13091VC201 Nissan GUIDE-CHAIN,SLACK SIDE, Price: 29.21$, Weight: 0.22kg
| Make | Number | Name | Availability | Weight, kg | Ship in, Days | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nissan |
13091VC201 |
GUIDE-CHAIN,SLACK SIDE |
261 |
0.22 |
2-3 |
29.21$ |
Originals
| Make | Number | Name | Availability | Weight, kg | Processing, days | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan |
GUIDE-CHAIN,SLACK SIDE
|
8 |
0.253
|
|
32.71$
|
Compatibility
| Body Style | Engine | Vehicle Grade | Market | Model | Model Year From | Model Year To | Diagram |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAGON | TB48DE | GRX | Europe (LHD) | Y61 | 10.2002 | 03.2010 | View |
| Body Style | Engine | Vehicle Grade | Market | Model | Model Year From | Options | Diagram |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAGON | TB48DE | AD | General/Asia (LHD) | Y61 | 12.2009 | AREA:GENERAL AREA; SEAT TYPE:3RD FWD 7PASSENGER(0912-) | View |
| Body Style | Engine | Vehicle Grade | Market | Model | Model Year From | Options | Diagram |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PICKUP | TB48DE | AD | General/Asia (RHD) | TY61 | 08.2013 | SUSPENSION:LEAF; AREA:GENERAL AREA | View |
Timing Chain Slack Guide – Quiet, Accurate Engine Timing ⛓️
Why you need it
This guide supports the loose side of the timing chain, keeping the chain stable, quiet, and aligned with the crank and cam sprockets. It prevents whipping and vibration, protects the tensioner face, and reduces wear on the chain links. The result is steady valve timing, smooth starts, and reliable power delivery .
How it works
A curved, wear‑resistant shoe (often polymer on a steel backing) bolts to the block. The hydraulic tensioner presses the chain toward this guide, and engine oil forms a thin film for low friction. The guide controls chain motion at all RPM, helping the tensioner maintain correct slack and keeping timing accurate under load .
What happens if it fails
Expect cold‑start rattle, ticking, unstable idle, and loss of power. Metal dust in oil may appear. If the shoe cracks or wears through, the chain can wander or jump teeth, causing poor timing, misfire, or severe engine damage (bent valves on interference setups). Ignoring noise risks costly repairs ⚠️.
Pro service tips
Replace the guide with the tensioner and inspect the chain and sprockets together. Clean bolt holes, use correct torque, and verify chain tracking by hand cranking. Always change oil and filter after timing work for best life.
Compatibility
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