JackStrong Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Hi Guys, Been a while since ive posted, so busy! Wonder if you could help diagnose a problem im having. Just this week I have noticed my car sounds different when idle. Its not a ticking noise, its just a different type of engine note, making the engine sound different. I cant notice the noise if I open the window, just in the cabin. Recently I have had problem of a dried out bush on the clutch, that's creating a squealing noise when depressing and releasing. So im not sure if this is related. I also have squealing belts when cold. Both problems are due to be sorted in my upcoming service and mot, so have delayed getting them sorted. The performance hasn't been effected and I cant hear it when driving. IT may still be there but I can only hear it when idling. I have no CEL warnings Anyone got any ideas ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 is the noise different when clutch is pressed down compared to not pressed. Is this what your detecting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r37 Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 My clutch does chatter on idle sometimes, if its a slight noise it might be that. Or is it more exhaust your hearing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r37 Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 My clutch does chatter on idle sometimes, if its a slight noise it might be that. Or is it more exhaust your hearing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStrong Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 It happens with clutch up or down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStrong Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 I'm not sure, to me it sounds like it's coming just from the engine, maybe transmission, not sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r37 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 stupid as it sounds, have you put your dipstick back in its tubed or managed to poke it down the side of the bay? I had a friend that did that once......i swear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStrong Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 (edited) Sorry for the question then delay in evidence etc...insanely busy at work. I went under the bonnet and found this ancillary to be the problem, what is it, the air conditioning pump or power steering ? Next questiom...how much Alex ? Edited February 11, 2014 by JackStrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStrong Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 I found this: http://www.autozone.com/autozone/repairguides/Nissan-Car-350Z-Maxima-1999-06/Power-Steering-Pump/Bleeding/_/P-0996b43f8037ef99 Ticking due to air. Will have a look later hopefully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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