Jump to content
SAU Community

R34gtt Neo Engine Problems

R34-2NV
 Share

Recommended Posts

R34-2NV Enthusiast

R34-2NV

Posted
Posted

has anyone ever heard of a fairly stock neo turbo engine needing a rebuild a few months after a new clutch being installed.

I only a few months ago put a nismo coppermix clutch into my skyline gtt neo and a few weeks after the clutch was installed i could hear weird clonking and clicking noises whenever i applied the clutch.

a couple months later and the mechanic who installed it is telling me that my engine bearings are gone and my engine would need a rebuild due to the stress caused on it from the spun bearings.

before the clutch was installed there was not one odd sound out of the engine or gearbox and the car always drove like a dream.

I always service it with good synthetic oil quite regularly and check to make sure everything is good.

In my last service which was a couple weeks after the new clutch was installed i found little metal pieces in the oil which i have never seen before (and I always check the oil for anything unusual).

Can a clutch not installed right cause this to the engine? or could the oil pump have been clogged from these little metal pieces that would have come from the clutch, as when the clutch was taken out to be inspected it was heavily worn and only after a couple of months.

I never take it to the track or thrash it. its a weekend car and i baby it all the time.

I need help with this because im finding it hard to trust my mechanic anymore especially considering that i get all mu tuning done there and it would be reasonable to say that if then engine was on its way out due to a fault he would pick it up on a dyno check which i have done a few times.

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/319964-r34gtt-neo-engine-problems/
Share on other sites
mad082 Grand Master

mad082

Posted
Posted

more than likely the clutch being installed has nothing to do with the engine letting go.

the clutch itself may have indirectly have something to do with it, but again, it would have only brought to light a problem that already existed. if you went a heavier duty clutch and then even just a few times did a few silly things then the extra stress from the clutch grapping much better could've been enough to be the final nail in the coffin for the engine. or it could have nothing to do with it and it is all just coincidence.

R34-2NV Enthusiast

R34-2NV

Posted
  • Author
Posted

yeh fair enough, i think the oil pump may have had something to do with it though, i probably should have upgraded it after the clutch was put in. I honestly dont do anything stupid with this car, the odd hit here and there but im not really a burnout person (not in this car anyway). either way new engine must be put in because rebuild just cost too much these days. Labour being the most expensive part!!!

more than likely the clutch being installed has nothing to do with the engine letting go.

the clutch itself may have indirectly have something to do with it, but again, it would have only brought to light a problem that already existed. if you went a heavier duty clutch and then even just a few times did a few silly things then the extra stress from the clutch grapping much better could've been enough to be the final nail in the coffin for the engine. or it could have nothing to do with it and it is all just coincidence.

QUICKY Community Regular

QUICKY

Posted
Posted

mate ide get another mechanic to have a look at it.

you said you hear the clunking noises when u apply the clutch which leads me to believe that it just may be the pucks/plates in the clutch rattling.

get another opinion and keep us posted

good luck

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Similar Content

  • Latest Posts

    • TurboTapin
      R32 GTST - 600KW+ RB28/CD009 Build

      By TurboTapin · Posted

      Haha luckily we don't have emissions, inspections, or any laws against power adders here. They only thing they somewhat keep an eye out for are ridiculously loud exhausts. 
    • tidi0x
      CD009 RB Conversion

      By tidi0x · Posted

      Just wanted to pop in an update on my setup. The CD swap has been great, I love the mazworks housing for the overall simplicity. I ended up sealing my trans tunnel with a thin sheet of aluminum reused some of the holes on the trans tunnel, and laid some window sealing EPS foam around the edges. Works great, really quieted things down and sealed up the car.  As for the power comment. Right now I am also running about 650whp. with the way the bell housing is attached to the face of the transmission I have zero doubts it would be fine, mainly because the input shaft and main shaft bearings are seated into the bell housing adapter. This means the load is NOT on the bolts to maintain the power, rather into he casing of the bell housing; Yes the bolts are doing some work there, but with both shafts locked in zero worries.  End of the day, the Mazworks solution is the easiest and safest. no need to take your trans to a shop to get milled perfectly, it fits with minimal clearancing, and you can use all your existing clutch and flywheel.  Driving wise the CD has been great compared to the big box, I'll probably swap my final drive at some point. The serial 9 shifter is gooooood, my only qualm is how tight it is, it takes a fair bit to get use to, 5th and 6th are a bit eh/hard to find at times, but maybe I need re-adjusting, and I think my clutch master is very tired and needs a rebuild. 
    • Dose Pipe Sutututu
      Dumb rich kid tries modding for the first time

      By Dose Pipe Sutututu · Posted

      If you are keen, have a look at my build thread. Car is for sale for the right money or straight swap for a F80 M3 LCI.
    • Murray_Calavera
      Dumb rich kid tries modding for the first time

      By Murray_Calavera · Posted

      Welcome mate.  No point in over thinking it, buying any one of those cars you mentioned is not a smart or logical choice with the availability of many "better" (re price to performance) cars available to you.  The heart wants what the heart wants, buy whatever it leads you too.
    • Hexi
      Dumb rich kid tries modding for the first time

      By Hexi · Posted

      Hey everyone! Im so grateful to be apart of this community and ill do my best to be apart of this. Firstly, i'm not disclosing my real name due to in real life circumstances surrounding my privacy and public image (sorry lol) Secondly, The only thing personal I am willing to share is that I'm from Sydney and a descendant of one of Sydneys largest mortgage firms. I got gifted my first ever car, a 2022 Porsche Cayenne and I love it to death. Ive been driving it for about 5 or 6 months now and honestly Im so grateful for my parents for gifting me this vehicle. However recently I've been working my ass off to afford my second car (which I need help deciding soooooo community help me out please?). Once decided, im planning to try modify it myself. Recent I've been thinking about getting a Skyline, particularly a 25GT or GT-V, yes I know overrated as hell, but I'm also considering a Chaser which I recently came to love. However my dream is to one day own a 180SX (So hard to find clean versions and im not really into importing).  Lastly before I send this off, I want to apologize if I sound tacky or pretentious. I try not to and want to genuinely learn from everyone and anyone. (Im no expert in this area) Thanks for reading!
×
×
  • Create New...