What Classifies As Low Oil Pressure? 2010 370z

kiwi370z · 12-04-2021, 09:52 PM

Good news and bad news.

Good news is with the oil pan removed (what a PAIN IN THE *** to remove!) I observed a small piece of gallery gasket material in the oil pan, at least confirming my suspicions.

Bad news is that means the gallery gaskets have gone, and I'm in for a very expensive repair job.

EDIT: Also after filtering the oil through a paper mesh coffee filter with a neodymium magnet, there was basically no metal contaminants. There was one very small piece of a silver coloured metal, but it was very, very small and the only thing present.

What is the preferred brand/supplier for replacement gasket sets?

What other items should I replace at the same time? Are some replacements "optional" ie: only replacing the timing chain if it is stretched, or am I better off replacing EVERYTHING?

Rusty · 12-04-2021, 11:04 PM

EPS gasket set.

EPS Tuning Oil Gallery Gasket/Hardware Kit

With the number of miles you have on it. Water pump, thermostat, timing chains and guides.

Up grade the oil pump gears too.

https://www.z1motorsports.com/lubric...6c80dab2898b1b

kiwi370z · 12-04-2021, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

EPS gasket set.

EPS Tuning Oil Gallery Gasket/Hardware Kit

With the number of miles you have on it. Water pump, thermostat, timing chains and guides.

Up grade the oil pump gears too.

https://www.z1motorsports.com/lubric...6c80dab2898b1b

Is the Z1 Motorsports option any good? https://www.z1motorsports.com/front-...t-p-17916.html

Z1 Motorsports appear to have more of the parts I need, meaning I can order everything from one place, rather than some from ESP and other parts from someone else?

Rojoryu · 12-05-2021, 04:28 PM

I just experienced the exact same situation a few weeks ago. Installed a pressure gauge, noticed low pressure. I got a few quotes from local shops that wanted $1800-$2500 depending on the shop just for the labor. I ended up doing the job myself. If you don't feel confident about tackling it on your own than definitely pay a professional for it, it's not a small job. I used the Z1 gasket kit that you mentioned.

12-04-2021, 09:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
kiwi370z Base Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: New Zealand Posts: 15 Drives: 2010 370z AT Rep Power: 6715	Good news and bad news. Good news is with the oil pan removed (what a PAIN IN THE *** to remove!) I observed a small piece of gallery gasket material in the oil pan, at least confirming my suspicions. Bad news is that means the gallery gaskets have gone, and I'm in for a very expensive repair job. EDIT: Also after filtering the oil through a paper mesh coffee filter with a neodymium magnet, there was basically no metal contaminants. There was one very small piece of a silver coloured metal, but it was very, very small and the only thing present. What is the preferred brand/supplier for replacement gasket sets? What other items should I replace at the same time? Are some replacements "optional" ie: only replacing the timing chain if it is stretched, or am I better off replacing EVERYTHING? Last edited by kiwi370z; 12-05-2021 at 03:05 AM.

12-04-2021, 11:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rusty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 70 Posts: 35,571 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684440	EPS gasket set. EPS Tuning Oil Gallery Gasket/Hardware Kit With the number of miles you have on it. Water pump, thermostat, timing chains and guides. Up grade the oil pump gears too. https://www.z1motorsports.com/lubric...6c80dab2898b1b __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html Last edited by Rusty; 12-04-2021 at 11:07 PM.

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12-05-2021, 04:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rojoryu Base Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Charlotte Posts: 48 Drives: 2011 370z Base/Sport Rep Power: 17	I just experienced the exact same situation a few weeks ago. Installed a pressure gauge, noticed low pressure. I got a few quotes from local shops that wanted $1800-$2500 depending on the shop just for the labor. I ended up doing the job myself. If you don't feel confident about tackling it on your own than definitely pay a professional for it, it's not a small job. I used the Z1 gasket kit that you mentioned.