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I am not a mechanic, but just replaceced this PITA power steering pump and high pressure line.... and changed my transmission fluid (106K)... and after starting my car I hear hih pitched noise from what it seams its tranny...and...I got a leak right from this spot (see attached pictures)
Is it even possible to tackle this at home garage? I do have 5 ton Big Red jacks though ( just in case if it would be helpfull)
Maximas are very painful - but I love to drive them ( weird relationship lol not helathy...but oh well :-) true love I guess)
Thank you everyone who don't care to paticipate :-)
So after wiping it really good and test driving....it didn't show a sign of a transmission fluid.
But it did leaked from valve cover gasket, which I probably overtightened with a wrong torque wrench (was too late I realized it and hoped for the best...ugh...).
But the weird growling sound only happens in Drive mode. Not at the first start. But if I put it in Drive and in Park it would stay. Reverse doesn't have growl.
I took manifold out in the first place to get access to ps high pressure line which is not leaking. Also replaced ps pump, both belts and pcv valve.
Here is the picture of the hose in the back of the manifold when it is growling in park. Maybe it could be connected. Hose seemed under vacuum pressure. (Should it be?)
No, just drain and refill. Did not dropped the pan. Or there is another place where the filter could be?
Yes, there are two filters: one inside the CVT oil pan and an external one. Change the external one for now. It is easy. Go to, or call, the Dealer tomorrow and order one. https://www.courtesyparts.com/oem-pa...Y2LWdhcw%3D%3D
By the way, do you know why my PCV hose to manifold acts as if PCV valve is closed? (even though I tried new one and they are both good)
And make sure that the PCV hoses are not collapsing on themselves. This can occur due to rubber fatigue, and might be an issue due to the age of your car. I have replaced both of my PCV hoses; the one between both valve covers and the one to the intake manifold. You will have to have someone in the car increasing RPMs while you are watching the hoses to see if they are collapsing on themselves.
Correction: there are three hoses: (1) one between both valve covers. (2) the one to the intake manifold from the valve cover, and (3) the one from the air-intake box/pipe to the valve cover.
I might actually replace it tonight after work and let you know if that did anything. Will still need to redo the valve cover gaskets unfortunately... :-(
Yeah, that might be it. Those hoses are super stiff, so don't get a cheap hose. It has to have enough rigidity to withstand the vacuum from the engine. I got my from the Dealership.
I might actually replace it tonight after work and let you know if that did anything. Will still need to redo the valve cover gaskets unfortunately... :-(
Yeah, those are a PITA...well the one close to firewall is since ya gotta yank the intake manifold off. When doing them, if you find you have oil in the spark plug tubes, then you should replace the valve cover because you will eventually start having misfires. Since the valve cover tube seals are not replaceable, the only option is to replace the valve cover.
Yeah, those are a PITA...well the one close to firewall is since ya gotta yank the intake manifold off. When doing them, if you find you have oil in the spark plug tubes, then you should replace the valve cover because you will eventually start having misfires. Since the valve cover tube seals are not replaceable, the only option is to replace the valve cover.
I just did the front one a week ago and after initial start up it blew and it acquired that growl during driving and after warming up in parking mode.
I so have a new back cover as well. So much trouble lol
10-24-2022, 06:39 PM
