3rd Gen weird noise, need advice.
10-20-2006, 09:37 AM
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3rd Gen weird noise, need advice.
Hey, i have a Maxima '94 GXE and damn proud of it. As you all know, winter is coming so i wanna make it run well to avoid making me wish i had the new Altima 07 . . .
Ok, i have several problems.
First, when on idle with the car running, I smell exhaust coming out the driver side. This smell also comes in the car when i don't move and using outdoor venting. When on indoor loop ventilation , it doesn't smell.
Second, when on Drive (D), after hitting 750 RPM or so, i get this deep vibration sound but when i accelerate, it dissapears. It's only when i'm rolling on Drive without giving gas or touching the brakes. NOTE: My front brakes makes noise when braking slightly ( tho the noise is not even comparable!!), could this be related?
Third, which is the last and i'm quite sure i know what's going on, when turning the steering i get those *click* *click* *click* coming from the front passenger side. I guess it's the cardant joint which i changed 2 years ago. Is this usage normal? Could it be caused by a bad suspension? (I think it's the original one :S)
That's about it
Thank you for your incoming help and comments!
Ok, i have several problems.
First, when on idle with the car running, I smell exhaust coming out the driver side. This smell also comes in the car when i don't move and using outdoor venting. When on indoor loop ventilation , it doesn't smell.
Second, when on Drive (D), after hitting 750 RPM or so, i get this deep vibration sound but when i accelerate, it dissapears. It's only when i'm rolling on Drive without giving gas or touching the brakes. NOTE: My front brakes makes noise when braking slightly ( tho the noise is not even comparable!!), could this be related?
Third, which is the last and i'm quite sure i know what's going on, when turning the steering i get those *click* *click* *click* coming from the front passenger side. I guess it's the cardant joint which i changed 2 years ago. Is this usage normal? Could it be caused by a bad suspension? (I think it's the original one :S)
That's about it
Thank you for your incoming help and comments!
10-20-2006, 09:53 AM
#2
#1 to me seems to definitely be an exhaust leak, gasses are being sucked in by your fresh air vent.
#2 could be a lot of things, water pump, idler pully bearing other another accessory driven by a belt. both of my cars have something causing a vibration on idle like you're talking about. in the 91 i'm guessing it's the water pump because i've ruled out any of the other accessories. in the 92 it's a the same vibration and fluctuates on and off. i haven't bothered to diagnose it. i wouldn't say it's a "deep" vibration, more of a humming, tuning fork type deal.
cv joints should hold up for longer than 2 years..
#2 could be a lot of things, water pump, idler pully bearing other another accessory driven by a belt. both of my cars have something causing a vibration on idle like you're talking about. in the 91 i'm guessing it's the water pump because i've ruled out any of the other accessories. in the 92 it's a the same vibration and fluctuates on and off. i haven't bothered to diagnose it. i wouldn't say it's a "deep" vibration, more of a humming, tuning fork type deal.
cv joints should hold up for longer than 2 years..
10-20-2006, 11:32 AM
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Alright, problem #1 uno is quite simple, will get it fix.
Regarding #2, the water pump is spanking new. So are there any options? The timing belt is new also. Problem was the before and after waterpump and timing belt change.
Regarding #2, the water pump is spanking new. So are there any options? The timing belt is new also. Problem was the before and after waterpump and timing belt change.
10-20-2006, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Sarault
Alright, problem #1 uno is quite simple, will get it fix.
Regarding #2, the water pump is spanking new. So are there any options? The timing belt is new also. Problem was the before and after waterpump and timing belt change.
Regarding #2, the water pump is spanking new. So are there any options? The timing belt is new also. Problem was the before and after waterpump and timing belt change.
10-22-2006, 01:20 PM
#9
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Last edited by Pearl93VE; 04-18-2011 at 12:40 AM.
10-23-2006, 10:44 AM
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Last edited by Pearl93VE; 04-18-2011 at 12:40 AM.
10-23-2006, 02:38 PM
#12
^^ there you go, they're tough to find. there's 1 left on ebay right now. the seller had 6 up for sale a couple weeks ago and i ended up winning 5 of them. I paid $34 shipped. here's a little video i made http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNi3k7IwtCo
10-24-2006, 05:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Sarault
SOrry for my ignorance but what's an EGR valve?
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