Two very wierd things happen when I start up the anytime of the day...First is when I turn the key the car feels like its just not gonna turn on/over...kinda like it wants to die on the turn on!?! Second, I will be in neutral and just give the car a little gas and you can hear a rattling sound as it revs, but "seems" to be only in the beginning of the rev. Does anyone know what this could be? It feels like a slight to moderate loss of power down low. Highway speed seems to be ok. any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

anyone please!!

 

come on GURUS! Please shed some light

 

Check your oil level, make sure you are not low!

 

Ok, oil level is good.....any other sugesstions??

 

i kinda have the rattling problem, but i dont think mine is much of an engine rattle, mines more of an exhaust rattle, it's really annoying sometimes. at 2000 rpm and 3600 rpm it juss has this raspy retarded rattling sound. sigh =(

 

am not 100% sure its the engine? It also sounds like a loose tranny! But am not sure

 

Stock clutch...those throw out bearings sound like a can o rocks...

 

Possible busted motor/trany mount?

 

So you think I should replace my clutch?? what is a good replacement? Could that also explain the slight/moderate power loss down low? thanx

 

I could post pix of that stupid dual 25lbs stock flywheel...dumb. I lost like 12 pounds dropping that cr@p. As for clutch/F.W. I'm not opinionated, there all good. I guess base it on future plans (hp goals)
Jman

 

That bad huh?! Maybe I will look into a new clutch and flywheel...BTW I love those GTI's!

 

Sorry, my wife's laptop was logged on under her user name....I am NO Biznitch!!!
BTW, your clutch pedal won't get stuck to the floor when you dump it if you go aftermarket!!!!

 

LOL, but I 've never had that pedal prob! So do you think this could explain the slight power loss though??

 

anymore help or suggestions??

 

you should probally take it to a dealership. if your still under warrenty. theres no point dumpin your money on a new set of clutch and flywheel if thats not the problem. because you will still be stuck with your problem.

 

This has been posted before. The vq35 has oil pressure driven chain tensioners. It takes a second for oil pressure to reach the tensioners and tighten the chains. The sound is the chains hitting the timing cover. It happens usually when the car sits for more than a day. My 2001 Maxima did it and my 03.5 G35 did it too.

 

It happens every time I start the engine, regardless of stationary time. I guess I will take it to the dealership and see what they say...but they ALWAYS treat people like they are crazy or imagining things...

 

You may have a bad tensioner.