removing and replacing my 215k engine with a 80k one. its a 2000 5-speed SE, im replacing the clutch, plugs, wires, coil packs, just put a new starter on. what else would you replace while the engine is out?

 

you're replacing spark plug wires and coil packs...man this ****s gona be fast

 

We have plug wires


Why are you replacing it again? VQ30's can go forever, literally.

 

x2 i have 214k and mine sounds better than when i bought it with 117k, no bs

 

Let's check his profile, looks as if he may have PW'd to post this thread.

 

looks like legitamate posts to me...this one speaks on why he needs an engine though

http://forums.maxima.org/8174687-post13673.html

 

oops guys....im really not a noob to working on engines, just running through what is typical to need replacing when doing this...plus Im a little hungover this morning. anyhow, would you replace the timing chain and tensioner, water pump, thermostat? and yes I have a rod knock in the engine so thats why im replacing it.

 

Ya but posting every minute because you have a thought which could have been found by search is not cool.

1.) Give us some background information, not just blurt out ZOMMGGZZ!! I'm going to change me engine... For because why again?

2.) Do a little research instead of relying on spoonfeeding. dj's been patient enough with you.

3.) Red tag was with the plug wires statement. C'mon ..


Now, instead of us needing to go and search through all of your posts (phatboi's got the time, but most of us don't), either link us or explain, in full detail, your issues.

If you do this for your next thread, that will be nice and will uphold the confusion and keep you off my radar.

 

NmexMAX, I understand how car forums work. I was asking a pretty general question I think. when any of you have replaced your 3.0 5th gen engine what would you replace? what is typical to fail on these engines right around 80k? the car is a 2000 5-speed SE. I bought it knowing that it needed a new engine. it has a rod knock. it starts but dosent stay running. as far as the wires and packs comment....ok, my bust honest stupid mistake. Also, the posting everytime I have a thought, not me I just wanted to get the stupid restricted 15 posts out of the way. Any help would be appreciated guys, Im gonna need some tech help along the way with this car to be a proper DD. thanks in advance.

 

overall you've covered everything...i did my waterpump at about 200k cuz it was leaking, other than that..nothing on the car had to be replaced

 

@ 80k, it's just like new.

My VQ30 has 240k and 16 years on it the only item I've replaced internally (sort of internally) is the water pump and timing chain pensioner, that's it, still going strong and revving to 7200.

 

you're VQ has a pension plan?! damn!!!!!!!!

 

hmm, so should I maybe pull the old motor and rebuild it....Im thinking new stronger internals and turbo set up

 

or you could do a VQ35 swap

 

Ok this set-up just took the turn that every other engine replacement thread takes.

 

its not my fault, we both told him the engine is fine

 

smh....youre gonna get banned
lol

 

seriously....are you guys are that quick to ban?! wtf, Im asking legit questions. Im searching for old threads pertaining to what Im needing answers to. I guess I wont voice any opinions.

 

So, what are your questions aside from what's already been answered?

 

my questions directly pertaining to this thread, although a fairly general one in comparison to the ones that Ill have shortly, Im sure, have been answered. anyhow thanks everyone for the input and chiming in.