Low oil pressure!

Spooler · 03-03-2018, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by NissanTracker

Looks like it was replaced and the mechanic didn't torque them down correctly?

Noop, common issue.

jmroy6 · 03-03-2018, 10:23 PM

Nope, this was the first time the motor has been apart since i bought it. the two of the fasteners circled in red backed out on upper galley.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NissanTracker

Looks like it was replaced and the mechanic didn't torque them down correctly?

ht4e · 06-20-2018, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmroy6

Quick update:

Finally ripped the car apart today, oil galley gaskets were all intact, looks like this motor got the updated versions because they were some composite metal material instead of the old paper style. Anyway i didn't take it apart for no reason even though the gaskets didnt fail, the shitty fasteners did. On the upper galley two fastener were less than hand tight. So this is why i was getting low oil pressure drops, but no ecm codes (p0011,p0021)

Thanks for the DIY, I am glad you got it resolved. Based on the profile, I am assuming you are SC?
I am looking into a Z, and previously had a BRZ but the oil pressure light/ oil level never came on then boom the motor spun a bearing. When the motor was removed to assess the damage, there was no oil in the oil pan...
I wonder if any of these manufacture sensors are truly functional...

Spooler · 06-20-2018, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ht4e

Thanks for the DIY, I am glad you got it resolved. Based on the profile, I am assuming you are SC?
I am looking into a Z, and previously had a BRZ but the oil pressure light/ oil level never came on then boom the motor spun a bearing. When the motor was removed to assess the damage, there was no oil in the oil pan...
I wonder if any of these manufacture sensors are truly functional...

There is no gauge or light that will replace checking your oil. Once the light comes on or the oil pressure drops, it is too late. The damage is done.

jmroy6 · 03-04-2018, 03:29 PM

Added DIY thread

http://www.the370z.com/engine-drivet...ml#post3735570

gbrettin · 03-05-2018, 04:10 PM

I've read too many horror stories about the oil galley gaskets going out. I ordered EPS's kit:

https://www.facebook.com/epstuningtx/

filip00 · 11-16-2021, 05:19 AM

Hey guys, one question regarding the part number. I'm scheduling a preventative gallery gasket replacement and I have ordered the gallery gaskets as per the part number: 13533-JK21A. The part arrived and the guys at Nissan tell me that the part which arrived doesn't quite seem like it's fully metal - more like mixture of paper-like gasket as well as the metal one. Is that OK? I mean, are the renewed gaskets FULLY metal, or are they more like a mixture of both?

Thanks for the info!

JARblue · 11-16-2021, 08:45 AM

I believe those are the new Nissan gaskets - more like a mixture of cardboard and staples.

Tell them to refund your money and get the EPS kit if you can

filip00 · 11-16-2021, 08:53 AM

Meh, not really, I'm in Slovenia and it seems they don't ship there.
Are the renewed gaskets that bad? I mean, I believe they are factory installed on newer models which have no gasket issues, so I guess they should be good enough, right?

JARblue · 11-16-2021, 09:01 AM

The newer gaskets are probably fine. It's not just the gasket material but also the hardware they used that can cause problems - the EPS kit includes new hardware too. The Nissan bolts tend to back out on their own over time which allows oil to pass by the gaskets and eventually they may blow out.

If you have to go with the Nissan kit, just make sure they stake the bolts when installing the new gaskets.

03-04-2018, 03:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
jmroy6 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: CT Posts: 179 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 235	Added DIY thread http://www.the370z.com/engine-drivet...ml#post3735570 Rusty likes this. __________________ 2012 370z GTM SC

03-05-2018, 04:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,292 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	I've read too many horror stories about the oil galley gaskets going out. I ordered EPS's kit: https://www.facebook.com/epstuningtx/ GaleForce and Rusty like this.

11-16-2021, 05:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
filip00 Track Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: slovenia Posts: 574 Drives: 370z pack Rep Power: 125427	Hey guys, one question regarding the part number. I'm scheduling a preventative gallery gasket replacement and I have ordered the gallery gaskets as per the part number: 13533-JK21A. The part arrived and the guys at Nissan tell me that the part which arrived doesn't quite seem like it's fully metal - more like mixture of paper-like gasket as well as the metal one. Is that OK? I mean, are the renewed gaskets FULLY metal, or are they more like a mixture of both? Thanks for the info! Last edited by filip00; 11-16-2021 at 07:00 AM.

11-16-2021, 08:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	I believe those are the new Nissan gaskets - more like a mixture of cardboard and staples. Tell them to refund your money and get the EPS kit if you can __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

11-16-2021, 09:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	The newer gaskets are probably fine. It's not just the gasket material but also the hardware they used that can cause problems - the EPS kit includes new hardware too. The Nissan bolts tend to back out on their own over time which allows oil to pass by the gaskets and eventually they may blow out. If you have to go with the Nissan kit, just make sure they stake the bolts when installing the new gaskets. Spartan 1771, Rusty, sx moneypit and 2 others like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

11-16-2021, 08:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
filip00 Track Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: slovenia Posts: 574 Drives: 370z pack Rep Power: 125427	Meh, not really, I'm in Slovenia and it seems they don't ship there. Are the renewed gaskets that bad? I mean, I believe they are factory installed on newer models which have no gasket issues, so I guess they should be good enough, right?

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