I have a '05 Pathfinder with 43,000 miles. The engine has started making a metallic whirring noise at idle. It is not a belt squeak, but sounds like a turbine of a jet engine.
I have read a couple of posts on other sites, and they are saying this noise is the result of plastic camshaft belt tensioners in the engine breaking down prematurely. I was wondering if anyone else on this forum has experienced this noise and if they can confirm the camshaft tensioner problem. I have an appointment for service next week, and I would like to have some ammunition when I talk to the service manager.
I would also like to see how many others have had this problem and maybe contact Nissan as a group and get some resolution that way.
Thanks
George