Ok, I have a 1992 Maxima 3.0Lt. DOHC engine code VE30DE and I CANNOT FIND a head gasket, intake and plenum gaskets,or the exhaust gaskets...The DEALER HAS THEM BACKORDERED and even the feller`on this forum cannot get the right parts. I have had this engine dissasimbled for over 2 1/2 weeks and I`m running out of time...its getting cold outside... SOMEONE PLEASE HHHHEEEELLLLPPPPP MEEEEEE AHHHH AHHHHH

 

lets see... have u tryed
http://internetautomart.com/

 

Yes....The gaskets come labled for a DOHC VG30... I need the headgasket that is large in size that covers the timing chain housing...everywhere I go I see the timing belt motor gasket.

 

u have tried everywhere??? includin' ur local parts store??? well if u have ran out places to go i can probably help u out. i would have to check down here where i live to c if they have any in stock. if they do i'll let u know.

wow i make it sound like this is a commercial.

 

Found this for ya buddy... http://www.partsamerica.com/SelectPa...or=Head+Gasket

 

Find it ?

~BB~

 

Well, just got off the phone with Maximum Auto Parts out of NJ....I think we figuered it out. First, Fel-Pro or Victor doesnt make them. Also, most part books and computer CD-ROMS are incorrect. Maximums built after 7/92 have the VE30DE engines. The books are showing 7/91-7/92....the part numbers for the head gasket on the VG engines are the same , there are two different part numbers for both head gaskets for the VE30DE engines Does anyone know why? I dont have the rear head off to see if there in a difference in apperance in the gaskets.

 

Looks like your waiting on the Stealership then....

 

I just came from Advance Auto, had them order them for me last night, it looks like the right part, but is not. When I looked at the package the headgasket was in, it was labeled "91-92 VG30E DOHC" !!!!????? Click on the Fel-Pro part number on the site and you will see it is a smaller gasket. On the VE engine, the head gasket has to cover the timing chain opening.

 

Leave it to advanced idiot parts to sell you s**t and tell you its roses....

 

AHhahaahaah......

~BB~

 

What`s so funny.......

 

You know,I belong to other forums on the internet that has to do with cars. I restore cars for a hobby in my spare time. I have been doing this for over 25 years. When I come to a forum asking for opinions, help,or what ever,I come across more smartasses on this site than any other. I`m not saying that everyone at Maxima.org is like that, and I thank the ones that have helped me,but if you dont have any good imput for a thread, its best just to keep it to yourself.

 

Don't let the newbs bother you. Anyway, have you tried NAPA yet? I just went to NAPAonline.com and they gave me a Beck Arnley part # 0322884, and I checked it against a VG head gasket set and the part #s are different. Good luck.

 

im suprised the dealership had it backordered....i got mine ordered and picked up in 2 days when i rebuilt my VE. EAST COAST NISSAN - north plainfield, NJ ...........call 411 for the number and ask for parts

 

just a suggestion, but try courtesyparts.com (call and ask for i believe kaleb), also jerry rome nissan (there is a link around here somewhere, ken is a good guy to deal with).
if all else fails, i'll check tomorrow and see if i can get them (I'm almost positive i can) as i work at a parts store.
you said you've already tried brian (internetautomart) and with that i'm surprised he cant get them...

edit: just checked and that beck arnley number mentioned above is good, i can have it for tuesday if its not already in stock, PM and i'll get you the price tomorrow.

 

If all else false...You always have AdvancedAutoparts....lol

~BB~

 

yeap. I can guarantee you that Napa has that plenum gasket in stock, or if not can have it to you in a day or two.

 

 

update: i can get the headgaskets, the plenum gasket and the exhaust gaskets...PM me for pricing. if you're serious about it i can have them tuesday, ship them tuesday afternoon and you should have them by friday..let me know.

 

if all else fails and you can't seem to get them from madmax or you need some kinda genuine Nissan parts, let me know, my uncle works as the parts manager up in NJ, I can get any part.... but keep in mind that you'll be paying a little more than third party parts... but if you or anyone else is interested just PM me and we'll disscus prices... good luck on those gaskets!

 

Hi,

internetautomar has the gastket for the ve30de engine and vg30e,

it is displayed on his site,

http://internetautomart.com/maxima/3rdgen/gaskets.htm?

 

Read the 2nd and 3rd posts again.

 

Call SouthPoint Nissan and Ask for David Burnette. 512-444-4962. tell him I sent you.
If he doens't have them, call courtesy Nissan and Ask for Kaleb. 800-527-1909. if he doesn't have it, then call Tom Peacock Nissan. 281-231-4365. Ask for Ken Sanders. Tell him I sent you... wait.. they don't ship.. nevermind on that one. sorry.

If you can't find them at a dealer, shoot me an email.. I have most of the gaskets in a rebuild kit I bought from the dealer a few years ago and haven't bothered opening up the engine yet.
matt@mattblehm.com

 

oh.. FYI.. the part number for a 1992 VE30DE engine rebuild gasket set is 10101-97E25. it's about $240.
the one for the valve job set is 11042-97E25 it's a hair over $200.

(the only difference is the engine kit comes with new oil pan gaskets and crank seals. the valve job set replaces all of the top end gaskets but assumes you don't touch the crank or oil pan.)

 

If you think this forum has a bunch of smartasses; you haven't been to very many forums. Go to riversidestreetracing.com . I can't tell you how many fights i get into on a daily basis over the net with those idiots. And the worst part is........profanity is allowed.

 

the head gasket is correct, you may have ordered the wrong side (crappy catalog listing the # you ordered was the rear one)
the Valve cover gasket I had the wrong # up there I fixed that.
the intake set is correct
Exhaust manifold set I didn't double check because it wasn't opened.