G35 Build 2nd Try
03-06-2018, 09:13 PM
#144
350Z-holic
iTrader: (13)
such a great quote...
I hate to suggest this - I was gonna throw this out earlier in the thread but...
get back from what you can from the shop that did the work and move on...
plan on removing the engine, breaking the engine down, inspect/clean each component, and leave no stone un-turned during this rebuild process.
get the heads machined and block inspected...
I'd do this yourself and find a good 'engine' guy that you can pay some cash to inspect the engine and rebuild the engine with you along the way during nights & evenings.
This sucks bc the shop sorta stiffed you ... but at the end of the day it's the risk we all take. There's no guarantees in modified engines and this will cost you a few hundred dollars...
The bigger picture and the big win here is the knowledge you gain from taking this on...learn the entire process from start to finish and start the process of becoming an expert.
It could quite possibly be the most gratifying and/or satisfying thing you'll do in your entire life.
I hate to suggest this - I was gonna throw this out earlier in the thread but...
get back from what you can from the shop that did the work and move on...
plan on removing the engine, breaking the engine down, inspect/clean each component, and leave no stone un-turned during this rebuild process.
get the heads machined and block inspected...
I'd do this yourself and find a good 'engine' guy that you can pay some cash to inspect the engine and rebuild the engine with you along the way during nights & evenings.
This sucks bc the shop sorta stiffed you ... but at the end of the day it's the risk we all take. There's no guarantees in modified engines and this will cost you a few hundred dollars...
The bigger picture and the big win here is the knowledge you gain from taking this on...learn the entire process from start to finish and start the process of becoming an expert.
It could quite possibly be the most gratifying and/or satisfying thing you'll do in your entire life.
Last edited by bealljk; 03-06-2018 at 09:21 PM.
03-07-2018, 02:37 AM
#145
Well, i asked Mike the owner what it's going to cost me for him to go through it again since there is nothing else i can do and this was his response: "Nothing if I screwed something up ☺ and very little if its not your issue or mine (such as a cracked liner or something)." If there is indeed a crack i have no idea what i'm going to do my other block is not usable with out sleeves.
So i will start pulling the Engine after work today. All i can say is i hate long tube headers....
So i will start pulling the Engine after work today. All i can say is i hate long tube headers....
03-07-2018, 04:48 AM
#146
what do you guys think the most likely culprit?
uneven head/block surface?
Head gasket failure?
Improper torquing of head bolts?
I'm asking because this mechanic seems to point his finger in any direction other than his own at every opportunity?
maybe this time (What is it fourth) will be the charm!! Good luck Man!
uneven head/block surface?
Head gasket failure?
Improper torquing of head bolts?
I'm asking because this mechanic seems to point his finger in any direction other than his own at every opportunity?
maybe this time (What is it fourth) will be the charm!! Good luck Man!
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03-07-2018, 09:12 AM
#147
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Well, i asked Mike the owner what it's going to cost me for him to go through it again since there is nothing else i can do and this was his response: "Nothing if I screwed something up ☺ and very little if its not your issue or mine (such as a cracked liner or something)." If there is indeed a crack i have no idea what i'm going to do my other block is not usable with out sleeves.
So i will start pulling the Engine after work today. All i can say is i hate long tube headers....
So i will start pulling the Engine after work today. All i can say is i hate long tube headers....
03-07-2018, 01:33 PM
#148
I mean it would be nice to be able to do all the work and have them just watch me. That would allow them to keep on keeping on but, then comes a lot of liability issues if anything happens in their shop.
03-13-2018, 04:15 PM
#154
Registered User
I'm trying to figure out how soo much water, or perhaps condensation got into your oil if it ain't coolant. That's the only other fluid flowing thru the motor besides the oil 
Edit: Man if I was in your shows, once you have the block out, INSPECT EVERY CREVIS OF THAT MOTOR. Something ain't working right.
Edit: Man if I was in your shows, once you have the block out, INSPECT EVERY CREVIS OF THAT MOTOR. Something ain't working right.
Last edited by BluestreamDE; 03-13-2018 at 04:17 PM.
03-14-2018, 05:14 AM
#155
Im just as lost as you guys. I really wish they would/could find the original oil sample that was sent in that would have the best results on it. This oil only has a few mins of idle time on it so maybe not enough time for the oil and coolant to mix.
03-23-2018, 01:40 PM
#159
Just dropped the engine back off at the shop. They want to pressurize the block with the upper pan off to find the leak. I don't really care I just want it fixed. I'm going on a month long TDY in April so as long as it's fixed by that time they can do what they want.