Jim Hall Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Hello everyone, I'm a newbie so not familiar with anyone yet. However, maybe someone out there can give me some advice / feedback about the Nissan Xtrail. I have never been a great fan of Japanese vehicles but my wife wants an Xtrail so yesterday we went to look at one and after a test drive, decided to go for it. The vehicle is a 05 - reg. SVE 2.2 dCi in excellent condition and with only 96k on the clock. I must admit to being very impressed but what concerns me is the number of horror-stories relating to timing-chain problems. I believe that the turbos can give trouble too but the chain is what worries me. I have also heard that the problems were addressed in 2004 ; can anyone give me the actual facts about this situation. Many thanks in anticipation, Jim H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Hi Jim...welcome to the Forum I would not take the chance of running the engine on a worn timing chain, guides or tensioner. With the mileage that it has covered and with the cost of the kit being quite cheap, it is just a case of finding a good mechanic to replace all of the components and then it is peace of mind. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NISSAN-X-TRAIL-T30-2-2-TD-Di-DCi-DIESEL-YD22DDTi-YD22ETi-NEW-TIMING-CHAIN-KIT-/271507249270?fits=Car+Make%3ANissan|Model%3AX-Trail|Cars+Year%3A2005|Plat_Gen%3AT30|Cars+Type%3A2.2+dCi&hash=item3f3717d876:g:Ae4AAOxyDo1TjwNu There are a host of other issues with the X-Trail that may, or may not materialise so maybe best deal with them if they arise. Cheers, Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Hall Posted July 27, 2017 Author Share Posted July 27, 2017 Many thanks Trevor. At the moment the engine seems quite but I still have a niggling doubt. I am, or rather was, a mechanic but my large workshop is full of woodworking equipment so if the engine has problems I would have to take the car to a garage as I believe that to replace the chains requires the engine to be removed. I look forwards to getting the car tomorrow and feel that it will be a great vehicle so am prepared to cross any bridges when I come to them.....................hopefully a long time down the road ! Thanks also for the link to timing-chain kits, most helpful, Cheers ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Glad I could cast some light (or doom) on the situation, hopefully it won't present a problem but I believe in pre-empting issues before they become a problem. You should be able to access the side of the engine in situ quite easily....a good mobile mechanic may be the answer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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