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Hey all, i have an R33 GTS-T and recently it has been starting quite wierd, ususally i turn the key give it the sufficient amount of cranks and presto shes going.

As of recently i will start her up i need to hold they key cranking for a bit longer to get it going. If i let go at the amount of cranks i would usually let go at it feels like its going to stall or does..

-Car is stock no recent mods put on.

-Recently changed the battery and checked the alternator, i thought the battery was what was causing it originally but it seems not to be the case.

Does anyone have a clue as to what it might be as im puzzled??

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timing isn't right.... check that it is set to 15 degrees or take it to the work shop that did the service...

bit of a noob mate lol, how would i check if its at 15 degress?

Also could it be the starter motor on its way out?

Edited by MP_R33

you need to use a timing light... it fires a light every time the No.1 cylinder fires, you aim it at the harmonic balancer. The balancer has markings of 5 degrees on it and there is a mark on the lower timing belt cover.

best to get your mechanic to check it...

you need to use a timing light... it fires a light every time the No.1 cylinder fires, you aim it at the harmonic balancer. The balancer has markings of 5 degrees on it and there is a mark on the lower timing belt cover.

best to get your mechanic to check it...

Ok awesome. really appreciate ur help :)

Just a scenario, lets say it is the timing belt thats off, is it really doing any damage to the car or is it just making it harder to start?

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