CanadianDream

Alright guys, bad weekend but car has started blowing blue smoke - and only 65k miles and well maintained. Mainly after idling so figure rings or valve seals. Just curious the cost of rebuilding the engine versus just swapping a used engine in.

Anyone have an estimate on the cost of doing valve seals? rings?

Taking it to the shop sometime this week so will have a better estimate, just trying to get prepared for how bad it could be.

Thanks.

bbs350z

iTrader: (85)

used engine will be much cheaper, assuming you remove and reinstall yourself. just make sure you check out the new motor thoroughly and get the model specific motor (de/revup/hr)

CanadianDream

Thanks, assumed as much. Any trusted sources for used/rebuilt engines? Posted in the forums so will see if anyone has one.

SemperFly

If you go to a salvage or something I suggest u ask for a g35 sedan motor only because they seem to charge a **** ton more for a similar condition z motor. Exact same engine, just have to change 2 things(oil pressure sensor by the the oil filter and the little "shim" on the back of the block where it mates to the tranny. Buy 1 and have a mech inspect it for u and save ur receipt.