Blown Vortech, please help
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Blown Vortech, please help
I got a supercharger (Vortech) put on my 2004 Infiniti G35 6mt. I took delivery I believe June 8th. My engine blew July 29th at night while sitting in traffic after only 3000 miles on the original (shop supplied) oil.
I checked the oil (synthetic Motul 300v) one week and one day prior when my friend was over while fixing a leak of fuel that was dripping onto my tranny 2-3 drops every couple of seconds. I called my tuner for help and they walked me through it over the phone. The next day I checked the leak again to make sure it was stopped as well as the oil and other fluids. Everything looked OK. I was planning to change oil on July 30th since July 29th was my Birthday and synthetic usually goes 3000-5000k miles and I was at the low end of that range.
The diagnosis: My tuner said that my car had one quart of oil left in the motor and this is the reason for the blowup.
Bottom line: My 'stock block warranty' was denied on the basis of low oil (only 1 qt left). Meanwhile, my friend (DJamps) witnessed an acceptable oil level 8 days before it died, and I checked it again myself only 7 days before. For those who don't know about this warranty program, read here:
https://my350z.com/forum/forced-indu...y-program.html
Any clue how oil got that low in only a week? There was no visible smoke or anything else that you would think would be the case for OC. The car was running great even on the same day of the blowup.
What is your input on what I should do?
And above all, how much is this going to cost me?
I checked the oil (synthetic Motul 300v) one week and one day prior when my friend was over while fixing a leak of fuel that was dripping onto my tranny 2-3 drops every couple of seconds. I called my tuner for help and they walked me through it over the phone. The next day I checked the leak again to make sure it was stopped as well as the oil and other fluids. Everything looked OK. I was planning to change oil on July 30th since July 29th was my Birthday and synthetic usually goes 3000-5000k miles and I was at the low end of that range.
The diagnosis: My tuner said that my car had one quart of oil left in the motor and this is the reason for the blowup.
Bottom line: My 'stock block warranty' was denied on the basis of low oil (only 1 qt left). Meanwhile, my friend (DJamps) witnessed an acceptable oil level 8 days before it died, and I checked it again myself only 7 days before. For those who don't know about this warranty program, read here:
https://my350z.com/forum/forced-indu...y-program.html
Any clue how oil got that low in only a week? There was no visible smoke or anything else that you would think would be the case for OC. The car was running great even on the same day of the blowup.
What is your input on what I should do?
And above all, how much is this going to cost me?
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i had a similar situation with a poorly built motor. was done to about 2.5 quarts after 500 miles and one of my rods chipped sending metal particles through my block, lovely. the only sign of oil burn was during hard acceleration and this was pointed out to me by other people since its really hard to see out back when driving and i dont normally look into my rear view mirror when im at WOT. have you checked for oil in the intercooler?
repair costs vary. least expensive way, buy a used short or long block. ive seen prices from $500 to $1500. most shops charge around $2000 to $3000 to take out the old motor and put in a new one. i would buget $5k for the entire job.
you can also buy a built block starting around $2500 for short block.
good luck man, been there and done that 3 times.
repair costs vary. least expensive way, buy a used short or long block. ive seen prices from $500 to $1500. most shops charge around $2000 to $3000 to take out the old motor and put in a new one. i would buget $5k for the entire job.
you can also buy a built block starting around $2500 for short block.
good luck man, been there and done that 3 times.
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Where can you get a built for for $2500 at? I've been searching and have several people looking for me. Are you now running a built block? Several friends have also said they haven't seen any black smoke behind me that they can remember. No I haven't seen if oils in the intercooler. I just called the shop and they said not that they know of but they'll take a look when they get a chance.
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Where can you get a built for for $2500 at? I've been searching and have several people looking for me. Are you now running a built block? Several friends have also said they haven't seen any black smoke behind me that they can remember. No I haven't seen if oils in the intercooler. I just called the shop and they said not that they know of but they'll take a look when they get a chance.
http://www.forgedperformance.com/store/home.php?cat=277
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Damn Tech I'm sorry to see it came to this. 'low oil' is such a subjective diagnosis, especially for warranties.
Was the block torn down to see where all that oil went in the last week? It wasn't on the floor and it wasn't visible in the exhaust (smoke, ect).
As you know I verified you had adequate oil a week before...while we fixed the fuel leak
After several weeks of waiting, it sounds like Dave pulled the dipstick, denied your warranty and called it a day. Lovely.
Was the block torn down to see where all that oil went in the last week? It wasn't on the floor and it wasn't visible in the exhaust (smoke, ect).
As you know I verified you had adequate oil a week before...while we fixed the fuel leak
After several weeks of waiting, it sounds like Dave pulled the dipstick, denied your warranty and called it a day. Lovely.
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Damn Tech I'm sorry to see it came to this. 'low oil' is such a subjective diagnosis, especially for warranties.
Was the block torn down to see where all that oil went in the last week? It wasn't on the floor and it wasn't visible in the exhaust (smoke, ect).
As you know I verified you had adequate oil a week before...while we fixed the fuel leak
After several weeks of waiting, it sounds like Dave pulled the dipstick, denied your warranty and called it a day. Lovely.
Was the block torn down to see where all that oil went in the last week? It wasn't on the floor and it wasn't visible in the exhaust (smoke, ect).
As you know I verified you had adequate oil a week before...while we fixed the fuel leak
After several weeks of waiting, it sounds like Dave pulled the dipstick, denied your warranty and called it a day. Lovely.
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Car was NEVER tracked, taken to drag strip or anything. Spirited driving on dry weekends that's it. Coming home from work and on way normal driving. threw out the day driving it slower since it's hot as anything outside than give it some gas after it cools down a bit.
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So there is no oil in your belly cover or splashed all over the bottom of the car
Are you planning to have the motor inspected my a neutral shop??....I would !!.....something not right with this
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you can buy a built short block for $3500 from forged performance, my bad. the labor for installing a short block is gonna be pretty high at most places, 3K+
http://www.forgedperformance.com/store/home.php?cat=277
http://www.forgedperformance.com/store/home.php?cat=277
Shipping and Core Charge ($1500) will apply. Most shortblocks are in stock, or a max 2 weeks leadtime.
I got a quote of higher from the shop I'm assuming they'll charge me more since my motor is done? Or will they accept my done motor?
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Hmm I'm considering it just for a second opinion of what happened for closure at best, I would like to know what happened. But I need to see how much it would cost for a second look.
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Ask us about adding head studs, head gaskets with your order.
Shipping and Core Charge ($1500) will apply. Most shortblocks are in stock, or a max 2 weeks leadtime.
I got a quote of higher from the shop I'm assuming they'll charge me more since my motor is done? Or will they accept my done motor?
Shipping and Core Charge ($1500) will apply. Most shortblocks are in stock, or a max 2 weeks leadtime.
I got a quote of higher from the shop I'm assuming they'll charge me more since my motor is done? Or will they accept my done motor?
Lots of people on here with big powa from your area...PM Alberto and have him steer you in the right direction
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They said they believed it was damaged since there wasn't any oil. I'll have to chat with him a bit, get his instant messaging name or phone number and ask what's up.
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I am sure on of them will take this offer.......Keep me update on how it goes.
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If you read the OP carefully you'll see the shop denying a warranty shortblock on the case of negligence.
So if we had added a quart every day during the last week to keep it filled and it still ran, his engine would be fine and not needing to be replaced/rebuilt?
Maybe this is a case of 'lesson learned' on more than one topic... check oil DAILY, and a 'stock block FI warranty' is nothing more marketing hype. Save the extra money you paid for the warranty for building the block when it blows instead.
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I am in a good mood...so let me **** off two shops in your area.....Call Sharif/FP or Hal/IP and tell them that you will buy a short block from them if they do a tear down for you for free and have them tell you what they find....
I am sure on of them will take this offer.......Keep me update on how it goes.
I am sure on of them will take this offer.......Keep me update on how it goes.
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FIrst off...if you have to add 1qt a day...you have a problem to start...and if you have a warranty....they need to step up.....
Once again......please dont tell me the name of the shop if its one of the shops that was just involved in drama
How do I go about that? I'm very curious, but I probably will be getting the forged performance block for 3500 , i'm wondering how hard I could push that daily. I know it could atleast take my current power right under 400whp easily. Than the addition of strup TP and Headers one at my house one in my car will help her breath so I could probably go with 2.87 I have the 13lb pulley right now.
BTW....I ran 800whp on the FP short block....over 600whp for over 2 years...
From what I am being told...you paid extra for a warranty.....they did not mention the shop....but I am sure I know know....and i am sad to see whats going on here
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