The Nismo Sounds Sick

nismo09 · 03-24-2014, 07:51 PM

Well, I have a major rattle in the Nismo. Since it is the same engine as all Z's produced since 09 this goes out to everyone.

Here is a video that captures the sound. Anyone else ever had/heard this sound/problem????

Damn if I can figure out what/where it is coming from. Getting it checked out tomorrow but thought I would ask.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eomX...ature=youtu.be

SouthArk370Z · 03-24-2014, 08:11 PM

"This video is private."

Edit: Works now.

nismo09 · 03-24-2014, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

"This video is private."

Sorry - try now.

TerribleONE · 03-24-2014, 08:32 PM

Can't believe you are revving/driving it like that...

SouthArk370Z · 03-24-2014, 08:40 PM

I'm not sure what the noise is but I'm very sure I wouldn't even start the car until I got it checked out by someone. Could be as simple as a belt hitting something.

nismo09 · 03-24-2014, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TerribleONE

Can't believe you are revving/driving it like that...

The car is being checked out tomorrow. Understand that what you heard on the video was the very first time it happened so I wanted to document it. It it strange that if the car sits over night or for a few hours - it doesn't happen on start up. Even if it idles for 5 + minutes - no rattle. You have to drive it for a couple of minutes and then it starts to make the rattle noise.

Trust me. Then engine is not going to start again until my mechanic figures out what the deal is. I was just asking the forum if anyone has had anything like this happen to them???? Saying x is good or bad is not answering the question I have asked.

Please respond to this thread only if you have had this issue please.

Thanks in advance.

cv129 · 03-24-2014, 09:03 PM

May help if you can remove the under shroud, have the car on jack stand and check the noise from underneath the car. Good luck

nismo09 · 03-24-2014, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cv129

May help if you can remove the under shroud, have the car on jack stand and check the noise from underneath the car. Good luck

Been there done that.

Again,

Please respond to this thread only if you have had this issue please. Troubleshooting is not what I am asking for.

NissanGuy23 · 03-25-2014, 01:21 AM

It sounds to me like its clutch/flywheel related rattling. Try to pinpoint if its coming from that location, this noise sounds familiar, but yours is way louder than normal. Could be the dual mass flywheel issue of some kind?

Wonka2581 · 03-25-2014, 06:07 AM

Damn man im sorry, good luck hope it all works out. Keep us posted.

Apollo8642 · 03-25-2014, 06:48 PM

I had a friend that's Honda made that same sound. Check the heat sheilding around the exhaust. She had a rock stuck in her's, but they do come loose from time to time. I'm also guessing that that sound is only coming from the drivers side?

nismo09 · 03-26-2014, 02:45 PM

Turns out the “rattle” in the Nismo (sounds like a marble going around inside of a washing machine) are parts that have broken off inside the catalytic converter. The good news here is it is covered by an 8 year 80,000 mile Federal warranty.

Talked to a friend who has a 370z and he had one replaced about 6 months ago. Not sure if this is happening to a lot of you but please do beware.

Cheers.

TerribleONE · 03-26-2014, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nismo09

Turns out the “rattle” in the Nismo (sounds like a marble going around inside of a washing machine) are parts that have broken off inside the catalytic converter. The good news here is it is covered by an 8 year 80,000 mile Federal warranty.

Talked to a friend who has a 370z and he had one replaced about 6 months ago. Not sure if this is happening to a lot of you but please do beware.

Cheers.

Interesting. I am surprised it didnt get worse as RPM's increased. Glad it is nothing serious.

Armhunter · 03-26-2014, 03:29 PM

Catalytic Converter? What Catalytic Converter? oh wait.. I took mine off a long time ago..

nismo09 · 03-28-2014, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Armhunter

Catalytic Converter? What Catalytic Converter? oh wait.. I took mine off a long time ago..

I wish I could get away with that but it won't pass inspection.

03-24-2014, 07:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
nismo09 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 159 Drives: 09 Nismo Rep Power: 16	The Nismo Sounds Sick Well, I have a major rattle in the Nismo. Since it is the same engine as all Z's produced since 09 this goes out to everyone. Here is a video that captures the sound. Anyone else ever had/heard this sound/problem???? Damn if I can figure out what/where it is coming from. Getting it checked out tomorrow but thought I would ask. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eomX...ature=youtu.be

03-24-2014, 08:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	"This video is private." Edit: Works now. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma Last edited by SouthArk370Z; 03-24-2014 at 08:38 PM.

03-24-2014, 08:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	Can't believe you are revving/driving it like that... SouthArk370Z likes this. __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

03-24-2014, 08:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	I'm not sure what the noise is but I'm very sure I wouldn't even start the car until I got it checked out by someone. Could be as simple as a belt hitting something. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

03-24-2014, 09:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,222 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163995	May help if you can remove the under shroud, have the car on jack stand and check the noise from underneath the car. Good luck __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

03-25-2014, 01:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
NissanGuy23 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: West Chester, PA Age: 36 Posts: 752 Drives: 09 370Z NISMO PG 6MT Rep Power: 15	It sounds to me like its clutch/flywheel related rattling. Try to pinpoint if its coming from that location, this noise sounds familiar, but yours is way louder than normal. Could be the dual mass flywheel issue of some kind?

03-25-2014, 06:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	Damn man im sorry, good luck hope it all works out. Keep us posted. __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

03-25-2014, 06:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
Apollo8642 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 187 Drives: 09 370Z Nismo #280 Rep Power: 13	I had a friend that's Honda made that same sound. Check the heat sheilding around the exhaust. She had a rock stuck in her's, but they do come loose from time to time. I'm also guessing that that sound is only coming from the drivers side?

03-26-2014, 02:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
nismo09 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 159 Drives: 09 Nismo Rep Power: 16	Turns out the “rattle” in the Nismo (sounds like a marble going around inside of a washing machine) are parts that have broken off inside the catalytic converter. The good news here is it is covered by an 8 year 80,000 mile Federal warranty. Talked to a friend who has a 370z and he had one replaced about 6 months ago. Not sure if this is happening to a lot of you but please do beware. Cheers. Eagle likes this.

03-26-2014, 03:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
Armhunter Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: bakersfield, CA Posts: 338 Drives: 12 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 13	Catalytic Converter? What Catalytic Converter? oh wait.. I took mine off a long time ago.. NissanGuy23 likes this.

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