2002 Nissan Maxima Timing Belt

2002 NISSAN MAXIMA
191,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DLGILL
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Looking to buy this vehicle used. Is the timing belt/chain an issue? If so what damage could be cased if belt breaks, Cost to replace, cost if belt breaks while driving?

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Apr 29, 2010 at 1:43 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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your vehicle uses 3 timing chains which do not have a service interval set from the manufacturer. the chains are supposed to last the life of the engine. if you do choose to have them replaced it will cost around $1,000 in labor and around $200 in parts.
Apr 29, 2010 at 10:12 PM
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