Fen

yes that was me, was looking at getting a second hand motor, but have now decided to get another vehicle an sell the car as is,I have just listed it on ebay, im gutted because the rest of the car is mint but I don't have the time, space or the resources to sort it out, I have taken It off the road for the mo, as I don't want to possibly make things worse but I need a daily driver for getting to work.

Just spoke to a guy called Sol at EUROJAP engines in manchester. He said it wouldn't be a problem and I'd be looking at 2500+vat for a rebuild. Would involve a strip, measurements etc, order new parts and fit including remove/reinstall engine. Would take 2-3 weeks to complete. He also said I'm welcome to come view the workshop and look at current jobs that they are undertaking, before opting for them to do the job, which sounds promising. If anyone is local to Manchester it would be ace if you could drop by and check them out, maybe a group rebuild for lower prices?

I'm potentially thinking of checking EUROJAP engines out in manchester. Had anybody had any experience with these, good or bad? Thinking of having some work done, and said I'm welcome to drop in and see what they do. Can't seem to find any reviews etc online, but seem pleasant enough on the phone. If anybody could shed further info that would be great

Yes Paul Gardner is based near Preston and redmans is in flee. Waiting for word back off redmans

Ok guys, thanks for your help, I wallet in touch with him this week

H-dev or abbey would be my number one choice if I had that kind of cash available. I'm in northwest too, very limited in people that are willing to go near the vq. Spoke to redmans engines and Paul Gardner engineering. Redmans, they will both be able to do it they reckon, but couldn't get a price as redmans main man is on hols til next week and Paul Gardner said he can't price it up till he's stuck in there.

Hi matt, that sounds good, he does sound fairly knowledgeable, let me know what you find out, I'd head over but he is about 3hrs away. But it's good that he is willing to show you the premises. Maybe if we could get a group discount that would be ace

I I'm going though a similar scenario at the mo. Spoke to a bloke called Jeff at nissan 4x4 centre in Tyne an wear. They have a 350z in gulf colours. Advertise on eBay aiming at repairs for navara and Elgrand but know the VQ35DE apparently. He told me it's about 2k for a rebuild including - engine will be stripped and all parts cleaned - All piston rings are replaced - Crank is re-polished and re-ground if needed and refitted with new bearing shells - The head is pressure tested and skimmed, valves cleaned and re-seated, new seals fitted - All head and engine gaskets are replaced with oem equipment - Injectors cleaned and tested - Radiator checked and flushed - Coolant replaced - Oil and filter replaced Possibly add price of new pistons and rings(of your choice) if cylinders need reboring. He said he can collect my car but would prefer if if I took the car and checked out thier workshop and meet the guys who would be doing the work. Which sounded reassuring as the known dodgy rebuilds don't want you seeing anything. He said a drive in drive out in 2 weeks. What do you guys make of that?

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

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?

not completely, although the symptoms are pretty much still the same as my original post, just varying in severity when she feels like it. today, masses of smoke on start up, not so much whilst driving about. i managed to get my borescope back into a couple of cylinders and managed to get it point upwards with a piece of string. looking at the valve faces they seem carbony but dry, i would expect to see them darker black if they were wet with oil. the latest oil consumption news as of saturday is about 220 miles over 2 weeks = 1.5l of oil. im trying a 10w40 in it see if it makes any difference. it seems to be getting notably worse every day but the car still drives fine and smooth tickover etc. would stem seals and guides equate to that much oil loss? bearing in mind, the car is bone dry underneath so no external leaks you don't happen to have any cats available do you?

that's what i was worrying about i have a friend in the trade trying to find me a motor, i have found one with 61,000 of the shelf at a breakers for £1300 with a 30 day warranty. would much prefer to see it running first. its a real shame because the rest of my car is mint. if i could get the thing sorted for less than 2k, it will prevent me sticking some cats on it and rolling it to a dealers and exchange it out for something else.... had one offer of 5K, but it defeats the whole object of me getting the thing. if you hear of a motor or such out there i would be very grateful. i believe you are the go to guy for bits and advice, nice to make your acquaintance.

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

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

Well, after some more investigation, it's looking more likely to be the oil control rings...not a happy bunny. So new question is, can I get new rings fitted for sub £1500? Or buy a low mileage engine out of a car at a breakers?