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Hello

I have a R-32 GTS-t and I have 102000 km on it. I have to change the timing belt. I was wondering if it is a good idea to do a engine rebuild? It works fine but I want to extend the life of the engine. Plus I want to put aftermarket cams in there. I have a engine manual and know some mechanics who are good at rebuilding engines(They havent worked on the RB engine but have done other American and Japanese engines) They are willing to help me. I have never taken apart or put a engine back together but I am mechanically inclined, I like and I am good at taking apart things and rebuilding them.

Is this a project I should undertake or should I not do it?

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Dvus R31 Contributor

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I'm no pro but I would wait until the engine needs a rebuild. No point rebuilding it with all factory components if you're going to do some serious mods to the engine. If you have those mechanics at your disposal, I'd just mod it and drive it until something breaks, then rebuild it with stronger internals and all the things you'll need for it to cope with the power you want to put through it.

intune Collaborator

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deff change the timing belt and if u want go as far as changing all the oil seals aswell do it.. if it drives fine, just keep driving it... if anything blows either rebuild or upgrade but until then save and save and save for when it finally happens.

Liam

Check or replace the water pump and idler and tensioner bearings also, for peace of mind.

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swanny180 Proficient

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Yeah I wouldnt worry about rebuilding it if you have no reason to - ie if you dont plan on making big power or the engine isnt showing signs of needing a rebuild.

As people have said, do some solid maintenance on it (timing belt, water pump, idler/tensioner, and a good overall service at the same time, oil, plugs, coolant etc), and it should last for a while yet :rant:

LatinR33 Experienced

LatinR33

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Definetly change the water pump!! as ive just figured out if it begins to fail then you need to remove timing belt and all that. saves you on labour costs. now just waiting for the parts so I can get it all done. dirty water pumps should of made replacing them easier!!!!!!!

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