WORST DAY!!!! Possible engine blown???!!!!

phunk · 05-08-2011, 11:21 AM

dealers do not rebuild short blocks, or install used ones. they just install new engines and thats about it. there is too much room for error with anything else for them to bother.

that car will get covered under warranty. at least here in the us, i wouldnt even be losing sleep over it.

Kastley85891 · 05-08-2011, 11:23 AM

I think new motor to. Nice to know route cause though.....

On oil topic, I have used RP for a 3K period, no probs, also used M1 (fine) ENEOS (great) and now Redline (this is very nice to, but much better due to addition of oil cooler so 6 quarts)

Westwood · 05-08-2011, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Kastley85891

I think new motor to. Nice to know route cause though.....

No sh*t cuz she was running fine Friday night and never had problems, weird engine noises nothing.

whoLEEoh · 05-08-2011, 12:19 PM

if you broke anything under the car because u hit something on the road the warranty will not cover it because your dropped...

Westwood · 05-08-2011, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by whoLEEoh

if you broke anything under the car because u hit something on the road the warranty will not cover it because your dropped...

nah i didn't hit or run over anything! im sure its a rod cuz just before i heard the metal snap my lifters started to click really bad and weird thing my oil temp was normal.

Brazilbro · 05-08-2011, 12:39 PM

from what I've heard if its just the block you can get a 3.5HR block for cheap if u have to pay out of pocket. you'll just be out .2L.

SPOHN · 05-08-2011, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Brazilbro

from what I've heard if its just the block you can get a 3.5HR block for cheap if u have to pay out of pocket. you'll just be out .2L.

That is a flat out insult right there. You can get a built short block for under 4K.

wilsonp · 05-08-2011, 12:51 PM

I would be worried about the pulley as well. I've seen some other posts about problems - not caused by the pulley, but by a bad install of the pulley. I would like the increase from an NST set, but I don't think I'd trust anyone to install it properly.

Westwood · 05-08-2011, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by wilsonp

I would be worried about the pulley as well. I've seen some other posts about problems - not caused by the pulley, but by a bad install of the pulley. I would like the increase from an NST set, but I don't think I'd trust anyone to install it properly.

My pulley was installed in a specialized speed shop (not like its a big deal to install) including all my mods! no cheap work done on my baby im not the type to cut corners to save a few dollars. My Nissan dealer knows me and i dont think ill have any probs but you never know maybe the general manager who ever is in charge of looking,inspecting might want to test me.

roplusbee · 05-08-2011, 02:39 PM

Good luck. Got my fingers crossed for you.........

Westwood · 05-08-2011, 03:15 PM

thx man! im so anxious its killing me lol for once i want a week end to end so bad

bloodo · 05-08-2011, 04:52 PM

Your engine threw a rod do to lack of oil. I am pretty sure something went wrong during an oil change (over tighten the filter that could crack the ruber seal, loose filter, etc). Over time those described gave out and car starts loosing oil at a fast rate. Good thing is that you got the service done at the dealer; so they should be covering for it, not in a warrantee kind of way.

I had this happened to me before on my dd. It was too cold to do my own oil (winter) change so i took it to the shop to get it done. After weeks of driving and noticing a tiny droplets of oil, my engine threw a rod on the highway. I parked and looked underneath and saw the oil pouring out like a faucet. Took it to the mechanic and they show me the filter rubber seal was snapped in two. So good luck in getting it fixed.

Staples · 05-08-2011, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bloodo

Your engine threw a rod do to lack of oil. I am pretty sure something went wrong during an oil change (over tighten the filter that could crack the ruber seal, loose filter, etc). Over time those described gave out and car starts loosing oil at a fast rate. Good thing is that you got the service done at the dealer; so they should be covering for it, not in a warrantee kind of way.

I had this happened to me before on my dd. It was too cold to do my own oil (winter) change so i took it to the shop to get it done. After weeks of driving and noticing a tiny droplets of oil, my engine threw a rod on the highway. I parked and looked underneath and saw the oil pouring out like a faucet. Took it to the mechanic and they show me the filter rubber seal was snapped in two. So good luck in getting it fixed.

I was thinking the same exact thing. If this was done by your local dealer Westwood, you should be fine buddy. Either your motor was burning a major amount of oil (which would be a cause for concern from the get-go), or there was an issue when the oil change was done (I'm thinking this).

The pulley wouldn't have had anything to do with the motor blowing. Your mods wouldn't cause the car to run TOO lean to blow the motor either. It was either during the last oil change where something happened, or the motor was a lemon from the factory and the piston rings were seated improperly (doubtful).

I bet there's oil residue around the oil filter or drain plug, if they're still there.

Keep us updated.

SPOHN · 05-08-2011, 07:26 PM

More reason are cars need a oil pressure gauge. Even though it still could be to late. But it could help if your lucky.

nogoodname · 05-08-2011, 08:57 PM

Hope you get a new engine from Nissan so you can get the Z back on the roads!

05-08-2011, 11:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,669 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974724	dealers do not rebuild short blocks, or install used ones. they just install new engines and thats about it. there is too much room for error with anything else for them to bother. that car will get covered under warranty. at least here in the us, i wouldnt even be losing sleep over it. __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

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Kastley85891 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ATX 370 - Sold Posts: 1,149 Drives: 2003 Wagon Rep Power: 18	I think new motor to. Nice to know route cause though..... On oil topic, I have used RP for a 3K period, no probs, also used M1 (fine) ENEOS (great) and now Redline (this is very nice to, but much better due to addition of oil cooler so 6 quarts) __________________ Boosted V8 hunter 2850 lbs and 375WHP Last edited by Kastley85891; 05-08-2011 at 11:25 AM.

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Brazilbro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,131 Drives: Juke/240Z Rep Power: 849	from what I've heard if its just the block you can get a 3.5HR block for cheap if u have to pay out of pocket. you'll just be out .2L. __________________ Juke AWD/240Z SR20 08 Evo 10(Stage 2) SOLD Fastest Sport 6spd 370Z 11.8 @126.5SOLD

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wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 17	I would be worried about the pulley as well. I've seen some other posts about problems - not caused by the pulley, but by a bad install of the pulley. I would like the increase from an NST set, but I don't think I'd trust anyone to install it properly. __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

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bloodo Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 93 Drives: . Rep Power: 16	Your engine threw a rod do to lack of oil. I am pretty sure something went wrong during an oil change (over tighten the filter that could crack the ruber seal, loose filter, etc). Over time those described gave out and car starts loosing oil at a fast rate. Good thing is that you got the service done at the dealer; so they should be covering for it, not in a warrantee kind of way. I had this happened to me before on my dd. It was too cold to do my own oil (winter) change so i took it to the shop to get it done. After weeks of driving and noticing a tiny droplets of oil, my engine threw a rod on the highway. I parked and looked underneath and saw the oil pouring out like a faucet. Took it to the mechanic and they show me the filter rubber seal was snapped in two. So good luck in getting it fixed.

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SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	More reason are cars need a oil pressure gauge. Even though it still could be to late. But it could help if your lucky. __________________

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