Do R reg nissan micras have timing belts?

Question

I have been told by one garge my timing belt needs changing as its rattling, however another garage told me they don't have timing belts!

Answer 1

"R" redg Micra model is K11 so the egine will be driven by a chain internally.
These chains wear over a long period of time/miles, incorrect servicing causes excess wear too and the only way to fix rattle is to replace t/chain and tensioner and chain guides, Can and will be costly though at that age. Hardly worth it. Sorry
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Answer 2

no they have a key they are clock work, joke . if i can remember they had an overhead cam if you have a look at the engine at the front ( opposite end from gear box) if you see a black plastic cover going from top to bottom of engine it has a timing belt.

i have been out of the trade for some time now . but it is a timing chain that rattles and a cam belt is quiet and it just brakes with no warning take it to another garage an d get 2nd opinion will not cost any thing only a bit of your time

Answer 3

they may be referring to a timing chain, belts don't rattle.

Most modern cars will have a timing belt or a chain, they both do the same job.
if the first garage told you your timing belt was rattling he most likely meant to say chain, in which case when you asked the second garage about the timing belt, he would say it didn't have one.

Answer 4

if it rattles it is a chain. are you quite sure that it isn't pinking due to wrong grade of fuel or ignition timing being slightly out?