1981 Nissan Maxima Engine Timing Parts

This engine expansion plug is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.

Product Features:

• Direct replacement – this engine expansion plug matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
• Ideal solution – this plug is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
• Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
• Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience

Since 1921, Cloyes has been the trusted leader in automotive timing systems. Our timing chains are built to synchronize crankshaft and camshaft rotation with absolute accuracy, ensuring precise valve timing and long-term engine performance. Available as stand-alone chains or in complete kits, Cloyes timing chains are manufactured from premium materials, heat-treated, pre-stressed and engineered for a perfect chain-to-sprocket tooth fit ¿ delivering quiet operation, durability, and OE-level performance you can count on. To ensure total timing system integrity, Cloyes recommends replacing the chain along with the tensioners, guides, and sprockets during service. Trusted by professionals for over a century & backed by an industry-leading warranty and technical support.

Product Features:

• Pre-stressed and heat-treated steel construction for increased strength, and wear resistance, delivering long-term durability even in high-stress environments.
• Cloyes chains are engineered and manufactured with precision pitch control to ensure optimal chain-to-sprocket fit reducing noise, minimizing fatigue, and maintaining accurate timing.
• Designed in the USA and manufactured using premium materials for OE-level fit and function, allowing for smooth installation and reliable performance.
• Each part is extensively tested for function, fitment, and durability to ensure consistent quality and optimal performance, reducing the risk of comebacks.
• Available in application-specific kit or as a stand-alone chain, offering installation flexibility and convenience.
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INA Timing Chains are designed to meet or exceed OE quality and performance. All our chain Plates and Pins are heat treated to precise hardness for maximum performance and durability.

Product Features:

Meets or exceeds OEM performance requirements. Cloyes utilizes the latest in design And material technology, ensuring quiet And maintenance-free experience.

Product Features:

• Recommended that the chain tensioner(s), sprocket(s), and guide(s) also be replaced when the chain is replaced, as these components play a vital role in system stability and accurate timing
• Each part is extensively tested and measured for function, fitment, and durability to ensure optimal performance
• Engineered and manufactured with precision pitch control for proper chain-to-sprocket tooth fitment
• CAD designed and manufactured using premium materials
• Refer to our online catalog for detailed application-specific information
• Pre-Stressed And Heat-Treated For Increased Durability. Precision Cut Plates And Rollers With Smooth Finish. Precision Pitch Control For Proper Chain To Sprocket Tooth Fit.

Pre-Stressed And Heat-Treated For Increased Durability. Precision Cut Plates And Rollers With Smooth Finish. Precision Pitch Control For Proper Chain To Sprocket Tooth Fit.

Product Features:

• Recommended that the chain tensioner(s), sprocket(s), and guide(s) also be replaced when the chain is replaced, as these components play a vital role in system stability and accurate timing
• Each part is extensively tested and measured for function, fitment, and durability to ensure optimal performance
• Engineered and manufactured with precision pitch control for proper chain-to-sprocket tooth fitment
• CAD designed and manufactured using premium materials
• Refer to our online catalog for detailed application-specific information
• Pre-Stressed And Heat-Treated For Increased Durability. Precision Cut Plates And Rollers With Smooth Finish. Precision Pitch Control For Proper Chain To Sprocket Tooth Fit.

Since 1921, Cloyes has been the trusted leader in automotive timing systems. Our timing chains are built to synchronize crankshaft and camshaft rotation with absolute accuracy, ensuring precise valve timing and long-term engine performance. Available as stand-alone chains or in complete kits, Cloyes timing chains are manufactured from premium materials, heat-treated, pre-stressed and engineered for a perfect chain-to-sprocket tooth fit ¿ delivering quiet operation, durability, and OE-level performance you can count on. To ensure total timing system integrity, Cloyes recommends replacing the chain along with the tensioners, guides, and sprockets during service. Trusted by professionals for over a century & backed by an industry-leading warranty and technical support.

Product Features:

• Pre-stressed and heat-treated steel construction for increased strength, and wear resistance, delivering long-term durability even in high-stress environments.
• Cloyes chains are engineered and manufactured with precision pitch control to ensure optimal chain-to-sprocket fit reducing noise, minimizing fatigue, and maintaining accurate timing.
• Designed in the USA and manufactured using premium materials for OE-level fit and function, allowing for smooth installation and reliable performance.
• Each part is extensively tested for function, fitment, and durability to ensure consistent quality and optimal performance, reducing the risk of comebacks.
• Available in application-specific kit or as a stand-alone chain, offering installation flexibility and convenience.
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Sprocket Made From High Alloy Material. Sprocket Teeth Are Heat Treated. Precision Tooth Form To Assure Proper Chain Engagement, And Precise Keyway To Tooth Timing.

Product Features:

• Featuring precision-tooled or machined tooth form and precision-machined bore for true fit, timing chain sprockets offer reliability and dependability for engine rebuilds and typical replacement jobs
• Recommended that the chain tensioner(s), sprocket(s), and guide(s) also be replaced when the chain is replaced, as these components play a vital role in system stability and accurate timing
• CAD designed and manufactured using premium materials
• Each part is extensively tested and measured for function, fitment, and durability to ensure optimal performance
• Refer to our online catalog for detailed application-specific information

Sprocket Made From High Alloy Material. Sprocket Teeth Are Heat Treated. Precision Tooth Form To Assure Proper Chain Engagement, And Precise Keyway To Tooth Timing.

Product Features:

• Featuring precision-tooled or machined tooth form and precision-machined bore for true fit, timing chain sprockets offer reliability and dependability for engine rebuilds and typical replacement jobs
• Recommended that the chain tensioner(s), sprocket(s), and guide(s) also be replaced when the chain is replaced, as these components play a vital role in system stability and accurate timing
• CAD designed and manufactured using premium materials
• Each part is extensively tested and measured for function, fitment, and durability to ensure optimal performance
• Refer to our online catalog for detailed application-specific information

Meets or exceeds OEM performance requirements. Cloyes utilizes the latest in design And material technology, ensuring quiet And maintenance-free experience.

Product Features:

• Featuring precision-tooled or machined tooth form and precision-machined bore for true fit, timing chain sprockets offer reliability and dependability for engine rebuilds and typical replacement jobs
• Recommended that the chain tensioner(s), sprocket(s), and guide(s) also be replaced when the chain is replaced, as these components play a vital role in system stability and accurate timing
• CAD designed and manufactured using premium materials
• Each part is extensively tested and measured for function, fitment, and durability to ensure optimal performance
• Refer to our online catalog for detailed application-specific information

Since 1921, Cloyes has been the trusted leader in automotive timing systems. As a critical component of the engine’s timing system, the crankshaft sprockets work in unison with the timing chain, tensioners, guides and other sprockets, to ensure precise timing. Cloyes engine timing crankshaft sprockets are precision-tooled with exact tooth geometry and a perfectly matched bore, off-set and timing index for superior fit, reliability, and long-term performance. To ensure total timing system integrity, Cloyes recommends replacing the chain along with the tensioners, guides, and sprockets during service. Trusted by professionals for over a century & backed by an industry-leading limited Warranty and technical support.

Product Features:

• Features precision-tooled tooth form, bore, off-set and timing index for superior fit, reliability, and long-term performance in engine timing repairs
• CAD designed and manufactured using premium materials and heat-treated for OE-level fit and function, allowing for smooth installation and reliable performance
• Each part is extensively tested for function, fitment, and durability to ensure consistent quality and optimal performance, reducing the risk of comebacks
• Available in application-specific kit or as a stand-alone product, offering installation flexibility and convenience

National has built a reputation as one of the most respected names in the industry. We have offered premium sealing solutions for more than 75 years. Our design team keeps pace with the industry and provides advanced solutions for today’s vehicles.

Product Features:

• Designed to repair damaged, grooved or worn shafts
• Durable stainless steel construction for corrosion-free sealing surface that surpasses most original shaft specifications
• Ideal for a shaft where indications of seal wear, such as tracks or grooves have developed
• Ultra-thin construction (0.01/0.25mm wall thickness) allows original seal size to be used with minimal additional lip loading
• Easy to install with removable flange and installation tool

National has built a reputation as one of the most respected names in the industry. We have offered premium sealing solutions for more than 75 years. Our design team keeps pace with the industry and provides advanced solutions for today’s vehicles.

Product Features:

• Design type: spring loaded; multi-lip
• Temperature range: -40 Deg. F to 400 Deg. F / -40 Deg. C to 204 Deg. C
• Excellent high temperature capabilities
• Compatible with wide range of fluids
• Delivers quality and reliable performance for every type of repair

Meets or exceeds OEM performance requirements. Cloyes utilizes the latest in design And material technology, ensuring quiet And maintenance-free experience.

Product Features:

• Recommended that the chain tensioner(s), sprocket(s), and guide(s) also be replaced when the chain is replaced, as these components play a vital role in system stability and accurate timing
• CAD designed and manufactured using premium materials
• Each part is extensively tested and measured for function, fitment, and durability to ensure optimal performance
• Meet or exceed OEM performance requirements
• Utilizes the latest in design and material technology, ensuring a quiet and maintenance-free experience

Since 1921, Cloyes has been the trusted leader in automotive timing systems. A timing damper is a component that helps maintain stability in timing chain systems. Cloyes engine timing dampers ensure proper synchronization and reduced vibration for proper engine function, optimal performance and longevity. To ensure total timing system integrity, Cloyes recommends replacing the chain along with the tensioners, guides, and sprockets during service. Trusted by professionals for over a century & backed by an industry-leading warranty and technical support.

Product Features:

• CAD designed and manufactured using premium materials for OE-level fit and function, allowing for smooth installation and reliable performance
• Each part is extensively tested for function, fitment, and durability to ensure consistent quality and optimal performance, reducing the risk of comebacks
• Available in application-specific kit or as a stand-alone product, offering installation flexibility and convenience
• Utilizes the latest in design and material technology, ensuring a quiet and maintenance-free experience

Sprocket Made From High Alloy Material. Features Precision Tooth Form To Assure Proper Chain Engagement, And Is Balanced For Proper Timing.

Product Features:

• Featuring precision-tooled or machined tooth form and precision-machined bore for true fit, timing chain sprockets offer reliability and dependability for engine rebuilds and typical replacement jobs
• Recommended that the chain tensioner(s), sprocket(s), and guide(s) also be replaced when the chain is replaced, as these components play a vital role in system stability and accurate timing
• CAD designed and manufactured using premium materials
• Each part is extensively tested and measured for function, fitment, and durability to ensure optimal performance
• Refer to our online catalog for detailed application-specific information

Meets or exceeds OEM performance requirements. Cloyes utilizes the latest in design And material technology, ensuring quiet And maintenance-free experience.

Product Features:

• Featuring precision-tooled or machined tooth form and precision-machined bore for true fit, timing chain sprockets offer reliability and dependability for engine rebuilds and typical replacement jobs
• Recommended that the chain tensioner(s), sprocket(s), and guide(s) also be replaced when the chain is replaced, as these components play a vital role in system stability and accurate timing
• CAD designed and manufactured using premium materials
• Each part is extensively tested and measured for function, fitment, and durability to ensure optimal performance
• Refer to our online catalog for detailed application-specific information
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Sprocket Made From High Alloy Material. Features Precision Tooth Form To Assure Proper Chain Engagement, And Is Balanced For Proper Timing.

Product Features:

• Featuring precision-tooled or machined tooth form and precision-machined bore for true fit, timing chain sprockets offer reliability and dependability for engine rebuilds and typical replacement jobs
• Recommended that the chain tensioner(s), sprocket(s), and guide(s) also be replaced when the chain is replaced, as these components play a vital role in system stability and accurate timing
• CAD designed and manufactured using premium materials
• Each part is extensively tested and measured for function, fitment, and durability to ensure optimal performance
• Refer to our online catalog for detailed application-specific information

The variable valve timing (VVT) system allows the engine control module (ECM) to regulate the intake and exhaust valve phase angle providing the most optimal engine volumetric efficiency under all engine operating condition to control tailpipe emissions and engine efficiency. Variable valve timing is an emission control device and although there are various methods of operation, the typical device is regulated by oil control valves, actuator solenoids and camshaft phasers.

Product Features:

• Precision-wound coated copper windings increase product durability and life cycle.
• Hard-coated and anodized spool valve to prevent corrosion and increase service life.
• Threaded mounting bolt, hardware, and/or gaskets where applicable for easy installation.
• Thermoplastic that is resistant to high temperatures, moisture, and chemicals.
• 100% thermo-shock and vibration tested to ensure superior performance in extreme conditions.
• 100% end-of-line tested to ensure product reliability, every time.
• Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.

The variable valve timing (VVT) system allows the engine control module (ECM) to regulate the intake and exhaust valve phase angle providing the most optimal engine volumetric efficiency under all engine operating condition to control tailpipe emissions and engine efficiency. Variable valve timing is an emission control device and although there are various methods of operation, the typical device is regulated by oil control valves, actuator solenoids and camshaft phasers.

Product Features:

• Precision-wound coated copper windings increase product durability and life cycle.
• Hard-coated and anodized spool valve to prevent corrosion and increase service life.
• Threaded mounting bolt, hardware, and/or gaskets where applicable for easy installation.
• Thermoplastic that is resistant to high temperatures, moisture, and chemicals.
• 100% thermo-shock and vibration tested to ensure superior performance in extreme conditions.
• 100% end-of-line tested to ensure product reliability, every time.
• Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.

Sprocket Made From High Alloy Material. Features Precision Tooth Form To Assure Proper Chain Engagement, And Is Balanced For Proper Timing.

Product Features:

• Featuring precision-tooled or machined tooth form and precision-machined bore for true fit, timing chain sprockets offer reliability and dependability for engine rebuilds and typical replacement jobs
• Recommended that the chain tensioner(s), sprocket(s), and guide(s) also be replaced when the chain is replaced, as these components play a vital role in system stability and accurate timing
• CAD designed and manufactured using premium materials
• Each part is extensively tested and measured for function, fitment, and durability to ensure optimal performance
• Refer to our online catalog for detailed application-specific information

Sprocket Made From High Alloy Material. Features Precision Tooth Form To Assure Proper Chain Engagement, And Is Balanced For Proper Timing.

Product Features:

• Featuring precision-tooled or machined tooth form and precision-machined bore for true fit, timing chain sprockets offer reliability and dependability for engine rebuilds and typical replacement jobs
• Recommended that the chain tensioner(s), sprocket(s), and guide(s) also be replaced when the chain is replaced, as these components play a vital role in system stability and accurate timing
• CAD designed and manufactured using premium materials
• Each part is extensively tested and measured for function, fitment, and durability to ensure optimal performance
• Refer to our online catalog for detailed application-specific information

Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Sprockets, also known as camshaft phaser, offer technicians a repair solution for higher mileage vehicles and include all necessary componentsáfor a complete repair.áDesigned and manufactured using premium materials. 100% tested and measured for function, fitment, and durability to ensure optimal performance.áTest parameters include adjustable angle, leakage, locking pin functionality and friction.áIncludesánew camshaft phaser torque-to-yield (TTY) attachment bolts including valving bolts to ensure proper installation and phaser function. Cloyes recommends replacing the timing chain, tensioners, sprockets, and guides alongside VVT components to maintain system stability and ensure precise engine timing. Trusted by professionals for over a century and backed by an industry-leading warranty and technical support.

Product Features:

• Precision-tooledátooth form ensures exact camshaft timing and reliable performance
• High-quality materials for long-lasting durability under extreme heat, pressure, and wear
• 100% production-tested for adjustable angle, leakage, locking pin function, and friction to guarantee precise fit and function
• Includes torque-to-yield attachment boltsáincluding valving bolts for proper installation, reducing the risk of failures or comebacks
• Seamlessly integrates with existing timing systems, helping technicians restore engine efficiency with confidence

The variable valve timing (VVT) system allows the engine control module (ECM) to regulate the intake and exhaust valve phase angle providing the most optimal engine volumetric efficiency under all engine operating condition to control tailpipe emissions and engine efficiency. Variable valve timing is an emission control device and although there are various methods of operation, the typical device is regulated by oil control valves, actuator solenoids and camshaft phasers.

Product Features:

• Precision-wound coated copper windings increase product durability and life cycle.
• Hard-coated and anodized spool valve to prevent corrosion and increase service life.
• Threaded mounting bolt, hardware, and/or gaskets where applicable for easy installation.
• Thermoplastic that is resistant to high temperatures, moisture, and chemicals.
• 100% thermo-shock and vibration tested to ensure superior performance in extreme conditions.
• 100% end-of-line tested to ensure product reliability, every time.
• Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.