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Brian370 · 07-26-2011, 03:25 PM

Ok so here is my story in a nut shell.

I have a 2009 370Z Sport/Touring MT

I was leaving work last monday and when shifting into second my Z died on me. Engine cut off, wouldnt start back up, just wouldnt turn over. Got it towed to the Nissan dealership where they informed me that I needed a new cam sensor and crank sensor and it would be covered under the warranty. No big deal, i wait a day, they install it. After the sensors are installed they call me to tell me that the timing isnt right in the engine and they cant figure out why. They told me that they would have to take the engine apart to find the issue in the timing, and it would be 10-12 hours worth of labor. They also informed me that due to my "Extensive modding" that it may not be covered under warranty and ill be responsible for the labor hours if they find that the problem was caused by aftermarket parts.

Now the funny part, my "extensive" mods consists of Stillen Gen 3 Bolt on intakes, A stillen Catback Exhaust, and an oilcooler.

What do you guys think? Could any of these mods cause a timing issue in the engine? It doesnt really make much sense to me, but im no expert.

Oh, and there was no warning before the engine cut off while driving. No knocking in the engine, no check or service engine lights, nothing.

Thanks guys

Brian

07-26-2011, 03:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
Brian370 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Odenton, MD Posts: 194 Drives: 09 370Z TouringSport Rep Power: 14	Issues with my Z HELP! Ok so here is my story in a nut shell. I have a 2009 370Z Sport/Touring MT I was leaving work last monday and when shifting into second my Z died on me. Engine cut off, wouldnt start back up, just wouldnt turn over. Got it towed to the Nissan dealership where they informed me that I needed a new cam sensor and crank sensor and it would be covered under the warranty. No big deal, i wait a day, they install it. After the sensors are installed they call me to tell me that the timing isnt right in the engine and they cant figure out why. They told me that they would have to take the engine apart to find the issue in the timing, and it would be 10-12 hours worth of labor. They also informed me that due to my "Extensive modding" that it may not be covered under warranty and ill be responsible for the labor hours if they find that the problem was caused by aftermarket parts. Now the funny part, my "extensive" mods consists of Stillen Gen 3 Bolt on intakes, A stillen Catback Exhaust, and an oilcooler. What do you guys think? Could any of these mods cause a timing issue in the engine? It doesnt really make much sense to me, but im no expert. Oh, and there was no warning before the engine cut off while driving. No knocking in the engine, no check or service engine lights, nothing. Thanks guys Brian __________________ 2009 Pearl White 370Z Touring Sport MT-Stillen G3 CAI's-Stillen CBE-Stillen Oil Cooler-Motordyne M370 Intake Manifold-BC Racing Coilovers-Hotchkiss Swaybars-Duckbill Spoiler-CF vinyl Roof-Custom Painted Headlight Housings-Uprev Tune-CF fangs-CF License Plate area