Ok, so a little backstory.
My 2wd Nissan Xterra has 86,000 miles. The wife got a new car (2013 Sonata), I sold my 2000 Frontier Crew Cab, and inherited the Xterra. After a few odds and ends, and after paying off the Xterra with the Frontier money, I had just enough left over to get the timing chains/guides done (common problem), as it was time.
Fast forward, I had a local shop do the work. They replaced all three chains, along with all new tensioners. New waterpump, and new thermostat. I got the truck back Monday afternoon, and I am not sure it has been this quiet since I have owned it. Of course, I have been riding around with the windows cracked and radio off to listen for any possible “noises”. So far there have been none. Also putting cardboard under the truck at night to check for any leaks from the service. I am a little anal, but I know you guys can appreciate that.
I have only driven the Xterra from the mechanic, and a little last night running errands, as Sunday, the cat got caught in the Sonata, and didn’t make it out in time. Since then, the wife hasn’t wanted to drive the Sonata for a few weeks.
Anyways, last night on the way home, I noticed what felt like a slight vibration through the gas pedal when you give it a good amount of gas. Of course this only happens when in the 2200-2300 rpm rang. Of course the wife says she doesn’t notice anything, but she also normally keeps it 2,000rpm or below.
The steering wheel doesn’t vibrate when this happens, and the truck rides as smooth as can be. I have narrowed drivetrain out of it, as it does it while in park and neutral. The motor mounts look good, but I still need to get under there and inspect them better, along with all of the heat shields.
Is it possible that this had something to do with the timing chain change, or is this just a separate issue?
Since the Xterra is drive-by-wire, is it possible to feel mechanical issues AT ALL through the pedal? Reason I ask, is if there is any chance that this issue is related to the timing chain/water pump install I had done 2 weeks ago, then I plan on taking it into the mechanic to have a look. If this has got to be a non-mechanical issue (i.e. motor mounts/heat shield/etc) then I won’t waste the mechanic’s time.
I am stumped.
My 2wd Nissan Xterra has 86,000 miles. The wife got a new car (2013 Sonata), I sold my 2000 Frontier Crew Cab, and inherited the Xterra. After a few odds and ends, and after paying off the Xterra with the Frontier money, I had just enough left over to get the timing chains/guides done (common problem), as it was time.
Fast forward, I had a local shop do the work. They replaced all three chains, along with all new tensioners. New waterpump, and new thermostat. I got the truck back Monday afternoon, and I am not sure it has been this quiet since I have owned it. Of course, I have been riding around with the windows cracked and radio off to listen for any possible “noises”. So far there have been none. Also putting cardboard under the truck at night to check for any leaks from the service. I am a little anal, but I know you guys can appreciate that.
I have only driven the Xterra from the mechanic, and a little last night running errands, as Sunday, the cat got caught in the Sonata, and didn’t make it out in time. Since then, the wife hasn’t wanted to drive the Sonata for a few weeks.
Anyways, last night on the way home, I noticed what felt like a slight vibration through the gas pedal when you give it a good amount of gas. Of course this only happens when in the 2200-2300 rpm rang. Of course the wife says she doesn’t notice anything, but she also normally keeps it 2,000rpm or below.
The steering wheel doesn’t vibrate when this happens, and the truck rides as smooth as can be. I have narrowed drivetrain out of it, as it does it while in park and neutral. The motor mounts look good, but I still need to get under there and inspect them better, along with all of the heat shields.
Is it possible that this had something to do with the timing chain change, or is this just a separate issue?
Since the Xterra is drive-by-wire, is it possible to feel mechanical issues AT ALL through the pedal? Reason I ask, is if there is any chance that this issue is related to the timing chain/water pump install I had done 2 weeks ago, then I plan on taking it into the mechanic to have a look. If this has got to be a non-mechanical issue (i.e. motor mounts/heat shield/etc) then I won’t waste the mechanic’s time.
I am stumped.
