got those service records finally.....

[WHE90Q45]

well i'm not sure how complete they are.... but here's the lowdown....

here's the VIN :JNKNGO1C4LM003506

12/06 - intake manifold cleaned, leaky fuel hoses replaced, "also had to drill broken intake bolts"(?)6/06 - replaced fuel injectors #5, #8, intake manifold gaskets. replaced a/c compressor, evap, filter, recharge.6/98 - fuel pump and fuel pump module r&r. drivers side sun visor r&r (71,xxx miles)10/00 - all 4 struts replaced (OE) (doesn't look like any bushings were done, unless the OE struts came with a bushing kit)12/93 - looks like body work on the drivers door and a rocker panel2/96 - new brake master cylinder8/00 - glove box replaced (at the dealer!! $385.14 for real!!)5/99 - brake light housing repaired8/98 - power steering hose clamps replaced11/01 - rear inner tie rods + outer bearings + rack boot12/01 - rt. valve cover, #6 lifter, rocker arm, valve cover gaskets 1/02 - fuel leak at pressure hose to pressure regulator12/01 - fuel leak at front rail clamps6/04 - a/c converted to r134a7/04 - a/c condensor replaced12/04 - left rear cat convertor ($400.00 for the convertor?!!?!?) trans fluid flushed (but no mention if filter was replaced? but "conditioner" installed)1/05 - left rear brake caliper6/05 - a/c compressor, reciever, dryer, switches. ($1,058.00!!)8/04 - brakes and rotors (pads used were bendix metallic)11/02 - body work front drivers fender r&r, front bumper r&r. etc.

OKOKOKOKOKOK so obviously what can we tell? THE CHAIN GUIDES HAVEN'T BEEN CHANGED. so where is the car? in the shop. getting new brakes (i'm getting a price tomorrow on a few different options, from OEM on down to wagner) and fresh oil (mobil 1, yo) and a price on the chain guides.

and it's getting a transmission flush/filter change. cause the dreaded cold 2-3 delay has creeped up... and i'm hoping a fluid change will help it. probly gonna go with full synth transmission fluid.

yes i am getting the chain guides done very soon as well... but i need to find a shop that doesn't go "uh you need to take the engine apart to check the guides" when i ask them to check the guides.

so does anyone know any NE ohio shops that know about this stuff? i know there's a 300zx TT guy who runs north shore racing, but i haven't heard back from him.

anyway i'm hoping if i take care of these issues (brakes, transmission, chain guides) the car should be solid for, oh, 6 months? please advise......-chris
Modified by WHE90Q45 at 7:56 PM 1/23/2008

[goody90q45]

It looks like the previous owner was trying to do the same as you and a lot of good work has been done to your Q. You can cross a lot of things off your to-do list.

I'm wondering why the warranty years aren't part of the service record. I would think all original owners of the flagship Infiniti would have been taking advantage of the great warranty service that Infiniti was able to provide during their first few years of existance. I bet there was a lot of oil and fluid changes and a lot of parts replaced on your Q under warranty.

[Q45tech]

Lot's of things missing, like ABS actuator, condenser fan, water pump, idler bearings, starter relay, HVAC controller, radio speakers +amps, sunroof, door hinges, speedometer, tachometer, rear lamp sockets, drivers window regulator, multiple tension rods and upper links, transmission mounts, exhaust hangers, TRANSMISSIONS, etc.etc..................but then again I'm use to Q having more miles and a harder life.

[WHE90Q45]

my theory on this is that when my gramps died (in 96) no one saved the service records.... i think the next step is going to an infinity dealer and pulling the service records myself....

as far as mileage goes...

the oldest receipt i have is for body work done. first is 2-93. mileage is listed at 35,xxxnext is 2-96. mileage is 59,204next is 11-97 mileage is 65,069next is 11-98 mileage is 72,663next is 8-00 mileage is 80,251next is 8-01 mileage is 83,677

after that i don't have any records with mileage untillnext is 6-04 mileage 90,0025

car has 97,xxx miles now.j

i'm DEF paranoid about it only averageing about 2,500 miles a year since 2000! the oil may have been changed twice a year during this time but we'll see if the infinity gods smile on me. so far the car has been happy. my mom thought it was suppposed to get mid-grade, but i remedied that. we'll see what shows up tomorrow, it's getting the fine tooth comb treatment AFAIK.

[WHE90Q45]

Lot's of things missing, like ABS actuator, 1)condenser fan, water pump, idler bearings, starter relay, HVAC controller, 2)radio speakers +amps, sunroof, door hinges, speedometer, tachometer, 3)rear lamp sockets, 4)drivers window regulator, multiple tension rods and upper links, transmission mounts, exhaust hangers, TRANSMISSIONS, etc.etc..................but then again I'm use to Q having more miles and a harder life.

1) i believe this has been replaced 1 or 2 times. i have receipts listing "condensor" as a part replaced2) the car has an aiwa DD cd/tape/aux input and pioneer speakers all around. the orig 10 disc is still in the trunk, though3) i have a receipt for "rear brake lights replaced and re-wired"4) i have a receipt for a window regulator. i think it's a passenger one, though. they work well. as does the sunroof.

truly this car has been "little old lady" owned... for better or for worse.

[goody90q45]

I'm wondering why the warranty years aren't part of the service record.

Oops. I misunderstood. I thought you were reading a printout from the dealership but it looks like you organized the receipts you have.

A lot of the parts Tech mentioned were common failure items on the 90Q. I got complete service records with the 90Q that I had and was surprised at the amount of parts that were replaced under warranty- transmission, sunroof motor, speakers, Bose head unit just for starters. You'll probably find the same when you get the full set of records.

[maxnix]

Keith Vanmeter in Mantua, NJ.

He is a senior Infiniti tehcnician. Almost guaranteed anyone else you speak with is not.

[WHE90Q45]

that's great info, but i'm in NE ohio..... quite a long drive to jersey from here.....

anyone have any ideas about where to go in OHIO?

[Q45tech]

The point is find an Infiniti dealer with a technican expert on 90Q, then pay them a few hours to document everything worn. Then leave and post so we can help triage the defects...........that same master tech might know someone closer than 500 miles.

Just transmission, chain guides, driveshaft, misc can be $6k and then another $5k for misc......................18 year old lux car.

The problem is always taking an unstressed car to a normal driver mode......things just hanging on break.

[Haitian_King]

Tech, that sounds like a great idea. I was going to have Keith do that. I want to get a complete list and get input from you guys and go through everything thoroughly.