when my car is sitting idleing warm or cold it makes a little bit of a tapping noise and then stops? Anyone know what this problems is? I have seen posts on it but never said the answer to fix it Anyone?
thanks

 

its cold outside.......that mite be a reason - what part of the US are u from?

 

How long does the tapping sound go for?

 

low octane gas may cause that.

 

i live in minnesota, it does it when its warm, oh it only does it off and on for like 10 sec, my dad ran 87 grad fuel in the car till i got it, i recently started running 93 in it. only got through 3 tanks it still seems to do it, it doesnt seem like a problem i just wanna know why it does it.

 

I am getting more engine noise at 105K miles on my 1997 Maxima SE (VQ30DE engine). It would normally go away after driving for awhile, but has become almost constant. I did some research, and found that this engine type (only) has a valve lash adjustment. The procedure seems to be taking off the valve covers, following a measuring procedure that really requires the step-by-step method in the book, and, for those valves that are out of range, using a special Nissan tool to enable the removal of the old shims, and replacement with thicker shims that bring the adjustment within range. - I need to check to see what Nissan charges to do this and make a decision whether to do it myself (preferred), or have them do it.

Not sure if this is what you are starting to get, since you didn't give your mileage, but it may be worth checking. Good luck

 

I have 75,000 and it only does it when its in parking idling or in drive and sound is usually kinda tapping off and on, but usually stops after awhile? Can you explain how much this would cost to get fixed in a shop and also is it a problem i need to get checked out?
thanks
A.J.

 

Mine has always done the same thing off and on. It now has 63K on it. My theory is it's a lifter that bleeds down a little. I don't know, it doesn't really seem to be a problem though.

 

If it was a lifter bleeding down? I dont know anything about it. Could this be a problem in our generation maximas. We have determined everyones is doing it, now whether or not it is a problem is a question? Anyone else that has this problem come in and let us know your mileage and if you think its a problem. hope everything is alright.

 

I'm just guessing as to what it is, I don't really know. It's been doing it for years with no consequences so far, so I'm not really concerned.

 

I think we should find out what the problem is and bring others in the post that have the same problem so we are all happy we know what it is. I think it would make us all happy knowing the problem if there is one.

 

Can't argue with that logic.

 

Does anyone know yet what could be the problem cuz i also have this noise in my car i called nissan they say it could be the timeing tensoners or the VTC or lifters not sure if anyone knows it would be nice to know and you know wut i think nissan should consider this as a recall u know wut i mean anywayz hit me up with a pm if u guys know