Worn engine bearing warrant full motor replacement?!?

iRide350z · 03-28-2008, 04:03 PM

Recently my car's rpms and oil pressure would drop to zero causing the car to shut off here and there b/w shifts (usually if I was in 5th and threw it into neutral to cruise the the red light). I took it in and they said the "motor bearing" has gone bad and that I would need a whole new engine at $12k!

I didn't get a chance to talk to the mechanic yet just the lady who makes the phone calls. I will call monday to see exactly what the deal is.

Im not to sure about a "motor bearing" as im not that engine savy, is she talking about a rod bearing by any chance? If so isnt there more than one?

My main question is, can't you just replace the bearing(s) that are bad? I just cant understand the need to replace the whole engine, at the most just new pistons/rods/bearings?

Sorry for rambling, I am just really confused and in disbelief....

KCMO_HR_G · 03-28-2008, 04:06 PM

is your HR not under warranty?

A private shop could probably disassemble and rebuild it cheaper... the dealer probably just replaces the motor vs. diving into the internals.

iRide350z · 03-28-2008, 04:13 PM

The lady is talking with nissan to see if it will be covered under warrany (04 w/ 24k). The thing is I have a vortech on it and thats what they are saying will void it.

If I have to pay for new internals I'd def. rather go aftermarket

iStan · 03-28-2008, 04:15 PM

Mods, move this post out of HR.

Yeah, you're warranty isn't going to cover anything with the vortech on there... Time to build the block if it's shot

KCMO_HR_G · 03-28-2008, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iRide350z

The lady is talking with nissan to see if it will be covered under warrany (04 w/ 24k). The thing is I have a vortech on it and thats what they are saying will void it.

If I have to pay for new internals I'd def. rather go aftermarket

yea, there's no way it will be covered under warranty then.

Start looking around for reputable shops to do a full rebuild.

iRide350z · 03-28-2008, 04:20 PM

Sorry for posting in the wrong section,

So built internals is def an option?

KCMO_HR_G · 03-28-2008, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iRide350z

Sorry for posting in the wrong section,

So built internals is def an option?

probably... polish the crank, new rods/bearings and pistons.

iRide350z · 03-28-2008, 05:07 PM

Mods, please move this post out of the HR section

Tac-M · 03-28-2008, 05:31 PM

hr is not involeved in this ( yet )

iRide350z · 03-28-2008, 05:42 PM

I know, i just thought more people would read it if it was in the general section.

warmmilk · 03-28-2008, 10:09 PM

this is the hr section, not the general section

but anyway, sounds like you'll need a rebuilt engine, the closest shop to you with a rock solid reputation is performance factory, you should have no problem finding them in the fi forum