First Service In A While...

[Andyn]

All,

Just got a r32 gtst and I suspect its been sitting around for a while in Japan. I'm In the process of doing a checkup and changing all the necessary things to get it back in A1 condition.

I have booked it for a service this weekend and just compiling a list of things I want done/checked, for peace of mind. I "have" changed the engine oil and filter and atm this is the current list of items i want the mech to work through this weekend:(Also I have done compression test and the results are fine).

Flush,bleed and replace coolant

Flush,bleed and replace brake fluid

Check other fluid levels & top up if required.

Check suspension

Check Drive axels

Hicas warning light

Check coil packs

Does anyone suggest any other things to add to the list? Current mods are (FMIC, BOV, Stock Turb,boost controller)

[rinmak]

Has the timing belt been replaced yet? Check the sticker on the front of your engine, it should say when if it has. If not I would probably do that as god knows how many K's a japanese car has really done..

Also while your there how about a new water pump? Itl save you LOTS of money later doing both at the same time.

Also i assume that your going to have basics such as oil, oil filter, fuel filter, spark plugs etc changed over aswell.

[Johnny Cash]

Yeah, I'm looking to get my first major service done:

NGK Iridium Spark Plugs

GATES Racing Timing Belt

New Oil Filter (RYCO Z145A)

MOTUL 4100 Turbolight Oil

PENRITE Gearbox Oil

PENRTIE LSD Oil

Coolant (not sure what type yet).

That should hopefully keep the old girl ticking...

[MerlinTheHapyPig]

I would suggest changing pretty much everything you can, since you don't know when it's last been done

So.

Oil + filter

Coolant

Gearbox Oil

Diff Oil

Air filter (check + replace if necessary)

Fuel Filter

Fuel Pump (if still has stock pump it's a good idea go walbro or bosch 040)

Plugs (check and replace if necessary)

Timing belt (if hasn't been done and > 100,000kms)

Belts (check and replace if necessary)

Brake Fluid (maybe)

Check

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power steering fluid and clutch fluid

all boots and bushes for cracks / leaking (including shocks & driveshafts)

for oil leaks

brake pad thickness, brake rotor thickness, run out, cracks in rotors etc.

tyres and wheels (including wheel bearings)

headlights,brakelights, indicators etc.

fuel lines, vacuum lines for cracking/deterioration

radiator hoses as above

wheel alignment

fuel pressure

timing & idle

the list goes on....

[Johnny Cash]

Which oil is better - Motul 4100 (10w-40) or Motul 8100 (5w-40)

I've heard rumours you should use a 10w-40, but other people swear by 5w-40. It's for a 32 gts-t.

[Andyn]

Thanks guys. That is a good list of things to start off with. Will see how we go tommorow.

[SECURITY]

I would suggest changing pretty much everything you can, since you don't know when it's last been done

So.

Oil + filter

Coolant

Gearbox Oil

Diff Oil

Air filter (check + replace if necessary)

Fuel Filter

Fuel Pump (if still has stock pump it's a good idea go walbro or bosch 040)

Plugs (check and replace if necessary)

Timing belt (if hasn't been done and > 100,000kms)

Belts (check and replace if necessary)

Brake Fluid (maybe)

Check

------

power steering fluid and clutch fluid

all boots and bushes for cracks / leaking (including shocks & driveshafts)

for oil leaks

brake pad thickness, brake rotor thickness, run out, cracks in rotors etc.

tyres and wheels (including wheel bearings)

headlights,brakelights, indicators etc.

fuel lines, vacuum lines for cracking/deterioration

radiator hoses as above

wheel alignment

fuel pressure

timing & idle

the list goes on....

pretty much what merlinthehappypig said, plus

- timing belt tensioner and idler (take them off and check if they dont turn smoothly, if not then replace)

- check oil pressure (dont trust the factory gauge!!)

- water pump and thermostat