Nissan 3.5L Engine Teardown in 10 Minutes (VQ35DE)

In this short video, I completely teardown this VQ35DE (no Rev-Up) engine that came out of a 2004 Nissan 350Z. This video is meant for those who want to rebuild their G35 or 350Z engine and see the entire disassembly process in one jam-packed video. Thanks for watching and don't forget to like and subscribe if you want to see more videos likes this in the future.
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[@christianmeza5606]

Sweet tear down. Learning a lot… appreciate the content!

[@interlogic1]

Perfect 👍
Thank you for sharing.

[@dantebalsamo9771]

I like your dog 🐕

[@rileybelsey3342]

cool video, gonna try to tear down and hone out my 3.5 from my z while she's away for the winter, you made it look easy lol

[@rosstrittler]

Thanks, it's actually a fairly simple engine, so it doesn't take long to tear it down.

[@yuvrajwason588]

This video is amazing. Gon be real helpful when I’m gonna turbo my g. Appreciate this video hella 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@rosstrittler]

No problem 👍

[@DTUFINOPhotography]

Question: what are the tell tale signs of a gasket change on a 3.5 engine? a buddy of mine got his gaskets replaced but when he got the car back it look slike nothing was done, meaning the volts and screws all looked like they were not even removed. His car is no longer overheating but he does have some concern.

[@rosstrittler]

For the valve cover or head gasket? Factory color RTV for Nissan is gray, if any of the RTV is any color besides that, then they most likely did something.

[@ohh_dannyboi8731]

Hey, so if you put this motor back together, how are you finding all the torque specs?

[@rosstrittler]

I actually ended up parting out all these parts on my eBay store. Eventually I will rebuild a VQ for my G35 some day.
Anyways here's the rebuild manual from Nissan with all the info: pdf.textfiles.com/manuals/AUTOMOBILE/NISSAN/FX/2003_FX45-35/em.pdf

[@mohammedshihab5958]

Hi looped you are well please can you guid me I’ve pathfinder 2022 it need replace cylinder head gasket when I tried to open the bolt for crank shaft pulpy its very difficult also I don’t know which the direction must be regular aunt clockwise l used long pipe pcs with handle and socket but no benefit very strong the engine inside body you have any idea to support me to open it if you can

[@rosstrittler]

The crank bolt threads like normal, righty tighty, lefty loosey. If you have a powerful electric or air torque wrench, that will be you best bet to remove the bolt.

[@zerbacakekingfoo]

What bolts size are you using for the stand? I need longer ones for mine

[@rosstrittler]

I honestly don't remember, but if I had to guess it was m14x1.5

[@Alberto_Martinez_]

What is that part, where the camshaft rests, at 4:53 that you’re taking off called?

[@rosstrittler]

Cylinder head

[@Alberto_Martinez_]

@@rosstrittler thank you so much! I was struggling to find out the name. I’m working on. A 2003 jetta as my first little project car and the cylinder head and camshaft , which it broke, was rough. So I’m trying to replace that with a new one from the junkyard.

[@TaimKayani]

BOLT SIZE FOR CYLINDER HEAD? IS IT 11 X 1.5? OR M12

[@rosstrittler]

I actually have no idea, other than the bolt head uses a 10mm hex.

[@xyeloheempharisatha2027]

What do you clean the parts with?

[@rosstrittler]

I use a parts washer from harbor freight with simple green mixed with water. Parts washer is key for getting the little pieces clean.

[@munyakasiya5915]

Whats that thing called holding the engine

[@rosstrittler]

Engine stand from Harbor freight

[@enriquearellano7706]

Do you have the long version video?? or if you can upload to mega, google drive, etc etc.. thank you for your support... Hello from Peru... ... P.D. : Dont forget put the link store,, i need left and right head engine...

[@rosstrittler]

Me and a friend actually tore down a Rev-Up VQ recently and I am currently editing it to make it more like a "how to" video for people who need a step-by-step process, I'll upload it as soon as I can. The parts I have left on this motor are pretty limited but here's the link to my eBay store in case you find something you need: www.ebay.com/str/wr17sales

[@enriquearellano7706]

@@rosstrittler THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!

[@Mohdr121]

subd. are u building the engine

[@rosstrittler]

Thanks man. I'm planning on rebuilding a VQ someday for boost, but this motor is being parted out for my eBay store. This is 5th VQ I've taken apart and I figured I'd record the whole process in one video to make it easier for people doing the same thing. I'll definitely record the whole process when I do rebuild one though.

[@enriquearellano7706]

@@rosstrittler link the store, i need head engine left and right.. thanks

[@robsonrissotrainer]

Was this engine in some junk yard?

[@rosstrittler]

I think I bought it from someone on FB Marketplace