vq35 rebuild, worth it?
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newbeginner
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vq35 rebuild, worth it?
I am trying to decide whether or not to buy a $500 vq35 with a knock. i have a limited budget. Yes or No and why.
Re: vq35 rebuild, worth it? (newbeginner)
RWD VQ35DE sell for more than 2k, so if you can rebuild it realiably for cheap you can probably re sell it rebuilt for 2-3k
If it is a FWD VQ... def not worth it. If RWD maybe.
You could throw new bearings in it for a few hundred bucks if you do your own labor. The question is if it has any other problems. Kinda suspect since engines don't generally develop these types of issues without some kinda of abuse. If you end up doing a complete rebuild (machine work, pistons, all gaskets etc) it probably wouldn't end up being worth it.
You could throw new bearings in it for a few hundred bucks if you do your own labor. The question is if it has any other problems. Kinda suspect since engines don't generally develop these types of issues without some kinda of abuse. If you end up doing a complete rebuild (machine work, pistons, all gaskets etc) it probably wouldn't end up being worth it.
Re: (arsenix)
35's have oil consumption issues. nothing new bearings and rings wont fix. its all on r u up to the task and is it worth it to you?
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itgogitrev
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Re: (adriano1k)
^^^ That's not entirely true. The oil consumption issue is really with the revUPs in the 6MTs from 2005 up.
2003 and 2004 don't have these problems... well... not nearly as many documented cases at least.
2003 and 2004 don't have these problems... well... not nearly as many documented cases at least.
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dreams knight
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Re: (itgogitrev)
no
my 2004 is an oil burner
i have to fill in 6 cans of oil every 2 munthes
I dont know if it is the pistons rings or the valves seals
my 2004 is an oil burner
i have to fill in 6 cans of oil every 2 munthes
I dont know if it is the pistons rings or the valves seals
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Q45tech
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Re: (dreams knight)
ALL the new design burn more oil than the previous [pre 2002] verious of V6 due to ring redesign to reduce friction [increase power per liter].
If owners were willing to loose 8-16 HP in a rebuild the 3.5 would be a wonderful engine.
If owners were willing to loose 8-16 HP in a rebuild the 3.5 would be a wonderful engine.
Re: (Q45tech)
Some 02 and 03 VQ35s have pretty significant oil burning issues, it's well documented. An easy, basic level check as to whether an engine is an oil burner or not is to check the exhaust ports. Some 02-03 VQ35s do not have oil burning problems. Mine does not.
If this is a front engine you're talking about, it is DEFINTELY not worth buying a bad engine in need of rebuilding for $500, as you can find a perfect working order FWD VQ35 for $500, one needing no rebuild. I am not sure on RWD VQ prices as I have never priced one. check http://www.car-part.com
If this is a front engine you're talking about, it is DEFINTELY not worth buying a bad engine in need of rebuilding for $500, as you can find a perfect working order FWD VQ35 for $500, one needing no rebuild. I am not sure on RWD VQ prices as I have never priced one. check http://www.car-part.com
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Re: (Q45tech)
How do I determine which motor has this ring issue and burn more oil?Serial number of the motor maybe?Q45tech wrote:ALL the new design burn more oil than the previous [pre 2002] verious of V6 due to ring redesign to reduce friction [increase power per liter].
If owners were willing to loose 8-16 HP in a rebuild the 3.5 would be a wonderful engine.