Fen Posted October 23, 2016 Posted October 23, 2016 Hi folks, I am potentially on the lookout for a low mileage motor for my Z. I have the dreaded oil ring problem, and may need to get hold of a motor as it may be cheaper than a rebuild. If anybody knows of one let me know. Thanks Fen Quote
KyleR Posted October 23, 2016 Posted October 23, 2016 Excuse my ignorance, what's the oil ring problem? Quote
Jon T Posted October 24, 2016 Posted October 24, 2016 I'm all out at the moment I'm afraid, but will bear you in mind when next car arrives. I believe ZManAlex is also out, but may be worth checking with him just incase. Thanks Quote
Fen Posted October 24, 2016 Author Posted October 24, 2016 Hi thanks for that, I think that's the best option over a rebuild. Do you know of anyone who has had dealings with nissan 4x4 centre in Tyne and Wear? They offered me a drive in drive out rebuild at a rather competitive price. The oil ring problem is where they get stuck or damaged and don't scrape the oil off the cylinder wall ahead of the compression rings. Resulting in mega oil consumption and smoke Quote
Jon T Posted October 24, 2016 Posted October 24, 2016 Yup - this seems to be what kills 90% of VQ's from my experience. I also would recommended used/low mileage engine over a re-build. But that said, I sell engines, so I am biased I guess. Do they offer a multi-year guarantee? A lot of re-builders offer a 2-4 year limted mileage when my friend's have had it done? E.g. one of the well known Mazda re-furbers offers 4 years infinite miles guarantee, for a £4k re-build. ta Quote
N13GEY Posted October 24, 2016 Posted October 24, 2016 Have you tries a search on Breakerlink? I've had good experiences and it's worth a punt. Quote
Fen Posted October 25, 2016 Author Posted October 25, 2016 I'm swinging towards a,used motor, as realisticly it's going to be 4.5k for a legit rebuild. Not tried breaker link to be fair,may have a gander today. Does anyone know what vege engines are like? And prices? Quote
Jon T Posted October 25, 2016 Posted October 25, 2016 Yes - a used motor with less than 60k miles + history + fitting should not exceed £2000-2500, depending on fitting price. Quote
Fen Posted October 26, 2016 Author Posted October 26, 2016 Ok then, does anybody have any thoughts on A1 jap spares? Offered a complete motor with 43,000 for £1600 2 month warranty or nippon with a 64,000 motor for £2400 fitted, 3 month warranty. Or a drive in drive out rebuild at nissan 4x4 centre (with the gulf 350z and navara etc) for 2k with 12month 12,000 mile warranty Quote
ZMANALEX Posted October 26, 2016 Posted October 26, 2016 Go with Omar at A1 Jap spares, he is a decent guy and will honour any warranty issues. Don't know any thing about Nippon. Avoid the drive in drive out establishments. Quote
nissanman312 Posted October 26, 2016 Posted October 26, 2016 (edited) I have dealt with nippon fair size breakers and seem to do things right I can't comment on the after sales from them I'd go with Alex's recommendation Edited October 26, 2016 by nissanman312 Quote
Jon T Posted October 26, 2016 Posted October 26, 2016 +1 for Omar@A1. He drives me nuts because he always outbids me when buying crashed crashed cars, but never had any problems buying from him. Quote
Fen Posted October 30, 2016 Author Posted October 30, 2016 Ok guys, thanks for your help, I wallet in touch with him this week Quote
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