So i bought new pads and rotors and got my mechanic to install them while he was at i told him to check out a oil leak i assumed it was the pan, but unfortunately it turned out to be a crack in the engine block. Its a hairline crack turns out my g's a rebuild that's news to me damn used dealerships... anyway long story short he tells me to ditch the car and buy a new g since its only at 100k clicks. Any advice on how to proceed?

Thanks!

Edit: just an fyi its a 2008 g37s

 

That's rough news
Might check for a salvage motor first and crunch the numbers to see if it's worth it.

 

Did the used car dealer tell you it was a rebuild? You can sue if they did not disclose.

 

Not sure where you are gurp but:
2009 Infiniti G37X Eng & Tranny - 18,000 KMs Only $1,500 | engine, engine parts | Calgary | Kijiji

 

Hey I'm in Vancouver bc and I'll look at the original papers see if they wrote rebuilt anywhere. Worst part about all of this I was 4 months away from owning this car.

 

yeah, if this ad is legit might be worth a road trip to calgary...

 

Thanks morgs I'll check it out

 

A klick is a kilometer so does it have only 62,000 miles? Or 100 kilometer kilometers? If it's only 62,000 miles that's crazy. Although I guess the motor could have double that so it could happen. If its a hair line crack could you weld it? Is the motor strong? If it is I'd weld it or durafix it.

 

sorry its is at 107 km's, and i didn't look into welding or other options because i assumed it would be impossible as per my mechanic ill ask him and see what he says if your local anyone you would recommend as a welder?

 

Hey guys, So my mechanic got back to me about welding he says its an option and has a welder in mind he also says if it goes south you could fry a lot of the electrical components because the crack is around the driver side wheel well area. Knowing this i think i may go through with it anyway.

I appreciate all the help so far love this forum.

 

Good luck, hope it all works out. Damn shame you got a sorry dealer for your G

 

Hey Gurp, Contact Monkeynutz racing in Burnaby. Talk with Jurie, he will help ya out. 604-473-3707

 

JB Weld!!! FTW!!!

 

Hey so an update i talked to Jurie at Monkeynutz racing and what a guy he's awesome, taking my G there next week. So he tells me instead of gasket they used silicon as a seal in the crack area leading me to believe it isn't a rebuild if it comes like that from factory. He's saying to do a chain job while its open and he's welding what do you guys think chains usually last the life of the engine do they not?. The job in total is around $1500-$2000.

 

I believe the timing chain is maintenance free and last until the car is done.