First Q

[Hogg]

Yo guys,

Ive been building up a VH for a long time - was going to go into an S Chassis but that got destroyed ... I still love the motor and am looking for a nice cruiser Q for a daily driver, and then have a VH powered S13 for the track days

http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-car...81385

This is the one Im thinking of going to check out, it has the typical wear and tear it looks like... But a first gen G50 - with 232,000kms... Would that have the timing chain guides replaced already? I really hope so - Im hoping to buy this one!

Please let me know, Im hoping to go check it out sometime this week if possible!

ThanksSpence

[maxnix]

Would that have the timing chain guides replaced already? I really hope so - Im hoping to buy this one!

Unfortunately wishing and hoping doesn't make it so. You must verify either with service history records or better by a direct inspection.

Good luck.
Modified by maxnix at 10:56 AM 1/27/2008

[Hogg]

Yeah, and taking that front plate off is a total biotch :/, I thought they would fail before then, so the owner would have to replace them in order for his vehicle to last that long?

I dunno, hopefully the owner knows :P

[lino]

Almost no Canadian cars have had the guides replaced. I've been to more than half of the Infiniti dealerships in Canada and I was not able to find one that replaced the guides. I've brought the subject up with every parts counter and service department and the closest I got was " That probably only happens in the US because of the climate".

So like manix says, check service records. If you don't see it, then chances are real strong that it hasn't been done. Don't rush your purchase and check back here if you find a car you're serious about purchasing. There is more Q knowledge here than anywhere else and everyone is super friendly.

Best of luck!

[Haitian_King]

Almost no Canadian cars have had the guides replaced. I've been to more than half of the Infiniti dealerships in Canada and I was not able to find one that replaced the guides. I've brought the subject up with every parts counter and service department and the closest I got was " That probably only happens in the US because of the climate".

So like manix says, check service records. If you don't see it, then chances are real strong that it hasn't been done. Don't rush your purchase and check back here if you find a car you're serious about purchasing. There is more Q knowledge here than anywhere else and everyone is super friendly.

Best of luck!

What the hell is up with the highlighted statement? Sub-zero winters and road salt are probably a lot more detrimental to a 15-18 plastic piece that's subject to extreme cold and heat then to our more temperate climate. That guy is a weirdo. I bet a Canadian guide is probably more brittle and susceptible to breaking than its US counterpart of a similar age.

[mxr662]

...road salt are probably a lot more detrimental to a 15-18 plastic piece ....

If road salt is in contact with chain guides there might be other issues with the engine

[Hogg]

Well, the guy is rather desperate to sell it - its going up for auction in a couple days... Probably for really low - he said its completely rustless and has no problems. I have worked on the VH engines for a while and know them rather well - I think if I get it for rather cheap, use the money I saved and buy the new Chain Guides and the little bits that have to go with it in order to keep the motor in good running shape.

He was asking 3000 a little while back, the car is currently at Regal Auction Hall - Maybe I can get it a little cheaper!

Thanks,Spence

[maxnix]

I bet $500 - $800 takes it.

[Hogg]

Probably some crazy snipe price like that - Maybe Ill start offering around that and let him bring it up :P, hope that works.

I saw another one forsale just a while ago - but no contact information In white too!

[Woot!]

3K is too much for a car that old with that many miles. I'm with Brian on this one, i would guess $600 or less takes it.

[Hogg]

Yeah Im going to keep looking around, be patient and Ill come across the right one!

VIP it out, street stalker

[Haitian_King]

Good luck dude!