Dicky

Just as a side note. I’ve used Vic Young in South Shields since 2004 to look after my car and I’ve never been disappointed, they have also quoted for my work. In fact they look after my wife’s car and my daughters and her partners who live in Durham and use Vic Youngs free pick up and drop off at your home service. if you contact them just mention Dick Hogg to the service manager Stuart Bedlington 0191 427 1566

A wealth of knowledge as usual and helpfull with it. Cheers young man👍

Anyone know what thread type and size the nipples are on the 350? I’m looking to bleed the brakes soon but anticipating the worst😂

Been ill so haven’t been able to get along yet but will do as soon as I can. I've had a quote from them which seems fine but need to ask a few questions first. By the way I was advised to try Lucas Engine stop Leak to soften the seals a little. Will report back when that’s done

Cheers young mam, as it happens I’ve just discovered them and will be popping along to get a price. Thanks for your post though👍

North East not way down South, sorry to far

Hi looks like my valve stem oil seals are needing changing. Can anyone recommend a decent garage who are experienced on the 350z in the North East (Falcon can’t take further work on for 9 months) Thanks in anticipation

WOW…..do you eat breakfast off that, you leave me feeling very inadequate😂 It was the internal area i was interested in cleaning however. I cleaned the throttle valve yesterday and cleaned the entrance to the plenium behind and it looked minging, hence my post.

Anyone cleaned out the plenum at any time? Just wondering if it produces any performance gains. Also can you re use the gaskets or is it best to fit new.

Bought a Yasa batter with a 5 yr guarantee in Oct 22. Come Aug 23 it failed to hold charge. Bought a good quality CTEC charger and recharged it a couple of times, still wouldn't hold charge. Checked alternator, battery terminals, and current drain with every thing off on the car (80mA)..all OK. Returned it to Halfords who put a Yuasa tester on it and said the cells were ok so nothing they could do. Ran with the battery a few weeks longer and still the same. Took it back again, told them it wouldn't hold charge did the same test with same result. Contacted Halfords customer services explained it all but they stand by their test. Bought a new battery but continued pushing Customer Services with no luck. Contacted Yuasa who told me they sell my battery with a 1 yr guarantee. Contacted Halfords again who still wouldn’t budge. Got Yuasa operations manager to contact Halfords but they still won’t budge. DO NOT BUY BATTERIES FROM HALFORDS! They use sharp practice in their sales techniques. ILL NEVER BUY FROM THEM AGAIN.

Logical to do both heads at the same time so was wondering if anyone has had this job done before and can provide an idea of cost to help me tell if I’m being ripped off when I get prices.

Yeah I thought as much, but I’ll give it a go and start saving up to pay the bill 😂

That sounds encouraging Alex👍,I’ll pass that on to the service manager. I’d have a go and do it myself but age has caught up with me now so it’s out the question, it’s a major effort just to change the oil these days😂

Only at start up but not every time. Think the valve stem oil seals may be the issue. Looks like a big job so rang my garage service manager who suggested I try adding Wynns engine leak sealer to the oil. Apparently it conditions the oil seals over time making them more supple and more likely to seal the leak ( I hope) so will give it a try before pulling the trigger on the big job. Anyone had this issue and can add any advice?

Yep it’s almost off now. Managed to secure it for now cos was concerned it’s their to protect fuel carrying items.