Timing Chain Issues on 2014 Qashqui

[AndyT]

Hi All,

Looking for some advice, I purchased a 2014 Nissan Qashqui Acenta Premium (64 Plate) 1.2 Petrol var about 2.5 years ago, currently sitting at 60k miles. We have noticed that there is a rattling noise coming from the engine, and after taking it to Halfords and Mr Tyre, both believe its the timing chain that needs replacing. I have rang a lot of different garages but hardly anyone does them. The one garage told me that Nissan have a history of faulty timing chains, and that I should try approaching Nissan directly to see if they would cover the repair as some kind of manufacturing defect. I was wondering if anyone else has had a similar issue and what they did to get it corrected?

[Trevor]

Hi...welcome to the Forum

I agree with the diagnosis of the timing chains and I would also recommend to take it to Nissan to see if there is any recall on this issue.
If they say they can repair it for extortionate amounts then I would recommend finding a Nissan specialist or a reputable independent garage who can carry out the task of replacing the timing chain assembly.

It is common enough for timing chain replacements on many engines so it shouldn't be too difficult to find someone who can sort it for you, its just then a matter of cost.

Let us know how you get on with it all