Cam Shaft problems - please help!

[paul woodchurch]

I'm new to this website so apologise in advance for any misguided info i put on the forum but i am in need of some help and advice.

 

I drive a 57 (2007) plate 350z that has done 68, 000 miles (i like to drive it a lot!). Here is a brief synopsis of the problem:

 

Last week i lost all power after doing a constant 90mph (i set cruise control) on the motor way for about 45mins - it was late at night and the road was empty. I have taken the car to a dealer and have been told i have broken the cam shaft on the number 2 bank resulting in damage to several valves. This will cost apporxiamtely £2500 to repair (of which £1500 is on new parts).

 

Problem is the exact same thing happened precisely 18 months ago (32,000 miles ago) when i was going down the motor way at 90mph with cruise control set. At that time i was told by the mechanic at the dealership that this was extremely rare occurance, to the point that members of nissan high-tech team came down to see the 'crack in the cam shaft'. They reported it was a problem only really seen in track cars (i don't do track days!). All the repairs were performed under warrenty, although i did log a complaint with nissan customer services as it took 2 months to repair due to problems with the new parts arriving form Amsterdam.

 

My concern is that as i have done more than 60, 000 miles so i am no longer covered by my warrenty. Also the 12 month warrenty for the new parts fitted 18 months ago for the same problem has now expired.

 

1) Is this a 'rare problem' or have others had similar problems with their 350z?

2) What can i do regarding the repair as i do not feel i should be paying £2500 as it seems an obvious manufacturing fault with my car?

 

The dealer has advised i contact nissan customer services as nissan have been known to do 'goodwill gestures' for similar problems in the past, which i have. They are assessing the case and have referred it to there high-tech team..... i am awating a reply from them as we speak.

 

Is there any more i can do?

What if it happens again in 18 months time after another 30, 000 miles......??

 

Your help and advice is really appreciated!

[UNABASHED]

For a start I'd probably stop driving at 90mph with cruise control as that seems to be the same condition each time it happens!

 

I've not heard of the cam shaft cracking before like that though, only the common problem of the cam shaft sensors failing.

[martinmac]

I have never heard of this issue before so it seems it could be specific to your car. Hopefully Nissan CS will see it this way and sort it out for you.

[ZMANALEX]

Good luck with Nissan Customer Services.

 

If push does come to shove and you find that Nissan are not cooperative, then help is on hand as I have plenty low mileage preowned cyl. heads, camshafts and valves available.

 

In stock and good to go same/next day.

 

If you have no joy with Nissan then drop me a pm if you would like me to help you further.

 

Alex.

[paul woodchurch]

Needless to say i have no intention of setting the cruise to 90mph again any time soon

 

Thanks for the heads-up on the parts zmanalex, I will be in touch if Nissan dont provide me with a satisfactory outcome in the near future.

[marzman]

Needless to say i have no intention of setting the cruise to 90mph again any time soon

 

Thanks for the heads-up on the parts zmanalex, I will be in touch if Nissan dont provide me with a satisfactory outcome in the near future.

 

I've never heard of the issue before either, but if Nissan dont come up with a decent goodwill gesture, definitely speak to zmanalex above as he will be able to give you a much better price/service than any dealer.