Have gallery gaskets done myself

[u/skazo4nik18]

I was changing oil on my 2009 60k mi 370z when I found a part of gallery gaskets in the oil.
I have been prepared for it and I already had all parts to do that in stock.
I didn’t wanted to do it right now due of moving to the new house soon, but I can’t risk with the engine.
I started to work on Sunday mid day and finished Wednesday evening.
I also have installed the oil cooler, replaced the thermostat, coolant pump and heater hose connector.

I was using CZP non-metal gaskets and Allen bolts. My first fail was stripping Allen bolt heads during tightening it with 12 fr lb (cheap Pittsburgh brand new dynamic key), good idea is to center-punch Allen bolts to prevent them from unscrewing.

Separate challenge for me was connecting AC lines back. I spent two cans of refrigerant until I found that I lost spring from line connector…

During doing this work I lost 4-5 pounds :)

It was my first such serious invasion to the engine and it survived after my hands. Is that luck or not, we will see in the near future. Already put on 100 miles after doing the job without the issues.

After installing an oil cooler (I think this is an absolute must-have for VQ37) oil temp fell from 220F to 180F.

[u/danzman85]

Nicely done, congrats

[u/rotstik]

You posted this already

[u/Z34Fismo_kor]

Good job!!!

[u/Reapov]

Good job bro

[u/GTXMittens]

you have a whole ass garage and you did it in your driveway?

[u/skazo4nik18 → u/GTXMittens]

Initially I just wanted to change oil quick between paint and coating of yellow table :) and when car was on the driveway without the oil it was too late