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hey guys

i'd like to know where everybody has had their major service done.. my ones due ... its actually 130 thouasnd k's... :ninja:

how much would it usually cost? any saving tips and where would be best possible choices to get it done.. thanks

btw its a r33 gtst. 93... :dry:

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hey guys

i'd like to know where everybody has had their major service done.. my ones due ... its actually 130 thouasnd k's... :)

how much would it usually cost? any saving tips and where would be best possible choices to get it done.. thanks

btw its a r33 gtst. 93... :P

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hey mate, i got mine done at unique autosports since i'm in sydney, and changed the water pump at the same time. cost all up i think $1400-ish...can't quite remember i'll check tonight..

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Well I posted in this thread before but the site seems to be acting funky...

I just did mine, most of which I performed myself. I changed all oils including gearbox, engine and diff. Also changed the spark plugs and replaced both oil and fuel filters. As for the rest like timing belts and water pumps I left the mechanics to do. It ended up costing me I think about $400 so I saved a bit of money doing it myself and learnt a bit in the long run.

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Well, there's no better place to start then is there? Read the tutorials on SAU, ask questions and then go for it! Trust me it's not that hard and it is a very rewarding experience knowing that you have done it yourself. Hell, I'll even help you out if you are located in Adelaide

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Buy the idler and tensioner bearings from Bearing Industries (search for NSK bearings will find their details) to get cheap bearings.

Then goto repco or something and get a non-genuine VL waterpump.

Should cost less than whatever the mechanic will want to put on there and work just as well.

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...damn dun live in adelaide

yeah i been reading alot even on the survice manuals and all.... i hope its not hard but yeah i'll leave the cam , belts and waterpump to mechanic...

if any1 is in sydney willing to lend a hand it would be good?

Cool will do found the part numbers for the bearing for anyone that needs them

Tensioner NSK 60TB0683 EA7L 806

Idler NSK 56TB2801B01 ENSL 309

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This has been covered before in other posts but if anyone missed it, CBC (consolidated Bearing company) do a timing belt kit for R33's. Has the Gates Racing belt and tensioner/idler assemblies - ready to bolt on and they run NSK bearings. Costs about 315.00

When you do this id be doing waterpump/thermostat as well.

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