Used Nissan Skyline Timing Chain
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Choosing the right used Nissan Skyline timing chain
Used timing chains vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
- State whether it's petrol or diesel
- State the engine code if known
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Fitment questions
Does the Nissan Skyline have a timing chain or a timing belt?
The Nissan Skyline uses a timing chain rather than a timing belt across its engine range, including the RB20, RB25, RB26, and VQ35 units found in R32, R33, R34, and V35 generations. This means there is no scheduled belt replacement interval, but chains do wear and can stretch over time, making a used replacement chain a legitimate repair. Confirm your exact engine code from your V5 or a VIN check before sourcing a used unit from a breaker.
Will a timing chain from an R33 Skyline fit my R32 Skyline?
Both the R32 (1989–1994) and R33 (1993–1998) Skylines used RB-series engines, but the specific chain components differ between the RB20, RB25, and RB26 variants, so the engine code is the critical factor rather than the generation alone. An RB25DET from an R33 and an RB20DET from an R32 will not share the same chain, even though the engine family looks similar. Always quote your exact engine code to the breaker rather than just the generation name, and ask them to verify the chain matches before purchase.
Does a timing chain from an R34 Skyline fit an R33 Skyline with the same engine code?
The R34 (1998–2002) and R33 share the RB25DET in many variants, and where the engine code is identical the core chain components are generally closely related, but ancillary and mounting details can change mid-production even within a shared engine code. Because the R33-to-R34 boundary is also a generation boundary, you should confirm the specific part numbers with the breaker against your registration rather than assuming a straight swap. Supplying your engine code and the breaker supplying theirs is the safest route to avoid a wasted journey.
Does the trim level of my Skyline affect which timing chain I need — for example GT-R versus GT-T versus GT-S?
Trim level does not affect timing chain fitment — what matters is the engine code, which differs between variants. The GT-R uses the RB26DETT twin-turbo engine, the GT-T uses the RB25DET single-turbo, and the GT-S typically used the RB20DE or RB20DET, so these trims genuinely run different engines and therefore need different chains. Once you know your engine code, the trim badge itself is irrelevant to the chain selection, though it is a useful shorthand for identifying which engine you are likely to have.
I have a V35 Skyline with a VQ35DE — does it have a timing chain and will it match an earlier RB-engined Skyline?
The V35 Skyline (2001–2006) uses a VQ35DE V6 petrol engine, which is chain-driven, so a timing chain does exist on this variant. However, the VQ35 chain is completely different to any RB-series chain and the two families share no compatible components whatsoever. When sourcing a used chain for a V35, you need to search specifically for VQ35 timing chain parts and ignore any RB-engine listings entirely.
Can I use a timing chain from a Skyline with a different gearbox — automatic versus manual?
Gearbox type does not affect the timing chain because the chain is internal to the engine and has no connection to the transmission. A chain from an automatic-gearbox Skyline with the same engine code as your manual-gearbox car is equally suitable, and vice versa. Just ensure the engine codes match and confirm the specific chain part with the breaker against your registration.