hi everybody. Recently I noticed my car starting to make a squeaking sounds in the morning when i turn on the engine. The noise is more obvious when i put the gear to Drive. It will go away after it's warmed. I called the infiniti dealer, they said something about the timing belt has a crack in it, but after i google around i found the G35 has the timing chain that doesn't require maintenance. Can you guys give me some thoughts on it? Thank you very much. It's a 2004 G35 Sedan.

 

Mine "squeaks" too. I'm pretty sure its an auxiliary belt. I'm due for mine to be done so I wasn't to concerned. Mine also goes away after the engine is warm. Pop the hood and start the car up. You should be able to pinpoint the noise. Yes, we've got chains!!

 

thanks for the fast response. I kind of pinpointed the issue, it's over by the belts. That's about the best estimation I can give.

 

Your A/C and alternator belts are loose.

 

Hi 10nara, if that's the case, how can i adjust it? Thanks.

 

This should help you out.

http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/349821

 

take it to a local repair shop and have them tighten it or replace them if they are getting old. They shouldn't cost too much. Should be around $100 - $150 to replace both belts including labor. Don't know about dealer rates though.

 

Thanks davdim99 for the info. I will take a deep read into it.

10nara the Dealer rate is going for $205 with parts and labor in southern california area, he said he will also check up the car see if it needs extra maintenance. Still debating which one should i go.

 

i would just replace the belts if it has been over 2 years since it was done. If you dont know when it was last done, just replace them. Its quick and easy. About 15-30 min even if its your first time.

 

replace your drive belt. I had the same problem, took it to south bay infiniti dealer, they qouted me 200 bucks, and i bought the belts from rivierside infiniti and did it myself.

 

I think I am having this issue also. If I give it a little throttle the sound goes away and normally after warmup

 

Lol, are you serious? 15-30 mins? I thought I need to take the whole bumper and radiator off to actually see the belt. Can you send me a installation on it? Thank you very much.

 

^ Here is the DIY video for replacing the drive belts, performed by bythabay:

http://www.infinitihelp.com/diy/gsed..._procedure.htm

 

thanks a lot for the info. I will try to change them on weekend.