I replaced timing chain wont start - 2004 Nissan Nissan almera tino

The camshaft was not properly aligned when you replaced the chain. It is vital that the timing marks all line up before you close the timing cover and try to start the engine.

You probably have it out of time , marks 180 degrees out . Check your timing marks .

seems like if it was getting fuel it would start. if it starts with fluid it should stay running if its getting fuel. also there are two different cam gears that come on these engines. if the wrong one is installed it wont start unless you unplug the cam sensor. make sure you have the right gear. if it dosnt look the same as the old one, its wrong. also check your engine vacum while cranking. if the vacum is low its a sign the timing chain is off the marks. your plugs would all be wet with fuel if it wont fire, check for this if above checks out

Recheck valve timing and initial ignition timing for correct settings.

if valve timing off due to worn timing chain engine wont start.if you suspect timing chain need replacing if you hear slapping noises best replace timing chain quick as possible if you keep driving timing chain will break cause engine damage.

No you do not need to replace pull the engine. Replacing this chain takes many special tools, I would suggest if you can afford it to avoid trying to do this at home, it is a very difficult job even for a professioanl. You will need a factory service manual to get all set up right.

What up? I got a 85 nissan 720 4x4 2.4, with Weber,never had a issue with my timing chain,got a remanufactured Jasper motor, now have 55,000 miles on it,truck has 343,000 on speedo,had it since 93.Here's a link on a repair guide for your timing chain. Repair Guides Engine Mechanical Timing Chain And Tensioner AutoZone com

REPLACE TIMING CHAIN NOW CAR WONT START

I'm assuming the engine is cranking over while turning the key and wont start. from this assumsion it possible the cam sensor on the timing chain is broken. or no fuel pressure. to test for fuel pressure, turn the igntion key on, locate the fuel line & port on the fuel line, remove the cap & depress the small screader valve by using a small pocket screwdriver, fuel should shoot out with a lot of pressure. no fuel shooting out most likey the fuel pump is bad. if this has good pressure the cam sensor is most likey the cause. to replace the sensor, you need to replace the timing chain.

At first, I thought 'coil pack'. But you said it tried to start. So that's out. You might check that you're getting spark just to be thorough.

Did it ever start again after the stall on the interstate?

If not, I'm leaning towards the timing chain.

What happens if your timing chain broke:

• The timing chain no longer turns the cam(s)
• The cam(s) no longer open/close the valves
• The valves become stationary, remaining open or closed depending on the position of the cam(s)
• If even one valve is open in a cylinder, no compression.
• No compression, no start.
  

How do you confirm this without tearing apart your engine?

Do a compression test on all cylinders. If only one or two have compression (or one or more have zero compression), I'm tipping over towards the timing chain.

Have a compression test done.

Hope this helps

Mike