Z Broke Down :(

kannibul · 08-10-2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by FricFrac

Lol - I'm old school. I turn off the slick smilies on the forums that let you do that or use ones that don't translate to an icon....

As for the rear end on this car being a ball bearing I figured it was the opposite. Of course if you keep the wheels spining its gonna keep coming around - don't know of any car that doesn't. I found the car really hooks up quickly when you get off the throttle.... kinds the opposite of a ball bearing....

Maybe I'm just too hard on the throttle w/ cornering trying to get it to get loose. It takes a lot to get it loose IMO, and once it gets loose, it's "very" loose - I mean, it doesn't re-grab as well as I expect.

Either way, I'm not going to bother trying to figure it out...

semtex · 08-10-2009, 03:49 PM

Lou, any updates?

kannibul · 08-10-2009, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

Lou, any updates?

+1, sorry to get thread off track...

Modshack · 08-10-2009, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

+1, sorry to get thread off track...

Ditto!

FuszNissan · 08-10-2009, 04:11 PM

Well, threw a bunch of codes, haven't figured out why it won't start yet. Probably won't find anything out until tomorrow.
First codes was a crank sensor, we replaced it with a new one and it still won't start. They have been online and on the phone with Nissan all day, so I don't think we will know until tomorrow. I am afraid it may be the timing chain

zZSportZz · 08-10-2009, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

Well, threw a bunch of codes, haven't figured out why it won't start yet. Probably won't find anything out until tomorrow.
First codes was a crank sensor, we replaced it with a new one and it still won't start. They have been online and on the phone with Nissan all day, so I don't think we will know until tomorrow. I am afraid it may be the timing chain

Dang. Was looking forward to an update today!! I'm curious as HECK...as to what happened....

Hope its something simple.

kannibul · 08-10-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

Well, threw a bunch of codes, haven't figured out why it won't start yet. Probably won't find anything out until tomorrow.
First codes was a crank sensor, we replaced it with a new one and it still won't start. They have been online and on the phone with Nissan all day, so I don't think we will know until tomorrow. I am afraid it may be the timing chain

Timing chain? I've thrown one of those before, caused air to pump *out* the intake.

Very easy test...

Also, Aren't these destructive engines?

cab83_750 · 08-10-2009, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

Timing chain? I've thrown one of those before, caused air to pump *out* the intake.

Very easy test...

Also, Aren't these destructive engines?

Hmmmm...... I want to know too. 8+ years ago, the only non-destructive engine was the Toyota. I should probably Google the Z.

Crash · 08-10-2009, 06:03 PM

Ouch. I was just thinking (reading the first post) that it was timing chain. If nothing internal is messed up and no valves are bent, they should be able to bring her to top dead center, put on the new chain and you should be good to go. But they may pull the motor all together and put in a new one just because it'd be a pain to pull the motor apart to check the internals.

Modshack · 08-10-2009, 06:08 PM

When a chain or belt breaks at speed on an interference engine it's usually sayonara.

Heads and valves at a minimum, often pistons needed too..In a warranty scenario I'd guess they'd just replace the engine..

Let's hope it's not that dramatic!

tstrick9 · 08-10-2009, 06:46 PM

I have not heard of any other engine failures with the 370, has anybody lost one?

DJcuetip · 08-10-2009, 06:50 PM

damn so sorry to hear, hope its not serious... but hearing this is scary!

Modshack · 08-10-2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by tstrick9

I have not heard of any other engine failures with the 370, has anybody lost one?

I think TravisB lost one but it was an installer (oil cooler) issue I believe..

m4a1mustang · 08-10-2009, 08:09 PM

Yikes. Let's hope it's an easy fix but sounds like it that isn't the case.

kannibul · 08-10-2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

interference engine

That's the term I was wanting...

I imagine at any RPM an interference engine won't be salvagable...at best like you said, a piston or two and a couple valves. At worst, new pistons and new heads.

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FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	Well, threw a bunch of codes, haven't figured out why it won't start yet. Probably won't find anything out until tomorrow. First codes was a crank sensor, we replaced it with a new one and it still won't start. They have been online and on the phone with Nissan all day, so I don't think we will know until tomorrow. I am afraid it may be the timing chain __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

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Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 589	Ouch. I was just thinking (reading the first post) that it was timing chain. If nothing internal is messed up and no valves are bent, they should be able to bring her to top dead center, put on the new chain and you should be good to go. But they may pull the motor all together and put in a new one just because it'd be a pain to pull the motor apart to check the internals. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

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Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	When a chain or belt breaks at speed on an interference engine it's usually sayonara. Heads and valves at a minimum, often pistons needed too..In a warranty scenario I'd guess they'd just replace the engine.. Let's hope it's not that dramatic! __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

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tstrick9 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: north carolina Posts: 45 Drives: 2003 cobra, 2006 tb Rep Power: 15	I have not heard of any other engine failures with the 370, has anybody lost one?

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DJcuetip Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CA Posts: 704 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 259	damn so sorry to hear, hope its not serious... but hearing this is scary!

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