Why is there a grinding noise when my car hits 3,000 rpm?

2007 NISSAN MAXIMA
100,000 MILES
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JDPHILLIPS12009
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It only does it when I'm accelerating. And that's the only time it does it, doesn't matter how fast or slow I'm going, just when it hits that specific rpm range
Jan 11, 2012 at 10:41 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Torque converter or clutch issue most likely.
Jan 11, 2012 at 10:49 PM
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