Nissan 350Z: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (2003 - 2009)

All Nissan 350Z engines have a timing chain and are interference.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Nissan 350Z.

Nissan 350Z Timing Belt Or Chain

Year	Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference
2003 - 2009	3.5L	Timing Chain	Interference

Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.

2009 Nissan 350Z - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2009 Nissan 350Z has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2009 Nissan 350Z Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2008 Nissan 350Z - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2008 Nissan 350Z has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2008 Nissan 350Z Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2007 Nissan 350Z - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2007 Nissan 350Z has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2007 Nissan 350Z Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2006 Nissan 350Z - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2006 Nissan 350Z has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2006 Nissan 350Z Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2005 Nissan 350Z - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2005 Nissan 350Z has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2005 Nissan 350Z Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2004 Nissan 350Z - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2004 Nissan 350Z has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2004 Nissan 350Z Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2003 Nissan 350Z - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2003 Nissan 350Z has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2003 Nissan 350Z Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

Timing Belt Basics

The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).

A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.

A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt failure can result in serious engine damage.

Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should be routinely inspected.