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Good to see ya got the problem nailed... HaHa, i knew it was them two! Read my first line in above post.... In regards to the brown reddy stuff coming out, yeah it was only till u explained in detail that i realised that it was the type of coolant used. I imagined it was rusty/dirty water from ur previous posts...

Howdy everyone, Im a newbie to the forum and i hope to be able to make it to this meet...although i gotta get up early morn for work so not sure if i'll be there for the entire time... How many ppl usually attend?

Classic signs of a blocked radiator & faulty pump... If the water was really really dirty when u flushed it then im willing to bet ur radiator core has blocked up from all the gunk. Also, if there was no corrosion inhibitor visible then as Paul mentioned ur water pump fins would be stuffed. Thermostate should be fine. Change ur pump to be on the safe side and definately 100%get ur radiator looked at by a professional to be cleaned/renewed

BAAYYYWAATCH!!!!

I read somewhere that its a 50 lt tank....

I see..... Except i dont get one lil bit...when you talk about the circular plates in the back....u mean actually inside the unit? So do i need to open the unit up / pull it apart?

Howdy ppl.... I thought i'd ask before i go and try pull everything apart: The button lights on the left hand side of my climate control dont seem to be working. That is the MODE, A/C, "FAN", "Temp Down". Can these lights be changed? Is it simply a matter of taking off the dash facia and then popping off the Climate Control facia?....If so, what globes/led's will i be needing? Cheers EDIT: Sorry its a R33 GTST

UPDATE 8-11-05 Firstly i tried to reset the ecu but it didnt seem to do anything. Then i put the boost back to standard as apposed to having it constat 7psi via earthing the solenoid....Hey presto! I think wat was happening was the computer didnt seem to like the mod so it wanted to 'complain' lol.... So yeah...anyways... Problem solved! :lol: For me anyways...

Yeah running 98 octane... Will check contacts on the coils first...

Yeah dude same deal! LoL At least i dont feel so alone now! HaHa If it was a commodore then i'd have narrowed it down in 10min!!! ...still learning about these. Im strongly leaning towards an electrical prob....more than likely coil pack, leads, spark plug...although the 'randomness' has got me scratching my head which is why im also thinking maybe ecu to be reset...???

Ok just read another thread with similar probs as mine although mine doesnt do it regularly...yet! Yeah mine is completely random. the link http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...showtopic=92885

Ok pplz i've got a few ideas on what it could be but not too sure... The car: R33 S1 Auto Skyline with... 3inch zorst cat back. The solenoid 'bypass/earth' mod The problem: Slight one off misfire usually at idle. I noticed it started after i put the exhaust on. I would be sitting at the lights when all of a sudden it would get just a one off missfire. Its completely random...i might get a missfire at one set of lights then maybe 10min later at another set i'll get another missfire.Doesnt sound like its gonna stall or anything but yeah.... Extra info: -Now i havent reset the ecu yet after i put the exhaust...could this be a prob? Will try this today in the avo but i doubt it very much. -When i bought it a few weeks ago from a dealer pretty much everything was serviced....fuel filter, oil, air filter, etc except spark plugs and lead...could this be it? Any help much appreciated....

I picked up my R33 just the other day and the smell inside was the first thing i noticed...I loved it! Was thinking the exact same thing, "I wanna keep this smell" so i guess maybe a way to do it is park it in the garage with the windows a lil open. That way any "other" smells go away rather than embed into the fabric....

Hey dude send some pics [email protected] ..also some close ups of the scratches etc... Cheers

Ok...this might sound stupid but E10 is going to be in use acrross the board yeah? ...They're not goin to install an extra pump for E10 as an option right???

Yes Yes Yes....I realise this BUT will the actuator/ecu/solenoid etc stop it from gaining the 'automatic' boost you get as a result of putting a bigger exhaust???? I realise the effects of a bigger exhaust on a motor/turbo but will it be electronically restricted?????

Ok now im confused!!! In another thread detailing how to 'bypass' the solenoid i asked the question: "If you put an exhaust, FMIC etc would the solenoid restrict it from 'automatically' gaining that extra couple pounds of boost?...hence will the other 'bypass' still apply?" No-one seems to be able to answer this yet!!!!

Ok...stupid question but, what does "HICAS" actually stand for?

Wat does HICAS actually stand for?

Hrrrmmm....ok, Sky hights lookout - Mt Dandenong Soverign Hill - Ballarat Witches in Britches - W'Melb Melbourne Ice Arena - Ringwood St Kilda Pier - St Kilda St Kilda Marina - St Kilda Emerald Lake - Emerald Melb Aquarium - Melbourne Ferry Terminal - Yarra river Zoo - Parkville Open Range Zoo - Werribee Great Ocean Road Thats all i can think of atm...

Most new and many older vehicle models can run on E10 blended petrol. Vehicle manufacturers and importers have provided the following information on the capability of their vehicles to operate on ethanol fuel blends up to a maximum of 10% or E10 subject to the fuel meeting the octane requirements of the vehicle, complying with relevant mandatory Australian fuel quality standards and the AIP/FCAI Code of Practice for volatility characteristics (Fuel Volatility Index). The Commonwealth Government has limited the level of ethanol in petrol in Australia at a maximum of 10%. The information below provides technical reasons why some models cannot or should not use E10. Before use of E10 in motor vehicles not listed below, you should consult your handbook or manufacturer to check if the fuel is suitable. CARS: Holden All petrol engine vehicles since 1986 will operate satisfactorily on E10 except as listed below. The following models which do not operate satisfactorily on E10 fuel: Apollo (1/87-7/89), Nova (2/89-7/94), Barina (1985-1994), Drover (1985-1987), Scurry (1985-1986), Astra (1984-1989). Ford All petrol engine vehicles since 1986 will operate satisfactorily on E10 except as listed below. The following models may not operate satisfactorily on E10 fuel because of drivability concerns: Focus (All), F-series (1986-1992), Ka (All), Maverick (1988-1993), Mondeo (All), Transit (1996 onwards). The following models do not operate satisfactorily on E10 fuel: Capri (1989-1994), Courier (All), Econovan (pre-2002), Festiva (1991-1999), Laser 1.3L & 1.5L (1980-1989), Laser 1.6L (1989-2002), Raider (All), Telstar (All). Mitsubishi All petrol engine vehicles since 1986 will operate satisfactorily on E10. Mitsubishi vehicles with carburettor fuel systems built before 1991 may experience hot fuel handling concerns and may experience a lower level of durability in some fuel system components. Toyota All Toyota models manufactured locally or imported by Toyota Australia since 1987 will operate satisfactorily on E10 fuel except as listed below. The following models will not operate satisfactorily on E10 fuel due to material compatibility issues: Camry with carburettor engines pre July 1989 and Corolla pre July 1994. Supra - pre May 1993, Cressida - pre Feb 1993, Paseo - pre Aug 1995, Starlet - pre July 1999. Land Cruiser - pre Aug 1992, Coaster - pre Jan 1993, Dyna - pre May 1995, Tarago - pre Oct 1996, Hilux , Hiace, & 4 Runner - pre Aug 1997, Townace - pre Dec 1998. Alfa Romeo All Alfa Romeo vehicles imported since 1998 must run on minimum 95 RON fuel (premium unleaded petrol). Post 1998 Alfa Romeo vehicles will operate satisfactorily on E5 ethanol blended petrol (European Standard EN 228). E10 ethanol blended petrol is not recommended as there are material compatibility and drivability issues. E10 may be used in emergency situations. E10 ethanol blended petrol is not recommended for earlier model Alfa Romeo vehicles due to material compatibility issues. Audi All current Audi vehicles must run on minimum 95 RON fuel (premium unleaded petrol). All Audi vehicle models since 1986 will operate satisfactorily on E10 except as listed below: Audi A3 1.8L (Engine Code 'APG' 2000 onwards) and A4 2.0L (Engine Code 'ALT' 2001 onwards) will operate satisfactorily on E5 ethanol blended petrol (European Standard EN 228). However, E10 ethanol blended petrol is not recommended for these vehicle models as there are material compatibility and drivability issues. E10 may be used in emergency situations. Bentley All petrol engine vehicles since 1990 will operate satisfactorily on E10. BMW All petrol engine vehicles since 1986 will operate satisfactorily on E10. Citroen All Citroen vehicles are required to run on minimum 95 RON fuel (premium unleaded petrol). Citroen vehicles will operate satisfactorily on E5 blended petrol (European Standard EN 228). However, E10 blended petrol is not recommended because of drivability and/or material compatibility issues. E10 may be used in emergency situations. Chrysler All petrol engine vehicles since 1986 will operate satisfactorily on E10. Daewoo GMDaewoo does not recommend the use of ethanol blended petrol. Daihatsu Use of E10 in any Daihatsu model vehicles is not recommended because of material incompatibility. Honda All Honda vehicles should use the fuel recommended in the Owner's Manual. The following models will operate satisfactorily on E10: Insight - 2004 onwards; Civic range (including Civic Hybrid) - 2004 onwards; S2000 - 2004 onwards; CRV - 2003 onwards; MD-X - 2003 onwards; Accord & Accord Euro - 2003 onwards. Honda does not recommend E10 for other vehicle models because there may be drivability issues. Hyundai Hyundai vehicles will operate satisfactorily on E10, but if engine drivability concerns occur revert back to 100% unleaded petrol. Ferrari Ferrari does not recommend the use of ethanol blend petrol. E10 may be used in emergency situations. Jaguar All petrol engine vehicles since 1986 will operate satisfactorily on E10. Kia All petrol engined vehicles since 1996 willoperate satisfactorily on E10 but if engine driveability concerns occur revert back to 100% unleaded petrol. Please refer to Owner' s Manual for further details. Land Rover All petrol engine vehicles since 1986 will operate satisfactorily on E10. Lexus All models will operate satisfactorily on E10 except for the model listed below: The following model will not operate satisfactorily on E10 fuel: IS200 - pre May 2002. Maserati Maserati does not recommend the use of ethanol blend petrol. E10 may be used in emergency situations. Mazda Mazda 323 1.8L (1994 onwards), Mazda 323 2.0L (2001 onwards), Mazda2 (11/02 onwards), Mazda3 (All), Premacy (5/02 onwards), Mazda6 (8/02 onwards), 800M and Millenia (8/98 onwards), RX-8 (7/03 onwards), MPV (8/99 onwards), Tribute (All) and E-series (2002 fuel injected models onwards) vehicles will operate satisfactorily on E10. All other models not listed above do not operate satisfactorily on E10. Mercedes-Benz All petrol engine vehicles since 1986 will operate satisfactorily on E10. MG MGF (2000 onwards), MG ZT (2002 onward) and MG TF (2002 onward) vehicles may operate satisfactorily on E10. However, use of E10 may affect engine calibration and emissions. MGF (pre-2000) does not operate satisfactorily on E10. Nissan Nissan vehicles manufactured from 1 January 2004 onwards are capable of operation on ethanol-blended fuels up to E10 (10% ethanol), providing that blending of the ethanol component to the petroleum component of the fuel has been properly made at the fuel refinery (ie there is no "splash-blending" of the fuel). For Nissan vehicles manufactured prior to 1 January 2004, Nissan Australia does not recommend the use of E10 because of drivability concerns and/or material compatibility issues. Peugeot All Peugeot vehicles are required to run on minimum 95 RON fuel (premium unleaded petrol). Peugeot vehicles will operate satisfactorily on E5 blended petrol (European Standard EN 228). However, E10 blended petrol is not recommended because of drivability and/or material compatibility issues. E10 may be used in emergency situations. Proton All petrol engine vehicles since 1986 will operate satisfactorily on E10. Rover Rover 75 (2001 onwards) vehicles may operate satisfactorily on E10. However, use of E10 may affect engine calibration and emissions. Renault All petrol engine vehicles since 2001 will operate satisfactorily on E10 but Renault does not recommend its use Rolls Royce All petrol engine vehicles since 1990 until 2002 will operate satisfactorily on E10. Saab All petrol engine vehicles since 1986 will operate satisfactorily on E10. Subaru Subaru Liberty B4 (all year models) and Impreza WRX STI (1999 and 2000) do not operate satisfactorily on E10. All other since MY1990 petrol engine Subaru vehicles will operate satisfactorily on E10. Suzuki Suzuki Alto, Mighty Boy, Wagon R+, Swift/Cino, Ignis Sport (1.5 litre requires 98RON), Sierra, Stockman, Vitara, X-90, Jimny (SOHC) and Super Carry vehicles do not operate satisfactorily on E10. Suzuki Baleno and Baleno GTX will operate satisfactorily on E10 but Suzuki does not recommend its use in these vehicles. Ignis (1.3 litre), Liana, Grand Vitara/XL-7, Jimny (DOHC) and Carry (1.3 litre) vehicles will operate satisfactorily on E10. Volkswagen All Volkswagen vehicles will operate satisfactorily on E10, but Volkswagen does not recommend it. Volvo All petrol engine vehicles since 1986 will operate satisfactorily on E10. MOTOR CYCLES: Before use of E10 in motorcycles not listed below, you should consult your handbook or manufacturer to check if the fuel is suitable. BMW All motorcycles since 1986 will operate satisfactorily on E10. Harley Davidson All motorcycles since 1986 will operate satisfactorily on E10. Honda All motorcycles and all terrain vehicles may operate satisfactorily on E10 but Honda does notrecommend it because there may be drivability issues. Drivability, performance or durability issues resulting from the use of E10 will NOT be covered by warranty. Suzuki All motorcycles and all terrain vehicles do not operate satisfactorily on E10 fuel. Yamaha All motorcycles and all terrain vehicles do not operate satisfactorily on E10 fuel. TECHNICAL REASONS FOR INABILITY TO USE E10: The following are reasons why certain vehicle models cannot or should not use E10 because of material incompatibility and driveability issues respectively. There are also comments on possible exhaust and evaporative emissions issues. This list was compiled from information submitted by manufacturers. CANNOT USE BECAUSE OF MATERIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ISSUES Early deterioration of components in fuel injection system: Fuel tanks Fuel lines/hoses Injector seals Delivery pipes Fuel pump and regulator Vehicles with carburettor fuel systems may experience hot fuel handling concerns and may experience a lower level of durability in some fuel system components. Some manufacturers advise not to use E10 with any model equipped with a carburettor because of material incompatibility. SHOULD NOT USE BECAUSE OF DRIVEABILITY ISSUES Vapour pressure of fuel with ethanol will be greater (if not chemically adjusted) and probability of vapour lock or hot restartability problems will be increased. Oxygen content of ethanol is 34.7%. This can cause the engine to run lean although the Engine Control Unit (ECU) can generally compensate via feedback from the O2 sensor under light throttle conditions. However, hesitation or flat-spots during acceleration can occur due to this lean-out effect. Difficulty in starting and engine hesitation after cold start. EXHAUST AND EVAPORATIVE EMISSION LEVELS Lean-out resulting from the oxygenating effect of ethanol in the fuel may affect exhaust emissions. Fuel containing ethanol can increase permeation emissions from fuel system components. Vapour pressure of fuel with ethanol will be greater (if not chemically adjusted at the refining stage) and can lead to increased evaporative emissions.

Thats another thing i was thinking but didnt wanna say...

Ok this may seem like a stupid statement,(As i dont actually own a skyline yet) but i always thought that if you upgraded ur exhaust, say 3" turbo back, ur boost automatically goes up. In saying this would this mod still work? Please detail ur answer as im new to the turbo/skyline scene....LoL Cheers

LoL...i just read the "other" thread LoL @ GTR

Ok im not a Skyline person as i still gotta pik mine up...However when it comes to cars i know my shit... If those globes are the 12v standards ya get in say...Commodore parkers then yes you can get LED ones for it!!! They are heaps better and you can get different colour ones. I got a set of red LED's for my parkers on my Commodore and its a good strong red like ur stop lights! HaHa The BMW's got 'angel eys' I got the DEVIL EYES!!! ...unlike the condom globes they look dull