McGruber21 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Hi fellow Z owners, I need some help, I believe I own a time capsule. An L28 F54 block flat top pistons p79 head maybe 1981, Old new stock dealer replacement engine???? Has anyone heard of this? I have researched the engine and have only found various specification about the mechanical aspect of the engine but not any history. I acquired the engine from a local z collector in Tucson AZ, he explained to me that the Engine was only broken in by the manufacturer and has not been in a car. He also said that in the late 70's and early 80's Nissan dealerships sold factory engine replacements and that this engine was one of them. The engine has always sat on an engine stand indoors collecting dust, I opened up the valve cover, which revealed a pristine aluminum head with factory markings (red paint on the cam shaft ect), I presume the rest of the engine is just as clean and pristine. The man seemed very knowledgeable about Z cars and was very trustworthy, so i bought the engine (still a very nice clean L28 engine, even if it isnt a factory dealer replacement engine). I have no paper work from the dealer proving that it is a factory replacement Engine but at the front bottom of the block is a sticker which reads { REMANUFACTURED ENGINE } and then lists identification numbers. any input would be great (sorry the picture is blurry, I will take better complete pictures later.) ~McGruber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 You may want to pull the head and check the bores. At one point Nissan unloaded a bunch of NOS short and long blocks. I bought one of the short blocks and it was fine but I heard from a couple people that found rusty bores on the long blocks after they pulled the head. Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGruber21 Posted May 30, 2016 Author Share Posted May 30, 2016 You may want to pull the head and check the bores. At one point Nissan unloaded a bunch of NOS short and long blocks. I bought one of the short blocks and it was fine but I heard from a couple people that found rusty bores on the long blocks after they pulled the head. Derek Thanks for the response. Ok Ill take a look at the bores. Would you agree that the engine is worth more than a used F54 P79 engines simply because it is practically brand new??? or are they the same in value? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Look at the serial number on block, factory reman engines had an "R" designation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGruber21 Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 Look at the serial number on block, factory reman engines had an "R" designation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NewZed Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Looks like a very nice Nissan rebuilt engine that is probably worth more than a used Nissan engine. I'd pay more. So your next question will be "how much is it worth" And the answer will be whatever somebody pays for it. You found a nice find. Not a whole lot more to the situation. What are are you planning to do with it? Modern technology has advanced to where it's probably cheaper to buy a bore scope (depending on your phone or computer) to check the bores than a new head gasket. Bore condition would be interesting, as noted above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGruber21 Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 Looks like a very nice Nissan rebuilt engine that is probably worth more than a used Nissan engine. I'd pay more. So your next question will be "how much is it worth" And the answer will be whatever somebody pays for it. You found a nice find. Not a whole lot more to the situation. What are are you planning to do with it? Modern technology has advanced to where it's probably cheaper to buy a bore scope (depending on your phone or computer) to check the bores than a new head gasket. Bore condition would be interesting, as noted above. Currently its up for sale, I need some cash to help my current RB swap. sometime this week ill take off the head and inspect the engine and ill post what i find. Do you think who ever rebuilt the engine slapped on that sticker on the front of the engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Don't pull the head, use an inspection camera through the plugs. You pull the head, it's just another batch of parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGruber21 Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 Don't pull the head, use an inspection camera through the plugs. You pull the head, it's just another batch of parts. Ill get a hold of an inspection camera. I googled the part Number off the remanufactured sticker 1010B-P9203RE and came up with this website http://www.nissanpartsdeal.com/parts/nissan-reman-engine-as~1010b-p9203re.html I emailed the company and they told me they dont stock or have discontinued selling the engines. They had a complete Datsun Nissan dealership parts catalog uploaded onto their site. This proves that the sticker on the engine is a factory dealership part but there is no way to connect the relationship between the stcker and the engine unless i had the original dealership purchase paperwork which would have the Part serial number with the Serial number on the block. Im going to say its a Factory dealer replacement engine based on what ive found, but if not its still a great engine. A quote from their site "Genuine Nissan Parts, the Right Choice Your vehicle deserves only genuine Nissan parts. To ensure reliability, purchase Nissan 1010BP9203RE REMAN ENGINE AS. Our parts and accessories are shipped directly from authorized Nissan dealers and backed by the manufacturer's warranty. OEM parts are the best for restoring your vehicle to factory condition performance." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 None of the photos show the engine serial number that's above the dipstick and near the top of the block. It should be engraved and starts with L28. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGruber21 Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 None of the photos show the engine serial number that's above the dipstick and near the top of the block. It should be engraved and starts with L28.It is in fact a Factory Replacement engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Yup, looks like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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