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Old May 17th, 2005, 11:24 PM   #3 (permalink)
I'm3rd
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Originally Posted by AsleepAltima
pull the cams and check to see if the valves are still all the same height. if you have any that are lower than the rest, chances are that valve is bent. id like to know what caused the chain to break... thats an extremely rare occurrence... is it possible for you to take some pics?


I was under the impression that the Altima engine is not an interference engine. IOW, if the timing chain breaks there is clearance between the pistons and any open valves. Right or wrong?
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