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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 10:52 AM
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Possibly air leak causing knocking because ignition timing is trying to compensate for the extra air.

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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 11:16 AM
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Ok I'll try that... Should I be worried about driving the car to a shop? Could it cause any damage to the engine to drive it that way?
No youtube at work, so I can't hear it.
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 11:30 AM
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syner being nice because your a girl Belli
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 11:35 AM
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Take it apart and re-do the process right this time(Take your time!)...asking us will only help so much until you figure out you have to re-do the install to figure out what's wrong lol. (Air Leak any bets?)
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.
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 11:36 AM
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syner being nice because your a girl Belli

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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 11:42 AM
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syner being nice because your a girl Belli
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
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Bellisima_Z
No I didn't... But I don't recall the instructions indicating to do that. Should I have?
I don't have the MREV installed, but any time I install a gasket I also install a gasket sealant to prevent leaks.
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by 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
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
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 12:08 PM
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surprised he hasn't asked for boob pics

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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 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.
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
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 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
u want it bebe?
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 12:13 PM
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surprised he hasn't asked for boob pics
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 *****?"
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Syner
u want it bebe?
Nah, I'll pass
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Bellisima_Z
Nah, I'll pass


your loss.
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Ser_Z
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
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
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 10:33 AM
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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
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 10:47 AM
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what led them to that conclusion, to me it sounds like they are guessing
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by travlee9374
what led them to that conclusion, to me it sounds like they are guessing
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.
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 10:57 AM
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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
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by travlee9374
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
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