Engine Whining and Smoke
#1
Engine Whining and Smoke
Last week my engine was whining but it only lasted a few minutes but today it's back and whenever I come to a stop it starts to smoke slightly and and there's a burning smell. I opened up the hood and the smoke seems to be coming from the passenger side of the engine. After doing some research I'm guessing it might be my tensioner??? Does that sound right? Is that an expensive fix? I have a shop at my house with a car lift and cherry picker (came with the house but I have never used it) my brother used to be a diesel mechanic so he can probably do the work but how much should i expect to pay for parts?
#2
Check your power steering fluid. The resovouir is on the passenger side of the engine, and it might smoke if it's leaking onto something hot. And it tends to leak on Maximas...
Mine just started leaking a few days ago.
Mine just started leaking a few days ago.
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I had a mechanic look at it and he says he thinks it's the timing chain tensioner, it makes rattling noise on startup and when rpms come down. Checked the oil and it isn't low so he's pretty sure the tensioner is the problem.
How much will parts cost to fix this?
How much will parts cost to fix this?
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