Ebized Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 As at May 2015 "Ken" on here who is the GT4 registrar had not heard of a GT4 engine having had the same oil issue as the "rev-up" engines introduced in 2006. Although, for all intents and purposes, they are same engine I gather that the pistons/rings used in the GT4 were different to those used in the later rev-up engines as different tolerances had been used. As you have involved Abbey I am sure they can verify, or otherwise, that information but the fact there has been an absence of reported issues with the GT4 engine seemed to indicate they might be more durable. Of course a lot depends on how they were maintained and driven and of course the dreaded dipstick design has not been helpful whilst if sub 98octane fuel has been regularly used and the engine asked to regularly pull over 5k revs that is helpful for engine longevity. Did Abbey do a compression tests and/or use a boroscope to check for bore wear, as I'm clear what you are saying they checked? Maybe a written report from them that you can send the supplying dealeras to what they found would help your case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigh_boy Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 (edited) As at May 2015 "Ken" on here who is the GT4 registrar had not heard of a GT4 engine having had the same oil issue as the "rev-up" engines introduced in 2006. Although, for all intents and purposes, they are same engine I gather that the pistons/rings used in the GT4 were different to those used in the later rev-up engines as different tolerances had been used. As you have involved Abbey I am sure they can verify, or otherwise, that information but the fact there has been an absence of reported issues with the GT4 engine seemed to indicate they might be more durable. Of course a lot depends on how they were maintained and driven and of course the dreaded dipstick design has not been helpful whilst if sub 98octane fuel has been regularly used and the engine asked to regularly pull over 5k revs that is helpful for engine longevity. Did Abbey do a compression tests and/or use a boroscope to check for bore wear, as I'm clear what you are saying they checked? Maybe a written report from them that you can send the supplying dealeras to what they found would help your case. they did to comp test 180 and 190 retrospectively, they also said that the bores are in good nick, they did note that oil was siting on C6 and suspect sparkplug gasket is leaking. They also say the engine note was strange. with that in mind i dont think it would be leaking 4L worth? on a side note iv only run the car on momentum 99 but for the last 90K who knows. the manual clearly states 98 and if 95 is used dont go over 5k rpm ( i think from the top of my head) and only do a half a tank. it is interesting about no reports of the gt4 using oil. Edited February 29, 2016 by leigh_boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 You sure it was 4L you put in? The DE dipstick is notoriously crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigh_boy Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 (edited) You sure it was 4L you put in? The DE dipstick is notoriously crap. the stick is rather crap and the more i diped it the more it showed so i took to checking it in the morning when the car had sat 9 hours or so . i started off with a 1L bottle it drunk that ( back to full) a week later and 200 Miles i checked again so i bought a 4.75L bottle and had to keep topping up ( if i go over 4/5K rpm thats when it seems to really effect it. Edited February 29, 2016 by leigh_boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigh_boy Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 just because... heres a pic of her : on a side note, how do i tell if its a genuine nismo bumper? it seems to be fiberglass mix with something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Don't think any Nismo bumpers were FG at all. They should all be plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigh_boy Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 Don't think any Nismo bumpers were FG at all. They should all be plastic. thats what i expected, i called Nissan in Royal Tunbridge Wales and according to there parts system it is fibre glass compasit, i just wouldn't expect it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 You learn something new every day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Nismo logo on inside confirms authenticity, and all are fibreglass. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigh_boy Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 (edited) thank you i will check that, it does seem to er,,... be falling apart though.. any one good at repairing them? Edited February 29, 2016 by leigh_boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 No, because YOU ARE GIVING THE CAR BACK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Just get a FG repair kit from a motor factors or Halfords or similar and carry out a DIY. The stuff is quite easy to use once you get the hang of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilMH Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 There are people far more qualified than me to help but I just wanted to wish you well with sorting out the issues with your car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ukeraa Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Really sorry to hear what's going on . Hope it works out, I'm sure you have a case. As far as doing any work on the car, I wouldn't. Leave it because you have a case to give it back and get a refund, if you start fiddling with it then they could say "No, this isn't how the car left the lot". Their argument might not stand up, but why give them some ammo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigh_boy Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 Really sorry to hear what's going on . Hope it works out, I'm sure you have a case. As far as doing any work on the car, I wouldn't. Leave it because you have a case to give it back and get a refund, if you start fiddling with it then they could say "No, this isn't how the car left the lot". Their argument might not stand up, but why give them some ammo? true i guess, i did want to see if it is genuine though as they sold it as genuine and if it isnt thats a breach of contract and can be refused with out them looking over the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I do not understand how you are still missing the point. The car can be rejected and returned without them looking over the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigh_boy Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 I do not understand how you are still missing the point. The car can be rejected and returned without them looking over the car. im told other wise by them and TS at the end of the day no use of me handing back the keys if they arnt going to give me the keys back to my old car or refund me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigh_boy Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 i would also happily keep it if it was repaired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeW Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 its madness how this keeps happening, hope you get it sorted mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 i would also happily keep it if it was repaired Repaired by who ? Who pays ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 At this rate, him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 At this rate, him. Slowly losing interest in this thread: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bytespc Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Jesus......it's not rocket science is it...you bought an item that's not fit for purpose..return it and stop twatting about, Ekona has far more experience and knowledge of these things he and others have told you exactly how to return it and to do it correctly, I would also add that you should also stop any further payments and approach the finance company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigh_boy Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 i would also happily keep it if it was repaired Repaired by who ? Who pays ? who, ideally Abbey, who pays, not me. Im waiting for a call back from the owner today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 i would also happily keep it if it was repaired Repaired by who ? Who pays ? who, ideally Abbey, who pays, not me. Im waiting for a call back from the owner today Abbey will do a good build, however that is not going to happen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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