spudy Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Hi I recently got a 350z and unfortunately after a trip to the garage last week have been told engine is on its way out, does anyone know a good reliable place to bye and have a new engine installed as heard lots off horror storeys about some places any help would be brill thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 sorry to hear that, hopefully someone can help out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 pm zmanalex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudy Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Thanks do hope so as I do like the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudy Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 OK will do thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT4 Zed Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 CMS, zmanalex, Falcon performance can all get you engines or you can take a punt at eBay. Where to get it fitted will depend on where you live unless you are prepared to travel. If you are lucky to live around Bournemouth you can speak with the boys at the zed shed who have been golden helping member with refitting engines. Goodluck with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 What exactly have the garage told you, what are the symptoms, how long have you had it, where did you buy it, any warrant, can you post a video of engine noise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudy Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Hi they just said that it looks like the person who had it before me had not been putting the wright oil in it or if any at some points I've had it for 3 months and have topped it up the apperntly to little to late she still runs but sometimes get white smelly smoke hence taking to garage. I fort might be as I haven't driven enough only done 210 since had z. And tbh I would travel to get a decent job done I'm based in stevenage. Z still is drivable at moment and was a private bye so no warranty my fault as I should off had a inspection but was to excited off getting z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT4 Zed Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) White smoke is usually failed head gasket. This is easy to check or test. Do you noticed mayonnaise oil or contaminated coolant? Is the car loosing coolant? Or using oil a lot? Other cause of white, whitish or whitish blue smoke could be: Failed valve stem seals Worn piston rings Failed pcv valve Overfilling oil A more detailed description of when the smoke comes, eg start up vs high load vs permanent? And the above questions. Any proper garage or mechanic should be able to test and isolate the issue quickly and confirm the exact diagnisis. Is your car manual or auto btw? What year/mileage? Edited March 31, 2015 by GT4 Zed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudy Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 They just said it would cost to much to bother and I should scrap car, but there is no way I'm going to scrap the z and smokes when I start and then at hight revs. Found a place could globle engines that other a engine change for £2495 but have read mixed reviews.i am going to pop to a 2nd garage tho to see what they say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudy Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Please excuse bad spelling and grammar righting while walking to work. (Don't want to risk using car) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve916 Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 What year is your car, as there's an HR low mile engine for sale in the for sale section. I would get it properly diagnosed first though, before splashing out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudy Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Mine is a 04 and 97k, and yes I think I will take it somewhere for a 2nd opinion thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Spudy, I hope you get your engine sorted, rumours has it ZMAN is on the case. Please tell me you're not born and raised in this country and you only just landed here last week 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 Russ Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Please tell me you're not born and raised in this country and you only just landed here last week That was uncalled for, he's already apologised for the spelling and grammar, give him a break. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPhoboS Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 spudy - just get it taken to a decent independent, Japex seem to have a good reputation and aren't far away from you: http://www.japexperformance.co.uk/servicesandrepairs.html Unit 3 Happy Valley Industrial Park Primrose Hill Kings Langley WD4 8HD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudy Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 OK brilliant thank you very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimboy2 Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Or speak to abbey motorsport. Plenty of other traders on this site that will be happy to help you. Defiantly get a second opinion. Sounds like the garage you used just jumped to a conclusion very quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OllyB Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) Take it to a specialist and get a second opinion, May be able to rebuild rather than swap.... Edited March 31, 2015 by OllyB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Put some pics of the car up ... it may be one that we know and has history Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEMAN Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Sorry to hear that Spudy should be a time of enjoying your new purchase....not having this major problem. Shop around, take advice from the guys on here for possible replacement and where to go for fitting...wishing you and your Z the very best outcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veeg33 Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Hope you'll get to the bottom of it soon and costing you minimum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock_Steady Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 What a bummer. Really hope you get this sorted out and make the monster live once again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudy Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 Hi keep trying to upload a picture but for some reason won't let me. Z is 04 grey,18 sport wheels brembo breaks and black leather interior FC04. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPhoboS Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Hi keep trying to upload a picture but for some reason won't let me. Z is 04 grey,18 sport wheels brembo breaks and black leather interior FC04. Sign up to photobucket, you can install it on your phone as well, far easier imho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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