camshaft sensors

[addaofhebburn]

hi
i have almera 1.5s 53 plate there are two camshaft sensors on engine are these both identical as if i disconeect the bottom one the car still starts but it i disconnect the top one it doesnt even when i swap the sensors over the car does not start this is what is coming up on the diagnostics says camshaft sensor fault .

 

[Liam]

One is camshaft and one is crankshaft.

On the phase 2s I believe the sensors are quite a common failure, but id be checking the timing chain tensioner first to see if the chain need replacing.

 

[Simcard]

For fucks sake Adda your timing chain is fucked. Quit making new threads and get it fixed.

 

[addaofhebburn]

For fucks sake Adda your timing chain is fucked. Quit making new threads and get it fixed.

No need for bad language i just want to be sure before i go and spend £700 on a new chain.

 

[edk]

Don't mind simcard, he's just a very passionate chap. He's right though.

Is that price including labour?!

 

[Liam]

Check the tensioner before you spend money on sensors!

 

[addaofhebburn]

I have rang a few local garages and most of them won't do timing chains but i have managed to find one that will do it for £525 incl labour and vat. thanks for the replies great site.

 

[edk]

Not sure where you are but if that falls through then Billcar engineering would be a good bet. They know Nissan chains well and fit many for the Navara. I'm sure a QG would be no bother.