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#5 of 4048 re: 1997 Engine Noise by ricey Jan 11, 2001 (1:34 pm)
Just read your problem with the noise. My wife's 97 Maxima does the same as did her 95. The VTC sprockets may need overhauling but usually it is the hydraulic dampers for the main chain drive for your two overhead cams. They work off oil pressure from the motor running and upon start-up they are not "charged" with oil and the main chain slaps a little until they get filled with oil. As they fill up they put pressure on the chain to "stiffen" it up. I've used Mobil 1 5W-30 to help lubricate them sooner and that seems to help a little. Cracks don't make noise and if the sprocket is cracked it would have failed by now because of the massive amounts of force they are subjected to while you accelerate. I hope this helps.
#6 of 4048 Did I damage anything? by RichIITF Jan 11, 2001 (9:19 pm)
I accidently tried to re-start my motor while it was running. I guess the motor is so quite that I didn't realize it was already running. Does anyone think I might have damaged the starter or the motor? I have not noticed any problems but I am still concerned. Replies to this message: carsrme (Apr 21, 2006 8:51 am) mj2000maxse (Oct 12, 2006 2:24 pm)
#7 of 4048 re: 1997 Maxima engine noise by cbtech Jan 13, 2001 (6:40 am)
My Maxima is making the same noise. Dealership said it was the starter. I'm changing starter today. I'll post later if it stops noise.
#8 of 4048 re: did I damage anything by jw18 Jan 13, 2001 (10:17 am)
RichITF   I did that a couple of times on my sentra and altima. Don't worry.   Jerry
#9 of 4048 1997 Maxima Engine Noise by cbtech Jan 13, 2001 (3:47 pm)
Changed starter today. Dealership wanted $350 for starter plus labor. I did it myself for $150. It took about 2 hours. Noise is gone. I'll post later if it comes back.
#10 of 4048 maxima engine noise at start-up by joenissan Jan 13, 2001 (8:38 pm)
Change to a Purolator oil filter...the noise will go away. The noise you hear is oil starvation at start-up because the flow-back valves on NISSAN oil filters, FRAM and a few others are garbage. Change to Purolator, WIX, or MOBIL oil filter.     Joe
#11 of 4048 vik3 by vik3 Jan 14, 2001 (1:41 pm)
Hi, I just bought a Nissan maxima 95. I had a 94 before. The 95 makes a loud engine noise when i press on gas.Its is not too loud but it is a lot louder than the 94 i owned before. I was just wondering if its the new engine type or if there is a problem with my car. Thanks
#12 of 4048 re: engine noise by kdsay Jan 14, 2001 (3:53 pm)
Thanks for your help regarding the sprockets. What you described as far as the oil pressure is what another mechanic had told me some time ago...he is the one who told me to take it to the dealer in the first place. When the service manager lifted the hood and listened to the noise he said, "oh yeah, sounds like your sprockets..we've had alot of trouble with those." I called the first mechanic back and he said that could be true. My point being is that I agree with what you are saying and what another post said as far as the filter, mainly because the noise is still there. Do I have a case with the dealer if they say they fixed "a" problem, but I don't think they fixed "the" problem? It sounds like, by what you all are saying, there isn't much to do for this problem other than changing the filter or oil. True? Any thoughts on how to approach this with the dealer? Thanks.
#13 of 4048 Maxima Electrical Fire by gioia1 Jan 14, 2001 (6:59 pm)
I have a 96 maxima-96k miles. A electrical short caused a fire in my trunk (next to gas tank). Service said they've never seen anything like it, and they don't know what could have caused it. Anybody have any ideas or has anyone had a similar problem?
#14 of 4048 cold start up noise by edwardh5 Jan 15, 2001 (10:36 am)
I fixed it by not using the Nissan filter. I use Pure One.Better anti backflow valve. No more clatter on cold start up.

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