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they should be ok, but these size belts are an 'off the shelf' item, you should be able to buy at just about any auto parts store. Slipping belts often squeal when starting from cold and get loud when you rev the engine, and often go away after the first minute or so of driving. also can get louder when you put them under load, eg. power steering pump load (turning when not moving or moving slow) or AC compressor. Shouldn't really make much difference if you are turning right or left. and would also come from the front of the car, not the right side wheel arch.

Does anyone know if the factory diff mount bushings are available? I know there are several after-market poly options, but everyone says the firmer bushes create an increase in noise. As this is my daily, I am hoping to keep it fairly quite where possible so I would prefer to replace these with factory bushes, or at least a good quality OEM equivalent. By the look of it the factory bushes are filled with a silicone liquid too. I found a post that stated the bushings aren't available for the V36, but not sure if the V35 is in the same boat. Has anyone ever seen factory bushings for sale? or does everyone just go with poly bushes?

Sorry, I don't know anyone in Melbourne. If you have any decent Nissan dealers, they should be able to check it for you.. otherwise, it might need someone with a consult2/3 clone. I don't think the basic OBD2 tools will access the TCM.

V36 comes as a 2dr coupe too. The 350GT V36 was a 4dr sedan only in late 06-07. The 370GT comes as a coupe or a sedan. All V36 sedans are auto though. If you want a 6sp manual, you have to go with a coupe.. Unlike the V35 which had a 6sp manual sedan available. If you were looking at sedans, the 350GT is quite a bit cheaper, as everyone wants the 370 with the bigger engine. Also keep in mind, the 6sp manual coupe will demand a higher price than an auto. If you want to import one, look at the recommended importers for the best chance of receiving a quality car with accurate km. For example, iron chef or prestige Motorsport. If you buy from a small dealer who has already imported and complied the car, you run a very high chance of buying one with wound back km or a repaired write off.

don't know if I would say they are particularly 'unreliable'. the problem comes when something goes wrong.. you struggle to find someone even willing to look at it.. then struggle to pay the repair bill when you do.

Go for a 05-06 if you can, they are the series 2 or 3 and have fixed most of the niggly issues like window motors and they should have the revised 6sp manual transmission (if you are looking for a manual). Although I am guessing you might be after an auto? as the V36 350GT only came in a 4dr sedan, and all V36 sedans are auto. Most info you are after will be found by searching the page.. not sure why you couldn't open any threads though??

stone stuck between the brake rotor and caliper or caliper bracket.. Had this on a work commodore once

Probably a sensor fault.. you will likely need someone with a consult2 to figure out what is happening. They can be expensive to fix, and a lot of people have written off the car when they have had problems with this particular CVT.

Yep, had the same thing.. the seat lifter link arm/bracket has broken on the left rear side of the seat. I dismantled my seat and removed this part and had my brother weld it up and welded in an additional piece of metal to help strengthen it, and all is good now. I wasn't able to find where to buy just this bracket, only thing I could find was the entire seat base, which cost $$$ Looks like the Nissan Murano had a similar issue and just the arm was available, not sure if it is the same as the arm on the V35 though. There was a TSB for the same issue in the G35, but since the drivers seat is on the 'wrong' side.. the parts are different.

Did those issues affect the VQ35HR? I thought it was only the early VQ37s?

I've had mine insured with NRMA since I bought it 3.5 years ago. Most common insures won't though. you have more luck with a V36, even suncorp will insure them.

Ouch.. I'm with NRMA and pay less than half those figures with a $600 excess.

why not import one through one of the reputable importers? there would be a much greater range available in Japan.

I would say definitely wheel bearings then!

If you are getting a 'beating' effect (noise gets louder and quieter in a regular pattern), then there are 2 noise sources, since you have replaced tyres, my guess is wheel bearings.

I put genuine J31 Maxima parking sensors on my sedan, and they fit quite flush and don't protrude like those.

Maybe your dad should buy it!

Depends on what you want.. if all you are after is more intake noise, then it will be fine.. just don't expect any performance benefit!

You are probably right.. I'm likely thinking of the manual method to clear the DTC codes.

Not really required. the MAF will measure intake airflow, unless a pop-charger changes the way the air flows over the MAF it won't make any difference. The only thing the ECU stores is long term fuel trim. Meaning if the ECU sees a consistent difference between it's base fuel maps and what it sees at the AF ratio/ O2 sensor output, it will apply a trim to the map. This shouldn't change by fitting a pop-charger. To clear the long term fuel trim you will need a consult, or follow the non-consult procedure (I don't have this with me at the moment), which involves a pattern of accelerator pedal cycles and ign on/off cycles. The days of disconnecting the battery to clear ECU went out when the 1990s...

I think the price is quite reasonable. it's just not a good time to sell, lots of cars for sale and not as many buyers, especially for 'niche' cars like these. Some have had to wait months for a buyer to come along. The reduction in the value of the Yen is also making it very cheap to import one of these.. which isn't helping local sales either.

well, you don't have too many options with a V36 350GT.. they only came in a sedan.

talk to these guys - http://www.gslrallysport.com/

Changing to a Sedan huh?

CD009 is a direct fit. It is basically the same transmission with improved internals. I don't think anyone in Aust, stocks new transmissions other than Nissan, and they will likely charge you a fortune. I know someone who has bought from here - https://conceptzperformance.com/Cart/description.php?II=2887 The killer is import duty and GST as the value is over A$1000. From what I have heard, the cost of rebuilding is more than the cost of a complete new transmission.