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ZziK · 09-04-2012, 07:06 PM

Hi guys - I purchased a used 09 370z with 25,000 miles a couple of weeks ago, and about a week after the purchase, i noticed a valve ticking sound from the engine area. I went over to my dealership to have them take a look at it, and apparently it had been fixed with the Nissan Ester oil. When i picked up the car, i didnt notice the sound as much; probably because it was loud in the tech area, but when i returned home, i noticed the sound decreased a bit but was still there. Now, 1.5 weeks later, the sound is there and its much louder; definitely noticeable. I am new to this forum, and am hoping for some insight on the valve ticking noises on the Z. I am sure the sound is not "normal" because even my girlfriend asked me what that ticking sound was, and thats kinda embarrassing, especially with a 40k car!

370z2 - YouTube

http://soundcloud.com/jrodrz/370z2/s-JxEc3

http://soundcloud.com/jrodrz/370z3/s-vGHJz

09-04-2012, 07:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
ZziK Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 123 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	Valve Ticking noises on 09 370z Hi guys - I purchased a used 09 370z with 25,000 miles a couple of weeks ago, and about a week after the purchase, i noticed a valve ticking sound from the engine area. I went over to my dealership to have them take a look at it, and apparently it had been fixed with the Nissan Ester oil. When i picked up the car, i didnt notice the sound as much; probably because it was loud in the tech area, but when i returned home, i noticed the sound decreased a bit but was still there. Now, 1.5 weeks later, the sound is there and its much louder; definitely noticeable. I am new to this forum, and am hoping for some insight on the valve ticking noises on the Z. I am sure the sound is not "normal" because even my girlfriend asked me what that ticking sound was, and thats kinda embarrassing, especially with a 40k car! 370z2 - YouTube http://soundcloud.com/jrodrz/370z2/s-JxEc3 http://soundcloud.com/jrodrz/370z3/s-vGHJz Last edited by ZziK; 09-10-2012 at 11:07 AM.