Engine "Tapping" sound at idle
#1
Engine "Tapping" sound at idle
We have a 1 year old 2011 Maxima. Recently, we've noticed a "tapping" sound coming from the engine at idle speed. We brought it to the dealership and they diagnosed the "number one bearing needs to be replaced". Is this a common problem with the Maxima, and if so, will the other 5 bearings eventually need to be replaced?
#3
The VQ35DE is notorious for having noisy injectors. My Max is the third VQ35DE I have had, the others being a 350Z and a G35...also have belonged to car clubs for each of those cars so have definietely spent my fair share of time around this motor...they all have noisy injectors, including my brand new Max with 750 miles. I'm not saying there is nothing wrong with yours because I have not heard your version of the tapping noise but my whole point is that the injectors in these motors are notoriously noisy so don't mistake that with a real problem.
#5
Engine "Tapping" sound at idle
The VQ35DE is notorious for having noisy injectors. My Max is the third VQ35DE I have had, the others being a 350Z and a G35...also have belonged to car clubs for each of those cars so have definietely spent my fair share of time around this motor...they all have noisy injectors, including my brand new Max with 750 miles. I'm not saying there is nothing wrong with yours because I have not heard your version of the tapping noise but my whole point is that the injectors in these motors are notoriously noisy so don't mistake that with a real problem.
#9
The "tapping" sound only occurs at idle. The dealership said they have not had problems with the other bearings. The service bulletin from Nissan only calls for the #1 bearing to be replaced. I'll be picking the car up today. I'll let you guys AND THE DEALERSHIP know if it happens again. Thanks for the suggestions and help.
#11
http://forums.maxima.org/7th-generat...eleration.html
#14
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http://forums.maxima.org/7th-generat...ts-w-pics.html
My whole engine was ripped apart and ending up requiring a short block replacement.
http://forums.maxima.org/7th-generat...ts-w-pics.html
My whole engine was ripped apart and ending up requiring a short block replacement.
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