Doing Head Gaskets on a 09 - Nissan Murano

turbizzy · 02-16-2011, 03:10 AM

So at work we're starting to see quite a few newer VQ35s commin in with what appears to be external coolant leaks from the cylinder head gaskets. I talked to another shop and they told me they've noticed a couple too. Nissan Techline seemed to have heard about the issue and instructed us to replace the head gaskets and check the cylinder heads and block for warpage and/or cracks.

On this MO it has approx 27k miles, 2009 model year and was in pretty good shape. Coolant was not leaking to the floor but there was just a dry crusty buildup around the head gaskets, prob not even really leaking anymore.

turbizzy · 02-16-2011, 03:10 AM

turbizzy · 02-16-2011, 03:11 AM

turbizzy · 02-16-2011, 03:12 AM

**njjoe** · 02-16-2011, 09:01 AM

Izzy-

Excellent!

Thank you so very much for sharing these excellent photos!

I have a feeling this thread will be referenced quite often in the future when members are looking to pinpoint a specific component or assembly on the VQ.

Thanks again.

-njjoe

Warhammer · 02-16-2011, 09:52 AM

Very cool pictures. I hope this doesn't turn into a recall. Would be very expensive on Nissan's part to swap out engines.

ekaxel · 02-16-2011, 10:59 AM

Piston tops look terrible!

**zebelkhan** · 02-16-2011, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by njjoe

Izzy-

Excellent!

Thank you so very much for sharing these excellent photos!

I have a feeling this thread will be referenced quite often in the future when members are looking to pinpoint a specific component or assembly on the VQ.

Thanks again.

-njjoe

I echo what njjoe said. Thanks turbizzy!

This pictures are links so if their address changes they will go away. Should they be saved in the gallery here somewhere so they stay permanently?

Orzel · 02-16-2011, 03:09 PM

Turbizzy, are these primarily from Mo's or the VQ's in general from other models? Gives rise to a bit of concern.

Thahnks for the pictures, great reference!

hokey777 · 02-17-2011, 01:25 AM

I had mine done at 40k. Thanks for the pics.

turbizzy · 02-18-2011, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orzel

Turbizzy, are these primarily from Mo's or the VQ's in general from other models? Gives rise to a bit of concern.

Thahnks for the pictures, great reference!

Well so far all i've done are second gen Muranos but i have heard of other VQs in the latest models like Altima 3.5s.

turbizzy · 02-18-2011, 02:51 AM

turbizzy · 02-18-2011, 02:53 AM

DONE!

Jaden · 02-18-2011, 02:56 AM

Thanks for sharing the pics. What are the symptoms when driving with an external coolant leaks from the cylinder head gaskets? Would it trigger an engine light?

turbizzy · 02-18-2011, 02:59 AM

No symptoms, its not like it was puking out or anything. I suppose if you let it go thousands of miles you may loose alot of coolant and eventually overheat but thats worse case scenario. I suppose you may set an overtemp code if this were to happen.

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turbizzy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,029	Doing Head Gaskets on a 09 So at work we're starting to see quite a few newer VQ35s commin in with what appears to be external coolant leaks from the cylinder head gaskets. I talked to another shop and they told me they've noticed a couple too. Nissan Techline seemed to have heard about the issue and instructed us to replace the head gaskets and check the cylinder heads and block for warpage and/or cracks. On this MO it has approx 27k miles, 2009 model year and was in pretty good shape. Coolant was not leaking to the floor but there was just a dry crusty buildup around the head gaskets, prob not even really leaking anymore. __________________ Izzy - MY PANDORA BODYKIT FOR SALE 04 Murano SE 05 Colorado ZQ8 85 Mustang SVO

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njjoe Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Jersey Shore (not THAT Jersey Shore, the real one) Posts: 12,468	Izzy- Excellent! Thank you so very much for sharing these excellent photos! I have a feeling this thread will be referenced quite often in the future when members are looking to pinpoint a specific component or assembly on the VQ. Thanks again. -njjoe __________________ 2005 SL AWD, Platinum -OEM HID conversion & HID fogs -OEM iPod interface -Upgraded (non-Bose) speakers - Pioneer TS-A1702C & TS-G1643R -Muth signal mirrors -Valley Industries hitch and wiring harness -Aluminum fuel tank shields

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Warhammer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 2,755	Very cool pictures. I hope this doesn't turn into a recall. Would be very expensive on Nissan's part to swap out engines. __________________ *Ain't nothin' MO fun than drivin' a MO.*

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Orzel Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pacifc Northwest Posts: 468	Turbizzy, are these primarily from Mo's or the VQ's in general from other models? Gives rise to a bit of concern. Thahnks for the pictures, great reference! __________________ 2010 Lexus GS 350 AWD Smokey Granite Mica 2009 Murano LE Silver 2006 Lexus GS 300 AWD Flint Mica (gone) 2005 Lexus RX 330 Thundercloud (gone) 2007 Lexus IS 250 AWD Flint Mica(gone) 2001 Lexus RX 300 (gone) To our Government, you only rule by the consent of the governed. We outnumber you vastly. And we are armed. This isn’t a threat. It’s a reminder.

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Jaden Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 3	Thanks for sharing the pics. What are the symptoms when driving with an external coolant leaks from the cylinder head gaskets? Would it trigger an engine light?

02-18-2011, 02:59 AM	#15 (permalink)
turbizzy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,029	No symptoms, its not like it was puking out or anything. I suppose if you let it go thousands of miles you may loose alot of coolant and eventually overheat but thats worse case scenario. I suppose you may set an overtemp code if this were to happen. __________________ Izzy - MY PANDORA BODYKIT FOR SALE 04 Murano SE 05 Colorado ZQ8 85 Mustang SVO

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