An M9R timing chain order needs more detail than “two-litre diesel”. RunningRoo lists a package for selected Nissan and Renault applications containing a chain, camshaft and crankshaft gears, a tensioner, two guides and an RTV sealant extra. That makes it a useful product to discuss when a workshop has identified a timing-drive repair, but the engine suffix, vehicle identity and required components still need checking before purchase.
Begin with the RunningRoo M9R chain kit with RTV and its matching RunningRoo eBay item. Supply the VIN, engine code and any workshop-confirmed OE references. RunningRoo provides Australian-operated support from Melbourne, Blackburn pickup by appointment and fast dispatch options subject to stock and destination. Call 0425 890 125 if you would like help turning a workshop parts list into a clear order.
M9R is the starting point, not the entire specification
Nissan’s official M9R technology overview describes a common-rail diesel engine and explains its fuel-injection and emissions-control technologies. Its official technical presentation also identifies M9R as part of Nissan’s clean-diesel programme. These sources establish the engine context; they are not a replacement-parts approval for every Nissan, Renault or commercial-vehicle installation carrying the M9R family designation. See Nissan’s M9R overview and Nissan’s diesel-engine technical presentation.
The RunningRoo product description refers to X-Trail, Qashqai, Primastar, Trafic, Laguna and Vivaro applications. It also includes several engine suffixes. Treat those as reasons to gather more information, rather than as permission to buy by model name. A passenger SUV and a commercial van can share an engine-family label while still requiring a precise catalogue check for the parts being ordered.
For Australian buyers, record the vehicle’s market and import status where known. Registration descriptions sometimes simplify an engine name or reflect the first registration rather than production details. If the vehicle has a replacement engine, the installed engine is especially important. Give RunningRoo the facts you have, and ask the technician to resolve the facts you do not have.
What this particular M9R package lists
The website presents six mechanical component lines plus the sealant extra. The reference numbers below are reproduced as catalogue references supplied by RunningRoo, not as independent proof of manufacturer interchange. Their role is to make the enquiry specific. A technician or appropriate parts catalogue must still confirm which references apply to the vehicle.
| Component | Reference shown in listing | Ordering point |
|---|---|---|
| Chain | 8200343394 | Confirm the exact chain application |
| Cam gear | 8200918794 | Check the gear reference against the engine |
| Crank gear | 8200918795 | Include it in the workshop comparison |
| Tensioner | 8200334315 | Confirm the required version |
| Left guide | 8200337106 | Check position and mounting details |
| Right guide | 8200337109 | Check separately from the left guide |
| RunningRoo RTV | 75 mL stated in description | Confirm supplied size and suitability before use |
There is a small but useful reason to ask about the sealant explicitly: the catalogue photograph carries a different volume marking from the written description. Do not decide which is supplied from the picture alone. Ask for the current package details. The amount in the tube also does not establish that the sealant is appropriate for every joint encountered during the job.
This kit description does not list a replacement oil pump, fuel pump, water pump or complete engine gasket set. If any of those appear on the workshop estimate, treat them as separate enquiries unless the supplier confirms otherwise. A gear associated with a system is not the same thing as a complete pump assembly, and similar terminology can easily cause misunderstandings on a telephone order.
Keep diesel diagnosis separate from timing-kit shopping
Nissan’s M9R material discusses several systems that contribute to engine operation, including common-rail injection and exhaust after-treatment. A complaint about starting, performance or a warning light therefore needs a professional diagnostic process. The existence of a timing kit for sale does not show that a timing kit is the correct answer to the complaint.
Ask the workshop to record the actual fault information and explain the proposed next test. If mechanical timing inspection is recommended, ask what led to that recommendation and which service procedure will be used. The purpose is not to challenge the technician with an internet diagnosis; it is to make sure you understand why the proposed parts are relevant to the work.
A good owner record includes when the concern began, whether it followed previous maintenance, whether the engine was cold or hot, and whether any warning appeared. Preserve invoices from recent work. If the problem is intermittent, a clear sequence of events is often more useful to the workshop than a guess such as “the chain has stretched”. Let the inspection establish that conclusion.
Why the engine suffix deserves attention
The product page names multiple M9R variants, so an enquiry that stops at the first three characters leaves a key question unanswered. Ask your mechanic to supply the full installed-engine identifier or the best available supporting evidence. The suffix should be recorded accurately, with no attempt to substitute a similar number found in a search result.
For a used commercial vehicle, also mention known engine exchanges and major previous repairs. The VIN describes the vehicle’s original identity, while the installed engine and components describe what is physically present now. When those histories differ, the parts enquiry should acknowledge both. This is particularly useful where the vehicle has passed through several owners or fleet operators.
Do not rely only on a registration lookup result if it conflicts with the workshop’s observations. Send the conflicting information to the supplier together and request clarification. A short delay to settle the identity before payment is generally easier to manage than a return after the van has been dismantled and is needed for work.
Turn the repair quote into a parts checklist
Ask the technician to mark each required component as included in the selected kit, supplied separately or subject to inspection. This simple distinction helps prevent duplicate purchasing. It also makes it clear which decisions can be settled before the job and which may reasonably depend on what is found once access is available.
List seals, fasteners and service materials on separate lines rather than hiding them in “miscellaneous”. The workshop should use the applicable manufacturer information to decide what is reusable, what must be renewed and which materials are approved. This article deliberately provides no generic tightening figures, chain alignment instructions or sealant cure times for the different M9R applications.
If you are organising a repair while the vehicle is still in service, agree on a realistic inspection date and supply plan. For a work van, tell the workshop whether downtime affects booked jobs. For an SUV, mention any upcoming trip. Those practical constraints should shape scheduling, but they should not replace the checks needed to identify the correct kit.
Buying through RunningRoo’s website or eBay
The website M9R product page and corresponding eBay listing provide two purchase routes. Use the current description in the channel where you order, and confirm any unresolved package difference in writing. Similar M9R offers may differ in extras, so do not assume an RTV-inclusive listing and another kit-only offer are identical.
Check the delivery address, postcode and contact details before payment. If the workshop will receive the package, obtain its permission and use an identifiable order reference. A parcel delivered to the correct street but without the relevant customer or job name can still create a delay inside a busy workshop.
For local customers, RunningRoo offers Melbourne pickup in Blackburn by appointment. Ask for stock confirmation and an agreed collection time before travelling. For customers elsewhere in Australia, ask about fast dispatch and the delivery options shown for the order. Friendly support is available on 0425 890 125; a stated dispatch expectation should be kept separate from a carrier’s delivery estimate.
Receiving and checking the package
Before installation, compare the received parts with the confirmed order and the technician’s requirements. Count the mechanical pieces and check the sealant extra separately. Keep packaging labels and the invoice until the workshop has completed its comparison. If you have bought several products, identify which package belongs to which job rather than mixing parts on one bench.
If a guide profile, gear feature or label raises a question, contact the supplier before modifying or fitting anything. Send a focused photograph and describe the discrepancy precisely. “This does not look right” is less helpful than identifying the particular mounting feature or reference that differs from the workshop’s requirement.
Do not infer installation suitability from the fact that two parts sit beside each other neatly in a product image. Editorial and catalogue images are there to show products, not to demonstrate their fitted alignment. The final installation and verification must follow the service information for the engine and vehicle in front of the technician.
After the repair: retain a useful record
Ask for an invoice that identifies the work and parts rather than only a total amount. Keep the engine details, diagnosis and order confirmation with it. If the workshop recommends a follow-up check or service, record the reason and timing. This makes future conversations more precise and avoids repeating the original uncertainty about which package was installed.
At handover, describe the original complaint again and ask how the workshop assessed the result. If something feels or sounds different later, report the circumstances without assuming the new part has failed. An accurate follow-up account allows the technician to decide what should be checked next.
Related RunningRoo video
RunningRoo’s Timing Chain Rattle: Wear Symptoms & When to Replace provides general background for a workshop conversation. It is not an M9R installation guide and does not confirm that the components shown are the same as this package. Manufacturer procedures and vehicle-specific diagnosis remain the basis for repair decisions.
A practical handover between a van owner and a workshop
Consider a hypothetical Trafic used for daily deliveries. The owner has found this M9R kit, while the workshop has not yet completed its assessment. The useful next step is to share the product page and ask the technician whether its contents match the proposed job. Ordering immediately because the van appears in a headline would leave the engine suffix, repair scope and sealant requirement unresolved.
Once the workshop has identified the required parts, make a single order record containing the VIN, full engine code, item link and delivery destination. If the parts are going directly to the workshop, add its contact person and job reference. Agree who is responsible for checking the package on arrival. This is especially helpful when the owner is working elsewhere and cannot inspect the parcel personally.
The sealant discrepancy deserves a specific question in that handover. Ask what product and quantity will actually be supplied, then let the technician decide whether it meets the operation’s requirements. Do not treat an included tube as an instruction to use it everywhere, and do not assume that choosing the larger number in the description resolves the issue.
If the vehicle is needed for work, reserve a repair date around confirmed parts availability and the workshop’s assessment. Keep any substitute transport arrangement separate from an unconfirmed delivery estimate. This planning does not diagnose the engine, but it reduces the practical disruption caused by a preventable misunderstanding between owner, supplier and installer.
Frequently asked questions
Does M9R mean the same kit fits every vehicle?
No. Confirm the full engine identifier, VIN, production details and required references. The family name helps narrow the search, but the product list itself covers several applications and suffixes that need checking.
Is this for the MR20 petrol engine?
This article concerns the M9R diesel listing. Do not substitute a petrol-engine package or assume similar letters indicate interchangeable components. Send the exact engine code to RunningRoo before choosing an order.
Is RTV included, and can it be used everywhere?
The selected website description includes an RTV extra, but confirm the current supplied size. Its inclusion is not an instruction to apply it to every joint. The workshop should select sealing materials using the relevant manufacturer procedure.
Does the kit include a complete oil or fuel pump?
Neither assembly is listed in the six mechanical component lines reviewed here. If the repair requires a pump or additional drive components, ask the workshop to name them separately and obtain a separate supply confirmation.
Can I order before diagnosis to save time?
You can discuss availability early, but finalise the purchase after the workshop has confirmed the application and likely repair scope. Buying first can save little if the parts do not address the diagnosed problem.
How do I arrange Melbourne pickup?
Contact RunningRoo with the selected product and order details, confirm availability, and agree a Blackburn collection appointment. Bring the order reference. Customers outside Melbourne can request the current dispatch and shipping options for their postcode.
Ready to confirm an M9R order?
Review the RunningRoo M9R timing chain and RTV package alongside its eBay listing. Send your VIN, full engine code and workshop parts list, or call 0425 890 125. Australian-operated service, friendly fitment support and clear collection or dispatch arrangements help turn an engine repair plan into a properly specified purchase.
For collection and fitment enquiries, visit the RunningRoo contact page. Blackburn, VIC pickup is by appointment.