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Hey guys I made tutorial video on draining and replacing the coolant on a RB25DET aswell as changing the thermostat: I did it according to what the Nissan R34 Service Manual says. My first tutorial, so let me know what you guys think.

Hi All, I just wanted to share a few tips I learned recently when I changed my thermostat. This is the second time I'm doing it now Tools - 12mm socket - Ratchet - Uni Joint and extension - Hacksaw or angle grinder - Pliers, long nose, snub nose either will do Recommendations - Get a new thermostat housing Parts - Thermostat - Thermostat Housing - Coolant - Long bolts or threaded rod the same thread size/pitch as the bolts for the housing/block Steps 1) Drain the coolant from the radiator - In my case I just removed the lower radiator hose 2) Cover the alternator with a bag to reduce the chance it will get covered in coolant 3) Remove all wiring from in the way - I found this made it much easier to get everything out and back in 4) Unbolt the three bolts from the housing - This is where you will need the Uni joint, and ratchet (will need extensions here too) *not my image - I borrowed it from Google images because I forgot to take one* 5) Clean the mating face on the block of all old coolant and grime 6) Put a 2mm bead of gasket maker on the housing 7) Fit the new thermostat to the block ensuring the jiggle pin is at 12 O'clock 8) Cut the heads off the two long bolts or use threaded rod and screw it into two of the three bolt holes on the engine block 9) Place the thermostat housing over the two studs 10) In one swift motion place the thermostat housing against the engine block and insert one of the bolts into the blank hole 11) Tighten the bolt to 16-21 Nm as per factory spec 12) Remove one of the fabricated studs and put another bolt in again torquing to spec 13) Repeat step 12 for the final bolt 14) Fill the radiator up and bleed it (plenty of guides online already so I won't bore anyone) --------------------------------------- I wrote this guide because I had a problem recently when I installed another thermostat. It's very difficult to locate the housing over the thermostat without the gasket maker grabbing it and moving it out of the way. This is the result of my last attempt

Hi guys, For sale here is a complete GReddy GREX Oil Cooler and Filter Relocation Kit to suit RBs with the Thermostat fitted in the oil filter block. Was fitted on my R32 GTR and will also suit all other RB equipped cars. The kit has an upgraded oil cooler core which is an English made Serck Speed Racing item, 44 row, and is brand spanking new, never fitted, and all fittings are now upgraded to Speedflow -10 with Speedflow braided lines. The GReddy adapter that fits in place of the factory oil filter is also only 1,000km old. The kit has the filter block mounted around the front drivers side, with lines running across to the passenger side to the cooler. So plenty of length for mounting flexibility. The kit will also include a custom made aluminium air deflector box that fits to the core, which ensures all air passing through the front bar goes to the cooler. May require slight modification to suit your car. Located in Melbourne, happy to post. Will get more pics when im near the car/engine next. Pic of core fitted is not the one that will come with the kit but same dimensions. The one that is part of the kit is brand new never fitted. $1000 Cheers, Mat. 0400 558 030

Genuine OEM Nissan Thermostat (suits all RB excluding NEO) R32 R33 R34 Gtst + GTR (not suitable for R34GTT) Part Number: 21200-42L06 Brand New. Unopened. Bought from Nissan for $59. Asking price. $50. Location. Bexley, Sydney. Will post if required. Pick up welcome.

Hey guys, Time to clear out the garage, please let me know if you are interested. RB20DET Engine - suit rebuild, compression low on cyl 5 - no oil pump. $150 RB20DET Gearbox - A bit crunchy in 2nd & 4th also suit rebuild $100 RB20DET Exhaust manifold - Perfect working order - $60 RB20DET Intake manifold/Plenum - $75 RB20DET starter motor - perfect working order $50 RB20DET Aircon - perfect working order $50 RB25DET Coil packs - Perfect Working Order $150 (6) RB25DET Computer - $75 RB25DET Loom - $100 RB20DET Turbo - minimal shaft play - $100 RB25DET Thermostat - Brand New - $50 RB25DET NGK Spark Plugs - Brand new (6) - $20 RB25DET AFM - $50 Intercooler - $50 Engine and Gearbox MUST go this week - MAKE ME AN OFFER! Items Located on the Gold Coast, Happy to post at your expense. Regards, Trev