My new to me Z probably needs new motor

7speed · 01-26-2013, 05:43 PM

I just got an 09 Z about 2 weeks ago with 37000 mi. I didn't notice any unusual sounds during test drive and was so excited. I babied it while I was getting use to it.

Over the course of a few days I heard slight ping/knock sound from motor once it got to about 2500 rpm. I checked oil and everything was good so decided to take in asap.

Took it to dealer on Wed night and they said will take a look and gave me a rental. Today I found out it will probably need a new motor because they think the rod is knocking so will have to flip the bill to Nissan for new motor.

Guess I should be happy I'm getting a newer motor at no expense to me but at the same time disappointed can't enjoy my new car.

I did some searching on the site but only came across a post or two with someone that had this issue.

I saw a TSB about unusual engine sounds the dealer will check oil and if still noise car needs new short block.

Jasonle · 01-26-2013, 05:46 PM

at least they taking care of you

Z-Girl 12 · 01-26-2013, 07:06 PM

Free motor? I'd be too happy!

GrooveStyle · 01-26-2013, 07:10 PM

Glad you didn't have to pay for it! Did you get an extended warranty or something? 09/37k miles seems to be JUST outside of the standard warranty. Or did you buy it from the dealer and they're just doing good business?

Mike · 01-26-2013, 08:36 PM

yeah, what kind of warranty do our cars have? My 09 only has 20000 on it, but the warranty was way beyond voided early on, so I never really paid attention to it.

PapoZalsa · 01-26-2013, 09:40 PM

The bumper to bumper warranty is 3 yrs or 36k but the powertrain is around 5 yrs...

GrooveStyle · 01-28-2013, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

The bumper to bumper warranty is 3 yrs or 36k but the powertrain is around 5 yrs...

Ah yeah, you're right. Forgot that power train was longer

7speed · 01-30-2013, 03:28 PM

Yes I guess I should be happy. Just disappointed there was an issue with the motor at 37k.

But I guess it will be brand new engine wise after this. I think they said they are actually going to go ahead and put a new motor in. I should have it back by fri.

kenchan · 01-30-2013, 03:38 PM

GL with your new engine!

Thechidz · 01-30-2013, 04:12 PM

They replacing just he short block or the entire long block? Id push for the long block if possible. You are lucky

UNKNOWN_370 · 01-30-2013, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7speed

I just got an 09 Z about 2 weeks ago with 37000 mi. I didn't notice any unusual sounds during test drive and was so excited. I babied it while I was getting use to it.

Over the course of a few days I heard slight ping/knock sound from motor once it got to about 2500 rpm. I checked oil and everything was good so decided to take in asap.

Took it to dealer on Wed night and they said will take a look and gave me a rental. Today I found out it will probably need a new motor because they think the rod is knocking so will have to flip the bill to Nissan for new motor.

Guess I should be happy I'm getting a newer motor at no expense to me but at the same time disappointed can't enjoy my new car.

I did some searching on the site but only came across a post or two with someone that had this issue.

I saw a TSB about unusual engine sounds the dealer will check oil and if still noise car needs new short block.

Who you bought your car from?

DEpointfive0 · 01-30-2013, 04:32 PM

I wish my Z needed an engine

1st · 01-30-2013, 05:04 PM

Well while you’re at it, Just to make sure you really can enjoy your car once you get it back is the steering lock fuse. Or you will be bummed out. Real talk. That one will cost you $1400 out of pocket from what I have heard.

7speed · 01-30-2013, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thechidz

They replacing just he short block or the entire long block? Id push for the long block if possible. You are lucky

Long block.

Courtesy Nissan

I'll have to read up on the steering lock, I seen the thread but haven't really read through it yet.

Quick370z · 01-30-2013, 06:42 PM

Hope all goes well....mine was replaced on the roadster and that ended being a new car as the fix..

01-26-2013, 05:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
7speed Track Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Dallas Posts: 697 Drives: 09 370 sports clone Rep Power: 13	My new to me Z probably needs new motor I just got an 09 Z about 2 weeks ago with 37000 mi. I didn't notice any unusual sounds during test drive and was so excited. I babied it while I was getting use to it. Over the course of a few days I heard slight ping/knock sound from motor once it got to about 2500 rpm. I checked oil and everything was good so decided to take in asap. Took it to dealer on Wed night and they said will take a look and gave me a rental. Today I found out it will probably need a new motor because they think the rod is knocking so will have to flip the bill to Nissan for new motor. Guess I should be happy I'm getting a newer motor at no expense to me but at the same time disappointed can't enjoy my new car. I did some searching on the site but only came across a post or two with someone that had this issue. I saw a TSB about unusual engine sounds the dealer will check oil and if still noise car needs new short block. __________________ 09 370z 6spd traded 1/12/15 for 15 Challenger RT 6spd

01-26-2013, 05:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	at least they taking care of you UNKNOWN_370 likes this. __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

01-26-2013, 07:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	Free motor? I'd be too happy! __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

01-26-2013, 08:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	yeah, what kind of warranty do our cars have? My 09 only has 20000 on it, but the warranty was way beyond voided early on, so I never really paid attention to it. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

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PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	The bumper to bumper warranty is 3 yrs or 36k but the powertrain is around 5 yrs... __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

01-26-2013, 07:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
GrooveStyle Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Waterloo, Iowa Posts: 230 Drives: '12 370z GM 6MT Rep Power: 14	Glad you didn't have to pay for it! Did you get an extended warranty or something? 09/37k miles seems to be JUST outside of the standard warranty. Or did you buy it from the dealer and they're just doing good business?

01-30-2013, 03:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
7speed Track Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Dallas Posts: 697 Drives: 09 370 sports clone Rep Power: 13	Yes I guess I should be happy. Just disappointed there was an issue with the motor at 37k. But I guess it will be brand new engine wise after this. I think they said they are actually going to go ahead and put a new motor in. I should have it back by fri. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ 09 370z 6spd traded 1/12/15 for 15 Challenger RT 6spd

01-30-2013, 03:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	GL with your new engine!

01-30-2013, 04:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
Thechidz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NY Posts: 1,009 Drives: Nissan 370z Monti Bl Rep Power: 16	They replacing just he short block or the entire long block? Id push for the long block if possible. You are lucky __________________ I <3 my car

01-30-2013, 04:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	I wish my Z needed an engine

01-30-2013, 05:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,708 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	Well while you’re at it, Just to make sure you really can enjoy your car once you get it back is the steering lock fuse. Or you will be bummed out. Real talk. That one will cost you $1400 out of pocket from what I have heard.

01-30-2013, 06:42 PM	#15 (permalink)
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