2010 Engine Failure/Bad
#1
2010 Engine Failure/Bad
Hey G guys, don't post much, mostly just been a browser.
Wanted to just get your guys opinion on my G's engine sort of dying.
I bought a used 2010 G about 4.5 years ago and have had a pretty decent experience with the car expect for a P0300 code that kept coming back. Few weeks ago my car started driving weird and I thought it was the trans and then like last week it was driving really weird where it felt like the clutch slipped and re-engaged and then jerked the car. I tried to drive it to the shop but was unable to and just got it towed.
The shop thought it was the gallery gasket issue, but turned out to be something else were the cam gears and timing chain were damaged somehow. This all cause low oil pressure and varnishing of some components. They said it was due to bad maintenance/improper oil change intervals. They said it would be cheaper to just put a new/used engine rather replacing all the damaged components. They are quoting around 3.7k for a used engine and in total 7k to replace the engine and do the gallery gasket.
Just want to see what you guys think? Is it worth it or is there a place to get a cheaper engine. Or do you think I should just give up and get a new car?
BTW I am in the DMV area and the G is currently at Hill's Garage.
Wanted to just get your guys opinion on my G's engine sort of dying.
I bought a used 2010 G about 4.5 years ago and have had a pretty decent experience with the car expect for a P0300 code that kept coming back. Few weeks ago my car started driving weird and I thought it was the trans and then like last week it was driving really weird where it felt like the clutch slipped and re-engaged and then jerked the car. I tried to drive it to the shop but was unable to and just got it towed.
The shop thought it was the gallery gasket issue, but turned out to be something else were the cam gears and timing chain were damaged somehow. This all cause low oil pressure and varnishing of some components. They said it was due to bad maintenance/improper oil change intervals. They said it would be cheaper to just put a new/used engine rather replacing all the damaged components. They are quoting around 3.7k for a used engine and in total 7k to replace the engine and do the gallery gasket.
Just want to see what you guys think? Is it worth it or is there a place to get a cheaper engine. Or do you think I should just give up and get a new car?
BTW I am in the DMV area and the G is currently at Hill's Garage.
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For most of us, DMV means Department of Motor Vehicles. Can you tell us the state, at least?
Sorry you're having this trouble. Engines and transmissions are costly. The gallery gasket failure causes low oil pressure which can lead to the varnishing they saw. Most cars drop into limp mode, though, when it happens.
Sorry you're having this trouble. Engines and transmissions are costly. The gallery gasket failure causes low oil pressure which can lead to the varnishing they saw. Most cars drop into limp mode, though, when it happens.
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Hey G guys, don't post much, mostly just been a browser.
Wanted to just get your guys opinion on my G's engine sort of dying.
I bought a used 2010 G about 4.5 years ago and have had a pretty decent experience with the car expect for a P0300 code that kept coming back. Few weeks ago my car started driving weird and I thought it was the trans and then like last week it was driving really weird where it felt like the clutch slipped and re-engaged and then jerked the car. I tried to drive it to the shop but was unable to and just got it towed.
The shop thought it was the gallery gasket issue, but turned out to be something else were the cam gears and timing chain were damaged somehow. This all cause low oil pressure and varnishing of some components. They said it was due to bad maintenance/improper oil change intervals. They said it would be cheaper to just put a new/used engine rather replacing all the damaged components. They are quoting around 3.7k for a used engine and in total 7k to replace the engine and do the gallery gasket.
Just want to see what you guys think? Is it worth it or is there a place to get a cheaper engine. Or do you think I should just give up and get a new car?
BTW I am in the DMV area and the G is currently at Hill's Garage.
Wanted to just get your guys opinion on my G's engine sort of dying.
I bought a used 2010 G about 4.5 years ago and have had a pretty decent experience with the car expect for a P0300 code that kept coming back. Few weeks ago my car started driving weird and I thought it was the trans and then like last week it was driving really weird where it felt like the clutch slipped and re-engaged and then jerked the car. I tried to drive it to the shop but was unable to and just got it towed.
The shop thought it was the gallery gasket issue, but turned out to be something else were the cam gears and timing chain were damaged somehow. This all cause low oil pressure and varnishing of some components. They said it was due to bad maintenance/improper oil change intervals. They said it would be cheaper to just put a new/used engine rather replacing all the damaged components. They are quoting around 3.7k for a used engine and in total 7k to replace the engine and do the gallery gasket.
Just want to see what you guys think? Is it worth it or is there a place to get a cheaper engine. Or do you think I should just give up and get a new car?
BTW I am in the DMV area and the G is currently at Hill's Garage.
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recovery and then after you get everything hooked back up. Pull a vacuum on it and weigh in the charge.
#11
Any 3.7 should work. Just remember to swap over your accessories from your old engine. I have an 08 g37 and put in an engine from a 2012 370z. I searched for 12 and newer becuase they have the metal timing cover gasket.
#13
Because as I understood it, some sensors were year specific. Little things. For example the impedance changed on later fuel injectors. Now in this case it didn't matter, but I had to use my old knock sensors and a few other sensors that were slightly different. I think sensors are the only reason data bases claim only certain year engines fit certain cars. Except for the G37x the engines interchange despite what the databases say. FYI the G37x can be made to work in a rwd as well, but it's a good bit of work
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Because as I understood it, some sensors were year specific. Little things. For example the impedance changed on later fuel injectors. Now in this case it didn't matter, but I had to use my old knock sensors and a few other sensors that were slightly different. I think sensors are the only reason data bases claim only certain year engines fit certain cars. Except for the G37x the engines interchange despite what the databases say. FYI the G37x can be made to work in a rwd as well, but it's a good bit of work
#15
Thanks soundkillr for the information. Going to be going to a fairly local salvage yard to take a look at an engine tomorrow. Also been looking at Autogator.com for one.
Just curious where did you get your engine from? Do you guys trust online sellers?
Just curious where did you get your engine from? Do you guys trust online sellers?