ITB08-002d.pdf

 

Went by infiniti yesterday got an appointment for them to change my oil and start the OC test, but I also have to call consumer affairs

I have all my oil changes doccumented but I don't have recipes that might be my only downfall
but I did check my oil for first time since Sunday(when I changed the oil) and its already down a half a qt

 

The service manager called me today about 4:30pm he said that they ran into difficulties with the short block so the are going to install the long block and that my car would not be completed until sometime next week. So I have to suffer and drive this damn M37x lol this damn car hauls ***

Can someone explain to me the difference between the short block and long block fix for the OC issue?

Thanks.

 

Short block: replace engine with your existing heads

Long block: replce entire motor ( heads, internals ect) obviously the better option good for you!!

 

Started having this problem again after having my engine replace (i believe short block) the first time at around 50k

Now over 100k (around 104k) and they refused to replace it....is there anything I can do?

 

KingCobra said:
Started having this problem again after having my engine replace (i believe short block) the first time at around 50k

Now over 100k (around 104k) and they refused to replace it....is there anything I can do?

Reply:
First place a formal complaint with the Federal Department that takes care of recalls.
Then find out what is the warranty on the engine, it should be 60k or 6 years for power train after replacement or it may be shorter for the second time around!.
Call Costumer support and check what their answer will be.

 

No matter how many replacements you've gotten, the warranty on those are only as long as the original 6yr/70K power-train warranty. I inquired when I got mine and was told that. I've read if engine replaced close to factory warranty expiration, they'll give you a 1yr/12K. Beyond any of that, your SOL with Dealer and Infiniti unless you have the 7yr/100K extended.

 

Wech - They told me the warranty after replacement was like 1 year or some BS like that like V35 skyline is saying, which is crazy, knowing that it should be like the original warranty since THEY messed up, not me...

 

Do the automatic VQs have issues burning oil too or is just the 6MT?

 

only the 6MT, automatics where not equip with the RevUp engine, there for do not have the dreaded OC issue

 

Then how come mine is burning it like crazy.... 4tqs in 2500 miles

Starting the test on friday, if its bad enough it doesn't matter what the tsb says

 

I picked up my car today after driving the M37x for a week it is good to be back in my car. Don't get me wrong the M37x is a VERY nice ride and it is damn fast. I looked over the Invoice they installed the Short Block, manifold & engine gaskets. I have to follow the standard break-in procedure under 4k RPM for 1200 miles. I hope the issue is resolved.
The best move I've made was getting the Infiniti Extended warranty.

 

Congrats on the new motor but unfortunately the issue is not resolved. Nissan is trying to keep everything hush hush till your warranty expires. The new block will still burn oil and could crap out if you do not keep an eye on it. Definitely nice to have a warranty and a fresh short block. You still need to worry about the rest of the motor and timing components as they are not fresh. I would switch to German castrol 0w30 synthetic once you are ready to switch to synthetic after break in. It is a thicker 30 weight oil and should help reduce OC along with trying not to rev it up all the way in each gear...lolz no revving the rev-up .

 

I hear you 100%, I can live with a little OC but the rate I was losing oil prior to the new motor was for the birds. If its still unreasonable the car will be going back to the dealer.

Years ago I had a 1990 Toyota Celica GTS I bought used with 68K, I drove it like was in a rally race 75% of the time. High Rpms, engine braking, down shifting, red lining and it was very good with oil.

I'll keep my fingers crossed.

 

If you want search the my350z oc thread and see what people did for engine break in. They had a combination of using the infiniti guidelines and along with 5-6 repeated WOT runs from 45....okay scratch everything i just said and follow this.

This is only for piston rings still read the complete post on my350z. This was all the data gathered from bunch of people who has multiple 2-3 engine blocks per person and found best results.

"As soon as you get it, but it really does not matter when, is to put a load on it. Uphill WOT, never over revving past 4k rpm and when you reach 65mph, then back off. Do this 5 times. It will help with seating the pistons and rings"



READ THIS

http://my350z.com/forum/6466274-post3543.html
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