I thought all Rev-Up engines, JDM or US, were the same...I'm basing this on the fact that I've personally never seen anyone mention JDM versions of 350z engines being any different...

 

for my 2005 rev up. Its out of warranty (since 2008). What are my options? just engine rebuild?

or can i nag nissan enough and they'd do warranty fix due to this TSB?

 

AFAIK, if you're out of warranty, you're out of luck. Just keep topping it up and call a reputable shop on a rebuild if it's drinking too much oil...or sell it and move on lol

 

Buy a short block from Import Part Pro and have it installed. Would cost like $5k. Maybe less.
We non-warranty owners with the problem should get together and sue.
What you think?
Im in.

 

I have extended warranty and I wanna sue!

- DM

 

I have another vehicle that leaks oil from the valve covers and the I can hear when I'm about a quart low because the valves will start to clatter. Just a little. I've only had this Z for about 5K miles and between the time I bought it and the first oil change 3K miles later, it didn't appear to consume oil. I noticed a very slight ticking from the valvetrain at idle the past few days. I have sensitive ears for engine noises and I recognized this sound as low oil.

Checked the dipstick. Level is only up to the "L". A quart of oil silenced the clatter, but it looks like I've got a burner on my hands. Dammit...

 

When was your motor replaced and mileage. Did you buy it new?

 

Motor was replaced about 3 years ago. Mileage was 20K and I bought it a year old with 13K on it. I have only put 10K on the motor and so far no problems at all. I was glad I got a new motor because I bought it used and I didnt know how the old owner broke in the motor. I know this one was broke in correct because I did it myself I would think that if you had a TT motor that they would blame the oil usage on the turbos stressing the motor.

 

Nissan should be sued, & be forced to replace these oil burners. I've had 3 short blocks, & 1 long block (approx.1000 miles on it so far). Each time the motor was broken in, per the manual, so don't let the dealer tell you that improper break-in is solely to blame. This latest engine seems fine, so far, but I still have a warranty.Once that's gone, it'll be big bucks to do the job correctly, like Nissan should have done, by issuing a recall. I would never suggest a Nissan of any kind to anyone ! Looking to sell it & get a GTI or something similiar, from a company that actually cares about the product they put on the street & the people who buy that product.

 

I did a thread search for this and could not find it so please don't shoot me if its already been discussed.

I have a 2004 that I bought with 125K miles. I was pretty shocked with the consumption of oil that I was seeing and of course went right to the PCV. After changing that I did see major improvements but I'm still passing oil. the next step I took was to change from 5/30 to 10/30 which also helped (as well as keeping my accelerator off the floor board which is no fun). With that I'm seeing about a quart every 2.5K miles now (145K miles). I did a web search in hopes of finding other possible solutions and found Youtube videos on installing a Jegs Breather Tank and rerouting the PCV line to the back of the drivers side valve cover. Has anyone seen or tried this? Obviously I'd love to improve this problem but don't want to place my engine in harms way.

While on the subject, I recall seeing some sort of a relief in the PCV line of my 67 Cougar (289). Possibly something like that or a venturi (restriction) in the existing line? Somehow minimizing the vacuum as the RPM's increase? Here's a thought, how about moving the PCV away from the valve cover via some sort of extension or baffle chamber?

Joe

 

Heads up. Experienced OC for my 04, now I have an 05. First replacement was done via extended warranty after OC test confirmed issue. On my 05 with Extended warranty, the OC test was done, confirmed that 4 qts was used, now warranty company wants root cause. Seriously, the tSB clearly explains the issue, yet warranty company is playing dirty stating that they do not cover normal wear and tear. Seriously, engine has 70K on it. Eitherway, love the cars, not the headaches. TSB's will only cover you if you are under the warranty, and if it's a third party warranty such as mine, be ready to fight. Dealership is awesome. They confirmed the problems, know a long block is required, but thier hands are tied. At least they are fighting for me.

 

Who wants to sue Nissan?

1. Wu-Watt (Out of warranty)
2.
3.
4.
5.

 

do0d, it's the rev up. It's the motor that had issues if it was gonna have issues.

 

I do.

 

This isn't new and hopefully it's not new again. The consumption issues were ring related and you need to have a test done if it hasn't been done. But only the rev up motor.

 

Who wants to sue Nissan?

1. Wu-Watt (Out of warranty)
2. e30cabrio (same/they dicked around until motor 2 was)
3.
4.
5.

 

When you say "have a test done", I'm assuming you mean by the dealership? I've had two tests done by Infiniti and Nissan won't do the test for me, since my car is a G. Both times I had the test done, they told me no problem found, but I know I have the issue. If I let my car sit for a couple of days and then go to start it up, the front end shakes for about 5-10 seconds. Now, I've heard the shaking is from the pistons shaking the motor from no lube. Not sure, I'm not a mechanic. And I do have a rich burn smell when I 1st start my car. My exhaust tips are also black, which I hear is also a symptom of the OC issue. The point is, if a Nissan/Infiniti owner even remotely has anything that seems to be a problem related to OC and they know its because of leaky valve covers or faulty pistons, then Nissan should inspect and change out the faulty parts, no questions asked. They shouldn't dick their customers around and decline them service, when its the jacked up engines that is the problem in the 1st place. I shouldn't buy a $30K car and have to worry about leaky valve covers or crappy piston rings. Ya know what I mean?

- DM

 

So, if my car is no longer under warranty im completely boned correct?? cause that sucks and i just noticed my car is burning oil

 

Yepp, pretty much.

 

Just keep track of the oil. I wish I had.