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Gates Timing Belt Kit - Includes Hydraulic Tensioner & Water Pump - TCKHWPT304
2017 Nissan Serena timing-belt-kit — is it even a thing?
Shoppers hunting a timing-belt-kit for a 2017 Nissan Serena will come up empty for a good reason: this model doesn’t use a timing belt at all. The C27-generation Serena was offered with Nissan’s MR20DD 2.0-litre petrol (S-HYBRID) and, in some markets, the HR12DE-based e-POWER range-extender unit. Both engines are chain-driven. There’s no rubber belt to replace, so a timing-belt-kit isn’t relevant to this vehicle.
This isn’t guesswork. Technical sources back it up: the Nissan C27 Serena Service Manual (Engine Mechanical/EM) specifies a timing chain for MR20DD and HR-series engines and states no periodic belt replacement. Major aftermarket catalogues commonly used by workshops—such as Gates and Dayco application guides—list no timing belt for the 2017 Serena, and Nissan’s own parts catalogues show a chain with guides and a hydraulic tensioner, not a belt, idlers and water pump kit.
Why did Nissan go with a chain? Timing chains run in engine oil, are built for long service life, and generally don’t have a fixed replacement interval. That design eliminates the typical belt-related service items (belt, idlers, and often a water pump) that would make up a “timing-belt-kit”. It also reduces the risk of age-related belt degradation.
What owners should do instead is look after the chain system with good servicing habits:
- Stick to regular oil and filter changes with the correct spec oil to protect the chain, guides and tensioner.
- Listen for cold-start rattles or persistent chain noise, investigate promptly if present.
- If engine timing faults crop up (e.g., cam/crank correlation codes), have a technician check chain stretch and the condition of the tensioner and guides.
While a “timing-belt-kit” doesn’t apply, a genuine timing chain replacement—if ever needed due to wear or damage—should be done as a complete set (chain, guides, tensioner, associated seals), using the correct procedures from the Nissan workshop manual.
Bottom line: for a 2017 Nissan Serena, there’s no timing-belt-kit to buy or schedule. Keep the oil clean, pay attention to any unusual noises, and the chain-driven timing system should go the distance.
Popular questions
Does the 2017 Nissan Serena have a timing belt or a chain?
It has a timing chain. Both the MR20DD petrol and HR-series e-POWER units are chain-driven, so there’s no timing belt to replace and no timing-belt-kit required.
When should the timing system be replaced on a 2017 Serena?
There’s no routine interval for the chain. Replace only if there are symptoms like rattling, chain stretch, or timing correlation faults. Regular oil changes are the key preventative maintenance.
Why do parts sites sometimes show “timing-belt-kit” for a Serena?
It’s usually a catalogue mismatch or generic listing. For the 2017 Serena, any correct timing kit would be a chain set (chain, guides, tensioner), not a rubber belt kit.
