Used Nissan Note Timing Chain
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What to check when buying a used Nissan Note timing chain
A used timing chain that fits one vehicle won't always fit another - even within the same model range. These questions help breakers match stock to your exact vehicle before they quote:
- State whether it's petrol or diesel
- State the engine code if known
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Fitment questions
Does the Nissan Note have a timing chain or a timing belt?
It depends on the engine. The 1.6-litre petrol engine (HR16DE) used in the Nissan Note uses a timing chain rather than a belt, so there is no scheduled replacement interval in the way there is for a belt-driven engine. The 1.4-litre petrol (CR14DE) and the 1.5-litre dCI diesel engines use a timing belt instead, so if you have one of those units you are looking for a timing belt kit, not a chain. Check your V5 or run a VIN check to confirm your exact engine code before ordering.
Will a timing chain from a first-generation Note fit a second-generation Note?
The Nissan Note ran in two generations in the UK — the first-generation E11 ran from 2006 to 2013, and the second-generation E12 ran from 2013 onwards — and these generations use entirely different engines, so the timing chain from an E11 HR16DE unit is unlikely to be a straight swap into an E12. Even where engine codes appear similar across the boundary, confirm fitment directly with the breaker against your full registration number before purchasing.
Does the year of a first-generation Note (E11, 2006–2013) affect which timing chain I need?
Within the E11 generation, the engine code is the key detail rather than the model year, but there were running production changes during the E11's life that could affect ancillary components around the chain assembly. Supply your registration number or full engine code to the breaker so they can confirm the chain and any associated components — tensioner, guides — are the correct specification for your exact build.
Does my Note's trim level — Visia, Acenta, or Tekna — affect which timing chain I need?
No, trim level has no bearing on the timing chain whatsoever. The chain is determined entirely by the engine fitted, and the same engine was available across Visia, Acenta, and Tekna grades. Simply confirm your engine code (found on the V5 or via a VIN check) and that is the detail the breaker needs.
I have a 1.5 dCI diesel Nissan Note — can I buy a used timing chain for it?
The 1.5 dCI diesel engine (K9K) fitted to the Nissan Note uses a timing belt, not a timing chain, so a timing chain is not the part you need. You should be searching for a timing belt kit instead, and because the belt on these engines drives the water pump, many specialists recommend replacing the water pump at the same time. Speak to a breaker about a used belt kit or ancillaries, but be aware that used timing belts are generally not recommended — a new belt kit is usually the safer choice for this engine.
Will a timing chain from a Nissan Micra or Qashqai fit my Note with an HR16DE engine?
The HR16DE engine family was used across several Nissan and Renault models, so there is a reasonable chance components are shared, but production dates, market specifications, and minor engineering revisions can result in differences. Do not assume compatibility based on the engine code name alone — give the breaker the registration numbers of both donor and recipient vehicles so they can verify the chain and associated hardware match before you commit to buying.