My new to me Z probably needs new motor

shadowfax · 01-30-2013, 10:23 PM

Who knows what the previous owner did to it, buying a 3 year old Z and getting a brand new engine is a pretty good deal to me.

maro · 01-31-2013, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 7speed

I just got an 09 Z about 2 weeks ago with 37000 mi. I didn't notice any unusual sounds during test drive and was so excited. I babied it while I was getting use to it.

Over the course of a few days I heard slight ping/knock sound from motor once it got to about 2500 rpm. I checked oil and everything was good so decided to take in asap.

Took it to dealer on Wed night and they said will take a look and gave me a rental. Today I found out it will probably need a new motor because they think the rod is knocking so will have to flip the bill to Nissan for new motor.

Guess I should be happy I'm getting a newer motor at no expense to me but at the same time disappointed can't enjoy my new car.

I did some searching on the site but only came across a post or two with someone that had this issue.

I saw a TSB about unusual engine sounds the dealer will check oil and if still noise car needs new short block.

i wonder if i have same issue as u,,i can hear mine whenever i accelerate slowly at low rpm but it doesnt happen all the time,, its really annoying

DIGItonium · 01-31-2013, 10:17 AM

Wonder if it consumed oil to the point of knocking... have them check oil levels? I'd be curious.

7speed · 02-06-2013, 06:24 PM

Update. Got a call Saturday that car may be ready later in the day.

Tomorrow will be 2wks and still not back in my hands

DEpointfive0 · 02-06-2013, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 7speed

Update. Got a call Saturday that car may be ready later in the day.

Tomorrow will be 2wks and still not back in my hands

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Sh0velMan · 02-26-2013, 11:27 AM

Worked on 7speed's car this past Saturday... Apparently when the dealership put his car back together, they didn't think it was necessary to put any cotter pins on the suspension parts.

The main nut that holds the lower control arm to the spindle (a 21mm or 22mm nut with a 100# tq spec) was backed so far out, only a couple threads were still holding on.

Mt Tam I am · 02-26-2013, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 7speed

Long block.

Courtesy Nissan

I'll have to read up on the steering lock, I seen the thread but haven't really read through it yet.

I got the short block, and it took 11 days. Very strong motor now as before.

Thechidz · 02-26-2013, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Sh0velMan

Worked on 7speed's car this past Saturday... Apparently when the dealership put his car back together, they didn't think it was necessary to put any cotter pins on the suspension parts.

The main nut that holds the lower control arm to the spindle (a 21mm or 22mm nut with a 100# tq spec) was backed so far out, only a couple threads were still holding on.

7speed · 02-26-2013, 11:30 PM

Yeah tell me about. Just so happened to have all 4 corners up in the air doing exhaust. Might have never realized until to late.

7speed · 02-26-2013, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by maro

i wonder if i have same issue as u,,i can hear mine whenever i accelerate slowly at low rpm but it doesnt happen all the time,, its really annoying

Anything over 2500 was a slight clack sound. Ended up being bad 2 and 5 rod. You should take it in asap

01-30-2013, 10:23 PM	#16 (permalink)
shadowfax Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: California Posts: 93 Drives: 2013 Sport PW A7 Rep Power: 13	Who knows what the previous owner did to it, buying a 3 year old Z and getting a brand new engine is a pretty good deal to me. SouthArk370Z likes this. __________________ "Run Shadowfax. Show us the meaning of haste." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvZkMaEU04g

01-31-2013, 10:17 AM	#18 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 43	Wonder if it consumed oil to the point of knocking... have them check oil levels? I'd be curious. __________________

02-06-2013, 06:24 PM	#19 (permalink)
7speed Track Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Dallas Posts: 697 Drives: 09 370 sports clone Rep Power: 14	Update. Got a call Saturday that car may be ready later in the day. Tomorrow will be 2wks and still not back in my hands __________________ 09 370z 6spd traded 1/12/15 for 15 Challenger RT 6spd

02-26-2013, 11:27 AM	#21 (permalink)
Sh0velMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dallas/Ft.Worth Posts: 3,349 Drives: Noisily. Rep Power: 21	Worked on 7speed's car this past Saturday... Apparently when the dealership put his car back together, they didn't think it was necessary to put any cotter pins on the suspension parts. The main nut that holds the lower control arm to the spindle (a 21mm or 22mm nut with a 100# tq spec) was backed so far out, only a couple threads were still holding on. __________________ Buy My Car! \| Build Thread

02-26-2013, 11:30 PM	#24 (permalink)
7speed Track Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Dallas Posts: 697 Drives: 09 370 sports clone Rep Power: 14	Yeah tell me about. Just so happened to have all 4 corners up in the air doing exhaust. Might have never realized until to late. __________________ 09 370z 6spd traded 1/12/15 for 15 Challenger RT 6spd

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