Rattling Noise When Starting Cold
#43
Originally Posted by shobuddy
I've got an 03 Max and have been experiencing the rattling noise on start for a little while now. Like most of you guys, it usually happens on a cold start and doesnt' happen every time. Glad to know theres a TSB out there. Does anyone know how much this would cost to get fixed by the dealers or a service shop. Also, is the rattling causing any damage? Or is it ok to ignore the sound if its not going to cause/causing any problems.
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As far as I have determined reading this sight, the rattling is not causing damage to anything other than maybe your sanity. My 2K2 does the same thing and I plan to ignore until it is unbearable. It has been doing it for a year or so now and it hasn't gotten any worse.
#45
Originally Posted by djchinky
i talked to nissan service advisor and told him about the TSB for 02 maxima's, but he said that is not the problem because that tsb was for 02 maximas.. does this sound right? i have an 03??
#46
-Has anyone done this TSB #60???
-How much did it end up costing?
-Did it actually take care of the issue?
-Is this something I could order from Dave B and have my mechanic do?
Trying to stay away from the stealership.
-How much did it end up costing?
-Did it actually take care of the issue?
-Is this something I could order from Dave B and have my mechanic do?
Trying to stay away from the stealership.
#47
i too get this rattle, about 1 sec, only when its warmer out but the car is dead cold...the VTC sprocket is under the timing chain cover, and that would be complete hell to replace, personally i would just live with the rattle rather then fix it
#48
try the Wix filters and stay away from those sorry *** Fram filters...Fram has never been the same since bought buy Allied signal about 15-20 yrs ago. Fram of the 60's- the early 80's was the real deal in reliability and durability and was the world's standard for racing oil filters (HP series).....
#50
Mine has done it since I got it. Last just a second or two. Since Nissan only put out a TSB instead of a recall, it seems the noise isn't the sound of impending engine failure. At the last Dallas area Maxima meet I was at, it seemed all the 5.5 gens had the start-up rattle, regardless of mileage.
#52
I got a price from DaveB a couple weeks ago for $332... its not an easy job and not cheap either. It pisses me off as well, but I'm going to have to deal with it.
I changed my oil filter to a Mobil1 (m1-108) this week so we'll see if that helps much.
I agree with Scruit (post #42).
It definitely rattles more when the oil level is low... sucks for us that have an oil burning 3.5!
It's just kustom, if anyone asks thats in the car.
I changed my oil filter to a Mobil1 (m1-108) this week so we'll see if that helps much.
I agree with Scruit (post #42).
It definitely rattles more when the oil level is low... sucks for us that have an oil burning 3.5!
It's just kustom, if anyone asks thats in the car.
Last edited by '02_EMILBUS; 07-17-2008 at 01:04 PM.
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