Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - Engine ticking permanently after hard acceleration

SouthArk370Z · 08-14-2016, 08:27 PM

If it's a "light" tick, probably normal. I'd try barncobob's suggestion and put some fresh gas in the tank. If that doesn't help, I'd try the Nissan ester oil - it's supposed to quiet the noisy Z valve train.

If it's more like a knock, I'd get a mechanic to look at it ASAP.

08-14-2016, 08:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	If it's a "light" tick, probably normal. I'd try barncobob's suggestion and put some fresh gas in the tank. If that doesn't help, I'd try the Nissan ester oil - it's supposed to quiet the noisy Z valve train. If it's more like a knock, I'd get a mechanic to look at it ASAP. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma