads!! Bottom line: Nissan is a good product
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05-07-2009, 05:50 PM
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i have owned 2 nissans with the the vq engines one 3.5 and ond 4.0 and i admit that they are not a quiet engine but as far as having issues i have not seen one yet.I am a licensed tech with over 20yrs exp and i drive nissans (does that tell you anything).
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06-08-2009, 04:11 PM
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Timing chain tensioner problem
My 05 exterra has had timing chains and tensioners replaced at 20,000 miles and at 53,000 miles. There is a problem and Nissan supposedly has an updated tensioner setup as of april 2009. I hope this one works as I suspect the next time I will be out of warranty.
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09-06-2010, 03:49 PM
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10-21-2010, 07:07 PM
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I just had my tensioners replaced. Apparently what happens when they go bad, the engine makes a very annoying whining sound. It will not go away until replaced. Im no technician but my service advisor told me they used plastic tensioners. They wear out or break causing the sound. Motors are covered under powertrain until 60k. No cost repair. Tensioners are replaced with a teflon tensioner. Parts/ labor covered fo 12month/ 12k miles.
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10-21-2010, 07:41 PM
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what year is you truck. i have a 2010 and as far as i have read nissan acknowledged the problem as of 08 and the 09-10 vq4.0 have the new teflon tensioner. i just wanted to confirm that but no body can give a definite answer
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10-21-2010, 07:59 PM
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the tensioners were done, its the rear im having trouble with.
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10-22-2010, 05:01 AM
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My 05 has over 75k of hard driving,off road,towing a boat and 19ft.camper. But the bottom line is it's been a great truck. People still say how quiet it sounds when they ride in it. Has there been any issues? Yes. Has it left me on the side of the road? No. I have owned nothing but Nissans as far back too when they were called Datsuns. Not one has left me or my family on the side of the road.It's amazes me to hear people bad mouth a product(Nissan)Just because of a one time problem or such.If you don't like what you drive then may i suggest you go and buy a Dodge.That should give you something to really ***** about.I now work in the automotive aftermark and let me assure you we move more repair parts to the Chevy,Ford and Dodge people than anything else.
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10-23-2010, 06:09 AM
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Well, good for you. I had a Toyota 4runner that was showing some age. It was 16 yrs old and had no problems except for little things(bushings, rattles,etc). I bought this because i have a Nissan Maxima which is a great car. Thinking that Nissan has ALWAYS made a great product, i continued to buy another one only to be diappointed. When you pay close to twenty thousand dollars for something, you expect it to work. This was a one owners vehicle with every service record including the window sticker. It was not abused and for this much sh*t to be wrong it, i have a good fuckng reason to be mad. Why dont you go buy a Dodge. Im loyal to foreign cars, its all ive owned and all that ill buy. I came on here looking for help, not to get smart as* replies. You act like i came on here saying Nissan is junk, not the case. I said their quality isnt the same as it was. And by the way, i am old enough to know what a Datsun is, my dad had one which i wish he kept. It was an awesome sports car.
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11-11-2010, 11:17 AM
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Hi
My xteera had this problem at 68,000 miles it had a whine at 2,000 rpm I went to the dealer and they said it was the timing chain I was bent the reason I went with the nissan was they went from a belt to a chain set up.the problem is that the upper 2 tensioners wear out and the pin in the center wears through and then contacts the chain and makes the whining noise the dealer said it would cost 1,700 dollars to repair nissan north America would only cover the parts and the labor was still a 1,000 dollars. If you are handy you can replace the upper tensioners yourself it takes about 7 hours.
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