Looking for a mechanic familiar with the Nissan VQ35

[Nay_Sayer]

I have a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder with ~210k on the clock. The engine is leaking oil and I believe the leak is due to o-rings on the oil cooler that have gone bad. I understand that this is a common issue with the VQ35 engine. I'm looking for a mechanic in the Chicagoland area who is familiar with the VQ35 who can properly address this issue. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

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[Mook]

[MENTION=510]Vogz[/MENTION]

 

[RedBeard]

You could try pulling the filter off and snugging up the stud that holds the cooler on. If I recall correctly it's a 22mm deep well socket you'd need.

 

[RedBeard]

If you're mechanically inclined enough to do an oil change this is an easy job to replace the o-ring.

Remove filter, undo said stud in previous post and it will come off the engine block. No need to undo the coolant lines.

 

[Nay_Sayer]

If you're mechanically inclined enough to do an oil change this is an easy job to replace the o-ring.

Remove filter, undo said stud in previous post and it will come off the engine block. No need to undo the coolant lines.

I'm not mechanically inclined. Wish that I were...

 

[Vogz]

Where are you located OP. I could take a look at it. I'm in Batavia.

 

[Nay_Sayer]

Where are you located OP. I could take a look at it. I'm in Batavia.

I'm on the South side but I work out in Rosemont near the airport. I'll be happy to bring it out your way.

 

[Vogz]

I'm on the South side but I work out in Rosemont near the airport. I'll be happy to bring it out your way.

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