stuarty Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Ive had a burning smell when i put the foot down. Had it checked and ive got a slight oil leak from the rocker cover and i think its dripping onto the exhaust. I was told that i need to change the rocker cover gaskets. Anyone had this problem? Nissan said it would involve about 4 hours labour to replace the gaskets. Does this sound ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Ive had a burning smell when i put the foot down. Had it checked and ive got a slight oil leak from the rocker cover and i think its dripping onto the exhaust. I was told that i need to change the rocker cover gaskets.Anyone had this problem? Nissan said it would involve about 4 hours labour to replace the gaskets. Does this sound ok? PM received and replied to mate. Cam box gaskets in stock and good to go same/next day. Circa 1 hour per side to swop out the cam box gaskets by some one who knows there way around a 350Z Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacky Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 How much are the cam cover gaskets? Thinking about powder coating mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuarty Posted May 19, 2011 Author Share Posted May 19, 2011 How difficult is it to change the gaskets or is it a job for a professional? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacky Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 How difficult is it to change the gaskets or is it a job for a professional? Have a look here mate.http://my350z.com/forum/engine-drivetra ... skets.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilscorp Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 I changed mine with my dad in under 5hours and installed a new cam cover and plenum spacer(it was apart anyway) Got the parts of ZMANALEX and used normal tools (make sure you have a low force torque wrench). I think I made a post of the work plus pics if you use the search viewtopic.php?f=64&t=47474 I asked nissan and they wanted £500ish for the job, just to note I had never worked on an engine before, so I recommend you try it yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbowey Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 How much are the cam cover gaskets? Thinking about powder coating mine. you want to powder coat the gaskets??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuarty Posted May 20, 2011 Author Share Posted May 20, 2011 I changed mine with my dad in under 5hours and installed a new cam cover and plenum spacer(it was apart anyway) Got the parts of ZMANALEX and used normal tools (make sure you have a low force torque wrench). I think I made a post of the work plus pics if you use the search viewtopic.php?f=64&t=47474 I asked nissan and they wanted £500ish for the job, just to note I had never worked on an engine before, so I recommend you try it yourself Thanks for the advise mate. I went to a local specialist, who is very good and really knows there stuff. They quoted me £250 to change both gaskets and to change the CV joint as i have the clicky axle problem also. If i supply the parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuarty Posted May 20, 2011 Author Share Posted May 20, 2011 How much are the cam cover gaskets? Thinking about powder coating mine. you want to powder coat the gaskets??? Does that make a difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbowey Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 How much are the cam cover gaskets? Thinking about powder coating mine. you want to powder coat the gaskets??? Does that make a difference? why would you need to powder coat the gaskets, you won't be able to see them. did you mean the covers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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