I still have some stock springs if you need them

 

i have stock springs i need struts, anyone have some??

 

Before wetsand:





Wetsanded:



After: Still have some light polishing left but you get the idea

 

God damn workin that magic

 

yessir, this thing is comin together nicely

 

Hey Steve what is your opinion on a loud ticking sound when you start the car?

Just recently and not often when I start the car, I head this loud ticking sound (3 ticks) the sound if I could describe it is almost like a hammer against metal.

Richie thinks its the timing chain/tensioner.

 

could be a spun rod bearing is it only when started cold?

 

Yeah sometimes it does it when its warm as well. The problem is that it is not a constant.

 

i see, hmmm... have you pulled the valve cover an looked in there

 

Price? how many miles? Pics?

 

immediately starting the car? Or does it go away after like 20 secs?


Brett you for cereal about selling your car?

 

Chris - Not taking the valve cover off I am just letting the car sit right now.

Tyler - It starts as about a few seconds after turning on the car, a loud tick tick tick (only 3 ticks) then it goes away. Performance seemed normal. Just odd when you hear a loud tick as if it was a hammer hitting metal. Either way, tomorrow I am rolling with my buddy in his 350Z to work and ordering everything with the timing area (chain, LNF tensioner, guides) just get all new stuff in there.

 

400+stock lnf struts/springs, mileage... ej, brandon?? haha ive put 9k miles maybe. No pics as theyre on the car but theyre in awesome condition (desert climate ftw)

 

FML throw out bearing took a ****...

im a 2.2l ion cant help ya on the springs and struts how much just for em

 

It's the tensioner.Mine did that before it took a **** and the intake cam skipped.When you change it out,you must pull the valve cover and keep the chain from moving.The tensioner is a 1 1/4 socket.Replace it before you blow it out and end up like me,but I look as mine as a blessing because now my motor is going to have forged parts and high reving springs next week

 

Sounds to me like its just the tensioner... Mine does the same exact thing. as soon as it's oiled up its good to go.

 

Anyone have the PN for the tensioner?

Is the "revised" one specifically for the LNF?

 

no all aftermarket suppliers have the "revised" one.Autozone is cheaper than O rielly but only has a 1 year warranty as opposed to o rielly's lifetime.I bought my new one at Orielly.It was only 30 bucks.

 

I was going to order mine from the dealership using my family discount. Since this happened to you, while you are in there did you replace the guides and chain itself?

 

No guides and chain are in excellent shape.I actually checked the chain not too long ago and it hasn't stretched and thanks to my lovely intake cam sensor,if it does stretch it will pop a code at me lol

 

So moral of the story for right now since I have this problem.

1. Don't drive anywhere until parts arrive
2. Install tensioner
3. Back to Business as usual?

 

yeah buddy!Funny thing is I had a new one sitting in my car that I was going to install that night but it decided to go before I had the chance,which was the night before my b-day lmao.Lifes a bitch

 

I want those coils Dood I'll have cash by the end of the month, also I have my stock struts with ksports and I have stock springs. Let me know

 

Would you go lower then 4 bills tho?

 

They're 1200 coils my man and in perfect condition. I sold them for 650+ stock stuff a year ago and they are still in good condition. Not tryin to bust your ***** Bobby, anything under 500 is a steal. You're getting a good deal