loud thump when crankin engine - G35Driver - Infiniti G35 & G37 Forum Discussion

May 22, 2004 | 02:42 PM

cyro23

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loud thump when crankin engine

some times when i turn the car on i hear an annoying thump while the ignition is firing up the engine.. any feedback on this? thanks

May 22, 2004 | 04:24 PM

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Re: loud thump when crankin engine

Dealer told me it was "normal".

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May 22, 2004 | 04:35 PM

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Re: loud thump when crankin engine

i've noticed that too, I imagine it is a normal sound.

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May 23, 2004 | 12:22 PM

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Re: loud thump when crankin engine

ditto

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May 23, 2004 | 06:59 PM

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Re: loud thump when crankin engine

i am "glad" to know my car is not the only one that makes that noise ! i hope it's normal...

May 23, 2004 | 07:44 PM

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Re: loud thump when crankin engine

I think it's the exhaust striking the floorpan.

Mine started around 4 months ago - 12k mi.

Hope nothing cracks later (after the warranty).

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