Codes and Problems, engine ticking noise

crazy4oldcars · 05-11-2021, 10:28 AM

My '16 NISMO has had a fairly loud idle tick from the valve train since I bought it with 180 miles on it. I first noticed it when I was sitting in a drive-thru, waiting for my food. I could hear it if I accelerated there, but it's not noticable when under way. I still hear it occasionally, but with 65,000 miles on her, I don't pay it any mind.

Kirk B.

SwedeZ · 05-26-2021, 09:33 AM

Finally managed to pinpoint where exactly my noise is coming from. It's not actually coming the engine compartment but instead it's coming from the transmission area.

According to a mechanic, not an uncommon side effect from my new xtreme twin plate race clutch which in itself makes a ton of noise when I press the clutch pedal down (due to the nature of the clutch design, I've been told).

Plus, it's kinda hard to engage 1st gear smoothly, especially when cold. It's soooo sensitive. I think I've seen a "clutch pedal spring mod" or something along those lines mentioned in various threads. Will try to do a search. I'll need to try it out.

JARblue · 05-26-2021, 10:13 AM

You have the RJM clutch pedal already, right? If not, get it. It will change your driving world.

SwedeZ · 05-26-2021, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

You have the RJM clutch pedal already, right? If not, get it. It will change your driving world.

Thanks! I think that's exactly what I am after. Just couldn't remember the exact name. Will order one soon.

05-11-2021, 10:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
crazy4oldcars Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: SE Texas Posts: 448 Drives: '16 Nismo Tech Rep Power: 28413	My '16 NISMO has had a fairly loud idle tick from the valve train since I bought it with 180 miles on it. I first noticed it when I was sitting in a drive-thru, waiting for my food. I could hear it if I accelerated there, but it's not noticable when under way. I still hear it occasionally, but with 65,000 miles on her, I don't pay it any mind. Kirk B. SwedeZ likes this.

05-26-2021, 10:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	You have the RJM clutch pedal already, right? If not, get it. It will change your driving world. SwedeZ likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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05-26-2021, 09:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
SwedeZ Base Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Sweden Age: 47 Posts: 35 Drives: 2013 370z MT Rep Power: 5	Finally managed to pinpoint where exactly my noise is coming from. It's not actually coming the engine compartment but instead it's coming from the transmission area. According to a mechanic, not an uncommon side effect from my new xtreme twin plate race clutch which in itself makes a ton of noise when I press the clutch pedal down (due to the nature of the clutch design, I've been told). Plus, it's kinda hard to engage 1st gear smoothly, especially when cold. It's soooo sensitive. I think I've seen a "clutch pedal spring mod" or something along those lines mentioned in various threads. Will try to do a search. I'll need to try it out.