Bloody noise from under bonnet

[Bluffy]

The other day i noticed a strange sound coming from the front when I was crawling along in 2nd gear. Strange sound never noticed it before, hard to described sort of a whearing sound (if thats a word) definately something going round. Doesnt do it in idle. Looked under bonnet and thought it may be the belts on the engine???

 

Anyway today its alot worse, sounds fcking terrible, only really notice it when setting off and driving in 2nd at slowish speeds.

 

Also noticed that the oil pressure gauge does not move around alot, doesnt really go above the 1st 1/4 mark... even when proper giving it some.. Im sure before it went up a down like a prossies skirt.

 

Checked oil other day and it was ok..

 

Any ideas?

[lomoto]

Sounds bad , especially if the oil pressure doesnt move above the 1/4 mark...trip to the dealer asap it think

[Liam's Z]

Sounds bad , especially if the oil pressure doesnt move above the 1/4 mark...trip to the dealer asap it think

 

Agree with Tim, oil pressure should defo increase mate especially when engines cold

[Guest prescience]

Dealer straightaway, your oil pump may not be functioning correctly and you DO NOT want that, I can assure you.

 

It may not be that but anyway if your oil pressure does not rise to somewhere near 60 when you are running at 70mph, you have a problem. DO NOT TRY TO RUN AT 70 TO TEST THIS BEFORE YOU GET TO A DEALER

 

From the manual

[Bluffy]

Dealer straightaway, your oil pump may not be functioning correctly and you DO NOT want that, I can assure you.

 

It may not be that but anyway if your oil pressure does not rise to somewhere near 60 when you are running at 70mph, you have a problem. DO NOT TRY TO RUN AT 70 TO TEST THIS BEFORE YOU GET TO A DEALER

 

From the manual

 

where abouts is this in the manual? cant find it in mine.

[Sarnie]

Dealer straightaway, your oil pump may not be functioning correctly and you DO NOT want that, I can assure you.

 

It may not be that but anyway if your oil pressure does not rise to somewhere near 60 when you are running at 70mph, you have a problem. DO NOT TRY TO RUN AT 70 TO TEST THIS BEFORE YOU GET TO A DEALER

 

From the manual

 

where abouts is this in the manual? cant find it in mine.

 

I think the manual is USDM cos it mentions putting the lever into the Park position

[Guest prescience]

The manual is the Service Manual not the Owner's Manual - USDM or Euro, the advice is the same

[Guest prescience]

Does this sound like your issue?

 

http://www.my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=164148

[Bluffy]

Does this sound like your issue?

 

http://www.my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=164148

 

yes very much so

[Guest prescience]

Good, it took me a while to track it down

 

Note the solution for one guy is related to intake solenoids, why don't you PM both the first and last posters on that thread - I am sure they will help

[Emperor Ming]

Bluffy

Above all else DON'T DRIVE IT. Not until you have tracked down the problem. The oil pressure guage is there for a reason. To tell us if there 'aint no pressure and in your case THERE 'AINT.

In a GTO this would be caused by a spun bearing (Caused by one of several reasons probably not appropriate to this board) and those that stopped driving ASAP saved a sh*t load of cash over those that 'ostriched' it and hoped it would go away - IT WONT!!

I hope it isnt serious but dont risk it until you know!

Cant stress the dont drive it advice enough mate

Ming the concerned

[Bluffy]

higher guys, checked the oil, topped up, noise gone, oil pressure back to normal. Shall be booking car in for a full oil change asap.

 

Just wondered how much oil you would expect a brand new car to use in 3months done 3000miles.

 

How low the level has to get before the oil warning light comes on.

 

How low the level has to be before you get any damage.

 

and finally how you would know there was any damage.

 

cheers

[buds]

I think i would just drop into a dealer and get it looked over just to be sure really.

 

Cant do any harm and it will give you alot more peace of mind. Glad it seems sorted now though

[Emperor Ming]

Hi mate

You said 'topped up'. How much oil did you put in?

If its all gone quiet you should be OK as the noise from damage usually stays.

Fingers crossed.

PS 3000 miles I would expect ZERO oil usage!!

Ming the Surprised

[lomoto]

yes , how much did you top up?? also on a new engine they will use oil during break in period.... I think 1 litre / 1000 miles is quite normal on new engines.. I know I had a new 944 porsche once and that used more than that until it had done about 5000 miles

[M13KYF]

I think the oil light comes on when there is no pressure, not when the oil level is low.

[lomoto]

I think the oil light comes on when there is no pressure, not when the oil level is low.

 

Yep I think thats correct... thats what the dipsticks for ..when did you last check the oil bluffy??

[buds]

Good to know, dont wait for the light

[M13KYF]

no if you have light you have trouble

[Bluffy]

no if you have light you have trouble

[lomoto]

no if you have light you have trouble

 

At least the light didnt come on i guess. Had to put 3L in, holds 4.7 so not much in.

 

Never really checked it, took dipstick out last week and I thought it was ok, obviously not

 

 

 

AAAhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...................

[M13KYF]

Perhaps when you last checked, the car wasn't level. That would give a false reading.

[lomoto]

Perhaps when you last checked, the car wasn't level. That would give a false reading.

 

with only 1.7 litres in youd have to tip it on its nose to get it on the stick

[Bluffy]

Perhaps when you last checked, the car wasn't level. That would give a false reading.

 

no it wasnt level

[M13KYF]

that wouldn't of helped then. Always best to do it on the level and when the engine is cold. I'm sure you knew that anyway