Rattle noise on engine bay

nandosman · 11-14-2018, 08:34 PM

Hey guys, I was checking the levelers on my headlights when I noticed a rattle noise on the engine bay that I don't think I have heard before, but I'm not totally sure.

What do you guys think? Is that normal VQ engine noise?

Quicksilvers · 11-15-2018, 05:12 AM

When was the last time you replaced your spark plugs? Have you read your spark plugs lately?

nandosman · 11-15-2018, 01:29 PM

I have never replaced them, no idea about previous owners, car has 47k miles, got it at 34k miles

Rusty · 11-15-2018, 09:49 PM

Sounds like a Briggs and Stratton.

You need to pinpoint the noise a little better. All I hear is valve tap.

Rusty · 11-15-2018, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quicksilvers

When was the last time you replaced your spark plugs? Have you read your spark plugs lately?

99% of the people on this forum doesn't know how to read plugs.

Optimiser · 11-16-2018, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

99% of the people on this forum doesn't know how to read plugs.

That's why I get my shop to do it.

nandosman · 11-16-2018, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

99% of the people on this forum doesn't know how to read plugs.

I'm that 99%, how do I read them?

SouthArk370Z · 11-16-2018, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nandosman

I'm that 99%, how do I read them?

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=how+to+read+spark+plugs

SouthArk370Z · 11-16-2018, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by nandosman

Hey guys, I was checking the levelers on my headlights when I noticed a rattle noise on the engine bay that I don't think I have heard before, but I'm not totally sure. ...

Get a paper towel core, piece of hose, etc., put one end to your ear, and point the other end at different places in the engine compartment. This should help you narrow down where the sound is coming from. Be VERY careful around moving parts - no ties or loose-fitting clothing, maintain some distance between you and moving parts, etc.

11-14-2018, 08:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
nandosman Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: IL, US Posts: 344 Drives: 2014 370Z T/S Rep Power: 8	Rattle noise on engine bay Hey guys, I was checking the levelers on my headlights when I noticed a rattle noise on the engine bay that I don't think I have heard before, but I'm not totally sure. What do you guys think? Is that normal VQ engine noise? __________________ FI Non-Res Test Pipes \| FI 18" Res CBE \| Stillen Gen 3 CAI \| Dynotuned @ Dynosty EcuTek 325 whp

11-15-2018, 01:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
nandosman Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: IL, US Posts: 344 Drives: 2014 370Z T/S Rep Power: 8	I have never replaced them, no idea about previous owners, car has 47k miles, got it at 34k miles __________________ FI Non-Res Test Pipes \| FI 18" Res CBE \| Stillen Gen 3 CAI \| Dynotuned @ Dynosty EcuTek 325 whp

11-15-2018, 09:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,220 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Sounds like a Briggs and Stratton. You need to pinpoint the noise a little better. All I hear is valve tap. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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