Some advice please, micra timing chain

jojog123

Hi Guys,

I am driving an 03 Nissan Micra - the engine light came on in 2011 and I brought it to a garage who said it was the cam shaft sensor and they changed that cost €200 and the light went off on the dash.

In Oct 2012 the light came back on and when I got it serviced they said the timing chain had stretched and I would need to replace this - how much should this cost approx?

The car is due for NCT in April should I just let the car go through the NCT or try get it fixed beforehand - I should mention I am hoping to change the car in July/August of this year.

Thanks

biko

It's the k12 model? Unfortunately it can be quite costly if it is the chain.
Take the time to shop around, ask other garages for a second opinion and what a chain replacement would cost.

jojog123

Thanks replying I am not sure if it is a k12 model - its the newer shaped ones if that makes any difference.

Kintarō Hattori

jojog123 wrote: »

Thanks replying I am not sure if it is a k12 model - its the newer shaped ones if that makes any difference.

That is indeed the K12.