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Fri Oct 31, 2003 5:14 pm
I looked at the valve cover and it does say Nissan on it so I suppose it is the VQ30DE. Will the valve covers from a VE30DE interchange? If the noise is not the VTR, do you have any other suggestions as to what the noise might be? To me, it does sound like a lifter tap, but I thought that my engine has solid tappets. The noise is VERY loud when the car starts and goes completely away when the engine warms or you depress the accelerator more than half way.
Also, I think the water pump on my Maxima is leaking. How much of a pain are they to change?
Again, you have been a huge help.