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MACoupe · 02-27-2008, 05:35 PM

Hi I just got my new project running but the engine make a constant growling noise. Upon further inspection I found a piece of plastic with a brass insert in the valley by the cams. i took some pics but there a little crappy. does anyone have any ideas? Thanks.

Addicted2Kouki · 02-28-2008, 02:27 AM

Funny. Ive seen that before... but I dont remember where thats from.
All i know is that my car doesnt have it anymore.

Either way, it shouldnt be anywhere near your cams.

WagDatto · 02-28-2008, 02:43 AM

Cancer. Inoperable, incurable cancer. Hold your motor close and whisper sweet nothings into the valve cover, and give it the good ol' Notebook ending.

No clue what it is, but I read a post with a similar problem a while back. Make a necklace?

SDS13COUPE · 02-28-2008, 06:30 AM

It looks like a retainer to me.

MadMaverick · 02-28-2008, 09:27 AM

Did you have some timing chain rattle before it started growling? How many miles on the motor?

UNISA JECS · 02-28-2008, 09:34 AM

Thats one of the "harness protector" (black plastic thing) washers that sits right over the fuel rail.

nani · 02-28-2008, 09:38 AM

looks like a valve seal

MACoupe · 02-28-2008, 11:46 AM

the engine has about 69K. I don't know if the chain rattled before b-cuz it didn't run wen I bought the car.

02-27-2008, 05:35 PM	#1
MACoupe Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Worc MA Posts: 62 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Need help! My kade Growls! Hi I just got my new project running but the engine make a constant growling noise. Upon further inspection I found a piece of plastic with a brass insert in the valley by the cams. i took some pics but there a little crappy. does anyone have any ideas? Thanks. Last edited by MACoupe; 10-27-2008 at 04:06 PM..

02-28-2008, 02:43 AM	#3
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02-28-2008, 09:34 AM	#6
UNISA JECS Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Socal Fontana Age: 46 Posts: 2,380 Trader Rating: (40) Feedback Score: 40 reviews	Thats one of the "harness protector" (black plastic thing) washers that sits right over the fuel rail. __________________ PARTS 4 SALE !! Z32 E-Brake/Parking Brake Heatshield Assemblys!!! *Rep/Feedbacks*

02-28-2008, 06:30 AM	#4
SDS13COUPE Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Diego Age: 39 Posts: 1,403 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	It looks like a retainer to me.

02-28-2008, 09:27 AM	#5
MadMaverick Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central Jerz Posts: 161 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Did you have some timing chain rattle before it started growling? How many miles on the motor?

02-28-2008, 09:38 AM	#7
nani Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: maryland Age: 37 Posts: 159 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	looks like a valve seal

02-28-2008, 11:46 AM	#8
MACoupe Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Worc MA Posts: 62 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	the engine has about 69K. I don't know if the chain rattled before b-cuz it didn't run wen I bought the car.