G35 Coupe V35 2003 - 07 Discussion about the 1st Generation V35 G35 Coupe

Check this before your powertrain warranty is up!

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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 09:47 PM
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^ They're a vendor on here....I ordered a complete kit for $260 grommets installed and I'll get $100 back when I'll send my old valve/rocker covers. Best deal I've found and they haven't had any leaks on the test cars, so it's worth a shot.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by mrG3FIZZO
I found this and purchased a set along with new valve cover gaskets. Going to swap mine out next week. Beats paying 500 bucks for unnecessary new valve covers.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWNX%3AIT
whatever it is the listing has ended... I imagine its R&Ds replacement seals..., if so, how much were they? (I'm curious if they were more, less, or same as they sale here).
 
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by JacekPSUr6
^ They're a vendor on here....I ordered a complete kit for $260 grommets installed and I'll get $100 back when I'll send my old valve/rocker covers. Best deal I've found and they haven't had any leaks on the test cars, so it's worth a shot.
I've only seen one post from anyone that has used them.

IMO R&D should have installed on a few cars that post here a lot so we could get decent feedback... the fact that there is virtually no reviews (other than manufactures and one member) makes me skip it.

Since a couple of you are getting them - at least we'll have a couple more reviews - but it will be many months before you have enough miles to matter...
 
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 10:39 PM
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I'll take my chances with these and pocket $240. I think someone has had them on over 8K miles and so far so good; no leaks. Once I'll get them installed, I'll be checking for leaks every so often, but in opinion, it's a win win situation over getting stock covers for $400, which actually go bad between 30-60K miles.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 01:03 AM
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Originally Posted by jibberjabbers
Keep us updated. Last I heard, you have to DRILL OUT the old ones before you can stick those in...

The VQ valve-covers have the Oil seals built in. Meaning, it's molded onto the valve-cover. Which is why the valve-cover has to be replaced.
I don't think they're molded to the cover since the dealership has you buying them seperately. I could be wrong. I'll keep you guys updated.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 01:04 AM
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Originally Posted by OCG35
whatever it is the listing has ended... I imagine its R&Ds replacement seals..., if so, how much were they? (I'm curious if they were more, less, or same as they sale here).
I paid 60.00 with shipping and I bought new valve cover gaskets (driver/pass) for 30 bucks.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by mrG3FIZZO
I don't think they're molded to the cover since the dealership has you buying them seperately. I could be wrong. I'll keep you guys updated.
He' saying the seals/o-rings are molded to the valve cover... only r&d factory sells replacement seals and you have to drill out the OEM to replace with r&d's
 
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Old May 31, 2011 | 09:35 PM
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I had one side replaced a few years ago with very low mileage(under 40K). I recently went in to check the other side after almost 8 years of ownership and it checked out fine. I'll give it another look next year when my extended warranty is about to run out.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2011 | 03:12 PM
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clicking sound on cold startup

I have a 2005 G35 coupe
everytime i do a cold start for about 3 seckonds there is a clicking sound. Ive read some other posts and people have said its from metal shaving as well as plug 6 as you were showing. i have not checked it yet but could that be the same problem? and is it covered under powertran warranty?
 
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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 01:48 PM
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thank God for this sticky
 
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Old Jul 1, 2011 | 11:08 AM
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I'm at 64K miles on my 05 G35.
Is this covered up to 70K miles with no time limitations because it's been 6 years since I've had my G!
 
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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 03:51 AM
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Originally Posted by shakes
I have a 2005 G35 coupe
everytime i do a cold start for about 3 seckonds there is a clicking sound. Ive read some other posts and people have said its from metal shaving as well as plug 6 as you were showing. i have not checked it yet but could that be the same problem? and is it covered under powertran warranty?
mine does this too at cold crank, is this normal? let us know guys!
 
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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by OCG35
yes primarily rev-up

i have 05 g35 coupe auto
do i need to worry about the leak
my dealer only said only happens to rev motors or stick
is that true

yes primarily rev-up




doesnt hurt to check though...
any issues on 05s autos
going for oil change... to be safe side have it ck...
the has 40,000 miles on 05 auto ..runs great
 

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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 04:18 PM
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Is it safe to leave the motordyne spacer and Mrev2 and grounding wire kit install when bringing the car to the dealership for this warranty or do i have to remove it before giving the car to them so they can't blame it on the modification?
 

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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 11:58 PM
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man this suck so bad, i just brought my car in cus my cylinder 6 is flooded with oil and you know what, they said my power train expired 2 months ago... freaking A**!!!! so I guess anyone 05 and below powertrain have expired. 6 YEARS // 70,000 MILES. I'm only at 58,000 miles and I got denied!!! so how much does this fix cost and have anyone done a DIY for this?
 
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