joe_blow_xbox

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@zeeforce or anybody who wants to read it,

After breakin was complete on my V1 (2nd motor), I drive 900 miles and the dipstick was 14 mm low. The dealership ordered the V2 motor and installed it per the TSB. I got the car back today and will let you know how it goes. Motor 2 was replaced with 2100 miles on it (1200 breakin + 900 after breakin). I asked the dealorship to use a V2 motor for the second motor, but they said that they were only authorized to replace it with a V1. If they would have put me on a waiting list for the V2 back in October, they could have saved themselves 8000 dollars.


This is motor number 3 for me. Hopefully this will do the trick. (I'll believe it when I see it.)

luvZcar

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we're in the same boat I just got mine on friday 3rd motor, first 2 are v1's this is a v2 good luck

ZeeForce

Thanks Erin,

Received email, it’s perfect. I will add it to the first page of this topic with the TSB.

Hopefully in the next day or two.

Cheers
Curtis

Great, the more forums the TSB is posted on, will arm owners with some amo for the dealer.
Please do send me the psd file of the TSB.

Thanks
Curtis

Finally, it sure took them long enough to get you the correct engine. What a joke “one month payment” Go for the extended warranty it’s worth more than the money for your trouble, it’s peace of mind. If they and they will close your case if they have not already. Open it back up again and most likely it will be assigned to a new regional, then try again for the warranty. It worked for me. Btw what is the jerks name? So we all will know if anyone here gets him.

PLease provide some stats to me, I am about to update the V2 Install Stats List to post on the first page of this topic.

I need to revise the Stats List to make it mirror the TSB OC table chart.

Template:
Status:
So Far So Good – Still Pending
Some OC – Still Pending
Still Pending
Still Consuming
Success

OC: (use the new mm measurement from TSB)
Engine Install Date:
Engine part number:
Mileage on Engine: (new installed engine, not total mileage on vehicle)
Mileage on current oil change interval of 3750 – 4000:
Oil Type/Brand/Weight:

Congrats and please do keep us updated with your new V2. We are tracking the OC results of the V2, if you are interested in supplying some data on an occasional basis, this will help us all in determining if the V2 is a success or failure.

Once your engine is installed you can use the template (above) and post up the data.

Thanks
Curtis

Congrats, third time is a charm!

I would be happy to update the Stats List with a big V2 for you. Please use the template and post up the data you can provide for the time being.

Thanks
Curtis

Template:
Status:
So Far So Good – Still Pending
Some OC – Still Pending
Still Pending
Still Consuming
Success

OC: (use the new mm measurement from TSB)
Engine Install Date:
Engine part number:
Mileage on Engine: (new installed engine, not total mileage on vehicle)
Mileage on current oil change interval of 3750 – 4000:
Oil Type/Brand/Weight:

TheProfessional

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I can't sit and read all 2200 posts on this topic, so read this knowing I didn't.

I was aware of an issue regarding these motors the month I bought my 06 MT.

I switched to Royal Purple within 3 months of purchase and have been on a 5,000mi plus interval pulling proper samples to send to Blackstone Labs for analysis.

All of my tests were very positive as well as the TBN (oil function).

The last 3 swaps, I have noted at least 1 quart low at 5,000 miles and added 1 quart to offset until I performed an oil change.

The most recent oil change was today, I drained 3 quarts along with a 4 ounce sample, and the remaining fluid in the filter. The date range on this fluid was from 7/19 until 12/8 at 8,000 miles.

So basically my Z consumed 3 quarts in 8,000 miles.

FYI.

ZeeForce

You do not need to read any further than the first page post to determine if you are entitled to a replacement engine.

That calculates to 1qt (24 mm) every 2666 miles, which is in the No Good range on the TSB. I would suggest checking it every 500 miles, compare it to the TSB oil consumption table, if it falls in the “No Good Range” take it to the dealer for them to document it on file and they will top it off and have you come back in 1k miles. Although it only takes 500 to register 2mm low on the chart to be a “No Good”. If it drops to 2mm or > then take it into dealer, they will verify then order you a replacement V2 part # 10102-AC7MZ.

ZeeForce

@TheProfessional

btw: Didn't you post here a long time ago and reference BlackStone Labs?
If so, then a big thanks for introducing a Used Oil Analysis to me, since then I have read the thread on UOA and have some RP 10w-30 out for analysis on my 05.

The 06 rev up will be done soon and it will be interesting to see the Chromium levels for ring wear.

TheProfessional

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Yes I have been pushing Blackstone since March 2006. Hopefully you guys have gotten some use out of my posts, these TSB threads can get heavy.

ZeeForce

Very much appreciated, I have been pushing Blackstone also after reading your posts, I know of four members here that are going that route. After all we have spent so much time on the oil consumption issue, what better to give our new engines the best protection we can by performing a UOA to determine which brand/type of oil is best for our rev up’s.

Thanks again!

TSB on the first page, the attachment for the oil consumption chart is pretty straight forward.

joe_blow_xbox

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Good luck too. It can't be worse than the V1

joe_blow_xbox

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Install date 12-7-07
Part Number 10102-AC7MZ (finally)
20 miles on engine and oil, still pending.
Standard Nissan issue oil. I assume 5W-30 dino oil

You bet I'll keep you updated.

luvZcar

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install date 12 5/6 07 recieved car 12/7/07
part#10102-AC7MZ
84 miles/still pending
standard nissan oil 10w 30 dino
JOE check your invoice for oil type most dealers use 10w 30 (I know mine did) and they said this is nissan standard,ALSO you have an awsome color on you hands I love my lemans soooooooo sweet, is your inter black?.
O.K. just wanted to say after driving my car for about 75 miles yestarday, I had checked my muffler tips and they are as clean as can be,I know with the other two motors even short drives and I would have dirty tips, so this is giving me hope that this one will be it and I'm done with all that crap.
ZEEFORCE the reps name is OWEN LABELL he was a real winner .First he called my dealer and gave them a hard time and chewed them a new one with out even talking to me, the funny thing is is my complaint is not with the dealer as they have been straight with me and very proffessional, I'd recommend then to any one, but with NNA not giving me a new warranty I never once said any thing bad about my dealer so it struck me as strange when he did this. I did give them high marks when I spoke to this rep and the origanal lady I spoke to. then when I spoke with this guy he keep speaking over me and told me I was talking in circles and I tried to tell him its been over a year and 2 motors and he went right into talking over me again saying" i fail to see how this has costed you any money" I tried to tell him I was a realtor and needed my car for buss.He told me it was not thier problem (WRONG )as I will be filling a complaint with the BBB,I'm just so sick of this I just want them out of my hair and enjoy my car as I wanted from the start....

ZeeForce

Actually peeps here (early on) have proved that driving it hard will NOT increase the oil consumption.

What has been proven to consume more oil (of course with the OC issue engines) is:
1. Running synth oil
2. Long highway (300-500 mile) trips

#2 will do it more than anything else.

Hope this helps.

ZeeForce

Thanks I will add it to the V2 Install Stats List.

My exhaust tips were clean for a while then came back with a wee little bit of soot, as mileage increased on the engine, the soot has become less and less. I suppose it is burning out of the cats, now there is no blow by.

OWEN LABELL - NNA Rep = real jerk
Try again in about a month when they have closed your case. I really do know not what BS my rep Amy Grodinski told her supervisor, but it worked. Got to think on this for a good reason to negotiate the extended warranty, will get back with you or PM you.

ZeeForce

Thanks, I updated the V2 Install Stats List. I will post up an updated list soon.

9kFever

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Dont hold your breathe. Im in the same boat as you guys. I have had 2 V1's and now a v2. The V2 is worse than the prior two engines.

ZeeForce

The first page has been revised with all the information in one place for anyone wanting to check the TSB for OC, contact NNA, BBB, file a complaint, and view the V2 Install Stats.

I changed the format of the V2 Install Stats List.

The quantity of data is pretty weak. Guys please update and for all with newly installed V2's, please use the template on the first page and post up your stats.

Thanks
-Curtis

joe_blow_xbox

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yep...black interior. I really like Lemans Sunset. I don't understand why they got rid of it after 2006. My 350z manual shows a Lemans on the cover.

Good luck with the extended warranty and more importantly good luck with the V2.

luvZcar

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^^^ahhhh damm you got the good manual mine is just plan,THANKS and good luck to you, lets keep each other updated since we both just started this .......again
and I was sad to when I heard they are not going to run lemans any more but then I realized I got one of the last ones YEAHHHHH

9kFever

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thanks curtis!

4SHIZZIL

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You want more consumption...downshift your tail off.. Brakes are optional..hint hint.