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*disgruntled* · 12-13-2007, 11:53 AM

^^^^it all really comes down to whether or not the sludge had affected major engine components, or has it blocked certain oil passage ways vital to the engine. If you're lucky, you might get away with only cleaning the engine out, if not, well, the thing might die on you. From what you described, I think you are proficient enough to tell engine condition from the noise that it makes, so a careful listen might reveal the answer that you are looking for. If you hear no abnormal lifter noises, tick, or clack, I think it might be safe to assume that you will be able to just give the motor a good clean and drive it for another 1-2 years. From my personal experience, the VG engine can take a good overheating, on my previous max (red one), the water pump leaked when i was on the highway, so I had drive about 1/2 hours at about 40mph while the temp needle is at its max to a local mech shop to fill up on coolant. After the pump was replaced, all is well, and the engine ran just as strong as before.

80s 300zx engine into max is doable, but not without some work. While you are at it, why not just stuff a turbo one in the max as well?

12-13-2007, 11:53 AM	#35
disgruntled Supporting Maxima.org Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South New Jersey iTrader: (7) Posts: 730	^^^^it all really comes down to whether or not the sludge had affected major engine components, or has it blocked certain oil passage ways vital to the engine. If you're lucky, you might get away with only cleaning the engine out, if not, well, the thing might die on you. From what you described, I think you are proficient enough to tell engine condition from the noise that it makes, so a careful listen might reveal the answer that you are looking for. If you hear no abnormal lifter noises, tick, or clack, I think it might be safe to assume that you will be able to just give the motor a good clean and drive it for another 1-2 years. From my personal experience, the VG engine can take a good overheating, on my previous max (red one), the water pump leaked when i was on the highway, so I had drive about 1/2 hours at about 40mph while the temp needle is at its max to a local mech shop to fill up on coolant. After the pump was replaced, all is well, and the engine ran just as strong as before. 80s 300zx engine into max is doable, but not without some work. While you are at it, why not just stuff a turbo one in the max as well?