Engine Replacement, Rebuilt Transmission, New A/C, New P/S, New Fuel System

OVERALL
This vehicle has seen only gentle use under my ownership (7 years), and with all repairs/fixes done recently, (over $15k worth of repairs) now drives the way it was meant to be experienced. Still quiet and comfortable inside while driving for a sports car, with no undue rattles or other noises that would give away its age.
I had replaced parts and stayed at the OEM level (for the most part) since this was not intended to be a track toy, and wanted to maintain the reliability aspect in its design.
You will be saving a lot of money from not having to bring this back up to spec! Unfortunately for me, the car no longer fits into my life plans – but hopefully someone can enjoy what’s been rebuilt!
DISCLAIMER: The information contained herein is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, accurate and current as of the date of this listing.
Details of its condition, and subsequent upgrades (and quirks) areas follows:
2003 Infiniti G35 Sport Coupe 233,263 miles on the chassis Completely rebuilt automatic transmission Replaced engine with same VQ35DE (with 50k at time ofpull) and reinforced it to ensure reliability (see specific details below) Replaced fuel delivery system (see specific detailsbelow) Replaced all suspension components with parts meetingor exceeding OEM specifications Replaced all HVAC (Air Conditioning) components V6 3.5 Leather interior in good condition overall, with minortearing on the edge of the driver seat Bose Sound system In-car factory navigation (still working off originalUS maps DVD) Power Sunroof Power adjustable front seats with powered lumbaradjustments for driver side Factory wheels, factory staggered setup SpoilerAll service records and a link to the most recent inspection/maintenance report from my mechanic will be provided upon sale.
SPECIFIC DETAILS
Engine/Transmission
New engine replacement. Replaced with another VQ35DEwith approximately 50k miles on the clock at the time of pull. Before this new engine went in I bought a reinforcedrear oil galley gasket, and valve cover gasket, and had the nice folks atmy mechanic's shop install them. The rear oil galley gasketrequires that the timing cover (which is located in the rear of theengine) must be removed in order to access it. When this gasketruptures, it creates a situation where oil will start leaking internally,causing a dangerously low oil pressure drop. This results in ahighly misleading and seemingly unsolvable CEL (P0011/P0021 Check thisout: these guys talk about it in great detail --style="font-size:10.5pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"> The reason this happens is due to a design decisionfrom Nissan on the early VQ35DE engines where a flimsy oil galley gasketwas used. And unless one knows the root cause of this issue when they seeit persisting after they've tried to resolve it, it's a very difficultand expensive set of fixes. By then: how long has one been putting loadon the engine with reduced oil pressure? And what kind of acceleratedwear/damage has already occurred as a result? (especially when one takesinto account the oil consumption issue that arises later in the VQ35DE'slifetime) This issue, uncorrected/unchecked, manifests in the VQ35DE ataround 150K+, but happened to this vehicle's original engine at 208,655miles. So I opted to replace the engine entirely with another ofthe same type, and have these corrections (new reinforced rear oil galleygasket, and new valve cover gasket for good measure) made on the newengine during pre-installation to ensure the longevity of this newengine, which was inspected by the mechanics prior to installation. Willprovide service record upon sale. Automatic transmission completely rebuilt: Nothing special to say here. Transmission failed at200k, and took to a shop where they proposed a complete replacement ofall internals with new OEM spec parts, which I accepted. Will provideservice record upon sale. It has performed flawlessly since then, with mymechanic reporting that the transmission fluid condition is good on everyvisit. (trans fluid inspections/reports were additional services thatwere requested every oil change/inspection visit) Replaced engine wiring harness with an OEM one that wasin great condition. The weather/age had taken its toll on theoriginal/old one, and while it wasn't experiencing issues, it's aprecaution I wanted to take and seized the opportunity to do so since theoriginal engine was coming out anyway. Replaced entire Air Conditioning system with a brandnew one. About a month or so after the engine replacement, the original ACsystem failed while I was driving on the freeway, prompting me to start anorder for all new components (lines, condenser, compressor, drier) toensure the system remains reliable and performant. New AC runs asexpected. Will provide service record upon sale. Replaced Fuel pump assembly (fuel delivery system) witha brand new one (OEM spec)
Suspension
Replaced all 4 wheel hub/bearing assemblies for safetyand reliability. Quiet and smooth as can be for a vehicle of this type. Replaced shocks and struts with tokico gas shocks Replaced all suspension arms/components with OEM specparts, with an exception for the front lower control arms which are nowusing polyurethane bushings where the arms join to the body for addeddurability. (rubber bushings in the front lower control arms simply do notlast) Feels composed and agile while handling once more, withoutsacrificing comfort. Not that it wasn't before, but old suspensioncomponents simply aren't going to feel as confident and predictable withthe resultant sag and play that comes from natural wear and tear overyears of continuous use. Replaced Brake calipers (OEM spec) Replaced Brake lines with Stop-Tech stainless steelbrake lines. Makes an already responsive stock braking system feel moreconfident and predictable. Replaced Power Steering rack, and Power Steering highpressure line to ensure reliability, and restore steering feel/fluency Slotted rotors, ceramic pads at ~70%
Lighting/Misc
Replaced headlights with aftermarket HID-low projector,LED-high/accent Headlights. These sport Integrated LED Daytime runninglights & sequential turn signal lights. These, though aftermarket,appear to have been thoughtfully designed for this model, with the daytimerunning lights complimenting the vehicle's body lines. Also replaced thehighs with LEDs, which, combined with the design of the reflector housing,makes the high beams useful as a flood light when extra illumination isneeded. The LED highs are color-matched with the factory HIDs.(5000k)These were a drop-in replacement, which required no modificationsto the harness. Replaced interior, courtesy, and rear license platelights with bright LEDs, color-matched with headlights (5000k) Replaced old, tired horn Replaced door lock actuators with more durableaftermarket alternatives
QUIRKS/ISSUES
Thank you for reading this far. In an effort to ensure that I'm being as upfront as possible about the condition of the car, I'll list the quirks and issues from the biggest to smallest:
Scratching/dent on the front passenger-side cornerpanel/bumper. (detailed image of this in photos) This occurred dueto me exiting a really tight parking space at the wrong angle, andscraping a brick barrier/wall. Hood appears to be slightly off-center/tweaked. Not sure if this was due to vandalism under the previous owner, (thevehicle report I ran at the time of purchase showed no accidents) but mymechanic straightened it as best they could to ensure it closed properly.(also seen in photos) Previous owner repainted hood, and was a close colormatch to the original. (Diamond Graphite Metallic) However, thedifference can be seen upon close inspection. Minor paint chippingat the hood's contour point When refueling at certain gas pumps, the flow will stopprematurely. (even when filling at slower speeds) One has to angle the gaspump until the automatic shutoff is no longer prematurely triggered by thepump. When using the turn signal, the audible indicator(clicking sound) works intermittently at random. Otherwise the turnsignals blink at the correct rate with no other issues. CD Player no longer working, stock Bose sound systemworking well otherwise

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