Cracked Head Gasket

Red__Zed · 06-15-2013, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

We have CAMVAP for those who wish to use it. It works if your truly being dicked over.

Nissan is not going to pay for the same work twice. The dealer must now correct their shoddy repair if that is what happened as we're only getting one side of the story. It sounds like the OP has burned the bridge with the dealer. Too bad. The Z is a great car.

Edit: I don't believe the OP's car is a lemon so even if we had a lemon law, it doesn't apply here, just yet.

Sure they are. There was warranty work performed on the car by a certified dealer which did not rectify the issue. They'll pay for the work until the car is working properly, and if they want their money back, will deal with the dealer that did shoddy work (hint:nissan won't bother).

IDZRVIT · 06-15-2013, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Sure they are. There was warranty work performed on the car by a certified dealer which did not rectify the issue. They'll pay for the work until the car is working properly, and if they want their money back, will deal with the dealer that did shoddy work (hint:nissan won't bother).

So if I understand what your saying, Nissan will keep paying dealer after dealer (assuming subsequent dealers can't fix it either) to correct the shoddy repairs of previous dealers until one of them gets it right and then go back to each dealer and deny their claim? Why did Sherwood refuse to fix it? Somehow, I don't think so. You go back to the first dealer and have them correct the problems (I bet their is more than one mechanic at the dealership and one of them knows how to do it right) as the Sherwood dealer told MHCOSS and have Nissan send out their rep to sort out the issues. However, it appears the OP refuses to go back to the dealership and sort it out.

Red__Zed · 06-15-2013, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

So if I understand what your saying, Nissan will keep paying dealer after dealer (assuming subsequent dealers can't fix it either) to correct the shoddy repairs of previous dealers until one of them gets it right and then go back to each dealer and deny their claim? Why did Sherwood refuse to fix it? Somehow, I don't think so. You go back to the first dealer and have them correct the problems (I bet their is more than one mechanic at the dealership and one of them knows how to do it right) as the Sherwood dealer told MHCOSS and have Nissan send out their rep to sort out the issues. However, it appears the OP refuses to go back to the dealership and sort it out.

No, they won't deny claims to those dealers, they will pay them. They will usually pay everyone as it costs more to sort out the issues than to pay the dealers.

The dealer did the crappy work acting on behalf of nissan. NNA owns the mistake and will likely advise OP to take it to another dealer. That's what they did when I went through this.

mhcoss · 05-14-2014, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

So if I understand what your saying, Nissan will keep paying dealer after dealer (assuming subsequent dealers can't fix it either) to correct the shoddy repairs of previous dealers until one of them gets it right and then go back to each dealer and deny their claim? Why did Sherwood refuse to fix it? Somehow, I don't think so. You go back to the first dealer and have them correct the problems (I bet their is more than one mechanic at the dealership and one of them knows how to do it right) as the Sherwood dealer told MHCOSS and have Nissan send out their rep to sort out the issues. However, it appears the OP refuses to go back to the dealership and sort it out.

This post still kinda riles me. How many times do I have to take my broken car back to the same dealership and ask them to fix it before it gets fixed? Its going on the 7-8th time into the shop for the SAME issues.

mhcoss · 06-14-2013, 06:37 AM

Its not that I dislike the car at all.. when it runs. Problem is it has only functioned correctly for maybe 50% of the time I have owned it and Nissan just does not seem to care. That is the problem with the brand

b15 · 06-14-2013, 06:53 AM

Yeah. I had the same issue with GM so I know how you feel. Did the other dealer diagnose it as a headgasket issue again?

mhcoss · 06-14-2013, 06:59 AM

no not yet.. I imagine they will call me today to tell me my 'bill' lmao as well as whats wrong with the car.

b15 · 06-14-2013, 07:06 AM

Man what a nightmare. Hope your luck turns for the better

Speedy · 06-14-2013, 08:56 AM

You are scrambling and grasping at straws instead of taking the sound advice given by some in this thread. Why didn't you just pick up the test kit I told you about? Do they not have those in Canada? You could've checked it in the auto parts store parking lot. I even posted a video of how to use it.

mhcoss · 06-14-2013, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Speedy

You are scrambling and grasping at straws instead of taking the sound advice given by some in this thread. Why didn't you just pick up the test kit I told you about? Do they not have those in Canada? You could've checked it in the auto parts store parking lot. I even posted a video of how to use it.

the only kit at the local napa was one that lacked the hand pump. I don't have a vacuum source sitting around in my garage so I could not perform the test.

Speedy · 06-14-2013, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mhcoss

the only kit at the local napa was one that lacked the hand pump. I don't have a vacuum source sitting around in my garage so I could not perform the test.

This kit doesn't require much vacuum if it looks like the one I posted. You could literally suck on it

Here in the states, Advanced, AutoZone, and Firestone all have them and let you borrow them. Maybe you have one of those local?

IDZRVIT · 06-14-2013, 03:05 PM

A radiator pressure tester will yield the same results. If the pressure drops after a few seconds and there are no fluid leaks to be found, it's a head gasket leak.

IDZRVIT · 06-14-2013, 06:53 PM

Have you contacted CAMVAP? If not, why not? It doesn't cost anything.

mhcoss · 06-14-2013, 07:31 PM

No.. CAMVAP doens't apply to me sadly.. As an american who bought the car in America to drive in Canada while I work up here I'm in a bit of a gray zone. CAMVAP clearly says it applies to Canadian dealers.. I'll try giving them a call and maybe look into USA lemon laws as well.

Its friday boys.. time to go drink beer hit on women and forget about my car troubles

DEpointfive0 · 06-14-2013, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mhcoss

Its friday boys.. time to go drink beer hit on women and forget about my car troubles

Sounds like a plan!

and good luck

06-14-2013, 03:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 27	A radiator pressure tester will yield the same results. If the pressure drops after a few seconds and there are no fluid leaks to be found, it's a head gasket leak. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

06-14-2013, 06:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 27	Have you contacted CAMVAP? If not, why not? It doesn't cost anything. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

06-14-2013, 07:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
mhcoss Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Edmonton Posts: 520 Drives: 2012 370Z SPORT M/T Rep Power: 15	No.. CAMVAP doens't apply to me sadly.. As an american who bought the car in America to drive in Canada while I work up here I'm in a bit of a gray zone. CAMVAP clearly says it applies to Canadian dealers.. I'll try giving them a call and maybe look into USA lemon laws as well. Its friday boys.. time to go drink beer hit on women and forget about my car troubles DEpointfive0 and Limeybastard like this.

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mhcoss Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Edmonton Posts: 520 Drives: 2012 370Z SPORT M/T Rep Power: 15	Its not that I dislike the car at all.. when it runs. Problem is it has only functioned correctly for maybe 50% of the time I have owned it and Nissan just does not seem to care. That is the problem with the brand

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b15 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,229 Drives: 4drz Rep Power: 36572	Yeah. I had the same issue with GM so I know how you feel. Did the other dealer diagnose it as a headgasket issue again?

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Speedy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: TN Posts: 390 Drives: check my signature Rep Power: 14	You are scrambling and grasping at straws instead of taking the sound advice given by some in this thread. Why didn't you just pick up the test kit I told you about? Do they not have those in Canada? You could've checked it in the auto parts store parking lot. I even posted a video of how to use it.