I've known for a couple weeks now that I've had a bent tie rod, and it finally went on me last night. The only DIY guide I've found was from a G35 owner who mentions the need to remove the ball joint when replacing the inner tie rod. Now that it has snapped and I therefore have a lot more range of motion in the system, do I still need to consider removal of the ball joint a necessity (possible issues with re-installation?)?

Thanks for your help,
Chris Cerami
2008 350Z

Not that I worked on the 350z's yet, but not a common thing to disconnect a ball joint to do an inner tie rod. But if so, no worry, front end work is a walk in the park. (well, for me it is)

Chris ~ Since you're now a registered CTZCC member, you rate a discount on partz and service at Executive Nissan in North Haven. I have absolutely no experience in 350Zs so I have no input to offer.

Call their service manager, (203-239-5371) tell him you're a member, and ask for a quote.

If you want to do the work yourself, you can use your Club discount to buy the partz at Executive, or online (again using your CTZCC discount) from www. RockAuto.com

Frank

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1970 240Z

There ended up being a couple dealership parts I needed, bringing the part total to ~ $100, plus an alignment after. I was a fool (though handy now!) and bought one of those extended warranties when I got the car, and the deductible was $100. So I just had the dealership do it and I'm getting a rental for a couple days.

Thanks for the heads up on the club discount, though, I will most definitely take advantage of that in the future!

Hey, the car gets fixed professionally, you get a warranty, you don't get your hands dirty, you don't tie up the driveway waiting for parts, weather or daylight, and you get a loaner car ~ all for $100?

Duuuude! You're golden! It can't get better than that.

As long as they don't loan you a GT-R (which would only spoil you and make you sell the kids to buy one of your own! )

Frank

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1970 240Z

No GT-R, but a pretty nice 2011 Altima. I've decided that there will be no GT-Rs in my future, I've got my eyes set on a 1999 Ferrari F-355. Unless, of course, someone wants to give one to me!

If Ferrari still adheres to their old methods of designations, a 355 would be a 4260cc engine?

The numeric designation used to tell the volume of each combustion chamber (in cc). You multiplied that by 12 to get the total engine size.

F

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1970 240Z

Maybe for some Ferrari's.......but a 308 is a 3.0 liter V8....a 328 is a 3.2 liter V8 for example. Last month I was next to a 328 GT in a garage assembling soap box dearby cars. It only has 2,500 miles on it. Show room new. I'm so glad I didn't throw a wrench that day.

Paul is right, Frank. The 355 has a 3.5L V8. A V12 Italian isn't even wishful thinking at my age!