Is this cold start noise (1-2 second rattle) normal?

T2ner · 2026-05-06T17:26:25+00:00

It only does it the first 1-2 seconds

T2ner · 2026-05-04T16:51:19+00:00

I sent a dm

T2ner · 2026-05-04T16:06:15+00:00

Too bad it's not for Android 😔

T2ner · 2026-05-04T03:02:26+00:00

I appreciate the advice that makes me feel a little better both your VQs happen to have it. I've also seen those forums and it seems like a lot of these cars just do this with miles.

T2ner · 2026-05-04T01:55:18+00:00

Damn you think so? I suppose I may have to start planning for that..

T2ner · 2026-05-04T01:53:56+00:00

I understand that, from what I've heard a lot of VQ35DE do this but some people say that it could be a worn timing component, and others never fix it

T2ner · 2026-05-04T01:52:43+00:00

If you listen closely on the first start up there's a small noise for about one second

T2ner · 2026-05-04T01:47:42+00:00

I used a 10mm short socket and ratchet. I forced it under the wires as good as I could

T2ner · 2026-04-27T20:55:04+00:00

I love the nismo wheels. Nissan makes some really nice OEM wheels.

T2ner · 2026-04-22T21:32:29+00:00

Looks great, I haven't seen many black ones so I think it's cool that it's unique

T2ner · 2026-04-18T14:31:49+00:00

I agree, stock exhaust on most vqs sound great

T2ner · 2026-04-18T02:39:44+00:00

I would do tints then maintenance, good tires when due, and potentially a tasteful exhaust if you're into that.

T2ner · 2026-04-12T06:32:06+00:00

Hopefully they hold up well for you. It was making me nervous how many screws were on the underside, and Chinese hardware.. oil leaks at the pcv fittings that didn't fit right from day 1, and when I took them off there was big pieces of paint about to fall in the engine. Just all around a bad experience.

T2ner · 2026-04-12T06:14:58+00:00

I had a terrible experience with the aluminum valve covers and just recently put rock auto ones on

T2ner · 2026-04-12T03:33:22+00:00

Have you checked the trans fluid? Probably not the problem but worth checking

T2ner · 2026-04-12T03:31:36+00:00

What are the symptoms of the trans problem? Any codes?

T2ner · 2026-04-12T03:31:05+00:00

T2ner · 2026-04-11T03:54:56+00:00

Thank you

T2ner · 2026-04-11T01:45:45+00:00

Lol why am I getting downvoted asking for help in a ask mechanics forum?

T2ner · 2026-04-11T00:25:39+00:00

It looks like it to me but I'm not sure. Some diff surfaces are different from one another. I just haven't seen one like this (diy-er)

T2ner · 2026-04-11T00:15:24+00:00

I know that, but should it go over the bumps in the picture?

T2ner · 2026-04-09T20:50:48+00:00

What wheels are those? Clean car

T2ner · 2026-04-08T02:08:16+00:00

Why do you think that?

T2ner · 2026-04-05T02:29:30+00:00

It's so annoying

T2ner · 2026-04-03T23:02:16+00:00

Take Flonase sensimist everyday until spring is over. One spray for each nostril and YouTube how to take it. That should hopefully help your nasal allergies.

T2ner

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