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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 350Z-2006
I notified NNA with a formal complaint about my dealership and the same day filed with BBB Autoline.
Originally NNA said no to the extended warranty.
Once the date was set for the arbitration hearing NNA called.
I requested 1st: Replacement with new 2007 or 2008 model at a minimal cost.
2nd: Repurchase of car.
3rd: If engine replacement is required, I would like an extended warranty to go with it.

I held out till the day before the hearing.
NNA said in my State since they hadn't been able to attempt to fix the problem that I would not be awarded a newer vehicle that does not have the OC problem nor be granted a repurchase.
They said they offered the extended warranty not because they thought I would be awarded it from the arbitrator but in the courtesy for customer satisfaction.

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Your state doesnt have the lemon law?
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by __jb
I'm interested in doing some oil analysis on a new motor I'm building. I see where most of you recommend the analysis done by Dyson. Is this the correct link to the analysis you are talking about?

http://www.dysonanalysis.com/premiumkits.html

Blackstone also seems to offer analysis by Dyson, so it seemed a bit confusing to me.

Thanks for any help.
That's the link I use.

Blackstone/Dyson, agree a bit confusing. I think that way Blackstone would only do lab work then send to Dyson for the higher quality analysis/interpretation for customer than Blackstone would with their basic services. I just went directly through Dyson per your link.
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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Nismo1182
Your state doesnt have the lemon law?
Yes they do.
There had been no attempts to fix the problem, only attempts to verify there was a problem.

todd

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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 09:51 AM
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Just a quick update on my V2. Just under 500 miles, oil still at 11 mm below H. Again, that's what it started out at, so we think the dealer didn't put in the extra 0.5 quart for a new engine. I'm still revving it throughout the entire RPM range, but not bouncing off the rev limiter or anything of that nature. Trying not to run at constant RPMs.
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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 10:22 AM
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Got my new V2 engine with basically no dealer hassles. Hoping for the best. It seems real smooth but its new and i am babying it to break it in real nice.
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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 01:56 PM
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what is everyones thoughts on the V2? to me it seems a little sluggish, kinda feels like my car lost its spunk. it does run a little smoother though, just not as rev-happy.
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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Mkriebs
Ok... I am currently running Castrol Conventional 5W30 because thats what I bought it with... but my oil pressure gets REAL low when I am idling... much lower than I would really like to see it (something like 30 psi or less). But, I was thinking about this the other day, and thinking that a lighter weight oil, (like the recommended 0W40) would possibly help remedy the consumption problem. Should I really change to a lighter weight oil?
MY OIL PRESSURES BEEN RUNNING REALLY HIGH WITH THE NEW MOTOR, WHEN I GET ON IT IT GETS UP IN BETWEEN THE LAST TO LINES ON THE GAUGE(90 AND 120)... AND IDLES AT 60 OR 90PSI...IS THIS NORMAL? I DONT REMEMBER IT GOING SO HIGH BEFORE...
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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Blue_Z
what is everyones thoughts on the V2? to me it seems a little sluggish, kinda feels like my car lost its spunk. it does run a little smoother though, just not as rev-happy.
Mine wasn't very smooth at all when I first got it. But now it pulls pretty well. I did have the dealer install my crawford headers at the same time, since the engine was already being replaced.
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by SCARECROW BEATS
MY OIL PRESSURES BEEN RUNNING REALLY HIGH WITH THE NEW MOTOR, WHEN I GET ON IT IT GETS UP IN BETWEEN THE LAST TO LINES ON THE GAUGE(90 AND 120)... AND IDLES AT 60 OR 90PSI...IS THIS NORMAL? I DONT REMEMBER IT GOING SO HIGH BEFORE...

That doesnt sound right at all.
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 04:02 AM
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No complaints so far, can't judge the revs yet, still breaking in. I have noticed two positive things:

1) No more pinging at lower rpms under load, had this from day one with the old engine.
2) No more Head gurgling sound when you first start the engine as the valves are starved for oil presure.
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 07:59 AM
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How long does the car have to be in the dealership for the motor swap??
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by SCARECROW BEATS
MY OIL PRESSURES BEEN RUNNING REALLY HIGH WITH THE NEW MOTOR, WHEN I GET ON IT IT GETS UP IN BETWEEN THE LAST TO LINES ON THE GAUGE(90 AND 120)... AND IDLES AT 60 OR 90PSI...IS THIS NORMAL? I DONT REMEMBER IT GOING SO HIGH BEFORE...
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That doesnt sound right at all.
Agree...what oil they put in there? 20w-50 or something like that
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by RandyK1
How long does the car have to be in the dealership for the motor swap??
Mine took physically only one day they said, but with many checks and QC afterwards, ~1.5-2 days.
Was told prior, could be up to 3 days depending on their current work load, which wasn't my case with them.
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by 06CPV35
Agree...what oil they put in there? 20w-50 or something like that
5w30... imma go get it checked out...
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 09:41 AM
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Going to get my consumption test done tomorrow.
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 03:58 AM
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Originally Posted by RandyK1
How long does the car have to be in the dealership for the motor swap??
Mine took 2 but I was on a road trip for work so I told them to take their time, I needed it in three. Nissan gives them 9.3hours, dealer cost is $7.3K for the long block, list arround $9K.
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 04:46 AM
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Alrighty...I just bought my '05 a few weeks ago. Ive put about 450 miles on it thus far. I checked the oil last night after reading much of this thread and its at about 3/4's of the way to the H mark on the dipstick.
Im going to take it in soon to my local Nissan dealer and have them start the oil consumption test to see whats up.

I'll keep everyone posted as to what happens.
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 05:08 AM
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Originally Posted by RULE-1
Just got my car back from Sutherland Nissan in Georgia with a fresh Motor! The most painless thing I have ever done. They where Great! I had them do the oil change, then I brought it back in 2,500 miles later and they confirmed it needed a new motor. I never said anything about wanting or needing a motor. 2 weeks later they called me to bring the car in, and they gave me a 08' Pathfinder rental (no cost to me). Thanks to Great Forums like this to do all the hard work for me.
Thats good to hear! Im going to Town Center Nissan.
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 05:38 AM
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You are vulnerable as you have the track model and the "revup" engine in an 05.
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by rickosae
You are vulnerable as you have the track model and the "revup" engine in an 05.

Yea, I'm kind of worried about it to tell you the truth.
I checked it last night and its a little low...Im bringing it to the dealership tomorrow to have it checked/documented.
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