knocking

[Y33TREKker]

Depending on current mileage, maybe your mechanic(s) are just thinking it may be close to valve adjustment time. It's difficult to differentiate between the two (valve noise and loose egr nut) without actually hearing it though.

[bigkoala1]

Depending on current mileage, maybe your mechanic(s) are just thinking it may be close to valve adjustment time. It's difficult to differentiate between the two (valve noise and loose egr nut) without actually hearing it though.

well he didnt say anything bout that. but i have about 52000 miles

[etlsport]

i was at 57k when i was told to not worry about it.. i think valves are supposed to be at 60k? i went to the dealer for that service and they didnt mention it though

[bigkoala1]

well the knocking got wayyyy worse.

going to the dealer tomorrow. hope its covered under warrenty.

[nfpgasmask]

That sucks. When my Xterra's engine started knocking, it wasn't very long before it went kaboom.

Keep us posted.

Bart

well the knocking got wayyyy worse.

going to the dealer tomorrow. hope its covered under warrenty.

[bigkoala1]

That sucks. When my Xterra's engine started knocking, it wasn't very long before it went kaboom.

Keep us posted.

Bart

yea i think im gonna get her towed..

oh yea i think i forgot to thank you for the knobs..

your the shiznit, bart

[nfpgasmask]

Good luck man. Its posts like yours that make me cringe.

Bart

yea i think im gonna get her towed..

oh yea i think i forgot to thank you for the knobs..

your the shiznit, bart

[Ldub]

well he didnt say anything bout that. but i have about 52000 miles

Sorry to hear about this bigkoala...what a rotten thing to happen any time...especially right before Christmas.
Mine just turned 53k & after seeing this ALL my hair is standing on end.

[bigkoala1]

Sorry to hear about this bigkoala...what a rotten thing to happen any time...especially right before Christmas.
Mine just turned 53k & after seeing this ALL my hair is standing on end.

what really sucks is . this is my only means of transportation. i hope the warrenty company will pay for a rental.

[bigkoala1]

well towed the vx to the dealer today. got some pics of it on a flatbed(i dont think you guys want to see them) ill keep you guys posted.



i think im gonna hang out with my buddy jack daniels tonight.

[WormGod]

From the showroom floor, my VX always had "some" knock to it. On some vehicles, knock is a "feature", like on Subarus. Boxer engines come with a luxurious slight knock that you get used to. I always assumed this was pretty much the case with our 3.5.

Since putting my S/C in though, the knock has increased slightly as well as the added S/C ticking. The knocking got much quieter when I switched to synthetic, but by the next oil change, it was back. I did some heavy inspecting when I had the engine torn down when I did the S/C install, but nothing stood out. I guess its just one of those things....

Good luck and keep us posted.

[bigkoala1]

From the showroom floor, my VX always had "some" knock to it. On some vehicles, knock is a "feature", like on Subarus. Boxer engines come with a luxurious slight knock that you get used to. I always assumed this was pretty much the case with our 3.5.

Since putting my S/C in though, the knock has increased slightly as well as the added S/C ticking. The knocking got much quieter when I switched to synthetic, but by the next oil change, it was back. I did some heavy inspecting when I had the engine torn down when I did the S/C install, but nothing stood out. I guess its just one of those things....

Good luck and keep us posted.

yes in my research i found that a small knock is ok. however it sounds like something "inside" the block wants to get "outside". im going down the dealer in a few to talk to the mechanic. ill keep you all posted