Pre Purchase Inspection On Skyline ( Bris )

[Skyenate]

Hi!

Just wondered if anyone knows of someone I could call to check a car out for me? Its at a dealership in Brisbane, and everyone seems to need a few days notice. Have called RACQ and my usual guy who does roadworthys etc - but they cant help me out untill Monday.

Sooooooooo Im hoping can anyone recommend someone for me to call out for tomorrow?

Thanks!!

[jenkies]

check it out as in mechanically??.... do it yourself champ.... first thing is check for smoke..... get them to start it up for 5 minutes... pop the bonnet listen for any suspicious noises... and put a 20 cent coin on the rocker cover... if the coin stays there its good:).... and once its warm tell them to punch the throttle up to 4 grand while u stand behind the exhaust.. look for smoke. then check engine bay and under carrage intensly for leaks of any sort... check tires for remaining tread and definatly check oil.

when test driving get a feal for the gearbox if manual to see if there is much meat left on the synchros.... maybe shift faster than usual once or twice throught 1st second and third and see if there are any clunks or grinds... next in a quiet back street stab the brakes fairly hard to a stand still to see if they are firm and solid....

im sure there is lots other people can add but these are major points covered

good luck

Edited April 3, 2008 by jenkies

[Skyenate]

Thanks mate - yup - mechanically is what I meant. I couldnt take hubby with me as he was busy elsewhere and my knowledge is limited to what it looks like LOL

Took it for a test drive today and the brakes feel good, clutch feels good. I used to have a manual EXA which is my only comparison.

Have left a $200 deposit and meant to pick it up tomorrow so will definitely use your tips!

Cheers, Manda

[1C3B3RG]

Thanks mate - yup - mechanically is what I meant. I couldnt take hubby with me as he was busy elsewhere and my knowledge is limited to what it looks like LOL

Took it for a test drive today and the brakes feel good, clutch feels good. I used to have a manual EXA which is my only comparison.

Have left a $200 deposit and meant to pick it up tomorrow so will definitely use your tips!

Cheers, Manda

Hey Manda

Also check all fluids. They must not be dirty and contaminated. Ask them to show you brake fluid, power steering fluid, coolant, oil and perhaps transmission fluid. Dirty or contaminated means trouble or poor maintenance. Ask if 100 000 service was done if applicable (this can be expensive). Ask if radiator was repaired or replaced. Check general condition of paint work , joints, door hinges etc.

TAKE YOUR TIME! I rushed through mine because i was mega excited. Had to spend $2000 to get up to standard.

Good luck, How exciting!

[jenkies]

^^^^^ what iceberg said

i did all the checks all fluids all the rest... and poor maintenance was the case.. 3,500 to get it up to scratch... but the fact motor idled dead quiet no smoke, lining up km's (not rewound) and stuffed clutch i still bought it and did an extreme 100'000 km survice even though it had only done 80'000 km... plus upgrades its been perfect ever since plus it only came into australia 7 months ago

just out of curiosity what are you buying?

[ToMMaH]

RACQ do stupidly thorough jobs of inspecting vehicles. Just never ever ever ever get them to do a roadworthy for you though, especially with an import.

[Skyenate]

Will do!! Ta for that.

Yeah it is *very* exciting. First Skyline, been looking for ages.

just out of curiosity what are you buying?

Finally found exactly what I wanted: white 1997 R33 Series II ( manual, non turbo )

Gotta start somewhere hey !!

Thanks guys

Edited April 3, 2008 by Snoop74

[Revhead]

Send an email to Dan from Elite Racing Developments, email is [email protected] - he's very thorough and knows his stuff, but is quite busy so no guarantees that he'll be available.

His name on these forums is 3lit3 32.