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    PCV replacement.

    in 350Z Technical

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    Well the consumption is still the same so presume my PCV was in fact in full working order. But i have noticed the left side of the filler neck is wet and there is oil on top of the closet coil and all around it, does the filler neck leak or is coming from the plenum? But I'd of thought if it's coming from the plenum that it isn't the cause it's just a kind of knock on effect?

     

     

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    PCV replacement.

    in 350Z Technical

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    Got a replacement PCV from Zmanalex fitted today. Hopefully it will help! Anyway of testing the old one?

     

     

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    Jist gee it a sook or a blaw to test the one way valve. :thumbs:

     

    So if no air comes out the otherside it's broken/blocked?

     

     

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    Depends if you are sooking or blawing :lol:

     

    Blowing on where the hose connects onto.

     

     

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    PCV replacement.

    in 350Z Technical

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    Got a replacement PCV from Zmanalex fitted today. Hopefully it will help! Anyway of testing the old one?

     

     

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    Jist gee it a sook or a blaw to test the one way valve. :thumbs:

     

    So if no air comes out the otherside it's broken/blocked?

     

     

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    PCV replacement.

    in 350Z Technical

    Posted

    No mine is a 2005 DE. No drips and very faint smoke from the exhaust that you can barely see but is losing roughly 1 litre every 800-1000 miles.

     

    How would I go about doing those tests?

     

     

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    Compression tester here, http://www.ebay.co.u...tester&_sacat=0

     

    To test first have a fully charged battery, remove all spark plugs, screw in the compression tester into each cylinder in turn,

    wedge or hold throttle plate fully open, and turn the engine over at least 6 revolutions, and the same for each cylinder, and note the readings,

    I will have a look for the factory readings for you.

     

    A compression test will not always reveal worn oil control rings, but a leak down test will give a much better view of what the problem is, but due to needing a compressor to conduct a leak down test, I would advise taking to a decent garage for this.

     

    PS what oil grade are you using?

     

    I'll give that a go when I can, I have bought a second car to keep the Z as a weekend car so it's no huge hassle anymore!

     

    5W-30 straight from Nissan.

     

     

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    PCV replacement.

    in 350Z Technical

    Posted

    No mine is a 2005 DE. No drips and very faint smoke from the exhaust that you can barely see but is losing roughly 1 litre every 800-1000 miles.

     

    How would I go about doing those tests?

     

     

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    PCV replacement.

    in 350Z Technical

    Posted

    I have searched for a bit and haven't managed to find a definitive answer but apologies if it is out there somewhere. My Z has a oil consumption issue that I believe to be the PCV valve. I had the rocker cover gaskets changed as I thought it might of been those but it wasn't. Is it as simple as removing a pipe, undoing the old valve and screwing in the new valve and plumbing it in?

     

    Also, anyone know the best place to get one?

     

    Thanks!

     

     

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    Right bank head removal.

    in 350Z Technical

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    Ahh that's not too bad if worst comes to worst. Had a guy out today who couldn't get anything he had on it, its the one nearest the bulkhead under the water pipe, if it was any other bolt we could of removed it there and then :(

     

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    Right bank head removal.

    in 350Z Technical

    Posted

    So turns out the broken bolt in my head cannot be removed on the car due to an extreme lack of space so the head has to come off. How much would places charge for this and any recommendations around Peterborough or Cambridge?

     

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    Rigby's 350Z GT.

    in Member Build Projects

    Posted

    Well, went to change the Rocker cover gaskets with a mate and everything was going extremely well until the last bolt on the right hand bank.....snap! The bolt right in the corner has snapped with most of the thread stuck in the head :(:angry: so we put it back together using the gasket sealent in the affected corner so I would limp it back to brothers house 10 miles away. It made it but it was a very Smokey drive, the engine still sounded sweet so fingers crossed no harm done but no waiting to try and get it recovered and into a garage that can remove the stuck thread.

    Rigby's 350Z GT.

    in Member Build Projects

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    Haven't posted for a little while as nothing much has changed and still just enjoying it too much!

     

    Only thing to change is I now have a private plate on the car which has made it look 1000x newer and better! Also got some new plugs and the Rocker cover gasket repair kit to sort out the oil consumption issue which hopefully I should be able to fit next weekend!

     

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