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2004 Nissan Altima Base 4dr Sedan 2.5 Manual

2004 Nissan Altima
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Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Compact
23 mpg city / 30 mpg hwy
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September 24, 2012, 12:37 pm

Benjamin J
 

Question: Timing chain...

Several months ago, I took my car into the dealership for an oil change and to replace a burned out tail light. They diagnosed the car with a bad timing chain. At the time, I did not get it replaced but now the engine is really making a pretty loud noise. I am thinking of taking it back in. My questions are what are the "symptoms" of a bad timing chain and how much should it cost to replace? Thanks for the advice.


September 30, 2012, 5:42 pm

Richard W
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The engine will make a rattle type noise. The cost will be around $800-$1000.


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