Uprevtuning

Possibly air leak causing knocking because ignition timing is trying to compensate for the extra air.

Syner

No youtube at work, so I can't hear it.

travlee

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syner being nice because your a girl Belli

Bellisima_Z

You really shouldn't make assumptions like this. The install took me over 4 hours and I was very precise about following the instructions provided by motordyne. Watched several videos about the installation process and did my research before I even touched the latch to release the hood on my car. That being said, I understand that mistakes do happen even when all precautions are taken. I will be taking it apart tonight and re-installing just to make sure all bases are covered. Thanks for your input.

Syner

Bellisima_Z

Honestly, I'm kinda sad that as a "noob" I haven't been hazed by him feelin' kinda left out... missing out on my right of passage... or something like that

JERZ350

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I don't have the MREV installed, but any time I install a gasket I also install a gasket sealant to prevent leaks.

travlee

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so can I have yo number, can I have it, can I have it.....can I have yo number.....

haha.... inside joke

surprised he hasn't asked for boob pics

Bellisima_Z

Ser_Z

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It's not an assumption if its true you obviously made a mistake somewhere not a big one, but just enough...
Just because it took you 4 hours doesn't mean you knew what you where doing or doing it right trust me I know from experience sometimes it just takes a re-install lol

I'm sure you will be able to fix it.
It just sucks having to take things apart again when you simply want to enjoy them lol

Syner

u want it bebe?

Syner

you have to play it right. you can't just ask "can i see your *****?"

you have to be more like "you look pretty, can i see your *****?"

Bellisima_Z

Nah, I'll pass

Syner

your loss.

Bellisima_Z

Yeah your right about that

I'm hoping I did do something wrong that can be easily fixed, and that it's not something more serious that's unrelated to the install

Bellisima_Z

UPDATE:

OK, so I took the car to Nissan today and they diagnosed it as the timing chain. Quoted me $1700 to fix it. They said that if they are wrong and the knocking is still there after the repair is complete that I would not be charged. The car is there now and should be done on Monday. My question is why on earth am I looking at having to replace a timing chain at only 31k miles? ... not gonna lie, kinda pissed off

travlee

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what led them to that conclusion, to me it sounds like they are guessing

Bellisima_Z

They had 2 master techs on it. They listened to where the sound was coming from with a stethoscope. They said they see the issue a lot on the maximas but have only seen 2 other cases on the 350z. They said the plastic pieces used for the timing chain can wear out or something like that.

travlee

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i guess it could happen, but doesn't sound right to me.

i would have take it to another Nissan shop and get another opinion

Syner

+1 m9