I need to replace my engine...i've been quoted around $2000 parts and labor. Anybody done this? is this a good price.

 

You donated, SEARCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Before you say you did and nothing came up, it has been done and there are threads on it.

 

if you know the link send it to me...

 

the search is not working!!!

 

The search does work. If you are getting an error, you are searching something that is too broad a spectrum and the search cannot narrow down what you are looking for. Use a more narrow of a search field.

 

sorry if im hijacking your thread, But would it be easier to swap a 3.5 into a 5.0Gen? or do you still need to switch out the timing covers and various? ive read many threads on 4th Gens making the swap, but very few 5th gens have made the swap.. and none of the threads are detailed on doing a 5th gen 3.5 Swap..

 

Can you please explain why you are hijacking this thread? You have enough posts to start your own thread to ask the question that has been answered before.

 

Because this is actually a A33 hes talking about.. not a A32 or A33B. and the thread does say A33 Engine Replacement, it might NOT just be a 3.0 hes trying to replace it with hmm? i don't feel like wasting the forum's bandwidth on a entirely new thread.. where i could just add something to this already existing thread.

 

like he said...you donated, find it yourself.
then delete this pointless thread.

 

how about u find it for me since you live here

 

This is the error i'm getting: Fatal error: Allowed memory size of 33554432 bytes exhausted at (null):0 (tried to allocate 35 bytes) in /home/httpd/vhosts/forums.maxima.org/httpdocs/search.php on line 1045

 

im not doing your work for you

 

its timing out because the search is to broad (like magdocjr already said)

 

This thread makes me giggle like a little girl

 

i've searched "engine removal", engine replacement" or any other searches i did before with no luck....

 

I am gonna help since I just searched engine replacement and got an error.

This is the route I would go. See the emphasis on I?
I would buy a cheap VQ35 from car-part.com and replace the pistons and/or rings from the new VQ35HR. The piston/ring combo should not run more than 400. Overall I would end up spending 1200 on the "built" motor. Labor for me would be mad cheap so no worries there. Although I would not pay more than 500 to get the engine installed. With the HR pistons/rings you don't have to worry about burning oil anymore and you should get a slight power increase.

 

sounds easy but i think it is.

 

Not his car, not his problem.

 

I will second this.

 

i dont think its a VQ35HR i believe its a VQ37HR if iam not mistaken. and the dude that needs to a new engine type in something like this "Oil Consumption Problem" it should have something that involves a new engine.

 

Sooner iam using your thread to help this guy out.

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=486215

 

The difference between thinking and knowing, in this case, is significant. And I'm sorry, but you are indeed mistaken.

 

There is a VQ35HR and a VQ37VHR. Kthx.

 

Ok yea your right sry. there using the VQ37HR in the new 2008 G35 Coupe.

 

fixed.....

 

Well if you know how to use a ratchet and a wrench and you can borrow someones garage you could do this yourself.
Used engine: 600-800 bucks
Engine lift rented: 100
I mean if you have basic automotive knowledge you could swap engine out in one day i'd say with some help from a 12 pack and a carton of smokes you could do this in 10 hours tops

 

thanks for all the replys guys!...i found an engine @ $750 + $100 core.
labor about $400.
wich one do i have in my car vq30de or vq30dek

 

Also...since it's a used engine. what parts should i replace before put in it in.
i know the clucth will be for sure. i've read a bit about the chain tensioner..i don't know if necessary

 

you are replacing your engine and dont even know what you have??

VQ30DE is in the 4th gen (A32)
VQ30DEK is in the 00-01 5th gen (A33).

the VQ30DEK added dual runner variable intake manifold.

nice trivia - The K designation was for the Japanese word kaizen which translates to "improvement".

 

alright...thanks

 

Lies, all lies.

See here.

 

Put what everyone is gonna tell you is to Swap in a 3.5L dont go to the VQ30DE-K the 35DE is where its all at.