What would be the estimate grand total to fix this problem?

Asked by Dawn Mar 04, 2019 at 02:08 AM about the 2005 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Okay, well I came across a nice looking Nissan Altima with a
LOW ball price. It immediately caught my eye, so I click on the
ad to check it out...
Description listed below photo is what I read..

Based on from the ad, it's a "2005 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
sedan 4D" that needs "timing change" is she meaning TIMING
CHAIN? Orrrr Is tming chain/change THE SAME THING??
About how much money would I look at investing into fix the
problem?

3 Answers

250

So thats prolly the timing chain tensioner. An my shop charges around $350-$450. Including parts ($70-$100) an labor ($250-$350). Just depends on the shop an how nice they are. Labor is whats really gunna get. But if u go buy the part ur self an asl them to install u could save some money on the labor

22,255

Yes, they are likely saying timing chain. The trouble is, there could be additional engine damage. So if you plan on buying it, you are taking a chance that you may get away with just the timing chain OR you may need to replace the entire engine. Be wary unless you can do the work yourself.

22,255

According to the Repair Pal web site: The average cost for a timing chain replacement is between $1,334 and $1,609. Labor costs are estimated between $900 and $1137 while parts are priced between $434 and $472. Estimate does not include taxes and fees.

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