Used Nissan Almera Timing Chain
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A buyer's guide to used Nissan Almera timing chain
No two timing chains are quite the same across different vehicles, so getting the specifics right matters when you buy used, second hand or a replacement. Answer a few quick questions below and breakers will only quote if they have the exact matching part in stock:
- State whether it's petrol or diesel
- State the engine code if known
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Fitment questions
Does the Nissan Almera have a timing chain or a timing belt?
It depends on the engine. The 1.8-litre petrol engine (SR18DE) used in the N16 Almera (2000–2006) is fitted with a timing chain, not a belt. The earlier N15 Almera (1995–2000) used timing belts across its engine range, so if you have an N15 you are looking for a belt, not a chain. Check your V5 or run a VIN check to confirm your engine code before searching.
Will a timing chain from a 2002 Almera fit my 2005 Almera?
Both fall within the N16 generation (2000–2006), and if both cars carry the same SR18DE engine code the timing chain components are generally from the same family. However, there was a facelift in 2003 and ancillary details can change mid-production, so you should confirm against your exact registration with the breaker before buying. The engine code on your V5 is the most useful detail you can give them.
Does the 1.5-litre petrol Almera have a timing chain?
The 1.5-litre petrol engine fitted to the N16 Almera uses a timing belt, not a timing chain, so a timing chain is not the part you need. If your car has the 1.5 petrol, you should be searching for a timing belt kit instead. Only the 1.8-litre SR18DE petrol variant of the N16 is chain-driven, so confirming your engine code first will save you time.
Does the trim level affect which timing chain I need — for example, does an Almera SE need a different chain to an Almera GX?
No — trim levels like GX, SE, and SVE on the Almera are purely cosmetic and equipment-based distinctions and have no bearing on the timing chain. What matters entirely is the engine code, which will be the same SR18DE regardless of which trim badge is on the car. Give your breaker the engine code and your registration and they can match the correct chain without worrying about trim at all.
Can I use a timing chain from an N15 Almera (1995–2000) in my N16 Almera (2000–2006)?
These are different generations with different engines, and the N15 Almera did not use a timing chain on any of its standard engines — it ran timing belts. This means there is no direct chain-to-chain swap possible across the N15-to-N16 boundary, and parts from an N15 will not be applicable here. For a chain-driven Almera you need to source from an N16 with the SR18DE engine, and your breaker can confirm compatibility against your registration.
I've been quoted a timing chain from a diesel Almera — will it fit my petrol Almera?
No — diesel and petrol engines are entirely different units and their timing components are not interchangeable. The chain-driven SR18DE is a petrol engine, and diesel variants of the Almera use different engine architecture altogether, so a chain from a diesel car will not fit your petrol engine. Always match by engine code, and make sure the breaker is quoting from a car with the same code as shown on your V5.