Another day, another failed rod :-(

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Nov 21, 2004 | 09:48 PM

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scubasteve

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If the engine was OK except for the rod and piston, then why did Nissan replace it?

Nov 22, 2004 | 05:01 AM

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Re: Re: Yes - You were not Speaking Clearly

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I couldnt find that website: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Funny@Subtle.com

Is my internet broke?

Think that was tongue-in-cheek...

Nov 22, 2004 | 05:45 AM

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If the engine was OK except for the rod and piston, then why did Nissan replace it?

Because that's how car companies do it. They would rather not pay labor on having someone rebuild it. 12 hours for a motor install, or 40 hours for a full rebuild at ~$100 per hour. Get it?

Nov 22, 2004 | 09:43 AM

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Because that's how car companies do it. They would rather not pay labor on having someone rebuild it. 12 hours for a motor install, or 40 hours for a full rebuild at ~$100 per hour. Get it?

Pretty much sums it up, as far as Nissan is concerned these things are disposable.