I'm wanting a Z really bad

Jambeezler · 04-30-2009, 07:48 PM

I test drove a 370Z yesterday and I was blown away. Before blowing a lot of my savings on one, I had a few questions that I was hoping you all could answer.

I have never owned an import; always had GM cars. I currently have a firebird and enjoy it because I can do a lot of the basic maintenance myself. I looked under that hood of the new Z and noticed that there is a big engine cover on top of the thing. Once this is removed, how easy is it to access plugs, wires, coils... etc? I bring this up because today this guy i work with was saying how to change the plugs in his Tiburon, he basically has to take apart the engine to get to them because the engine is mounted sideways. I know the motor in teh Z is probably mounted longitudinally and plugs could be easily accessed, but I just want to be sure. Kinda a odd question I know, but I don't want to take apart a manifold to reach spark plugs.

Anyways, I hope to drain the oil in my bird and park it for a long time so that I can start driving one of these.

semtex · 04-30-2009, 08:01 PM

It's not exactly spacious in there. The plugs are underneath a bunch of hoses and stuff. The plugs aren't underneath the engine cover though. They're actually visible on the side -- if you know to look under all the hoses. You don't have to take the manifold off to get to them or anything like that, but suffice it to say that I have no intention of messing with the plugs anytime soon. The factory plugs are iridium tipped, fyi, so really there's no need to mess with them anyway, IMO.

AK370Z · 04-30-2009, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Jambeezler

I test drove a 370Z yesterday and I was blown away. Before blowing a lot of my savings on one, I had a few questions that I was hoping you all could answer.

I have never owned an import; always had GM cars. I currently have a firebird and enjoy it because I can do a lot of the basic maintenance myself. I looked under that hood of the new Z and noticed that there is a big engine cover on top of the thing. Once this is removed, how easy is it to access plugs, wires, coils... etc? I bring this up because today this guy i work with was saying how to change the plugs in his Tiburon, he basically has to take apart the engine to get to them because the engine is mounted sideways. I know the motor in teh Z is probably mounted longitudinally and plugs could be easily accessed, but I just want to be sure. Kinda a odd question I know, but I don't want to take apart a manifold to reach spark plugs.

Anyways, I hope to drain the oil in my bird and park it for a long time so that I can start driving one of these.

Welcome to the forums. Just like Honda's, Nissan engine DOESN'T require any spark plug change until 105,000 Miles or 84 months!!! That's Spring of 2016 if you buy the car NOW!

Now, go out and buy the Z!

jbean8510 · 05-01-2009, 02:57 AM

ummm enjoy like 5 years of warranty before you have to lay a finger on the car? other than piddly little ****

04-30-2009, 07:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jambeezler Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Frederick MD Posts: 1 Drives: Scooter Rep Power: 16	I'm wanting a Z really bad I test drove a 370Z yesterday and I was blown away. Before blowing a lot of my savings on one, I had a few questions that I was hoping you all could answer. I have never owned an import; always had GM cars. I currently have a firebird and enjoy it because I can do a lot of the basic maintenance myself. I looked under that hood of the new Z and noticed that there is a big engine cover on top of the thing. Once this is removed, how easy is it to access plugs, wires, coils... etc? I bring this up because today this guy i work with was saying how to change the plugs in his Tiburon, he basically has to take apart the engine to get to them because the engine is mounted sideways. I know the motor in teh Z is probably mounted longitudinally and plugs could be easily accessed, but I just want to be sure. Kinda a odd question I know, but I don't want to take apart a manifold to reach spark plugs. Anyways, I hope to drain the oil in my bird and park it for a long time so that I can start driving one of these.

04-30-2009, 08:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	It's not exactly spacious in there. The plugs are underneath a bunch of hoses and stuff. The plugs aren't underneath the engine cover though. They're actually visible on the side -- if you know to look under all the hoses. You don't have to take the manifold off to get to them or anything like that, but suffice it to say that I have no intention of messing with the plugs anytime soon. The factory plugs are iridium tipped, fyi, so really there's no need to mess with them anyway, IMO. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

05-01-2009, 02:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
jbean8510 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: peoria illinoise Posts: 10 Drives: 08 350z Rep Power: 16	ummm enjoy like 5 years of warranty before you have to lay a finger on the car? other than piddly little ****