Infiniti G35 and the Nissan Maxima. Same motor, same parts?

Most informed owners are very aware that the VQ35De has a history of oil consumption and oil leaks. (Google it). There is a LONG history of oil consumptions on all cars using the same motor. From the Nissan Maxima to the Infiniti G35.

Also down the road, some owners at 70k are seeing oil leaking onto the spark plugs. (see video here). What should be a fairly inexpensive is actually rape. As you can see below. Because the spark plug gaskets are "Built-in", you cannot replace the gasket. Instead, you have to purchase a brand new valve cover.

What's interesting is, the Maxima and the G35 share the same exact motor. (VQ35DE). Yet the parts has a huge price difference. As you can see below.

Here is a G35 valve cover going for $200. Ebay link.


Here is the same Nissan Maxima cover going for $39 . Ebay link.


Although several cars share the same exact motor, the valve cover design are "slightly" different. So it MAY or MAY NOT fit perfectly. It may fit on the engine perfectly, you may have trouble bolting the OEM plastic engine cover onto the valve cover.

Maybe an Aftermarket company can look into this and make an all metal valve cover with replaceable spark plug gaskets. @ $400 to purchase a plastic cover, I'm sure most owners are willing to pay $400 for an all metal version.

Quality right thur. Oh yeah, did I forget to mention that the G35 and the Nissan fucking Maxima share the same motor? Luxury and Performance right thur. LOL