130911CA2B Nissan GUIDE-CHAIN SLA, Price: 29.14$, Weight: 0.138kg
| Make | Number | Name | Availability | Weight, kg | Ship in, Days | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nissan |
130911CA2B |
GUIDE-CHAIN SLA |
0 |
0.138 |
2-3 |
29.14$ |
| Not Available | ||||||
Timing Chain Guide Rail — precise chain control for smooth engine timing ⚙️
Why this part is needed
This guide keeps the timing chain on the correct path, working with the hydraulic tensioner to remove slack and stop chain whip. It stabilizes valve timing, lowers noise, and protects sprockets. A healthy guide means quiet starts, steady power, and longer chain life.
How it works
The tensioner pushes the chain against a low-friction polymer slipper bonded to a rigid alloy rail. Oil pressure and spring force hold the load, while the rail geometry keeps the chain tracking true across crank and cam gears. This constant control maintains accurate cam timing at idle, high RPM, and during hot/cold cycles.
What happens if it’s broken ❗
Worn or cracked rails cause cold-start rattle, metallic slap, poor idle, and cam/crank correlation codes. If the chain jumps a tooth, expect misfire, loss of power, or a no-start. In severe cases, valves can hit pistons, leading to costly engine damage. Debris from a failing slipper can contaminate oil and affect VVT actuators.
Tech tips
Replace chain, guides, and tensioners as a set. Verify oil feed to the tensioner, use thread-lock, and torque to spec. Prime the tensioner and double-check all timing marks before closing the cover.
Compatibility
- Qx80/Qx56
- Qx70/Fx
- Q70/M