Compatability issues?

[mobiusinfinitus]

I have a line on a '94 VH45De with just under 100k for $700 plus $125 for shipping. It doesn't claim compatibility with 4-wheel steering. Is this a major obstacle, or do they not know and are just covering their tracks. I'm such a newbie that I don't know, but it seems that most if not all parts would be interchangeable. I don't have room for a parts vehicle, but a buildable high perf.motor sounds inviting. Please let me know if there are any issues that I should be made aware of before I make my final decision. I figured with the cost of parts, even in a worst case scenario, it wouldn't be a bad insurance policy for my current 94 q45t. Questions, comments, criticisms, etc. would be gratefully accepted and considered. Too bad we couldn't construct a flow chart tree, to send us neophytes through the first few steps w/o becoming totally frustrated and confused!Dennis

[elwesso]

All you have to do is swap in the correct PS pump and your all set..... IM sure my new motor didnt come with HICAS.

It will be OK

[mobiusinfinitus]

Many thanks,elwesso! I assume that is not an unreasonable price to pay if everything checks out o.k. It should more than pay for itself, with my fuel injector/wiring harness issue.....Or maybe I should do a swap???? Maybe sometime I'll build it when I have more time than money, which is most of the time. Should a 94 have small pieces of clearcoat lifting on the hood and roof, or is this a sign of a poor cover-up. It is the metalflake burgundy and still has a lot of depth and gloss, but the clear is beginning lift in spots.Dennis

[elwesso]

Any clear coat will peel if its left in the sun... If its just small isolated spots,its possible bird crap got on it.. If bird crap is allowed to bake on there it WIL take off the paint!

Before yoiu sign on the dotted line, take off one of the valve covers or at least look inside, It should be fairly clean.. A little bit of brown is OK but nothing dark or black!

If they let it sit outside all the time, that doesnt necessarily mean they didnt take care of it, maybe they just didnt wax it as regular as it should be done...

It seems almost too good to be ture... Be sure you check everything you can beforebuying! If you can actually inspect the engine let me know ad ill think of somethings to look for.

[maxnix]

Normal for under plenum hoses, KS, and front and rear seals, and probably plugs to be done while it is out to save later labor costs. PCV, EGR and IAC valves should be cleaned or replaced as appropriate.

Read the previous posts by Q45tech. Mandatory for any informed automotive owner, let alone a Q45 owner.

[elwesso]

Definitely.. If in doubt replace it.. Do the valve covers too, 20 minute job when its out of the car, 4-6 hours when its in the car.

[mobiusinfinitus]

Howdy,Many thanks for the quick and pertinent responses. Maybe I didn't make myself very clear in my posts, but I already own ( 2 months) a '94 q45t which I purchased for $2500 pretty much in the blind as I fell in love with the handling, power, and overall feel of the vehicle. Interior was near perfect, exterior had a few minor dings and some small rust areas over a fender well, due to some neglected body damage. Two months later, I'm looking at a cel with knock sensor and injector codes. Rough idle and poor acceleration and fuel economy. After pricing some motor parts and taking a few deep breaths, I decided to look for a 'parts motor',as current one has 165k and don't really know how it has been treated. Air cleaner was clogged and one injector showed an open circuit with a couple of others being slightly out of spec when ohmed. Found a motor for $700 +$125 shipping but haven't committed to it yet. Supposedly less than 100k on it, with 30 day guarantee. Not really into doing an engine swap at this point, but at that price, I could invest more than that in parts to right my current motor and still run into other issues down the road. Cost/benefit analysis concluded that a spare motor might be a good thing. How about those 'Japanese imports' with less than 40k for $1300. Are they for real or is it a crap shoot. Anyone have any experience? Anyhow, I am very appreciative of the input I have received from all you guys(feel like I joined an AA support group!) and look forward to many years of happy ownership with my current Q. Don't know whether this will go on as a general posting, or just to you, but hope others have access to it. Can Hicas be disabled if it becomes problematic, or are you stuck with it for better or worse. Seems pretty complex and benefit is minimal at best, in my uninformed opinion. Take care and I'll kick around some ideas in my head to see whether a spare engine purchase at this point is premature. Should have had the foresight to pay a competent mech. to check it over, but it was pretty much an impulse buy. Dennis Ray

[elwesso]

Dennis

First off, i would NEVER recommend buying a used motor simpy for parts. Chances are the parts are in as good of shape as the ones on your engine now! a grand for an engine shipped will go a LONG way!!

I sell knock sensors for $100 each... our sponsors sell parts for 20% off retail. Look at the sticky in Infintii General, and check out infiniti of scottsdale or Midway Infiniti!