Lee_e Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Hey guys I know this is a supra forum but i can imagine some of you have owned a skyline at some stage My bro is going to look at a skyline R34 gtr on saturday and i will be going with him to advise him etc its pretty much standard just a few extrior mods. has 70k on the clock aswell. just need a list of things i should be checking like cambelt, water pump etc any help would be great lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supramkivcork Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 r32/33/34 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee_e Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 sorry R34... knew i forgot something !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Cant see him having much problems with a standard one tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 biggest problem i found with them is ...... its not a supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee_e Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 Cant see him having much problems with a standard one tbh. good to know jamie , im sure there must be some sort of problem with skylines ?? never heard that there reliability is as good as the sup..i mean iv heard there pretty reliable but still..i stand to be corrected . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 They are rot boxes, check carefully for rust. Check for accident damage, check what boost it's running, anything over 1 bar on stock turbos is asking for serious trouble. Check the clutch doesn't slip, check that all the electrics work. Check engine oil pressure hot and cold, running and at idle. Should have had a cam belt by now, or it's due one. They aren't anything like as bullet proof as a MKIV, but that's not to say a good one isn't a nice car. There are plenty of dogs around though! It needs to be looked at on a ramp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 They are rot boxes, check carefully for rust. Check for accident damage, check what boost it's running, anything over 1 bar on stock turbos is asking for serious trouble. Check the clutch doesn't slip, check that all the electrics work. Check engine oil pressure hot and cold, running and at idle. Should have had a cam belt by now, or it's due one. They aren't anything like as bullet proof as a MKIV, but that's not to say a good one isn't a nice car. There are plenty of dogs around though! It needs to be looked at on a ramp. That is advice from a guy who knows what his talking about. Worth checking if the Skyline forum has a buyer guide like we have. Generally as far as I know they are great cars but make sure it is looked after and not owned by a Chav who thrashes it around everywhere and skimps on parts/servicing. Any links to the advert? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee_e Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 cheers chris, very sound advice that i will portray to my brother i dont have the link or name of company to check as it was on my bro's computer and hes out all night.... looks like a very good example though .. but we shal see with chris's advice will be looked at thoroughly. big thanks from me and my bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Dont forget to look for discarded kebab boxes etc under the seat, an indicator its surely been used as a taxi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee_e Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 Dont forget to look for discarded kebab boxes etc under the seat, an indicator its surely been used as a taxi hahaha classic !! made me giggle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creative Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Skylineowners.com do have buying guides etc. Chris has covered most points to look for though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 I don't have a buying guide but there's plenty of useful info here: Skyline FAQ http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/68135-skyline-faq-new-users-look-here-first.html Useful info http://sites.google.com/site/tyndago/ Make sure it's running standard boost. Mine had only done 30k when I bought it and one of the turbos let go after a mild boost up and wrecked my engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Came across an old bookmark that might be useful: http://nissanskyline.6te.net/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 I am not saying they are all rusty, far from it, but the 34 definitely has a greater propensity for rapid corrosion than earlier models. Nick has a lovely R34 that he's had modded in a very sensible, all embracing manner. Just to add that on the RB26DETT engines a turbo failure often takes a lot of the engine with it as they have an uncanny ability to swallow turbine parts back into the combustion chambers, and damage id often spectacular and very expensive. Stock turbos need treating with great respect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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