This is the last flange in the system, between the resonator pipe and the exhaust. See all of that carbon build-up? I pointed it out to my dealer two weeks back and they blew me off because they couldn't "feel" the leak. Now, as of today, I've got a SES light and error code 442, EVAP Small Leak, as opposed to the more common code 456, EVAP Very Small Leak. I can actually hear the exhaust "farting" at the flange now and the car runs a bit rough at idle. WOO HOO!!! Back to the shop!



I looked at four other 350s this weekend and not a one had carbon build-up on the flange. None. Can someone else out there check their flanges for this build-up? Also, let me know if you've got an SES notice.

Thanks!

 

Not ANOTHER prob, Droid. Man... I'm so sorry.



How many miles did it take for you to notice the carbon buildup?

-Jon

 

Don't know if this is an option, but I for one would reccomend trying other Nissan dealerships. If a dealer shrugged off that obvious leak I would have asked to talk to the general manager and told him you were going elsewhere and then contacted NNA. That's terrible service man, sorry to hear about it.

I had my SES light come on the first day I had it, and I feel like I hear a sound that might be it (or might be the fuel pump). I'm going to go check tomorrow though, thanks for the heads up Droid!

 

Thanks for the condolences, guys, but suprisingly, I'm not really that pissed off. I've gotten over the days of throwing hissy fits about every little problem. I've got a warranty and I'll get the **** fixed.

Contrary to my earlier stance (months ago), I'm not interested in getting rid of the car just yet. I still want to put the S-Tune suspension on when it arrives! On the other hand, if I have to go into the shop every week, I'll be all over NNA's *** and just work out a really good deal on a Silverstone track.

 

When's the S-tune due in? Curious to get your take on it vs. the bounce many of us are complaining about.......

 

could this be the intermittent "hissing"sound that many have talked about near the rear of the car? mine does this too.

 

End of April. Long wait...

 

Like a tiny BOV? I hear that too. Weird.

 

I thought that hiss was just the fuel pump?

Maybe the bouncy ride is enough to cause the exhaust flange to flex and pull apart. Who knows. Thank god we all have warranties.

 

I have the "Hiss", too!@!
Does anyone know exactly what this is? Fuel pump/exhaust/ whatever?
ZZ

 

Maybe now is the time to get an aftermarket exhaust?

 

haha, you're the little devil on his shoulder!

 

So, you resurrected a fifteen-year old thread to sell a product on an infomercial?

Do you even own a 350Z?

 

The problem of warped flanges existed before 350 were produced. There are many suggested fixes. I designed a better mouse trap. Thx for your reply

 

Sure. Now read THIS THREAD, ******** and stop spamming the board with your thinly-veiled advertisement until you pay up to become a site sponsor.

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flagged the post for spam

 

Thanks Gents.
Marketplace is the only area too sell in. As stated, user can become a Premium member then sell. Further attempts to sell outside the rules will be met with an infraction or worse.

 

How do we acquire a trade of dirty photos for vast useless knowledge?

 

ok. This homemade solution is considered a thinly veiled spam???? Shameless plug, yes. Spam or scam, no. Many ideas are posted on sights. Many products are referred to by site users. How does one discern from a product push and a legitimate solution to a real problem? My fix isn't for sale. I do, like every idea posted here, want to engage the minds of the problem solvers and problem seekers. Thx for allowing me to comment....********-er included

 

Without stock exhaust it's not much of a problem.