2002 Nissan Maxima Timing Belt/chain

2002 NISSAN MAXIMA
191,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DLGILL
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Looking to buy this vehicle. concrened about the timing chain/belt. What can I look for? What damamge/cost could occur if chain breaks? What would it cost to replace before it breaks?
Apr 29, 2010 at 2:11 PM
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CMDRDATATX
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2002 Maxima does not use timing belt, thus breakage should be rare. Because it uses a timing chain, a failing chain would most likely show rough engine performance due to wear in the links, resulting in chain slop/stretch, and thus changed the engine timing from optimal setting. I don't know the valve configuration of Maxima engine, whether it is interference or non-interference. If it is the latter, there should not be engine damage.
Apr 30, 2010 at 6:22 PM