My car runs fine, no noises, nothing seems wrong except the Check Engine Light prohibits me from passing emissions testing in my State, so I cannot renew my license plates. 2 independent mechanics and 1 Nissan dealership all say that the Timing Chain is bad and needs to be replaced to the tune of $2600!!. The Inner Timing Cover, Chains, Tensioners and Guides. They say that if the chain goes, it destroys the engine entirely and engine will seize up. I am on the highway a lot. How likely is it to go if it's not even making noise? Guess it does not matter anyway because I can't renew my license plates because of the stupid light, which has nothing to do with polluting the air!
Car is worth only between $3-5K, so it does not seem worth fixing. I don't know if I can keep driving it and take a chance. I guess I have to sell it. Maybe get a grand?
My car runs fine, no noises, nothing seems wrong except the Check Engine Light prohibits me from passing emissions testing in my State, so I cannot renew my license plates. 2 independent mechanics and 1 Nissan dealership all say that the Timing Chain is bad and needs to be replaced to the tune of $2600!!. The Inner Timing Cover, Chains, Tensioners and Guides. They say that if the chain goes, it destroys the engine entirely and engine will seize up. I am on the highway a lot. How likely is it to go if it's not even making noise? Guess it does not matter anyway because I can't renew my license plates because of the stupid light, which has nothing to do with polluting the air!
Car is worth only between $3-5K, so it does not seem worth fixing. I don't know if I can keep driving it and take a chance. I guess I have to sell it. Maybe get a grand?
- phuston, Naperville, US