Timing Chain NIGHTMARE Job, The Infiniti QX56. Why NO ONE wants to do these! Part 1

[@loulattinii7219]

I’m looking forward to getting my ride back. This is my car and after watching first video these are the only people I trusted to do such an intense job…thanks guys!

[@ericszatkowski6001]

Yea, this really scares me about my Armada that just hit 200k miles!!!🥲

[@dannythomas6194]

@ 200K I would have sold it and bought a new one. I'm sure that Rich does great work but his bill would make a great down payment!

[@ericszatkowski6001]

@@dannythomas6194 yes it would but I can assure you that you made the right decision on the mechanic to do the work! I live in Atlanta and I am thinking seriously about this spring coming up spending a week with some friends and having Rich do mine on my Nissan Armada because I know it will be done right and I will not be taken advantage of. Your vehicle will last another 200,000 now Might as well keep it

[@loulattinii7219]

There are just too many variables to consider and so many “little things” that are specific to those engines that you have to have someone that knows these vehicles. Knowing it’s done right and thoroughly is worth the peace of mind in the end

[@ericszatkowski6001]

@@loulattinii7219 my thoughts exactly!!!

[@davidgough1161]

You always win, Rich. You are one of the most talented and not jaded technicians I have ever seen. Thank You for all you do!

[@terryeustice5399]

Rich no easy job here. But have watched you enough. You’re never over your head. I totally respect your skills as a great mechanics around. Thank you so much for sharing! 💯👍👊

[@benitochavarria2651]

I replaced my high pressure fuel pump and timing chains by watching your last video (and a service manual). A ton of work, but very satisfying to complete. Thanks again!

[@shakedown5578]

Great job. Question did you set the timing, because he didn’t show setting the timing. Thanks looking at this video to do my qx56

[@shakedown5578]

Did you replace your oil pump also.

[@justyouraverageguy4076]

what issues where you having?

[@brianstephanierobertson357]

Great job Rich!! But what a nightmare. No way would I own one!!! Keep up the good work!!!

[@kmc468]

Hell that's alot of work and words behind that dam! Good work sir!

[@marcsam4910]

That's masterclass stuff, right there.

[@dw1370]

Rich you might want to use a foam kneel pad when kneeling it helps

[@WadeButler-g2c]

That's crazy the amount of work to get to the problem.

[@billyray8062]

What a nightmare of a job that thing is!! I hope you make a lot of money on that one Rich.

[@calebenglert692]

Thank You Kind Sir You know how much you helped me. Fist bump

[@kevinpalmer2975]

I made the mistake of watching a knee replacement video and Dr was wracking away with a 5# hammer on this poor dudes knee. I'm good with the sleeve.

[@richardlucore6813]

I am putting knee replacement off for as long as I can. I'm 9 weeks +1 day from surgery and all things considered, I'm doing great. PT was dropped to 1 per week today and my therapist is very happy with my strength. Glad I had it done when I did. I have jobs piling up that need to get completed. So I need to be mobile.

[@josueortiz8628]

That's a big job

[@alankieffer7631]

What a cluster eff that thing is what is the book time on that job glad you don't mind learning new stuff definitely a nightmare

[@davidgough1161]

I vote for a ls or coyote or a 3rd gen hemi just for the simplicity of the job.

[@1995RangeRover]

Glad I saw this vid...great work on the motor!!! Sub'd!

[@LucoreAuto]

Thank you, we have been seeing more and more of these over the past few months as people discover there are options and a shop willing to do the work!

[@dafaulty1]

Going down this road right now on a 2014 Infiniti QX80 with 130k. Replace both VVTs and less then 100 miles later getting codes P0087 and P0090. Just replaced the HPFP and the bucket. Bucket was worn all the way through and was wedged in there. Codes off for the last 100 miles but for how long. Not sure whether to keep it or send it down the road. Like others have side they ride real nice when they work.

[@SeanJoseph-s2s]

That's a lot of work looking forward to seeing more content....over priced SUV ...thanks

[@Pro.1322]

I feel your pain today, but I rejoice with you tomorrow when that customer swipes that credit card 😂

[@LucoreAuto]

Always look towards that end goal, a happy customer, a functional vehicle... the paid bill is a plus too ;)

[@mikemontgomery7337]

That is absolutely ridiculous!!! For a timing chain!!!

[@RustyZipper]

Planned Obsolescence

[@benrossbach6501]

How big of a job is it to change the lift puck?

[@richardlucore6813]

It's easy. Pull intake manifold, pull high pressure fuel pump, replace puck. If the lifter is damaged, then the cam is too. At that point expect to do a full timing set like I did here. You can change the lifter cam without pulling the chain and cover but the chain is most likely streched and needs replacement.

[@georgemckie2679]

I have that same problem how much for that job

[@LucoreAuto]

We are finding out more and more how many of these trucks are out there in need of this kind of service. Unfortunately it's an incredibly complex and time consuming job, not something most shops are willing/able to handle. Where are you located? We have vehicles scheduled and coming to us from all over the eastern US at this point.

[@anthonylimjoco5958]

The irony, I do this all the time at pick n pull to get parts for the vk56, much easier on the trucks.

[@thebeddoctor4273]

How much is a typical job like this? Thank you

[@cyane1577]

They make them that way so only the dealership can work on them with the tens of dozens of specific tools & make more money if you decide to buy another car instead of the labor costs of fixing the old one. That's why most mechanics have an old 60's to 70's for its simplicity.

[@gomer52]

Bring back the pushrod V8. When my QX56 needs this ill probably junk it.

[@LucoreAuto]

We actually had one of these a long while back we joked about, just put an LS in it, it's probably about the same cost!

[@chriscrystalhood6260]

What was the cost for this job, I never saw where anyone replied as to how much the labor and parts were.

[@LucoreAuto]

Pricing out these jobs is extremely tricky and really a truck by truck basis based on what is needed and what failed. It can range WILDLY because there are some very expensive components in this mix. Give us a call at the shop and we would be happy to discuss specifics with you about one you own.

Does it take a special tool to remove and install those two lubrication bars at the bottom?

[@carlssoria]

How much did this job cost? Interested in purchasing a lower mile QX56 however, would like to budget for potential fix or look at another truck (depending on cost...)

[@LucoreAuto]

That is becoming more and more of a thing as people are seeing us doing this service and bringing these trucks back to life. It's definitely not inexpensive, parts alone are a major investment. But the value is there if you can buy a good used vehicle at a good price compared to what they cost brand new.

[@LucoreAuto]

Feel free to give us a call if you are interested!

[@Positivity-012]

I need to come see you might need an engine replacement for the same vehicle. It's hard to find good mechanics

[@LucoreAuto]

We are getting rather well known for engine work on these trucks, have another for this exact job that just went on the rack today.... and 2 others on the way from out of state. Unfortunately you are correct it's hard to find a good honest mechanic these days, but we'll do our best to help as many people as we can!

[@atonwu7658]

Do I have to drop the pan if I’m just doing the timing cover gasket?

[@NYC-2015]

What is the issue the engine start and little gas it noise come out and the gas smell is from engine

[@bigrsamano]

No wonder I don't keep newer cars that long ugg

[@davidgough1161]

Just think, I used to like working on Japanese engines. This is absolute silliness in the complicated department. Just why is this necessary?

[@loulattinii7219]

Guys if you want your Infiniti fixed right this IS the the ONLY place to go ! I'm driving the hell out of mine and I can't thank the guys at Lucore enough!

[@AndrewKnowles-ph5dv]

All you had to do is hit it with the book and the fluid will spread

[@azzizzuck]

What is the cost?

[@SpicyRok7482]

Jus' keep it WELL Oiled & REGULARLY. MUCH Cheaper In the long run.

[@richardlucore6813]

If the hpfp is leaking fuel all over the oiled parts. ...... failure is in short order..

[@mikemontgomery7337]

Im pretty sure i would have just traded that in for a new one after the money hes gonna have in that repair !

[@ITALIAN744]

Thisnguys awesome speaks the Facts change your oil. Hahaha

[@JRCfishon]

My poor sister is stuck with a 2013 with only 66,000 miles on it that needs an engine because of this issue! Car is very clean in and out but they want 14, 000 for a new engine and that's after chasing the ghost for a year! What an absolute piece of crap. Fork you Infinity!

[@LucoreAuto]

Unfortunately you are just one of many many people dealing with this, that's the main reason we made the first video of us bringing one back to life. The "long block" for these or an "all new" motor from Infiniti is absolutely stupid expensive. Also keep in mind that 14,000 doesn't include the 3 days of labor plus everything else. You're easily near or over 20,000 for the total job. This one will come in about half that, which is still crazy expensive 😳

[@richardlucore6813]

We would be curious to see the vehicle. The damage to the fuel pump lifter cam has not proven to be "catastrophic " so far..... it can be, but we have had a pretty good success rate so far. That doesn't mean it doesn't need an engine....... but it may not be that aggressive of a failure.

[@outdoormary]

@@richardlucore6813. I have a 2012 with the same issue. I was actually able to remove the HPFP lifter bucket myself. It took a lot of work and a tapping hammer because the bucket was fused to the housing. There was a huge hole on the bottom of the bucket. I did put in a new bucket.I have no idea where the metal from the broken piece went, if it went into the engine I have no indication of that yet, as there was no glitter in the oil, and the car actually starts and idles just fine. This happened back in March, and while I haven’t driven it since then, I do start it up every day and let it idle for about 5 minutes. I don’t actually drive it because I was told that I will probably need a new engine, but I’m afraid a new engine will eventually do the same thing this one did. I’ve been watching your videos and saving my money so that I can hopefully bring the car to you in the near future. I’m hoping all I need is the timing components redone. Oddly enough though, my timing chains are already fairly new! They were replaced under the recall. Also brand new VVT solenoids were put on just days before I started getting the P0090 & P 0087 codes, I thought that was strange…. Anyway my car has 202k miles. Do you think it will be worth repairing? Or simply new engine? Sorry for the long post, thank you for your time.

[@michaelerzuah1105]

How much does this job cost? I want ti fix one

[@Liddo_bitt]

Fact’s horrible gas mileage but a really nice car. 😊

[@blaing3354]

It took me 6 months and $3400 in parts to DIY my 2015 when the lifter bucket/hpfp failed. What a p.o.s

[@LucoreAuto]

Woof! Sorry to hear that! In the end, did you win?

[@Young1blood496]

It is a bad car?

[@TheXopony]

Worse than 5, 4 Triten-?

[@blaing3354]

Eh, they made 10000x more 5.4 than these nissan 5.6's (2011-up) Id put my money on the ford. My qx80 longblock was quoted 16k from infiniti.... a 5.4 from ford is probably less than 5k

[@damwa]

Damn!

[@Rockardo_]

IT USES A CLUTCH FAN ???, that should be a crime for a car that expensive and new

[@05milmachine90]

I understand the thinking, but I don't understand the hate for clutch fans. An electrically controlled clutch fan moves a ton of air and lasts a very long time. Semi trucks rely on them for millions of miles. When hot with the AC on you can hear it locking the fan in. It just works. I have had more trouble from electric fans, wiring and relays melting over the years here in Texas where they run all the time.

[@Rockardo_]

@@05milmachine90 its just so fucking loud even at low loads

[@05milmachine90]

@@Rockardo_ not the electrically controlled ones. They disengage when they aren't needed

[@BigBenny24]

Your gonna need a strong drink 😢

[@donaldegreco]

StoP taking all that abuse