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Car Forum / Nissan / Nissan Maxima / March 200496 Maxima, knock when cold
I have a 96 Maxima (~125k miles) that when I start it up and it's cold outside (which is very often here in southern Minnesota) there is a knock in the engine until it warms up. The knock appears to be coming from the rear cylinder bank, near the cam. Any ideas where to start? Mike > I have a 96 Maxima (~125k miles) that when I start it up and it's cold > outside (which is very often here in southern Minnesota) there is a knock [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Any ideas where to start? VTC  SignatureSteve http://www.atlantaracing.com VTC only applies to 92 93 and 94 Nissan Maxima SEs that is the only time the VTCs were available. Now quit spouting ignorance and go away! Signature---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------- Please sure to visit Our website at www.classiccarsprings.com Or check out our ebay auctions user id INTERNETAUTOMART > > > I have a 96 Maxima (~125k miles) that when I start it up and it's cold [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > VTC > VTC only applies to 92 93 and 94 Nissan Maxima SEs > that is the only time the VTCs were available. I was thinking of the 300ZX's, they had them through 96.. > Now quit spouting ignorance and go away! Cute. SignatureSteve http://www.atlantaracing.com > I have a 96 Maxima (~125k miles) that when I start it up and it's cold > outside (which is very often here in southern Minnesota) there is a knock in [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Any ideas where to start? Probably nothing to worry about. My 95 SE has always done that in cold weather (sounds like a diesel for a few seconds until oil gets pumped up). Not sure if there is a TSB about this because you need to subscribe (pay) to view them at Nissan. Just make sure your oil is not too thick for cold weather (I think 5w30 works most of the time). SignatureDavid Efflandt - All spam ignored http://www.de-srv.com/ http://www.autox.chicago.il.us/ http://www.berniesfloral.net/ http://cgi-help.virtualave.net/ http://hammer.prohosting.com/~cgi-wiz/ FYI, the TSBs are free on the Maxima.Org forum site for this generation of maxima. >> I have a 96 Maxima (~125k miles) that when I start it up and it's cold >> outside (which is very often here in southern Minnesota) there is a knock in [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >to view them at Nissan. Just make sure your oil is not too thick for cold >weather (I think 5w30 works most of the time). The problem is a worn timing chain tensioner. This is a pretty common problem for 95-96 Maximas. The tensioner costs about $50 from the dealer. It is located behind a small removable cover on the timing case on the rear bank side. It is a bit tricky to replace because of limited access space, but it can be done without any special tools. Have a magnetic pick up tool handy in case you drop a bolt or the spring and plunger down into the timing case. It helps to stuff a rag down inside the case after removing the cover and before removing the tensioner mounting bolts. A dropped bolt will fall on the rag and is easier to retrieve. It also helps to remove the power steering reservoir and move the hoses out of the way before starting so that there is more room for your hands. Steve > I have a 96 Maxima (~125k miles) that when I start it up and it's cold > outside (which is very often here in southern Minnesota) there is a knock in [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Mike Was this part modified on the 97s, or do the 97-99 have the same tendency to wear out as the 95-96? Dave > The problem is a worn timing chain tensioner. This is a pretty common > problem for 95-96 Maximas. The tensioner costs about $50 from the dealer. [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > > > Mike A question, my '96 has been doing this for a year or so, also when very cold outside. It stops making noise within 5 seconds. Will leaving is as is cause any harm to the engine. Thus far it seems to run fine. >Was this part modified on the 97s, or do the 97-99 have the same tendency to >wear out as the 95-96? [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] >> > >> > Mike I believe there is no harm in leaving it as is, depending on how you drive. My car is boosted and I like to take it to redline, so I felt it was a good idea to replace it. > A question, my '96 has been doing this for a year or so, also when very cold outside. It stops > making noise within 5 seconds. Will leaving is as is cause any harm to the engine. Thus far it [quoted text clipped - 37 lines] > >> > > >> > Mike From what I've read in maxima.org, this seems to be a peculiar problem for the 95-96 model years. > Was this part modified on the 97s, or do the 97-99 have the same tendency to > wear out as the 95-96? [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > > > > > > Mike |
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