Timing Chain Needs Replacing Twice!?

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adam0161
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Qashqai Model: Mk.2 Qashqai - J11 (2013–2017)

Post by adam0161 »

Hey everyone,

I have a 2014, 40k Miles 1.2 qashqai.


In November last year I needed the timing chain and tensioner changing under warranty.

Now 5 months later apparently it needs changing again.

This sounds very concerning to me as the chains should really last at least 100000 miles.

I’ve had the car for just under 6 months so do you think I should try and reject the car and get a different one?

Many Thanks, Adam

chrisw99
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Post by chrisw99 »

Why do you need it changing, what were the symptoms?
Oct 2014 N-tec+, 1.2 dig-T
adam0161
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Qashqai Model: Mk.2 Qashqai - J11 (2013–2017)

Post by adam0161 »

Hi there,

The first time it juddered at around 2000rpm and the second time I could hear the chain come loose (sounded like a loose bike chain) for a couple of seconds and then go bank to normal which happened at least once every journey.
ABliss
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Qashqai Model: Mk.2 Qashqai - J11 (2013–2017)

Post by ABliss »

That doesn't sound right. I've also got the exact same noise coming from my QQ but no mechanic mentioned picked this up as serious.
Are they charging you for the work to be done?
ABliss
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Qashqai Model: Mk.2 Qashqai - J11 (2013–2017)

Post by ABliss »



If you follow the link, it directs you to the video I took of the rattly chain noise.
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