The Don Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Pulled up last night and with the warm weather I had the window down for a change. I know 350Zs make all sorts of noises but this one was new - a rhythmical tapping at about 4 or 5 taps per sec from somewhere under the bonnet. Only audible at warm tickover and as soon as you put any more revs on you can't hear it any more. Left it until this morning and it seems to be coming from the top of the passenger side engine bank. Taking the oil cap off and getting my earhole in there it sounds like its in there with the camshafts. Could it be a worn cam lobe or follower/shim? What confuses me is that it seems to have appeared all of a sudden, not gradually. Plus, the engine's only got 27000 on it. Isn't it just typical that my warranty expired last Monday Any thoughts or advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Could be the fuel damper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Don Posted May 11, 2008 Author Share Posted May 11, 2008 Looks like it might be this that's doing it. The passenger side damper is tapping away in time with the noise, but the driver side one isn't vibrating much at all. That TSB note refers to the other side but I suppose the same fault could happen to either damper. Now where's the best place to get hold of a new passenger side fuel damper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 if you gonna get it fitted yourself. JDM Performance or MJP, both traders on here that do nissan parts at reduced prices. See forum discount section for more info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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