{"product_id":"performance-timing-chain-kit-for-nissan-altima-2004-2006-3-5l","title":"Performance Timing Chain Kit for Nissan Altima (2004-2006) 3.5L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 21px); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eHeavy-Duty Performance Timing Chain Kit with Water Pump for 2004-2006 Nissan Altima (L31)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Performance Timing Chain Kit replaces degraded factory chains, tensioners, guides, and the internal water pump on the 2004-2006 Nissan Altima to restore precise valvetrain synchronization and eliminate timing-related mechanical failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Nissan Altima Valvetrain \u0026amp; Guide Wear Failure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory \u003cstrong\u003eVQ35DE\u003c\/strong\u003e valvetrain in the \u003cstrong\u003eL31\u003c\/strong\u003e chassis is notorious for accelerated nylon guide shoe wear and tensioner hydraulic bleed-down. Over heat cycles, the OEM plastic guide facings deteriorate, allowing the secondary and primary timing chains to ride against bare metal tensioner pistons. This generates severe chain slack, scoring, timing retard, and DTC trouble codes such as P0011 and P0021. Because the \u003cstrong\u003eVQ35DE\u003c\/strong\u003e is an interference engine, excessive chain stretch or skipped teeth causes immediate piston-to-valve contact, resulting in bent valves and catastrophic engine failure. Furthermore, the internal, chain-driven water pump bearings degrade over time, risking coolant contamination in the crankcase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive timing service kit resolves OEM slack issues with pre-stretched, heat-treated alloy steel link chains, including a reinforced 196-link channel-back lower chain engineered for high tensile stability. Updated composite guide rails withstand elevated friction and oil temperatures without brittling. Matched with hardened 26-tooth crank and secondary cam sprockets, high-pressure hydraulic tensioners with positive-lock ratcheting pins, and a new anti-cavitation water pump, this kit restores factory camshaft timing, oil-damping integrity, and coolant circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Timing Chain Lower (196-link channel back)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 Timing Chains Upper (1 left and 1 right)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Tensioner Lower (primary hydraulic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Tensioner Upper (secondary left side)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Tensioner Upper (secondary right side)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Guide Rail (smallest - left fixed, 2 bolt holes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Guide Rail (new style - right tensioner rail)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Guide Rail (new style - top)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 Cam Sprockets External (secondary drive)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Crank Sprocket (26 teeth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Engine Water Pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e2004-2006 Nissan Altima\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVQ35DE\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ \u003cstrong\u003eL31\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStock Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e245-260 hp \/ 246-251 lb-ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eReplaces OEM Part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e13024-AL50A\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e13025-EA22A\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e13021-AL51A\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e13028-JK20B\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e13028-JK00A\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e13085-AL511\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e13085-JK20A\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e13091-JK20A\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e13070-8J14D\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e13070-EY00A\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e13070-8J14C\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eB1010-AL50B\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2004-2006 Nissan Altima SE (3.5L V6 VQ35DE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2005-2006 Nissan Altima SE-R (3.5L V6 VQ35DE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2004-2006 Nissan Altima SL (3.5L V6 VQ35DE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions \u0026amp; Fitment Warnings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit the L31 Altima?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a direct fit for the 2004-2006 Nissan Altima equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003eVQ35DE\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5L engine. \u003cstrong\u003eThis kit does NOT include the internal intake cam sprockets (52\/36 teeth VTC phasers), nor does it fit 2.5L QR25DE 4-cylinder models.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAre variable valve timing (VTC) internal cam sprockets included?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, this kit includes only the two external secondary cam sprockets; factory variable intake cam phasers must be inspected and reused or sourced separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Nissan VQ Caliber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe award-winning Nissan \u003cstrong\u003eVQ35DE\u003c\/strong\u003e platform delivers sharp throttle response and robust high-RPM performance, but its long timing path demands zero component deflection. Rebuilding your front timing drive with precision-matched components guarantees factory timing alignment, protects bottom-end power output, and preserves valvetrain longevity under load.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68058782695672,"sku":"DS-EIWBOZAZ1","price":122.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/performance-timing-chain-kit-for-nissan-altima-2004-2006-3-5l-1.jpg?v=1794363381","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/de\/products\/performance-timing-chain-kit-for-nissan-altima-2004-2006-3-5l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}