hey guys, im getting a problem where when i accelerate sometimes i get a strange rattling noise coming from somewhere in the engine bay. It usually starts rattling after lightly accelerating from a 15-20mph roll. When i recently took it to the dealer the receipt said under the future maintenance section that the timing belt needs to be replaced. From what i read before our cars have a timing chain. So does chain usually need to be replaced.
i have a 00 with about 70k on it.
And im also experiencing power loss and a very hard jerk into 2nd gear under medium-hard acceleration...is there a way i can find out definately that its my MAF or should i just buy a new one and hope it gets better.
thanks.

 

I'm guessing it's your timing chain tensioner. These should get you started.
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=489987
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=471878
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=461178
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=457531
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=442495
Looks like Nissan screwed with the design and 'updated' it

And you're correct, we have timing chains and not belts.


As for your MAF issues..
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=419848
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=485552
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=485444
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=428471