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Old Nov 28, 2011 | 06:03 AM
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Default Symptoms of a jumped timing chain?

I have an '04 Z that has been acting really weird lately. It started with a strange winding noise that was definitely out of the ordinary.. It got louder as I accept later and quieter as I slowed down. Then it cut off and now won't start up. When I try to start it it makes a really weird noise... It's in the shop now I just wanted to know some symptoms, how often this happens, what kind of repair costs I would be looking at, etc...

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2004 Nissan 350z 5at
71k miles
full bolt ons - no tune

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Old Nov 28, 2011 | 06:47 AM
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well if it skipped timing the car wont start. you would get a check engine light about the cam position or crank position. I skipped timing when my OEM pulley cracked in half. on the VQ you have a hydraulic tensioner , if that failed and your chain was loos then it would skip timing
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Old Nov 28, 2011 | 06:54 AM
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Old Nov 28, 2011 | 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by konrad
well if it skipped timing the car wont start. you would get a check engine light about the cam position or crank position. I skipped timing when my OEM pulley cracked in half. on the VQ you have a hydraulic tensioner , if that failed and your chain was loos then it would skip timing
Thanks, is there any way to know for sure if it IS or ISN'T? Like one for sure symptom, etc...?
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