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Nissan Pulsar 2004: Blown radiator

Asked by Damien Low

The motor in the 2004 Nissan Pulsar my partner's brother bought new has blown. The mechanic has told me that a rod has put a hole in the crankcase. They have offered us a reconditioned motor for $7000 with a one-year warranty a second hand replacement for $2950 with a three-month warranty, both fully installed. Should we accept one of the offers, or should we take it further with Nissan?

Answered by CarsGuide

23 Jul 2012 Graham Smith

It's most unusual for an engine to break a connecting rod under normal driving conditions if the engine has been serviced regularly and the oil changed. After so many years it's unlikely to be a manufacturing fault, so I doubt that you would have any chance of getting Nissan to even listen to your case. I would suggest you take up one of the offers you have in front of you.

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