85"720 Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Whats a good place to buy a Timing chain kit for a 1985 720 z24 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Have you tried Nissan? Otherwise anything that made in Japan is good. Why do you think you need one? Quote Link to comment
85"720 Posted January 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 No i havent. What would one cost at Nissan?? My timming chain is rattling around. Quote Link to comment
DATSAN Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Calling your local Nissan Dealership would be the best bet on finding one directly from Nissan, especially if you tell them you want OE (Original Equipment) from Nissan, and not an aftermarket brand. I replaced a timing gear and chain in a Plymouth Duster back in the late 80's and the company I purchased it with replaced the metal main gear with a nylon gear. I was not happy, to say the least. Direct from the dealer is always the best way to go, if you care about your vehicle lasting another 30 or so years. Quote Link to comment
85"720 Posted January 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 I never have bought any parts from a dealer before. Do I just call their parts department? Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Calling your local Nissan Dealership would be the best bet on finding one directly from Nissan, especially if you tell them you want OE (Original Equipment) from Nissan, and not an aftermarket brand. I replaced a timing gear and chain in a Plymouth Duster back in the late 80's and the company I purchased it with replaced the metal main gear with a nylon gear. I was not happy, to say the least. Direct from the dealer is always the best way to go, if you care about your vehicle lasting another 30 or so years. Chrysler did have nylon timing gears back then. I changed mine on the 318 Charger. They were quieter. No i havent. What would one cost at Nissan?? My timming chain is rattling around. Be sure it's the timing chain and not the valve clearance needing to be set. I've heard it said this is the Z24's way of saying 'Time to change my oil'. Try 15W40 Dello 400 or Rotella T and any filter but fram. NAPA Gold, WIX.... Nissan cost will be over $250, probably cheaper if there is a kit. This means that a good after market made in Japan set will be half that or $100? That's the cam and crank sprockets, slack and tension side guides and the chain and the tensioner. You still need the timing chain gasket. Always replace the crank seal with a new one once the pulley is off.... just good insurance. 1 Quote Link to comment
85"720 Posted January 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 I haven't done the vavle clearance yet. Do u think that would make all the noise?? I just did the oil change with 15w40 rotella like 2 weeks ago Quote Link to comment
henry Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Hi, Seeing that a certain type of oils were mentioned on this thread ( 15W40 Dello 400 or Rotella T ) I've always wondered: Is it alright to use an oil that's recommended for a diesel engine on a non diesel car. Specifically a '71 510 1.6L. I would appreciate your opinions. Thank you, Henry Quote Link to comment
85"720 Posted January 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 The reason to use those types of oil is because of the zinc that's in them. It's supposed to help the cams in our motors last longer.correct me if I'm wrong. 1 Quote Link to comment
DATSAN Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 The original off my Plymouth was definitely not nylon - or whatever plastic looking material you say. It was steel. Even so, after that repair, it ran so nice, some guy traded me a hopped up El Camino for it and gave me $1200 to boot - and I was finally back into driving a Chevy. I guess he was sick of all that power. lol Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 The reason to use those types of oil is because of the zinc that's in them. It's supposed to help the cams in our motors last longer.correct me if I'm wrong. 99.9% of cars on the road are under 20 years old and more, they are roller rocker cam that need very little of the anti scuff protection of ZDDP. As this Zinc, some, at least, ends up in the environment and it fucks up the new catykitic converters of today, oil makers have been reducing the level in their products. They say that it was already more than enough back then and there is still more than enough for our 'flat tappet' cams but I don't buy this at all. It's just easier to switch to a light diesel oil and avoid the worry. Diesel oils still have a high ZDDP content. They also have a high detergent level so don't worry when your fresh oil change quickly darkens. Your engine is just getting cleaner.. 1 Quote Link to comment
85"720 Posted January 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 99.9% of cars on the road are under 20 years old and more, they are roller rocker cam that need very little of the anti scuff protection of ZDDP. As this Zinc, some, at least, ends up in the environment and it fucks up the new catykitic converters of today, oil makers have been reducing the level in their products. They say that it was already more than enough back then and there is still more than enough for our 'flat tappet' cams but I don't buy this at all. It's just easier to switch to a light diesel oil and avoid the worry. Diesel oils still have a high ZDDP content. They also have a high detergent level so don't worry when your fresh oil change quickly darkens. Your engine is just getting cleaner.. should I adjust vavles first to see if that quiets down the motor?? Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Short answer? Yes. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 should I adjust vavles first to see if that quiets down the motor?? .... hmmmm.... yesh 1 Quote Link to comment
85"720 Posted January 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 OK then will hopefully get that done when I have the time Quote Link to comment
85"720 Posted January 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 So I found out that my water pump was the thing was making all the noise. I still get some timming chain rattle. The proplers in the water pump were flat no. fins at all . The old one looks to be a very cheap water pump. 1 Quote Link to comment
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