How to replace the timing chain on a 2012 Nissan Juke with 1.6l Turbo - Heavy damage!

[@joshford6064]

Yep tensioner and guide set up is backwards from way it should been done. Eco tec bolts are at top

[@BentOaksGarage]

I ended up selling it off after I got it completed because it only got 16mpg on a good day. It was a pretty easy swap to do. Cheers.

[@yaad2226]

how do u take crank pulley out?

[@thecountdown4402]

does the harmonic balancer bolt come off in reverse?

[@micksmithandyasmineadventu794]

Hey there I have the juke nismo and I have a ticking from that area I was told it had new one at 83k miles it's now on 121k miles so I think it may be that how long did it take

[@BentOaksGarage]

If it was a dealer installed Chain, YES, definitely get it changed as soon as possible. If it was a Melling or Cloyes Chain, they tend to last a lot longer and don't stretch as bed as the factory ones do.

[@waynesimandl]

It took me most of the weekend as I took my time. I also dropped the pan and really clean out as much metal shavings as possible it was caked pretty good in pan and pick up tube. I made a video on how to deal with the belt tensioner or atleast that's how I handled removing it.

[@micksmithandyasmineadventu794]

@@BentOaksGarage I replaced mine with double linked bga chain as seam best in UK they come with 5 year warrenty too

[@thomas201030]

Do you have to line up the timing marks before you remove the chain or if it has jumped how do you get it lined back up right

[@BentOaksGarage]

This engine had so much slack in the chain and tensioner that the marks did not align like it should but not so far off that it bent valves. If this happen to you, you can getnit as close as you can b4 pulling the chain. You can use an adjustable wrench around the cam (not the lobe) to pull the cam back in place. There will be pressure on it, thats normal but if you feel a hard stop, don't force it cause you can bend valves. Hope this helps.

[@jameslangley5724]

Did the customer say about how many miles had been done by this point? My juke has just started to rattle from the timing chain cover so I'm wondering how urgently it needs fixed (i.e. Next week or will a few months be OK)

[@BentOaksGarage]

He got it to me after a week of noise from engine bay. In my humble opinion, I would make it one of your priorities. I had a crew of two on it and knocked it out in one day (if I remember correctly) but a professional shop in your area, you might have to set up an appointment and wait your turn. As soon as we removed the timing come the chain immediately jump timing due to so much slop in it.

[@avanoraruby6855]

James, same here. It's been a couple weeks. . and I have a friend looking at it now and discovered it's the timing chain. Did you get it fixed ?

[@jameslangley5724]

@@avanoraruby6855 yeah I did, didn't take it to a Nissan garage I took it to a local one, done about 12k miles on it since - think it has been rattling for a few weeks before it was fixed

[@LetharG]

Hi, could you tell me what were the parts you replaced other than the timing chain in this case? 🙏

[@BentOaksGarage]

We installed the master kit that included the sprockets, both chains, tensioner, and guides

[@hollysaylor2292]

Dealing with this currently, massive oil leak on the passenger side 2012 Juke. I bought this car from my mom, all service was done at Nissan including fix for timing chain done in 2014. It has about 70k miles on it, it's at the dealership as of noon, waiting for them to diagnose. If the chain has eaten into the cover again, where do the shavings end up? Is my engine potentially trashed? If it is would the car still be running? No oil pressure or check engine light has come on, just leaking oil like crazy. Could the repair have been done incorrectly or did the recall just not really fix the issue? Just trying to understand what's going on as I'm not super car savvy and want to have my ducks in a row if I need to fight Nissan/the dealership over it. Thanks from Kentucky!

[@BentOaksGarage]

Thanks for the comment. From my experience, when the recall was preformed all they did was install a slightly different chain that does not wear out that quick. However, even after the replacement I've only seen 30 to 50K miles extra miles on an that little engine before its worn out again. Normally a timing chain is done around 100k to 120k. When the chain starts rubbing the cover and other parts the fine grindings get mixed into your oil and your oil filter will normally filter these out (for the most part) but excessive wear can cause the timing to jump, the engine the toast, valves can bend (jumped timing), just bad overall. If you do your own oil changes you will be able to see the oil shine, and sparkle from the grindings. Hope this helps

[@hollysaylor2292]

@@BentOaksGarage Thanks for the speedy reply! I'm hoping I caught it quick enough and it can be fixed without having to replace the engine, but the information I am finding makes me nervous. Again than you for the input, fingers crossed.

[@Gemini-88]

Pienso que no te hicieron un buen servicio en el mantenimiento de tu auto , yo tengo un Juke 2014 y ya tiene 70 mil millas y no tengo problemas , siempre le hago su cambio de aceite antes de los 3 mil millas , aceite sintético , y el mínimo mantenimiento , incluso hasta las bujías lo cambio cuando tenía 50 mil millas , el auto está de maravilla ,

[@thomas201030]

How do you find the timing marks to ensure it’s lined up right I have p0014 code that will no go away the code showed up after a ecu reflash have flushed engine changed exhaust vvt and changed oil 4 times code is still there timing chain is my last option but I would to know how to line up the timing marks before removing the chain in case it has jumped a tooth

[@BentOaksGarage]

If I recall the timing marks should be about 11 and 1 position on the cams and when properly aligned and the chain should have a dark link at the exact same spot. Here is a like to better familiarize the timing chain, page 20 is what you are looking for. static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/SB-10055923-4231.pdf

[@thomas201030]

@@BentOaksGarage ok thank you again for your help can you think of anything I maybe missing before dive into this job the only code I have is the p0014 I have changed the exhaust vvt and like I said changed the oil like 4times and even dropped the oil pan to ensure it was clean and is there any timing that can be set by a computer tool thanks for your help with this issue chain was replaced by Nissan in 2014 at 105,000 miles it now has 198,544 on it just want to make sure I’m not missing anything

[@BentOaksGarage]

If it were me, I replace both cam position sensors. One might have failed or has metal shavings on the tip causing it to fail. They are not cheap, over 150 each so maybe try taking both out, cleaning both off with carb cleaner and re-installing them. With that code, that is where I would start.

[@germanmg42]

Coils? Lol... "Clo" "ees" lol

[@TaaHudu]

Please i put my timing chain, when the car started after 5 menite the car when of, and refused to start again, what is the problem please

[@NewsFlashJustIn]

Sounds like you dun goofd

[@dodgeking9194]

Everything runs good when it's new when people Rave about it but you truly start realizing what kind of a piece of junk you have until you have to start working on it Nissan lately has been topping the list with the biggest craps on the road

[@joshford6064]

An don't expect Nissan to stand behind it

[@mikehanoo33]

We bought a used 2012 juke at a local Honda dealer just over two years ago, and it had this issue after a year of driving it, they said it needed a new engine according to everyone we talked with, DO NOT BUY THIS CAR!!!

[@BentOaksGarage]

I agree, this engine timing issue with the 1.6L is ridiculous. Unfortunately, this is not the only car they put this engine in.

[@Hajsansvejsan]

Same here from Sweden 👍 hippie 🤮

[@antsmedia8465]

Hardly a how too video

[@dodgeking9194]

I'm finding more and more that Nissan makes terrible cars