N16 1.5 Timing Chain Problem ?

[Efe]

Hi gents/lads,

im not new in nissan but new in almera . Bought my self a daily this week just for using home to work .



I think im having the same problem as most almera users face with my new "drives fine no problem at all" car ...

It was misfiring and hesitating when i was testing it , and no check engine lights at all . And i bought it because he said " i checked with service , thay say its a ignition coil failure" so i did not think about it so much . But when i check to forums about it , it saw its not that simple , after i check tensioner i found this

I think after black circle 10mm is the limit .

Can anyone confirm that timing chain should be changed ? Because i am considering to give the car to its previous owner .

Thank you for help

 

[Efe]

I can supply other informations about the car or symptoms if needed . Your inputs are very important for me .

 

[Prim gt]

Chain needs replacing by the looks of it,the tensioner shown in the pic it's extended out to approx 20mm.

Maybe the EML bulb has been taken out from the back of the dash.Stick a code reader on the car see if any codes are stored in the ECU.