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Hey guys,

My friend is about to purchase a 1994 series 1 gtst. I've read that its best to get a leakdown test performed? and a compression test? Is this correct? Where abouts in canberra can perform these tests, and how much will he be looking at? Around $150- $200? Are these the best tests you can get done to show the overall condition of the engine? Obviously taking it to a mechanic would be a good start too...

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Dayne

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well to get that done you have to take it to a mechanic anyways, so after they have done the compression test get them to check over the car.

Next best thing buy of someone we all know. Then we can tell you how the car has been treated.

As to where to get read the were to get skyline serviced.

quick reference for you. Trojan / Integra / Pro Engines. All very good, trust worthy

Edited by race_snooze

Alright, The car has been to integra before... Brian, the owner of the car is apparently off SAU but ive never seen him post much, apparently works with Richard. I'll post a link up to the car, and if anyone knows much about it let me know.

I will get my friend to speak to Brian and organise a time to take it out to ed to get it checked. Thanks for the reply mate:)

Dayne

http://allclassifieds.com.au/c/ac?a=vc&i=1533137008

Edited by LO_R33

Yep, Know Brian well and we work for the same company. The guys honest and so is his 33.

I have been in his 33 a few times, it's very much stock and it is in pristine condition. This is how you want to get your 33 then do mods yourself.

I checked out the site and this car is a real steal at that price $14k). I just cant beleive how cheap skylines are getting including GTR's.

I'd get any car I bought checked out by NRMA or a very trustworthy/good mech.

Pressure/crack and cylinder compression testing will give you a good indication but there are still no garauntees. Take mine for example I had it checked by two different garages and all the tests you could dream of. Some times shit just happens and you cant see it comming.

SiN

Yup - bought the car, havent had a chance to post on here yet, as we have been to busy driving it around:P

A place in garren did the testing on the car, though didnt do what we asked for - they wrote up on the certificate that the car had 135psi in all 6.. but everyone knows no car has exact same compression in every cylinder.. and they didnt perform a leakdown test either..

Doesnt matter, the car surely does go well... i'm sure he'll come on here soon and introduce himself:)

Dayne

I thought it was a little low, and suggested that it was a little low too. Will re-do another compression test though with my own tester, just need to set aside a few hours. I wouldnt of paid $170 for someone to write that on a peice of paper though.

Dayne

I thought it was a little low, and suggested that it was a little low too. Will re-do another compression test though with my own tester, just need to set aside a few hours. I wouldnt of paid $170 for someone to write that on a peice of paper though.

Dayne

dont get me wrong as i said all cars as they get older will drop and maybe the tests were not conducted correctly. I guess ultimatly as long as they are consistant across the board you dont have alot to worry about

My GTR had 155 in 5 cyls and 150 in the other when I bought it.

I've been told upto 5% variation is nuttin to worry bout.

yea as i said from what i have always been told its better to have them consistant across the board than 5 high and one really low :P

Yeah, but what shits me is pay $170 and they didnt even do a proper compression test, where they write down what cylinders got what. i.e 1 ~ 148, 2 ~ 145, 3 ~ 147, etc etc. They just said all cylinders at 135psi. Which is what worried me a little. Anyway, the car seems healthy so it doesnt matter:)

Thanks for all the feedback guys.

Dayne

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