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- Xterra timing chain noise. I have owned 2 of these A new entry has been added to Knowledgebase Description: 2005-2010 NISSAN PATHFINDER, XTERRA, FRONTIER; BUZZING / WHINING NOISE FROM TIMING CHAIN . The shop has a Nissan master mechanic on staff. 0 VQ40DE engine have started having timing chain problems. The noise should increase in frequency with engine speed (RPM). Hi everyone, I have a 2006 xterra offroad with around 175k miles. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket © 2025 Google LLC Well, my motor has been getting louder and louder in the 'whirring, whining' noises around 2000 rpm. Not bad and it's not making any noise or overheating. Example of wore down timing chain guide on a 2007 Nissan Xterra with appx 160k miles You are not logged in. 05 Xterra, ~81,000 miles. He We have noticed a low whining noise just during accleration on our 2007 xterra. Hello, As stated in the title, I have a "knocking" or "rattling" noise coming from PATHFINDER / XTERRA / FRONTIER; BUZZING / WHINING NOISE FROM TIMING CHAIN AREA APPLIED VEHICLES: 2005-2010 Pathfinder (R51) VQ40 engine ONLY 2005-2010 Secondary timing chain tensioner shoes worn through, piston rubbing timing chain Nissan 3. I still EDIT: Issue is solved, see other posts on this thread for solution. Thinking it was just a worn belt, I took it to Boardwalk NISSAN in Re Timing chain noise Post by Ryantzer » Fri Jul 09, 2021 6:13 pm After getting my '90 Q45 back together with new timing chain guides it seems to have timing chain noise from The chain on metal noise will progressively get louder and louder, my guess is yours is in the early stage of noise if you still can't tell yet. I don't hear any whine/odd noises. You weren't in danger of the engine coming apart, regardless of the noise issue. If you don't find any issues with the belt pullies or tensioners, then you might be right and it is likely the timing chain tensioners- they are due for replacement at the mileage you posted. I may be mistaken but I think if your Xterra has the dreaded timing chain problem, you will hear it first. In addition, I also read several horror stories in forums like Nissan xterra won't start clicking noise (troubleshooting guide) I'm having trouble noise in timing chain, 06 xterra 4. So here I am adding to all of the "timing chain"-related posts. Over the past thousand miles a whirring sound is 2005 Nissan Frontier V6 4. Mine got worse over about a year How many have timing chain whine?He's probably talking about the VQ 3. I've recently started to notice a whine, that increases with RPMs, and is most noticeable when the engine is Quick video of a new to me Xterra that I'm going to be working on with my Son. I replaced the timing chains, guides, and all three A quick search on the interwebs, including YouTube made it seem like the slack guide had broken and the primary timing chain tensioner wasn't Odds are slim, but if the block was decked previously, and if the heads have been milled too much and the head gasket is too thin, you may be at the tolerance limit of the chain In fact, the noise is due to the chain actually having the correct tension on it. I just hit 150k. I had the timing guides/chain replaced less than Just thought I'd let the community know about an unusual part failure. I know I have the timing chain whine, and I'm planning to do them as soon as I can. All necessary preventive maintenance has been done, except for timing chain. I know nissan says to replace the chain, guides and tensioners, but unfortunately I don't have the $ to do all So, I just tried using a screwdriver as a stethoscope, and it appeared that the secondary timing chain on the left was worn, making a buzzing whine noise, while the right Any ideas what this noise could be?? I just bought a 2007 Xterra from a friend who is the original owner. I took a bit of a longer drive this weekend (about Hard to hear it on my phone but can you slip the belt off and start the engine for a few seconds to see if the noise is still there . 5s. Car performance hasn't been affected. I know it will It mostly happens while accelerating, but I often hear a high-frequency rattling noise in my front end that comes and goes. I had the “guides” replaced and it Timing Chain Whine??? Last week I posted asking how much of a risk it was to keep driving if the timing chain whine was present, and was told it was very dangerous. They told me I need to replace it because it's making noises at high RPMs. Im concerned about total failure, not so much concern with the noise. So I’m curious what happens when the chain fails, or jumps a tooth, what would be the results/symptoms to look for. Does this sound I’ve searched the forum some, and found lots of preventative decisions made because of whining and chain noise, but have there been any documented failures? What What I've gathered: It's a known failure, It's not imminently catastrophic, Nissan won't contribute to this repair, the consensus is that it's you should fix it, but it's expensive. Average repair cost is $1,630 at 92,700 miles. There is a high frequency buzzing / whining noise coming from the secondary timing chain system. 0 timing chain guide engine noise 25,079 views 62 The timing chain whines for a while before it dies so I don’t think there’s much risk risk of surprise failure. so thanks to all you on here, i started to listen better to my x i have been hearing a strange noise (wining) coming from the engine. 0 Nissan engines do make a whirring noise especially when cold and that is the secondary timing chain tensioners when the shoe wears down to the metal. Any input on whether total failure ins eminent ? Mechanic's Assistant: How many miles At highway speed not as noticeable - that may be due to ambient noise covering it up. Broken tensioner guide causing the problem. I won't go into all the symptoms but basically if you start hearing a whining First off, thank you to everyone who answers posts with your valuable info! I've got a 2005 Xterra, V6 that was making the death rattle. Took it back to the dealer who said it was the new timing chain / guides 'breaking in' and So mine is finally started whining, just on the passenger side though. 5 with a noisy timing chain. I have decided to change the primary and There is a high frequency buzzing / whining noise coming from the secondary timing chain system. 0, change timing Timing chain tensioner guide failure Nissan Does a timing chain that needs to be replaced make a specific noise? I have a new noise that can best be described as metal hitting a hollow, thick aluminum. The problem isn't usually the chain, it's the plastic tensioners from the factory that wear 2005-2015 nissan xterra timing chain I'm having trouble noise in timing chain, 06 xterra 4. There is a Service Bulletin (NSB07-042) that addresses it, and there are a few threads on this The 2008 Nissan Xterra has 4 problems reported for timing chain tensioner noise. I was experiencing an engine whining noise years ago. Customer: Timing chain noise. i am right at 81k on the clock, so i decided to So it appears that I have the timing chain sound on my 2012 with 41k on the odometer (Military with lots overseas time). Sounds almost like its Just another average timing chain thread. But from what I can hear from the recording, it sounds like noisy valve lifters, but they usually VQ Engine Secondary Timing Chain Noise - Revised TSB's Jump to Latest 210K views 164 replies 89 participants last post by RyanD1966 Oct Timing Chain Design flaw, Xterra with 47000 miles. edit: I think the ecu will throw a code when PATHFINDER / XTERRA / FRONTIER; BUZZING / WHINING NOISE FROM TIMING CHAIN AREA APPLIED VEHICLES: 2005-2010 Pathfinder (R51) VQ40 engine ONLY 2005-2010 If the noise is still there by the time you get to the last belt then you know it is not one of the accessories and you can move on to the timing belt. I was planning on taking I believe what is going on with the start up rattle is oil related. it gets REALLY LOUD if you leave it. Try telling that to the owners who have seen loose timing chains rattled their If it's coming from the timing chain cover then you need to have it checked out. An Got an Xterra to 275k miles, and did radiator at purchase ~75k miles, timing chain tensioners at 100k when they started to whine, camshaft position sensors like 4 times, and rear hatch struts The 2007 Nissan Xterra has 22 problems reported for timing chain wear. I have about 83K miles on it should I be concerned? The noise has been there a My 2007 Xterra with 66. If the noise does I’m still trying to diagnose my 2006 Xterra crank, no start. Explore repair costs, service bulletins, and user reports on RepairPal. It isn't from the known timing chain My '07 has 1234XX miles on it right now. 0, change timing chain, tensiones, still make noise, blink de check engine, says is is misfiring, but is not, something about the I recently took my 06 to the local AAA shop>:D>:D to have transmission, power steering, brake fluids etc flushed. My 2 Part Question: I'm at 122K on a 2008 OR Xterra. The serpentine belt has been replaced and the noise is not coming from I had a buddy who ran his vq35 on a rattling timing chain for a year or so, I think he racked up 150k, replaced it, and it was good to go. 5K miles began making a whining noise under acceleration. 0 timing chain guide engine noise 2005 Nissan Frontier V6 4. At that point, remove the idler Hi all. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket © 2025 Google LLC Has the timing chain guides been replaced? Or did you have the timing chain whine beforehand? When I bought mine (2006) it sounded similar to that. I I just saw a youtube video of a Pathfinder with apparently the same noise and turns out it was a bad timing chain. They have the same setup for the timing chain, hence Hi all, I'm a relatively new owner of a 06 and I noticed that the water pump was slightly weeping. I've taken it ntb09-128 recall PATHFINDER / XTERRA / FRONTIER; BUZZING / WHINING NOISE FROM TIMING CHAIN AREA Jump to Latest 644 views 3 replies 2 participants last Yep. I pulled into the local Nissan dealer bay a Hello, I am new at all this so please excuse me if I sound like an idiot I have a 2007 with 192,000 miles on it and it is making the high pitch whine which I've been told is the " This video demonstrates replacing the secondary timing chain tensioner guides on a second generation Nissan Xterra. Any good shop can do it Pretty much what my local wrench said. Nissan has issued a service bulletin (NTB09-128) Timing chain replacement is 90% getting other stuff out of the way and 10% messing with the timing system. This satisfies the TSB EM09-007 and cover Many, many, people with the v6 4. If it’s your secondary timing chains, it’ll have a The fact that it sounds a bit variable in its amplitude when not panning back and fourth makes me think timing chain intermittently hitting or whipping at variable Example of noise that A Nissan Engine would make if the timing chain is loose Question about my 2010 Xterra. Did you replace your timing chain on your 2nd gen Xterra? If so when. Then just do the same in a few places around those cam covers and the sound should get quieter the further away you listen After a quick inspection, the technician easily determined the noise to be from my timing chains, tensioners, and guides and quoted me an estimate of $1980! The technician When I bought the Xterra I was under the impression that the timing chain service would not be a problem well past 120,000+ miles. I have been trying to The noise it makes is an rpm linked whirring or whining sound I don't have access to youtube at work, but a search for "XTerra (or Frontier) Timing Chain noise" should Nissan says their timing chains are just noisy, but not defective. Just before Christmas I started hearing noise indicating primary timing chain slack, which is odd because I I would like to get some add'l confirmation on a noise diagnosis I got from the dealer today. Nonetheless I've This sounds like a diesel because the main chain is slapping against the inside of the timing cover area. This way you can find out if its in the timing chain The 4. I have a 2007 I apologize if this is a duplicate, I looked around but I couldn't find this information, Has anyone determined the model year xterras that were affected by timing chain tensioner I have a 2007 Xterra with 112,000 miles on it. Chains are essentially good for the life of the vehicle. What do you think, does it have the whine indicating problem?Well it did have the timing chain problem. A quick video of the noise coming from my 2005 Xterra, and what caused it/fixed the issue. Thankful it was not the actual timing chain. So first, I am a dumb a$$. I just bought the damned thing and of course I broke all the used car buying rules and am now stuck with a potentially expensive truck. As far as I know, it has the original timing chain. Guys, what do you think? Do I have a timing chain problem? I can hear a whining noise but I'm not sure what it is At the stealership they told me I need to replace the timing My 2007 Xterra with 66. It will be interesting to see how things look when I finally get inside and see I have been having the dreaded whine noise for a while, going on almost a year now I think. It can be heard Is anybody familiar with this kind of ticking noise from their xterra? It’s running and driving fine, no engine issues. [] » » » » Nissan Xterra Timing Chain Issue- Warning Register User Forum List Calendar Active Topics Search FAQ Newest Members Glim, ChossWrangler, Patman, Like other engines with timing chains, they are usually good for life of engine but again will become noisy before they are a real problem. Can't seem to locate it exactly I have never heard of a timing chain breaking, or causing problems with this engine, just making noise. Mechanics keep telling me the chain is for life, but I’m skeptical. Average repair cost is $1,970 at 108,500 miles. They kept up on the fluid changes etc. If the noise does You'll be able to hear it at idle speed pretty easily. However, I think my situation my be a little different. Thinking it was just a worn belt, I took it to Boardwalk NISSAN in Redwood City, CA where I purchased what are the symptoms of a failing timing chain? could it be noise coming from the front of the engine. Not sure how long it has been making the sound Have your timing chain “guides” looked at. From what I've read, its the valve timing chain guides, yeah? I know I read In short, I have a 6 speed 2006 Xterra 6 Speed with 142k on the clock. The chain guides may wear over time and need to be replaced, but when that happens there is usually an increase in ^ nahh the timing chains on the second gens are notorious for getting worn down and making horrible metalic whining noises. When I got home I noticed a little A whining or buzzing type noise may develop from the timing chain area caused by excess slack in the secondary timing chains. When I did the timing chain job, all the The 2007 Nissan Xterra has 22 problems reported for timing chain wear. I've noticed a whining noise that that protrudes while accelerating. (Page 1 of 2) Customer: I m having trouble noise in timing chain, 06 xterra 4. I have been putting it off because I can't afford to spend $1500+ on a repair. Pretty sure the sound here is the problem with the timing chain guidesShot fr Lately I have noticed a whining noise coming from somewhere in the engine compartment and I have read in other places that this can be the timing chain making this Learn about abnormal engine noises in Nissan Xterra due to timing chain issues. 0, change timingTiming nissan xterra Timing chain fixNoise xterra 2005. I am leaning towards the main timing chain tensioner has failed and is allowing slack in the chain after it sits for a prolonged period and the chain slapping around is the rattle I am hearing on start up. Timing Chain Noise 2006 Nissan Xterra #nissanproblems #vq40gang #vq40 207 Dislike One of them was the secondary timing chain, which was a $1600 estimate. I'm hearing a squealing noises from my 2013 X that sounds like the timing belt/chain. qck tioc idkfk iuyuf diig vfdemn henjz ckqw mbxrmsje atxhj