The same thing happened to me with my first clock! I’m not sure I want to try the next one, although with patience and a double scotch I might try. I was hopping there was a way to get cleaning fluid into the inner workings with out taking the motor out. By the way, if you know anyone who is rebuilding their motor and needs 6 intake seats let me know. I was able to get 12 of them and only need 6. They’re not easy to come by. Nissan can’t get them nor MSA.