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Nissan Almera 03 juderring on power up.....

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  • 08-02-2015 3:14am
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    olderbudweiser
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭


    Hello, perhaps someone can give me some pointers on my problem. Here are the details. When I turn the ignition on:

    The "check engine light" turns on.
    Engine judders (revving up and down by itself in the idle to 2500rpm range).
    Once engine "warms up" or I drive - gently - for a while problem is gone.
    Problem remains gone unless I leave car off for a few hours.

    The oil got low and there was a rattling sound when I pressed the gas pedal. It sounded like metal rubbing on metal. However, none of the above problems takes place at all. I put engine oil in and rattle stops but this juddering returns....

    I have been told it might be the cam or crank shaft sensors or the timing chain. I'm no mechanic so wouldn't have a clue. Has anyone any ideas? I ask cos I was told the timing chain could be big bucks!!!

    Could be a simpler problem?
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    Mycroft H
    Registered Users Posts: 9,313 ✭✭✭Mycroft H


    1.5 petrol?

    Could be any of those that you mentioned. The 1.5 was notorious for stretching timing chains. How well does it start?


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    CJ Haughey
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 449 ✭✭CJ Haughey


    Timing chain a possibilty, known to stretch on these models.


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    olderbudweiser
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭olderbudweiser


    Thanks lads....I have a feeling im gonna be spending a few bucks on this. It starts very badly once left for a few hours. However once warmed up theres no problem. I find it mad that once engine oil gets low and theres a rattle this problem is completely gone and once I top up the oil it returns....I dont get it....anyway, I guess Ill have to bite the bullet :(


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    9935452
    Registered Users Posts: 2,757 ✭✭✭9935452


    olderbudweiser wrote: »
    Thanks lads....I have a feeling im gonna be spending a few bucks on this. It starts very badly once left for a few hours. However once warmed up theres no problem. I find it mad that once engine oil gets low and theres a rattle this problem is completely gone and once I top up the oil it returns....I dont get it....anyway, I guess Ill have to bite the bullet :(

    Take to a mechanic and let him have a look.
    If the car is losing oil, check it weekly and keep it topped up.
    You cant expect any reliability out of a car if you dont do the basics


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