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My Nissan Pathfinder

Discussion in 'General Automotive' started by Karma Nv, Dec 23, 2018.

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  1. Dec 23, 2018 at 7:45 PM
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    Is a 2008 SE model with over 152,000 miles. Lately I've been hearing a whining or a buzzing sound when RPMs are above 2k. I know these VQ40's are notorious for timing chain problems and I'm starting to regret buying this as my first vehicle. Im afraid my parents more or less don't really think it's a problem, am I just overreacting or should I just live with it?
     
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  2. Dec 23, 2018 at 7:47 PM
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    This may be a better question asked in a Nissan forum.
     
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  3. Dec 23, 2018 at 7:47 PM
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    Can you get a video???
     
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  4. Dec 23, 2018 at 7:49 PM
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    I can get a video tomorrow if I can figure out how to upload it..
     
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  5. Dec 23, 2018 at 7:50 PM
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    Your right I'll just ask on one of their forums.
     
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  6. Dec 23, 2018 at 7:54 PM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    Check exhaust heat shields are tight and not vibrating
     
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  7. Dec 23, 2018 at 7:56 PM
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    Will do.
     
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  8. Dec 23, 2018 at 7:59 PM
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  9. Dec 23, 2018 at 8:01 PM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    The engine oil is clean and correct viscosity? How many miles on spark plugs?
     
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  10. Dec 23, 2018 at 8:03 PM
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    Yes, I just got a oil change about a week ago or so.
     
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  11. Dec 23, 2018 at 8:04 PM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    Is that when the noise started?
     
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  12. Dec 23, 2018 at 8:05 PM
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    No, I've heard the noise before it.
     
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  13. Dec 23, 2018 at 8:08 PM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    Is the sound coming from the fan belt area? Maybe tensioner or idler pulleys going south. The belt look good with no cracking?
     
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  14. Dec 23, 2018 at 8:09 PM
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    As far as how many miles on the spark plugs I do not know as I am the 3rd owner of the vehicle. If I had to guess they've probably never been changed.
     
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    I don't mean to sound rude. But wouldn't fellow Pathfinder owners be a better group to ask that question? As they have more experience with your vehicle.
    Just a thought as they would have more insight.

    But since you're here:
    Power Steering Pump maybe??
     
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  16. Dec 23, 2018 at 8:10 PM
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    Yes the belt looks good and as far as I can tell no cracks.
     
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    Your right I should have asked on one of their fourms, sorry for any inconvenience. The power steering pump doesn't seem to make any unusual noise to me.
     
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  19. Dec 23, 2018 at 8:15 PM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    I’m glad you’re here. I put 300k on an 84 720 KC.
     
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    Not an inconvenience at all. I just figured that you'd get more accurate help from other Pathfinder owners.
    Nice Pathfinder by the way :thumbsup:
     
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