johnrw Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I know this has been covered quite a few times but thought I would add this for the record 59700 miles. I replaced oil gallery gaskets a few weeks ago and here are the results : Before oil pressure at hot idle (measured with a proper gauge) running 5w40 oil 16psi, 48psi @ 2000 rpm After replacement running 5w30 oil at hot idle 29psi, 61psi @ 2000 rpm I also replaced timing chain, tensioner, guides, water pump,bottom sprocket, o-rings and gaskets. You can see the gaskets where blown out in the corners. Drives much nicer now. Really quiet at idle, much smoother and pulls better as well probably slightly influenced by thinner oil and other parts but definitely needed doing. Before After 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjdugen Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Is this just a high rev problem or does it occur on earlier engines? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d95gas Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I may be wrong, but as far as I have read, it relates to the HR engine which is the 2006 -> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 And 370 to 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark@Abbey m/s Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Yes the early engine DE/REV UP doesn't have this issue. The 370 2012 onwards has the uprated gaskets. If the HR has low oil pressure caused by the leaking gaskets the inlet cam control is a little slow in responding , idle seems to be a little uncontrolled. You wont lose any oil from the leakage as the leak is internal in the engine thou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I may be wrong, but as far as I have read, it relates to the HR engine which is the 2006 -> Just a small correction, the HR engines were introduced in 2007. Bear in mind that some DE/rev-up engined Zeds were first registered in 2007 - 2010, so they would not be affected by the issue in this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I'm fitting an oil pressure gauge this weekend so I'll take it from there Mark what would you say is a healthy oil pressure on mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eilz350z Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I know this has been covered quite a few times but thought I would add this for the record 59700 miles. I replaced oil gallery gaskets a few weeks ago and here are the results : Before oil pressure at hot idle (measured with a proper gauge) running 5w40 oil 16psi, 48psi @ 2000 rpm After replacement running 5w30 oil at hot idle 29psi, 61psi @ 2000 rpm I also replaced timing chain, tensioner, guides, water pump,bottom sprocket, o-rings and gaskets. You can see the gaskets where blown out in the corners. Drives much nicer now. Really quiet at idle, much smoother and pulls better as well probably slightly influenced by thinner oil and other parts but definitely needed doing. Before After I'm having my oil gallery gaskets replaced soon as soon as they arrive from Nissan. Could I ask you where did you purchase your timing chain and tensioners and sprockets from? I had a quote from Nissan for these and they were a ridiculous price and a cost that I just can not afford. Also did you change your cam cover seal as well ? Nissan told me they don't sell the seal on its own and that I must purchase a whole new cam cover and again the price for this was just insane. Any help as to where to get these parts will be greatly appreciated í ½í± 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark@Abbey m/s Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I'm fitting an oil pressure gauge this weekend so I'll take it from there Mark what would you say is a healthy oil pressure on mine I will have a look through the workshop manual once I find time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zkeletor Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 (edited) My 57 plate sits exactly where your first picture is also :yuck: . Edited April 14, 2016 by Zkeletor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairyaardvark Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Sorry for the off topic - but what is that head unit showing the GTR style displays? Want want want! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJRamze Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Going to check mine tomorrow, how much does this cost? Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Going to check mine tomorrow, how much does this cost? Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk To have done about a grand I believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richf Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 We do it for £799 inc parts, labour and vat . We change the coolant , oil and oil filter so you could combine it with a service to save a little Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark@Abbey m/s Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Hi we are £785-00 inc vat for the same job , likewise if it is carried out at the same time as a full service you can reduce the cost a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N4eay Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Hi Chaps, What kind of damage does this issues do to the engine? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richf Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Hi Chaps, What kind of damage does this issues do to the engine? Thanks It can damage the top end particularly the camshafts, potentially writing off the engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N4eay Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Thanks Rich, could you please add a check for this to the list when I'm with you next Monday? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy_Baton Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Odd place to do your washing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenDW Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 It's obviously not a job done in a couple of hours, so what kind of time scale and work input does this involve? I've got an HR and it has me thinking about it for the future. I want to steer away from paying £800 to get it done elsewhere if I can help it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Dose anyone have a link to the revised gaskets for people capable of undertaking this job ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STONER Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Just got this done by Horsham, luckily aswell because apparently my engine was about to go pop, just bought the car and wasn't aware about common problem! Now running better oil pressure! Bank accounts not looking pretty mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave6188 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 (edited) So what should hot & cold pressures actually be ? And is there a prevention ? Doesn't it always throw up a code if oil pressure is effected in anyway ? Edited May 9, 2016 by Dave6188 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave6188 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 So what should hot & cold pressures actually be ? And is there a prevention ? Doesn't it always throw up an error code if you have an oil pressure issue ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STONER Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Mine was originally idling 12/13 after being warmed up, now it's idling around 28/29 after warming up So what should hot & cold pressures actually be ? And is there a prevention ? Doesn't it always throw up an error code if you have an oil pressure issue ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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