Im hearing this gurgling sound coming from the back of the engine

 

right in back of front wheel arch on the driver side . im right hand drive.

 

i only hear it while idling ..

 

doesnt seem to affect performance

 

but sound awfull im planning on taking tire off remove the plastic covering

 

and hopefully see something that can be fixed .. any ideas before

 

i venture is appreciated..... thanks./.... :confused: :confused:

It will be the AIV's behing the front wings. Condenstation builds up and fills with water. You can drain, block or remove them.

 

http://www.aus300zx.com/tech/aiv/aiv.htm

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wonderfull .. ill try and drain the water ... thks pal... :bow:

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wonderfull .. ill try and drain the water ... thks pal... :bow:

 

just be aware mate that they'll sooner (rather than later) just fill up again. i drained mine out and 3 days later it was gurgle gurgle again. better to remove or (easier) to drill/block.

could someone tell me what the AIV's are and what they do?

i think they inject extra air into the catalyst to help it heat up.

im not 100% on that.

Spent about 2hrs saturday removing wheel and getting to AIV

 

not so hard to get at,, anyway drained out fluid .tried punching

 

a hole into hose so any more would drain out ..

 

seems maybe the hole i punch wasnt big enough , so this

 

morning i listened and sht... gurgling is back ...

 

ill make another attempt making sure hole is big enough

 

i dont want to remove AIV seems more work ......

 

..... :headvswal :headvswal :(

piece of piss to remove em m8 :hyper: :hyper: