Questions & Answers for: Nissan Altima happens car jumps timing chain

...knock sensor is coming up. The sensors are doing their job and keeping the engine from blowing. You should put a timing belt on the car ASAP. I recommend changing the tensionors while you are at

...car? The timing belt should be replaced every so many miles, 70k-120k depending on the car, it will be in the manual. So I think that yes, the timing is probably the problem as the blue smoke is ...

...timing chain was stretchd so i also replaced the one for the camshafts. i put everything were its suppose to be timed and when i hand turn the engine with a wrench on the crank it seems to move a ...

...are sure that the engine is out of timing, better not try to start it until timing is fixed. Most overhead cam engines will bend or crack the valves/lifters if the timing chain has jumped a few

...timing chain is turning, When you spray starting fluid in the intake, it acts like it will start up, but it doesn't. We have checked all the fuses, and relays, and all are fine. Also, NO CODES are ...

...jumps and the car cuts off in 5 sec. Its clear that this a diffcualt job for him and this is covered under his warranty b/c he caused the issue when he did the head gasket. Stated that his warrant ...

...timing chain? I was driving down the road and the car just stopped. No smell and no noise. It wouldn't crank so I had it towed home. A neighbor looked at it and told me it sounded like there was no ...

...jumps on some engines you can end up with bent valves. There is, in fact, a timing chain on your car. Unfortunately, the Altimas around this year have issues with stretched chains. This car probably ...

jumps time Yes it does, if it is an interference design, meaning if the timing chain does not keep the cams in line over the valves the pistons will strike them on the top of the strokes. Sorry :( and

What would cause my Nissan Altima to jump timing? old timing belt or chain. old timing tentioner. depending on year warn distributor.