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Car Forum / Nissan / Nissan Altima / November 2005

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96 Altima (Bluebird) Ti rattly engine.

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Mr Piquet - 19 Nov 2005 03:28 GMT
I have a 96 Bluebird Ti with 140000k on the clock... Car is perfect
except engine has a little rattle... most evident when starting...
Timing belt perhaps? runs fine... should I worry?
Remco - 22 Nov 2005 14:15 GMT
> I have a 96 Bluebird Ti with 140000k on the clock... Car is perfect
> except engine has a little rattle... most evident when starting...
> Timing belt perhaps? runs fine... should I worry?

Wow -- 140 million miles :)

Wouldn't worry about it. Several, including mine, that do that.
bobweb - 22 Nov 2005 20:33 GMT
I just dealt with apparently the same rattle on my '97 Altima 2.4L (135K
miles). The dealer and an independent confirmed that it was timing chain
noise which would cost a minimum of $750 to fix because of all the labor
involved. Nissan's Technical Service Bulletin NTB98-055a dated 15 November
1998 tells the story. The tension side chain guide needs to be replaced on
the lower timing chain, and the guides removed from the upper timing
chain. I decided to roll the dice and see if the noise gets worse rather
than fix it. Apparently the lower chain guide is partially plastic, and
can damage the engine when it self destructs. Good luck and let's keep our
fingers crossed!
PS You might want to consider switching to synthetic oil (like Mobil one)
if your not already using it.
Remco - 22 Nov 2005 20:45 GMT
> I just dealt with apparently the same rattle on my '97 Altima 2.4L (135K
> miles). The dealer and an independent confirmed that it was timing chain
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> PS You might want to consider switching to synthetic oil (like Mobil one)
> if your not already using it.

MMmm.. I did not know that. Thanks!
 
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