Picked Up The M35 Today But!

[Tonkachow]

Got the call to pickup the M35 today, no doubt I been waiting for the call all day.

My wife got to drive it out of the yard and I had to take the subaru which I didn't mind because at least we ended up agreeing to buying a Stagea.

She rings me 20 mins later to tell me the Water temp has gone through the roof and she had pulled over somewhere in Seaforth so I tell her to stay put and get in touch with the guys down at North Shore to let them know the concerning news. I have to say I test drove this car a number of times and this never happened.

Ben informed me that it possibly the thermo fan had failed. So I go see my wife and check it out, and sure enough it was the thermo fan was cactus causing it to overheat with the A/C running when the car had stopped at lights etc.

I was reassured by my wife that she didn't let it run hot for long and actually decided to keep an eye on it from first switch of a key. It seems all my nagging to her about the importance of keeping an eye on guages in the modified GTR I owned previously didn't fall on deaf ears and I feel kind of proud of her.

Ben promptly stayed behind this afternoon and replaced it with another one and all was good again. I was impressed in which the speed he did it in, and also while he was there he offered to do the fan belts as well.

I have to admit, I was surprised cars these days run only electric fans, as I am used to stairing at the 33 engine bay all these years. I just figure a mechanical fan gives piece of mind.

Despite the bad start to the new car, I just want to reinforce what everyone else here has said about North Shore Prestige. They have been great to deal with and I feel like I have just bought a car from two guys I have known for years

That's my shout out, see you guys on the road.

[andy65b]

Good to hear they continue the good work.

I remember when I put my HDI FMIC on I had to install a slimline fan and got the wires around the wrong way.. lol. It does make the aircon pretty ineffective when fighting against the air trying to flow through the grill...lol

[zei20l]

This is why you buy from Northshore Prestige! I should have, but didnt, and have problems with my car

[Tonkachow]

This is why you buy from Northshore Prestige! I should have, but didnt, and have problems with my car

That's a bummer, nothing more stressful then a car you paid good money for giving you grief. I learned a lesson or two with the GTR myself.

There a bit like a new girlfriend though, only time will tell what you got.

[matty_M35]

I test drove a few from there.. But at my time of purchase all theirs were out of my price range.. Touch wood don't have probs with mine.. Apart from the rocker cover seal leak that's how I bought it got it 2K cheaper coz I convinced the seller there was a serious oil leak!!

Well who wants to buy a car if there is a burning oil smell and faintly visable smoke?? I did!! fixed the seal and fine since..

You won't ge this saving from prestige coz there cars are in top condition.. And they have great customer service not pushy with sales but still let you know what is going on!!

Edited November 12, 2010 by matty_M35

[PN-Mad]

another PNM35 on here!!!!

Don't worry, thermo fans are common on V35's from what I can tell. Best thing it was no problems getting it fixed and the Mrs didn't cook the motor

[PetroDola]

another PNM35 on here!!!!

Don't worry, thermo fans are common on V35's from what I can tell. Best thing it was no problems getting it fixed and the Mrs didn't cook the motor

this really makes me wonder if i actually wired my thermo fan up right when doing the fmic lol

i havent even tested it yet at standstill to see if the fan kicks on D:

[bbenny]

I saw a white m35 in brookvale today. Was that yours?

Im in dee why and always notice a new M35 around

[Jetwreck]

very jealous...awesome car

you need to show pic's to us though.

P.S. So whens the motor going to be renamed to a VQ35DETT?

[Tonkachow]

I saw a white m35 in brookvale today. Was that yours?

Im in dee why and always notice a new M35 around

It possibly could have been. The wife had the car AGAIN, so it's possible. I don't think I get to drive it on weekends, as it has the baby seat and she takes the bub everywhere on weekends.

[Tonkachow]

very jealous...awesome car

you need to show pic's to us though.

P.S. So whens the motor going to be renamed to a VQ35DETT?

I guess I can do that . I just figured there on the Prestige website so people already know what it looks like.

I have been looking at options in regards to the turbo, but the transmission is kind of scaring me off at the moment, after scotty's time and investment into his auto box it sounds like only wad loads of money will solve the issue. That's a cost you don't really need in terms of an engine build.

Wheels and brakes are do able so I might just start there, and enjoy the Stag for a bit.

[Sunkist]

this really makes me wonder if i actually wired my thermo fan up right when doing the fmic lol

i havent even tested it yet at standstill to see if the fan kicks on D:

just pull it off n put +/- to the battery. you wont blow the fan just touch it for a couple of seconds to turn on. thats how i tested mine before putting it on..

the problems not whether its wired to work. the problem is more is the phase of the wiring correct(fan spins clock wise/anti clock wise) im sure you dont wanna be pulling hot air from your engine instead of cold air from outside.