2003 M45 Engine Replacement - Remanufactured vs New

[mookie63]

Hi Group,I would appreciate somefeed back. My engine just blew a value/lifter. It is still under warranty, YIPPEE!. The service advisor is telling me it will be replaced with a remanufactured engine versus a new engine. I not sure I understand the words he used, but he said it would be all "new" parts, and no used parts. But they still don't call it a new engine. Does anyone have experience with this? Should I be demanding a new engine? Any other suggestions in this process? I assume they will transfer the VIN tags to the "remanf" engine.ThanksJames

[Q451990]

I have never heard of an Infiniti remanufactured engine. Maybe they have had enough VK failures that they have started a program to reduce their costs? They have remaufactured other components, like alternators and transmissions for years - and those parts have been very good in quality. The quality control for OEM remanufactured parts is vastly different than remanufactured parts you would find at a local parts place.

For the most part you're at your dealership's or Infiniti's mercy as to how they will fulfill their warranty obligations - but I would still be very interested what they're doing. Perhaps one of our technican members like Steve will have more information.

Heath

[Q45tech]

Regardless of new or remanned, the replacement engine only is covered for 12 mo/12k or the balance of the 70k or 100k extended warranty.

Examince the potential of purchasing a Nissan extended warranty to see if it can get you more months vs the 12 you get with a repair.