The Dan

The only Skyline manual I don't have is the English version of the R34. They were all up for download on these forums about 6 months ago. Did you get it in paperback or CD form?

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Yeah, I'll see about going. If commodore's are welcome I'll get my mate to bring out my latest project. Hoping for a 10 sec pass but we'll see I guess. I was going to arrange a day for when I go out soon but truth is I don't think my gearbox is going to last that long so I might have to postpone.

Ring and ask them again. I had someone speak to them on Friday and was told what I said above.

Ring a company called ACA, and ask them. They may need to see a sample or may need to know about wire configurations. These people should be able to help you out.

Plus I am pretty sure that light can flash when it is in Diagnostic mode. It will register lean and rich mixtures by flashing. Get your cat checked first.

The light will not come on if it is not hooked up. The light only comes on if it detects excessive heat which usually mean you have a rooted cat converter. Take your car to an exhaust shop and get them to remove it and inspect it. Most of the time you can just hit it from underneath and hear it rattle. If it rattles it's buggered. This can cause sudden loss of power including symptoms like the following: Won't rev over a certain RPM Uses excessive fuel Engine cuts out Exhaust smells like rotten eggs from the back Can cause the turbo manifold to get red hot in some cases which can melt your impella (this is bad)

Just do it exactly how HPI says. I have read it and it is exactly how the manual describes. Don't just use ATF. Nissan requires a specific type of ATF. The next step if the bleed does not work is to check sensors....the bleed is by far the easiest way first.

Yeah, I just got word that Custom Carbon are about to have their paperwork finalised for this.....they said it should have cleared by now but has been tied up in red tape for some time. Their bonnets cost around $2000 so not exactly cheap but you get that for the real deal and for someone who has had to demolish 3 cars and 3 bonnets and pay for all the rest of the testing. Should be very soon and they will be available.

I meant the bushes....the bushes are 100% definately the same for the castor bushes....I didn't think the arms were the same though...slightly shorter I think.

Brace your arse for the second last turn.....she's pretty sharp so you wanna come wide before it and power out otherwise you end up mowing the grass.

I already told you how to safely check for worn bearings.

You will be able to get it from Nissan. They keep it in stock.

No-eyed deer is right..... What exactly makes you think the head gasket has let go in a big way? Problem is easily resolved....as Duncan sorta suggested.... Do a compression test, this will be a starting point for these symptoms. Another thing you can try is pour about one capfull of oil down into each sparkplug hole (with spark plugs out of course), put the spark plugs back in and everything back together then try to start the car...although it will not permanently solve your problem, it may start.....If it does, then your problem is clear. Also PM sent.

It is a pulse dampener.

I will take a Z32 afm if you still want to get rid of one

No after market ecu's are allowed, external wastegate must be plumbed back into exhaust. Other than that, this turbo is ok

Does your car go whoosh?

Giving them a 'wobble' will not tell you if the bearing is stuffed. You need to spin the wheel and put your hand on the closest part of the stub axle and feel for grittiness. These are a pressed and sealed bearing, a 'wobble' only works when the bearings are loose not when the casing is worn.

after I rebuilt my gtst - which is practically the same so be quiet all you GTR owners - I had a reading of 120 140 130 160 80 120 when it was cold and a reading of 160 160 160 160 160 160 when it was warm. This is how much of a difference it will make so get it checked when it is at operating temp. I also have forged pistons so be quiet all you cast piston owners....lol

I would bleed the system as it instructs in HPI. This is by far the cheapest option before you start looking elsewhere.

Yes, this type of flush will work. It will actually work better than some of the proper engine flushes out there on the market. You should only use about 600ml and run your car around the block...make sure you get good oil pressure on this drive because if you just let it sit there and idle...the gunk it removes can block the oil relief valve in the oil pump or clog up a lifter. If you drive it, however, you will not have this problem. I would use it on any engine that has less than 250,000 km as an engine this old sometimes needs carbon build up to help seal. At any rate, your friend is right....just remember to not use too much and make sure you drive it for a few minutes then dump the oil while the engine is still hot (don't wait for it to cool down)

I can't remember....did I report that on a service I did for you like 6 months ago? It may have been someone else. not a hard job. Takes about 1.5-2 hrs. Just have to source the bearing once it's out. Call 07 3245 6333 and tell Craig that Daniel told you to call and get a price.

You can run R12 gas into your intake and MUSTARD gas will come out your exhaust! just thought you would all like to know that.

I would pump the tyres up to 60psi. This will stop them from getting flat spots. Also.....do not drain the fluids. It is almost a must that it be started and run to operating temp once a month to avoid damage. If you try to start it after one year of sitting....expect it to blow smoke for the rest of it's life.....but then again, you could be lucky.