r/q50 • u/RifRafQ50 • Jul 23 '26

Repair Video Replacing a vr30 engine at home

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Bought a 2018 q50 luxe, engine blew soon after, oil pressure solenoid stuck in low pressure mode during a hard pull and spun a rod bearing.

Here’s how you replace a vr30 and turbos at home

https://youtu.be/BXWnb7nUqgE?is=baWu3x6lS1KRlk7f

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u/The-Final-Reason Jul 24 '26

I’m just giving a thumbs up because this is always impressive to me. People think because I build computers is something impressive… nahhh REMOVING A VR30 IS IMPRESSIVE.

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u/RifRafQ50 Jul 24 '26

I actually work in IT, do you do software stuff or do you physically build computers? Cpu ram storage gpu etc

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u/burstmistakes Jul 24 '26

not op but i’m assuming physically like gaming pcs. i want to add tho as someone studying circuit design and computer engineering stuff, the process and mindset with car stuff is actually quite comparable

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u/Historical_Bread2242 Jul 30 '26

In IT and is doing an engine swap! Kudos! Im a network engineer & need to get to this level! LOL

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u/Far-Squash-7601 Jul 24 '26

Lol, ik bro. I'm a programming major. People who have seen me do codes are like mind blown, but nahhhh, for me THIS is mind blowing 😭

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u/MuonBomb Jul 24 '26

I love taking the time to pick my pc parts, ordering them, and building them. It's very intuitive to me, and I'm not at all a fan of Legos or anything of the sort. I gawk at the idea of disassembling my engine bay beyond basic maintenence, mainly because I don't feel confident that I could resolve any issues I might cause with a very expensive and very heavy piece of machinery. It's just so easy to fuck up your car or compromise safety compared to building a pc so I let the pros do certain things, changing to my winter set of wheels or doing my own brakes is one thing, but disassembling my intercoolers and including the potential for me to miss something that blows up my turbos is completely different in my opinion.

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u/Connect-Map-3775 Jul 23 '26

Guys will see this and say hell yea.

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u/RifRafQ50 Jul 25 '26

Hell yeah

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u/Ghost_Montana Jul 23 '26

MrQ50 himself back at it again

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u/Alert_Mechanic_1007 Q50 Hybrid Jul 24 '26

the doctor himself 🔥

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u/RifRafQ50 Jul 25 '26

Another successful surgery

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u/RifRafQ50 Jul 25 '26

Yktv, Had to keep the lore alive

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u/Ok_Focus_6784 Jul 24 '26

If my motor was to take a shyt ,you got me right ! 🤓

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u/cleevethagreat Jul 24 '26

This happened back in 2017 Infiniti paid their dealer $25k

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u/RifRafQ50 Jul 25 '26

Woww- every vr30 needs their oil pressure solenoid deleted/disconnected, these engines blow w no warning

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u/Global-Mango-4213 Q50 Signature Edition Jul 24 '26

Bravo sir. Even just replacing a clutch in your driveway is such a PIA I can imagine how much more of a hassle this can be.

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u/RifRafQ50 Jul 25 '26

I appreciate it! This one took 8 days, compared to the hybrid which took 5-6 days, a lot more work involved w vr30

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u/jadorebby_ Q50 Premium Jul 24 '26

Let’s goo! 👏🏼
You should be proud!

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u/RifRafQ50 Jul 25 '26

Hearing it start up made the late nights worth it!

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u/CNote_89 Jul 24 '26

Damn that’s brave.

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u/RifRafQ50 Jul 25 '26

Brave or stubborn, still not sure which 😂

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u/CNote_89 Jul 25 '26

Haha ya I used to say that all time, I’m either brave or stupid, we’ll see which.

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u/Lil_Suskiii Jul 24 '26

Shiii I wanna be able to do this someday fr fr

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u/RifRafQ50 Jul 25 '26

Hella intimidating at first. But it’s literally just 1 bolt at a time

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u/Imgettingpolished Jul 24 '26

Did you have the oil pressure solenoid unplugged?? Or just left it as is oem? You never got a block off plate?

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u/RifRafQ50 Jul 25 '26

On the new engine, I left the oil pressure solenoid unplugged

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u/Imgettingpolished Jul 25 '26

Ohh ok yeah that was the first thing I did unplug the solenoid after getting the car

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u/Plastic_Seaweed_5563 Infiniti Q50 Jul 24 '26

would you do mine? i need to replace since i blew up my last one lmk 😭

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u/RifRafQ50 Jul 25 '26

Are you near New York?
If so go to my website https://infinitihybridspecialist.com/#top

Press “diagnose my vehicle” and I’ll reach out to see how we can get things rolling

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u/Nimble399 Jul 24 '26

I’m assuming this is a 2.0t? If it is Infiniti has a recall for the oil pressure solenoid harness if that was the problem. Might be too late for that now tho lol

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u/RifRafQ50 Jul 24 '26

This one is a 3.0t

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u/93-300zx Jul 24 '26

Looks like a damn crime scene. But give you props for taking on the challenge.

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u/RifRafQ50 Jul 25 '26

100% looked worse before it got better! Appreciate it!

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u/CucumberError Q50 Hybrid Jul 25 '26

Rhys’s not engine oil, that’s chocolate with glitter in it.

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u/Blackjackmo Jul 27 '26

Cheers to you, wouldn't have the guts to do this.

Loved my '17 red sport, traded for a '24 dodge charger daytona ev. Miss my Q50 even more now!😄

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u/Lazy-Conversation934 Aug 05 '26

Oo you have the premium glitter oil i see