Skyline/RAC Check??

[skyliner33wa]

Hi All,

I have found skyline i would like to purchase, apparantly RAC are't really good when looking for problems with Imports, can anyone recommend an expert who i could get to look at one for me?

Thanks

Kris

[gtrken]

Go to one of the tune shops that can tell the difference between a GTR and a GTS-T.

the usual suspects would be

C Red

SST

Speedworks

Some people may have a beef with some of the shops but they can all check a line over and tell you what's wrong.

Also get a cylinder leakage test done , is a good indication of engine .

Cheers

Ken

[skyliner33wa]

thanks ken,

would i be able to get any of those guys to come out and look at the car do you think?

cheers

[G0DF4Th3R]

it would be unlikely that they'll come out and have a look at the car.

when i first purchased my Line i had it looked over by the guys at Cypher Industries. cost me 70 bucks but the more or less stripped the whole car and even checked for panel damage on the inside bla bla bla

took close to 2 hours and included a lengthy report. all in all i reckon it was money well spent

[skyliner33wa]

cool,

thanks,

so i guess if i give Cypher industries a call and arrange with the seller, i should be able to get them to do a check, thanks for that

Kris

[G0DF4Th3R]

no worries Kris

it doesnt have to be Cypher Industries, can be done by any competant mechanic, just depends on where you are (SoR or NoR)

[skyliner33wa]

well, i'm north of the river, cypher is south right? any skyline specialists north? My sisters B/f is a mechanic, but i would like another opinion on it

cheers

kris

[G0DF4Th3R]

i think NoR would be...PSI?

other than that, im not too sure coz im SoR and a lot of shops are down here too

maybe someone will stumble upon this thread tomorrow and let ya know

[G0DF4Th3R]

oh also as Ken mentioned, Speedworks is in Osborne Park

Speedworks Motorsport

4 Carbon Ct

Osborne Park, WA 6017

Phone: (08) 9242-8888

Fax: (08) 9244-3888

www.speedworks.com.au

[ix9]

Kris,

You've found another skyline you wanna buy ? still doing the turbo conversion aswell ?

[skyliner33wa]

Yeah i found a nice skyline, just wanna get it checked, thanks for that G0DF4Th3R and gtrKen, i didn't know Speedworks was in Ossie park, conveniently the seller and I both work in ossie park

Nah,

I've sorta canned that idea, purely cause it was going to take to long, too much hassle, and considering i could get a turbo car with selling mine and using the money that was going to be used on the engine.

I change my mind too much!!!

Kris

[GTS500]

speed works would be the better option as these guy's will do a proper inspection.Good luck with the new car.

[RTHRTY3]

Originally posted by gtrken

Also get a cylinder leakage test done , is a good indication of engine .

How is this test done? Is it the oil around the outside of the engine? Can you tell the engine is leaking just by lookin at it , apart from "oh theres oil around the engine" cause sellers can wipe it clean just before someone buys it. (Sorry, another one of my dumb questions!)

Thanx y'all!

[gtrken]

Originally posted by Phat^Beatz

How is this test done? Is it the oil around the outside of the engine? Can you tell the engine is leaking just by lookin at it , apart from "oh theres oil around the engine" cause sellers can wipe it clean just before someone buys it.  (Sorry, another one of my dumb questions!)

Thanx y'all!

Remove spark plugs and run compressed air thru a special gauge which tells how much blowby, valve, head gasket etc problems you may have.

Cheers

Ken