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thanks for the info, i just wanted to know.. believe it or not, i've been driving the car after i left the mechanic without the spring on the tensioner =| i bought a timing belt kit so it includes everything..

hi guys.. im currently doing the timing belt/waterpump job.. soon as i checked on the pulleys, i found the tensioner pulley didnt had the spring.. the 100k service was done by a reputable tuning shop =| anyway, can someone tell me what the spring in the tensioner pulley does? its done more than 75k after the 100k service was done..

i meant to say, special tool..

hey guys, can you give me some advice on how to remove and install the harmonic balancer.. i will be doing the timing belt replacement that's why im asking some tips/advice.. also, the car is auto so how do i lock the flywheel/harmonic balancer from moving while removing/installing it.. i've also read somewhere to use an old alternator belt twisted then tightened using the alternator, but i really dont want to do that.. i wanna know if there is another way.. i've also tried nissan for the special but they dont have it or the part number of the tool is not in their database..

i really don't want to just seal the hole, but for a quick fix i'll just fill it up with gasket maker.. my understanding with the N1 pump is that, its got a less fin compared to the RB25's & RB30's.. i read too that its best use for track, street wise is not so good.. but i could be wrong..

how much price difference is there between the RB25 and RB30 water pump? yeah it would've been nice if my mechanic did that but i guess he's confident that it wont leak and just leave the bolt out.. just for peace of mind, i'd rather get the RB25 pump.. im thinking of getting the 100k service even though it's only done 75k since the last one.. but also thinking of going to a different mechanic..

thanks for that axe so the M6 hole on the RB30 pump does not line up with the block? i take it that the elongated hole would be the RB25 pump? i would really prefer to put a bolt there but if that's the case then i'll just fill it up with gasket maker.. when the mechanic showed me the other jobs they did with the RB30 pump fitted, they didn't even filled it up with gasket maker.. i just hope their job last the next 100k..

hi guys! my water pump is leaking coolant in the #1 hole of the water pump which is where the M6 bolt goes in.. 100k service was done at start of this year and only noticed it last month that there was no bolt on the M6 hole.. my question is, what is the difference between the rb25 and rb30 water pump? i've also looked through pictures online and they seem to be similar and the rb30 can be fitted on an rb25de engine.. i went to the mechanic today and showed him that there was a bolt missing on the water pump.. he told me that he fitted a 'high performance' rb30 water pump and it was bigger than the OEM water pump.. he didnt include the M6 bolt because the holes don't line up.. he also showed me some of the works he's done in his workshop with the M6 bolt not fitted.. the M6 hole on my water pump is not an elongated one found on the rb30's.. and got me thinking its not an rb30 water pump! can i still put an M6 bolt there? can any please shed some light to this? thanks guys!!

sorry i forgot to add that the car was 'auto' as well.. here are some pics.. i've also replaced the ground/earth leads on the car..

1996 R33 Skyline S2 4 Door - non turbo - 152000 kms - after market sunroof (already installed when i bought it) - factory fog lamps - blue LED bulbs on the center console - pod filter with heat shield (i still have original filter box) - oil catch can - front strut/tower brace - 2 1/2 catback with 3" cannon exhaust (installed by Glenroy Exhaust) - 18" Osaka rims (silver 6 spokes) - SONY double din stereo (MP3, IPOD, recently installed) - 6 1/2 split kevlar/response front speakers - 6 1/2 kevlar/response for the rear - spark plugs recently replaced - service done by NISMO Performance Center @ thomastown Price: $10500 ono $10000 for stock rims which is 15" anyone interested u can sms me (Cesar) on 0400583223.. i will put up photos shortly..

for that info R34 -_- .. i'll look into that.. i might invest on one l8r down the road.. just currently replacing my rocker gasket and cleaning my aac valve (i think).. also cleaning the TB.. thank u again

i see.. i understand it now .. but wouldnt it be weird if i put an oil catch can in my n/a engine? i thought that oil catch cans are most useful for turbo/high performance cars? is there a lot of sau members out there with an oil catch can in their n/a engine?

tnx guys for your inputs.. i was lookin thru n/a section last nite and there was a similar issue with a guy who's got a 34.. if that was pretty normal then im at ease to know/for now.. as for your question Eug, i didnt replaced my intake pipe but i did attached a pod filter a couple of months after i got my car..

hi guys.. when i had the intake pipe removed and saw the dirt on the TB, i've decided that i wanted to clean it.. after removing the TB from the inlet manifold, i've also noticed oil/dirt inside the inlet manifold.. is this normal? is there a way of cleaning it? can anyone explain this to me?.. im just a lil' worried.. i had rough idling before due to faulty coils but i've fixed that and replaced the spark plugs as well.. apart from that, the car is running fine.. tnx guys..

hi guys.. just wanting to know if any1 here in SAU has replaced their battery leads?.. im planning on replacing mine with an 8 or 4 gauge wire.. reason for this is i need a new battery and the lead terminals are screwed right onto the battery terminals.. meaning i have to make a hole on the new battery terminal in order for me to connect the leads.. i'll try and post a pic.. if any1 here has done it, is it easy to do? especially replacing the positive lead.. tnx..

thanks guys for the response.. been busy last couple of days.. dean, i would take your offer but i dont live in adelaide.. i've also talked to chris from centerline suspension and he offered me TEIN Super Street Dampers.. he said if i was to spend $1800 on suspension, might as well get the TEIN coz its a straight bolt on.. instead of just replacing the shocks and springs, you get everything new.. what do you guys think of TEIN brand? but before i spend money on suspension, im getting my suspension check first..

hi guys.. im interested in replacing the suspension in my R33.. its also the first time im upgrading the suspension.. which 1 out of these three brands (pedders, kyb or koni) are good in terms of nice ride and comfrot when driving around.. its a street car, no plans of making it a track car.. my car is also n/a.. here are some quotes i got from pedders & gt suspension - Pedders - normal spring and shock $1440 supplied and fitted add an extra $400 to get coilovers GT Suspension - KYB set for $900 supplied and fitted The guy said he can do a better price for Koni coilovers for under $1800 compared to Pedders coilovers for $1800. what are your thoughts?

hello nick have you tried looking at carsales website? there's plenty of manual non-turbo skylines posted on their website.. you just have to make an inquiry about the car you're interested in.. the dealer will send you their info where they are located.. there is also a written thread here about buying skylines.. have a read thru that.. it tells you everything.. very informative i'd say.. it will help you in a lot of ways.. get all the information you need.. dont rush into buying a car that you'll regret later on.. i wouldnt be able to tell the drive difference between S1 & S2 skylines.. i just recently bought an n/a 4 door skyline last october.. this is the 1st time im owning a skyline.. but as far as i know, there isnt much difference between the 2.. there is also an importer in the dandenong area.. i cant remember where it was situated.. i will let you know if i remember their details.. maybe SAU members who live near that area knows it too.. i hope that helps.. cheers

thanks for the reply N-DAWG! i'll keep that in mind when buying stuff on ebay.. on second thought, i'd rather talk to people who knows this things.. atleast they can point me in some kind of direction.. yeah the mechanic says that he'll do the idler, tensioner pulleys and seals as well.. but i'll double check with him.. i wasn't quite sure about the price he quoted me for the hks cams.. he gave me $660 supply and fitted.. a lil' pricey at the time but then i realized that them things isn't cheap when i was asking around.. also, a $990 price reasonable for having the timing belt replaced? that includes idler, tensioner pulleys, seals and performance timing belt suppllied and fitted.. reason im asking is, this is the first time i've ever owned a skyline? i was suprised they cost that much.. i guess im just looking for a confirmation/comparison about this things knowing that im not getting ripped off..

hi guys my car is in the mechanic atm getting the timing belt replaced.. i was wondering if the rb26 adjustable cam gears can be fitted onto an rb25de engine? can someone tell me the difference between the rb26 and rb25 cam gears? also how much are this adjustable cam gears worth? thanks guys..

hey guys! i've been visiting this website and its been about time i've joined.. website is great, very helpful in ways.. just recently bought an R33 4 door.. im happy with it cheers guys..