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CEF33Y
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See, this is why I still come here. Actual info/feedback. Awesome. Ahh, that makes sense re filter now that I think about it. So, still my fault, as I kept thrashing with excessive blowby 😆.

mikep
mikep

Engine/Car: RB25DET / Skyline R33 Series 2 GTST Type of failure: Snapped crankshaft Factors influencing the failure: None State of tune of the engine: As delivered from factory except K&N panel

Muff
Muff

Hi all. I just pulled an rb26 out of a r33 gtr I just bought. It was stock as they come. Pulled bottem end apart and all 6 pistons had cracked ring landings. Car had 110 000klm. After new engine went

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Bozz Proficient

Bozz

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RIP R32 RB26DETT.

You provided me hundreds of memorable 4WD launches, many high speed track events, off street drag days and thousands of smiles from that angry bark and flames when I change gears at full noise.

Fùck you to whoever designed this component:

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Bozz Proficient

Bozz

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Hahahah ouch. Any pics of the bearing shells, crank?

Yep,

In line with the thread, I should post:

Engine/Car:

1989 R32 GTR RB26DETT

Type of failure:

Broken oil pump.

Factors influencing the failure:

Right foot and rev limiter.

State of tune of the engine:

It's stock officer.

Suspension and tyres:

Meh.

Oil used and service interval:

Martini 10w50. Third oil change the day before engine failure.

General comments:

About 8-9,000km since I built the motor.

High RPM, dropped the clutch, held it on the limiter until the car got to about 60km/h. Heard a tapping noise, pulled over and turned off the motor. Lifted the bonnet, thought something was hitting the fan, nothing obvious. Started the motor and heard a tapping noise from the bottom front, checked the dash and oil pressure was on zero, turned off the motor.

Shit eh, called towie for a lift home.

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beemae30 Proficient

beemae30

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Very much so. Pulled down a Deutz 2011 4 cyl engine today were they left it uncovered for a bit slapped a new head on it and started it, give you a hint crank+rust+main journal = $20,000 rebuild hahahaha

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Mayuri Krab Grand Master

Mayuri Krab

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Hi everyone!

just wanted to ask a quick question, but does anyone have any idea to why my HICAS light comes on when its a warm day and im cruising in a straight line? Im driving a series one r33 gts.

Seb

Do you have aftermarket steering wheel?

Could be the sensor.

I have aftermarket steering wheel & I found my HICAS to be a hit or a miss basically, when I was doing my ~400km trip to Albany, at 1st the HICAS light came on after about 1/2 hour of driving then when I stopped for a break (turned the car off) at the 150km mark the light didn't bother to come on for the reminder of the journey.

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s213b Rising Star

s213b

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Help! Rb20 r32 gtst4 oil light came on, babied it home (short trip, then stalled) heard this is a usual problem, any ideas?! I'm in Adelaide, who's a gd rb builder? Cheers

*** sorry, wrong thread! Was using iphone while severly pissed off at the time (car stalled in major intersection during peak hour)

however still need help! :angry:

Evil Mentor

Evil

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Engine/Car:

1995 R33 GTS25t - RB25DET Series 2

Type of failure:

Spun bearing

Factors influencing the failure:

Not too sure - shit happens

State of tune of the engine:

PFC tuned - been running fine on the same setup / tune for years

Suspension and tyres:

Hot bits adjustable coil overs - Kumho Ecsta KU36 235/45/R17

Oil used and service interval:

Motul 8100 - every 5000kms

General comments:

Last service was 500kms ago. Was running fine, pulled into my driveway, heard loud knocking from the engine bay, thought it was the main fan hitting intercooler but alas it was not.... Engine swap happening in a month... O_o

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mico Proficient

mico

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r32 gtr oil pump failure at just under 400whp. early 32. failed on dyno and was caught at the exact moment, then shut off straight away. bearings rods and pistons are all like new. i could have put them straight back in with a new oil pump and collar. this was a perfect car when i got it, had never ever been modded at all. but one thing i noticed when doing a belt change was how easily the balancer came off. they should be painful to get off :rant: was rpm limited at 8000, any stock motor should be 75000 imo. plus i rarely exceed 7500rpm now anyway lol.

BrynDETT Community Regular

BrynDETT

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Engine/Car:

1989 nissan sivlia , r34 rb26dett

Type of failure:

broken oil pump, damage unknown atm

Factors influencing the failure:

bogan local mechanic not tightening harmonic balancer bolt to spec.. i think?... and limiter

State of tune of the engine:

mircrotech, standard turbos 361rwhp

Suspension and tyres:

d2 coilovers, federal 595

Oil used and service interval:

castrol edge 10-60 every 5000km

General comments:

driving home, hit 3rd gear limiter... started smelling smoke, then started seeing smoke... turned off... quick under bonnet inspection looked ok, started car and the head was noisy, no bottom end rattle yet... after pulling engine found harmonic balancer bolt loose..

EDIT: and since everyone else says there limiter, mine was at 8250 and hit it maybe 20 times a day... no working tacho in silvia and wheel spin = limiter bash lol

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BRUNSKIGTST Proficient

BRUNSKIGTST

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Engine/Car:

R33 GTST S2 RB25 det

Type of failure:

Low oil pressure, oil light is on.

Factors influencing the failure:

oil pump, oil pressure switch.(the light only comes on at idle, and the pressure is bellow the half way mark just quarter of the way up.)

State of tune of the engine:

Saf fc 2, tuned at 10psi does 210rwkw

Suspension and tyres:

19" rim, HKS coilovers

Oil used and service interval:

only used Motoul Turbo light and serviced every 5000 km

General comments: the light only comes on when car is on idle and my catalyic converter is hollowed and got a hole dont know if it plays a part but getting new one in few days. gonna buy oil and top it up tmz just incase its hasnt got enough. but want to know what could cause this light to come on, could it mean i need new oil pump, or oil pressure switch and if this is common problem need help with this thanks guys.

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BRUNSKIGTST Proficient

BRUNSKIGTST

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could just be a dodgey reading from the sender. have a look under the oil cap to see if oil is getting to the cams ...

because my engine has done 230 000 ks do i need to use a thicker oil because thinner oil now burns quickly. i use the 15w40, maybe i should use a 20w50 or 60???

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