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#51 of 500 Re: 2006 Altima engine replacement [jd10013] by kwk1 Feb 24, 2007 (9:03 pm)
Replying to: jd10013 (Feb 24, 2007 7:15 pm) I'd say the pistons are re-usable as well. So long as the cylinder walls are just honed, and not bored. The crank could be machined as well, just depends on the cost difference to Nissan I suppose. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 25, 2007 11:37 am) kwk1 (Feb 25, 2007 2:08 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Feb 25, 2007 3:37 pm)
#52 of 500 Re: 2006 Altima engine replacement [kwk1] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Feb 25, 2007 (11:37 am)
Replying to: kwk1 (Feb 24, 2007 9:03 pm) yes that's right, as long as the cylinders are not bored out, the block would be as good as new...maybe even better, because it is now "seasoned" with use and isn't going to move around much anymore. But I wouldn't take a bored block with oversize pistons....modern engines only give you one overbore (at best) so that could mean trouble down the road. Replies to this message: kwk1 (Feb 25, 2007 2:08 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Feb 25, 2007 3:37 pm)
#53 of 500 Re: 2006 Altima engine replacement [Mr_Shiftright] by kwk1 Feb 25, 2007 (2:08 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 25, 2007 11:37 am) You're absolutely right! I forgot, we're not in the seventies...LOL!! Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 25, 2007 3:37 pm)
#54 of 500 Re: 2006 Altima engine replacement [kwk1] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Feb 25, 2007 (3:37 pm)
Replying to: kwk1 (Feb 25, 2007 2:08 pm) Some modern engine makers actually forbid boring...you score the cylinders, you throw that engine away....
#55 of 500 Oil Consumption by fpj2 Apr 15, 2007 (5:58 pm)
Well my mom bought a 2002 Nissan Altima and has to add 1qt every 1000 miles. The car only has 37,000 miles and she bought it used. The service people are telling her that GM says 1 qt every 1000 miles is normal wear. Bull!!!! What a mess. My Toyota Tacoma has 120,000 with no adding between oil changes. They are giving her the runaround. Ultimately they need to do the buyback because at this point its a POS and will always be a POS. Any advise will be appreciated. Replies to this message: jd10013 (Apr 15, 2007 6:05 pm) alpine1 (Apr 26, 2007 4:54 pm)
#56 of 500 Re: Oil Consumption [fpj2] by jd10013 Apr 15, 2007 (6:05 pm)
Replying to: fpj2 (Apr 15, 2007 5:58 pm) Don't buy used cars. And if you absolutly must, take it to a mechanic to have it throughly inspected before you buy it. If the seller won't agree to that, then he's trying to hide something. My suggestion to you would be the same. take it to a mechanic and have it checked out. A car shouldn't need a quart every 1000 miles. a quart every oil change (3000) is considered acceptable, but anything more indicates a problem. However, It could just be a bad gasket or something and not necessarily burring it. But, a mechanic can check all that and do a compression check on the cylinders to see what kind of shape the rings are in.
#57 of 500 Re: Oil Consumption [fpj2] by alpine1 Apr 26, 2007 (4:54 pm)
Replying to: fpj2 (Apr 15, 2007 5:58 pm) I had a car (not Nissan) that used 1 quart every 900 mile. the dealer said it we dealer said that was normal. Long story short - the catalytic converter clogged due to burnt oil, the car stalled, had to be towed, etc.
#58 of 500 Factory buyback - good deal? by dkopesky Jul 07, 2007 (9:20 am)
I am looking at a 2005 Altima 2.5 that was bought back under the lemon law for excessive engine wear and oil consumption. Nissan put a new (not rebuilt) 2.5 engine in the car. I can buy this car with 20,000 miles, new engine and full warranty for over $2,000 less than a similar car. How much of a risk am I taking - it still has 40,000 miles under warranty? I would assume the engine would be a newer build without the earlier issues. Replies to this message: gooddeal2 (Jul 11, 2007 3:44 pm) jd10013 (Jul 11, 2007 3:58 pm) dkopesky (Jul 11, 2007 4:35 pm)
#59 of 500 Re: Factory buyback - good deal? [dkopesky] by gooddeal2 Jul 11, 2007 (3:44 pm)
Replying to: dkopesky (Jul 07, 2007 9:20 am) What's the number and options on the car? I don't think anyone can tell you if it's a good deal w/o knowing the number (selling price).
#60 of 500 Re: Factory buyback - good deal? [dkopesky] by jd10013 Jul 11, 2007 (3:58 pm)
Replying to: dkopesky (Jul 07, 2007 9:20 am) I'd say minimal risk, especially if they'll give you full waranty on it. Nissan builds some of the best engines out there. there was a problem with some 2.5 I4 engines, but that problem was quickly corrected. Replies to this message: dkopesky (Jul 11, 2007 4:35 pm)

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