clicking noise help

Zwannabe · Jan 31st, 2006, 10:50 PM

I have finally purchaced a 1991 300zx TT w/ a 5 speed and can't wait to drive it but have found a small problem. I have noticed that when I drive the car there is this constant clicking sound that speeds up as I go faster. I'm thinking that it is the lifters but not really sure. I have also noticed an oil leak. Would that be the oil pan leaking?

Blanco 300Z · Feb 1st, 2006, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Zwannabe

I have finally purchaced a 1991 300zx TT w/ a 5 speed and can't wait to drive it but have found a small problem. I have noticed that when I drive the car there is this constant clicking sound that speeds up as I go faster. I'm thinking that it is the lifters but not really sure. I have also noticed an oil leak. Would that be the oil pan leaking?

my possible diagnosis. maybe even correct....

1. "speeds up as i go faster" not rpms but vehicle speed..... transmission, possible thouhghout berring or clutch related.

2. oil leak.... welp, depends on where it is coming from. my 91 Z had the front main seal (crank seal) replaced in '02 and now the lil basterd is leaking again. but it is only like a half a quart per oil change (3000 miles) it may be common for the nissan v6. the nissan 4 banger leaks from the rear main or timing cover and v6 usually front main. ( i work on a lot of cars, like 65 per day(manager of a quicklube www.vioc.com))

3 good luck with your new toy (BTW nissan 300zx......high cost, high maintenance)

laters !!