OE812 Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 I am considering buying an 01 Pathfinder SE with the 3.5L engine with 75K miles on engine. I had the vehicle checked and everything is ok except for lifter noises. After reaching operating temperature, I notice the noise at idle. Increasing the throttle at idle does not make the noise go away. I need to know if this is "normal" for the 3.5L and if not, what adverse condition could happen? I am meeting with the dealer rep tomorrow for yes or no on the pathfinder. :help: Thanks, Jeff 99.5 Pathfinder SE 99 Pathfinder XE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 I would pass on it. Lifter or other valve clatter is an indication that it was neglected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OE812 Posted September 18, 2006 Author Share Posted September 18, 2006 The service manual I just read indicated that if the valve lifters are noisy, they need adjusting. So the 3.5L evidently needs routine valve lash adjustments I presume? Thanks, jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 It's possible, but I've never heard anything about that. There are plenty of them on the market, I'd try to find a better one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4le Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 I hope this insnt considered postjacking. But my 3.3 seems to be noisy in the valve train too. All the 3.3s i have heard sound like this so i though it was ok but I dont think I have ever heard one with less than 50k on it so do ours require adjusting At regular intervels too? If so i woud probably get it done when i get my timing belt done. But shiesh...... I bet it is expensivefull (lol) to get the side that the intake manifold hides! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navygz19 Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Maybe this is a dumb suggestion, but shouldn't you start w/ an oil change? Try using a 10W-30 or something? I dunno...I seemed to notice the same sounds your describing in my '02 when I used 5W-30, so I changed to 10W and haven't had an issue since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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