TomNbk Posted May 3, 2014 Posted May 3, 2014 Just got my new 350z, fantastic car but it is a ticking noise that gets louder with revs, the car is fine and pulls hard with no smoke etc.. When I got the car the oil was a tad low so topped that up but not drastically low and I do know these can consume oil. Has anyone had anything similar and could help?! Quote
TomNbk Posted May 3, 2014 Author Posted May 3, 2014 http://s219.photobucket.com/user/TomNbk/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140503_082338_zpsjnjtrcil.mp4.html Video of noise. Coming from back of engine drivers side Quote
theheff Posted May 3, 2014 Posted May 3, 2014 Sounds like the fuel pressure regulator. Mine did it when I had it, wasn't as loud as yours from what I remember but it is nothing to worry about. I like to call it caranoia. You should try it with a honda Quote
GIXXERUK Posted May 3, 2014 Posted May 3, 2014 (edited) Possibly the fuel damper http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/73514-replacing-fuel-pressure-damperregulator/ Edited May 3, 2014 by GIXXERUK Quote
TomNbk Posted May 3, 2014 Author Posted May 3, 2014 It doesn't sound like the fuel dampner but who knows?! The car runs absolutely fine though Quote
TomNbk Posted May 3, 2014 Author Posted May 3, 2014 Is it that sort of sound though or more fuel damper? I truly don't believe there is anything worn, the car drives absolutely solidly Quote
TomNbk Posted May 3, 2014 Author Posted May 3, 2014 Does anyone have more videos of dodgy fuel dampers Quote
TomNbk Posted May 3, 2014 Author Posted May 3, 2014 Do you really believe it is the fuel dampner, I really hope so and not valve train Quote
theheff Posted May 3, 2014 Posted May 3, 2014 Its similar to how i remember mine being. Yours is louder though. Its a bronze coloured thing at the back of the engine. Put the head of a screw driver on it and put your ear on the other end. That should help pinpoint it. Also the pipe should pulse slightly as well Quote
ZMANALEX Posted May 3, 2014 Posted May 3, 2014 The 350Z VQ35DE has two fuel dampers. I have both in stock and good to go same/next day if required. Just drop me a PM if I can help further. Alex. Quote
TomNbk Posted May 3, 2014 Author Posted May 3, 2014 What are your thoughts on the noise Alex, are you local to Nottingham Quote
GIXXERUK Posted May 3, 2014 Posted May 3, 2014 It doesn't sound like the fuel dampner but who knows?! The car runs absolutely fine though This reply suggested you knew what the damper sounded like ? Quote
TomNbk Posted May 3, 2014 Author Posted May 3, 2014 (edited) I've seen a YouTube video Yea, damper sounded quieter Edited May 3, 2014 by TomNbk Quote
ZMANALEX Posted May 3, 2014 Posted May 3, 2014 What are your thoughts on the noise Alex, are you local to Nottingham PM received and replied to. Perth, Scotland mate so not actually local. Alex. Quote
TomNbk Posted May 3, 2014 Author Posted May 3, 2014 Gutted about this and spoiling my z ownership Quote
GMballistic Posted May 3, 2014 Posted May 3, 2014 Gutted about this and spoiling my z ownership Don't stress over it. I know it's annoying but trust me some people have had a lot worse to deal with going wrong than this with their Zeds. I owned a JDM Impreza WRX about 5-6years ago and the engine blew up just one month into my new ownership. Now that's a fu**er. Cost me £4.5K+ to have the engine rebuilt. It's all in the joy of buying a second hand car. Quote
GIXXERUK Posted May 3, 2014 Posted May 3, 2014 Gutted about this and spoiling my z ownership Get it to garage to diagnose it, it could be nothing or simple, very difficult to determine over the net Post you're location, someone may be able to recommend an indi Or try to video the fault Quote
Dicky Posted May 4, 2014 Posted May 4, 2014 If you wouldn't mind, could someone explain what the fuel damper does for it living. I've looked at the manual which shows it in the fuel line before the injectors but can't find any other reference to it. Is it there to smooth out the pulses of fuel to the injectors because of the nature of the fuel pump operation? Quote
TomNbk Posted May 4, 2014 Author Posted May 4, 2014 I have a receipt from Nissan from 10k ago / one year ago, stating an oil change and the mechanic put on the notes "no oil on dipstick" this leads me to believe it was ran a bit low on oil but that was 10k and a year ago and the car obviously didn't die because of it Quote
narcotix Posted August 1, 2014 Posted August 1, 2014 Did find out any more information about your issue? I have the identical problem on my Zed .. it sounds exactly the same as yours ... Quote
-Bradders- Posted August 1, 2014 Posted August 1, 2014 mine started making a similar noise after changing the spark plugs? i thought it just sounded like one was arcing out?,have you got a stethoscope or what they called? could pin point exactly where the noise is coming from. Quote
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