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Ok, here is the first draft of the Skyline FAQ, many thanks to GTRlux for his time and effort.
If you are a new user, please read this section for answers to the most basic questions
If anybody has any further input, please pm me.
thanks
Mook
-*THE GTR.CO.UK BASIC FAQ*-
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What are the differences between GTS, GTS-t, GTR etc?
Nissan Skyline - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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How can you tell the differences between the V-Spec and Non V-Spec models?
Vspec and Non Vspec differences
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The differences between the R32 GTS-T and R32 GTS-4 . . .
AutoSpeed - Pre-Owned Performance - Nissan Skyline R32 GTS-t
AutoSpeed - Unknown Warrior - Skyline GTS4
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Identify V-Spec vehicles by the Model Code: R32
Help with Identification on Vspec cars
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What is the container in the boot that is full of fluid?
Fluid resevoir in the Boot
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Where can I get my Skyline insured?
... and what to tell my agent? LOL
Insurance help
What do I tell the insurance representative when I call?
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How much boost can the standard ceramic turbochargers take?
Boosty Boosty Boost Boost!
More boost information
--------------------------------------------------------------
How much boost can the standard engine internals take?
Yet more lovely boost
--------------------------------------------------------------
How much boost from N1s turbochargers?
There is a theme developing here
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What does it cost to run a Skyline (R32,33,34 GTR)?
Running Costs
Running Costs II
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When are the service intervals (R33)?
Servicing, the life blood of any engine
--------------------------------------------------------------
How do I do an oil change on the RB26?
http://www.mookistar.com/RB26DETT Oil filter removal and Engine oil replacement.doc
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How do I change the Brake pads?
http://www.mookistar.com/gtrfaq/brakepads.doc
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Body differences, codes etc:
Nissan Skyline (used, imported, new): Pics, Specs, Performance
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R34 GTR parts on an R34 GTT Skyline:
Info on part interchangeability, gosh big word!
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Correct wheel off-set for the R33 (18 inch wheel):
Wheel Offsets
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19 inch wheels on an R33 Skyline:
Can it be done? Do I want to do it? Here is some info
--------------------------------------------------------------
Nissan Paint codes:
Paint Codes
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Limited Edition R34 GTR Midnight Purple Colour:
Midnight Purple on a R34? Really?
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Buying a Skyline:
-what to look for:
Some buying guides and helpful checks
--------------------------------------------------------------
The Hicas / no Hicas thread :
Hicas or Not?
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Sometimes my GTR 'skips / wobbles / tramps' at the back end:
Sometimes my GTR has rear end wobbles, but hey don't we all !
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Octane Booster in your Skyline: Good, Bad or Just plain ugly?
The Legendary Octane Booster Thread
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Twin Turbos or Big Singles?
Turbochargers: Big bad singles or cool little twins:
--------------------------------------------------------------
Seen a cheap Skyline on Ebay... seems too good to be true?
eBay.co.uk Guides - JAPANESE IMPORT BUYING GUIDE
http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/upload/68909-cheap-skyline-ebay.html?posted=1#post617384
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Which oil should I use?
http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/upload/3...il-do-you-use-your-skyline.html?highlight=oil
--------------------------------------------------------------
All you need to know about Oil
http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/upload/70618-all-you-need-know-about-oil.html?highlight=oil
--------------------------------------------------------------
How to use the FOR SALE SAFELY.
Forum admin do not recommend the purchasing of good from newly registered members.
http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/upload/70490-message-trusty-skyline.html
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WANT A WORKSHOP MANUAL?
All Skyline ECU Pinouts for all R32, R33 & R34 and GTST, GTT & GTR r34gtt.net
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All Skyline PowerFC Part Numbers for the ECU, Boost Controller and Hand Commander
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R31 RB30E Workshop Manual (Full English version)
[url=http://www.skyline.se/dokument/[/url]
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R32 All Types Engine Only Manual (Full English version)
[url=http://www.skyline.se/dokument/[/url]
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R32GTR Workshop Manual (Full English version)
[url=http://www.skyline.se/dokument/[/url]
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R33 All Types Engine Only Manual (Full English version)
[url=http://www.skyline.se/dokument/[/url]
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
R34GTT Workshop Manual ( English version )
[url=http://www.skyline.se/dokument/[/url]
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
R33GTST Tracking settings
[url=http://www.skyline.se/dokument/[/url]
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
R34 Manuals
[url]http://cyrilthomas.pesant.free.fr/R34%20Scheduled%20Maintenance%20Handbook.pdf
http://cyrilthomas.pesant.free.fr/R34 Service Manual supplement 1.pdf
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
R34GTT Tracking settings
r34gtt.net
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Power ratings for Various Turbos
r34gtt.net
and here.
http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/upload/76737-turbo-power-rating-chart.html?posted=1#post689805
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fuelfilter link
Anthony McGrath - GTROC tutorials - fuelfilter
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coilpacks:
Anthony McGrath - GTROC tutorials - coilpacks
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
electric window motor/mech-arm thingy
Anthony McGrath - GTROC tutorials - electric window motor
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Boost gauge failing to register boost?
http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/upload/76960-0-boost-reading-but-car-boosting.html
............................................................................................................
Solution for Poor R32 Radio Reception.
http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/upload/94463-cure-bad-radio-reception-r32.html?posted=1#post867761
................................................................................................................
Correct Tyre Pressures.
What's my correct tyre pressure?
................................................................................................................
Need to troubleshoot oxygen sensors?
I've been in trouble with o2 sensors myself and I wrote a step by step guide to diagnose o2 sensors : http://wardiz.over-blog.com/article-34295259.html
thanks to Wardiz for this
...............................................................................................................
IF ANY OF THE LINKS ARE BROKEN, TRY HERE.
http://www.gtrpwr.com/filedb
If you are a new user, please read this section for answers to the most basic questions
If anybody has any further input, please pm me.
thanks
Mook
-*THE GTR.CO.UK BASIC FAQ*-
--------------------------------------------------------------
What are the differences between GTS, GTS-t, GTR etc?
Nissan Skyline - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
--------------------------------------------------------------
How can you tell the differences between the V-Spec and Non V-Spec models?
Vspec and Non Vspec differences
--------------------------------------------------------------
The differences between the R32 GTS-T and R32 GTS-4 . . .
AutoSpeed - Pre-Owned Performance - Nissan Skyline R32 GTS-t
AutoSpeed - Unknown Warrior - Skyline GTS4
--------------------------------------------------------------
Identify V-Spec vehicles by the Model Code: R32
Help with Identification on Vspec cars
--------------------------------------------------------------
What is the container in the boot that is full of fluid?
Fluid resevoir in the Boot
--------------------------------------------------------------
Where can I get my Skyline insured?
... and what to tell my agent? LOL
Insurance help
What do I tell the insurance representative when I call?
--------------------------------------------------------------
How much boost can the standard ceramic turbochargers take?
Boosty Boosty Boost Boost!
More boost information
--------------------------------------------------------------
How much boost can the standard engine internals take?
Yet more lovely boost
--------------------------------------------------------------
How much boost from N1s turbochargers?
There is a theme developing here
--------------------------------------------------------------
What does it cost to run a Skyline (R32,33,34 GTR)?
Running Costs
Running Costs II
--------------------------------------------------------------
When are the service intervals (R33)?
Servicing, the life blood of any engine
--------------------------------------------------------------
How do I do an oil change on the RB26?
http://www.mookistar.com/RB26DETT Oil filter removal and Engine oil replacement.doc
--------------------------------------------------------------
How do I change the Brake pads?
http://www.mookistar.com/gtrfaq/brakepads.doc
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Body differences, codes etc:
Nissan Skyline (used, imported, new): Pics, Specs, Performance
--------------------------------------------------------------
R34 GTR parts on an R34 GTT Skyline:
Info on part interchangeability, gosh big word!
--------------------------------------------------------------
Correct wheel off-set for the R33 (18 inch wheel):
Wheel Offsets
--------------------------------------------------------------
19 inch wheels on an R33 Skyline:
Can it be done? Do I want to do it? Here is some info
--------------------------------------------------------------
Nissan Paint codes:
Paint Codes
--------------------------------------------------------------
Limited Edition R34 GTR Midnight Purple Colour:
Midnight Purple on a R34? Really?
--------------------------------------------------------------
Buying a Skyline:
-what to look for:
Some buying guides and helpful checks
--------------------------------------------------------------
The Hicas / no Hicas thread :
Hicas or Not?
--------------------------------------------------------------
Sometimes my GTR 'skips / wobbles / tramps' at the back end:
Sometimes my GTR has rear end wobbles, but hey don't we all !
--------------------------------------------------------------
Octane Booster in your Skyline: Good, Bad or Just plain ugly?
The Legendary Octane Booster Thread
--------------------------------------------------------------
Twin Turbos or Big Singles?
Turbochargers: Big bad singles or cool little twins:
--------------------------------------------------------------
Seen a cheap Skyline on Ebay... seems too good to be true?
eBay.co.uk Guides - JAPANESE IMPORT BUYING GUIDE
http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/upload/68909-cheap-skyline-ebay.html?posted=1#post617384
--------------------------------------------------------------
Which oil should I use?
http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/upload/3...il-do-you-use-your-skyline.html?highlight=oil
--------------------------------------------------------------
All you need to know about Oil
http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/upload/70618-all-you-need-know-about-oil.html?highlight=oil
--------------------------------------------------------------
How to use the FOR SALE SAFELY.
Forum admin do not recommend the purchasing of good from newly registered members.
http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/upload/70490-message-trusty-skyline.html
--------------------------------------------------------------
WANT A WORKSHOP MANUAL?
All Skyline ECU Pinouts for all R32, R33 & R34 and GTST, GTT & GTR r34gtt.net
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
All Skyline PowerFC Part Numbers for the ECU, Boost Controller and Hand Commander
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
R31 RB30E Workshop Manual (Full English version)
[url=http://www.skyline.se/dokument/[/url]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
R32 All Types Engine Only Manual (Full English version)
[url=http://www.skyline.se/dokument/[/url]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
R32GTR Workshop Manual (Full English version)
[url=http://www.skyline.se/dokument/[/url]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
R33 All Types Engine Only Manual (Full English version)
[url=http://www.skyline.se/dokument/[/url]
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
R34GTT Workshop Manual ( English version )
[url=http://www.skyline.se/dokument/[/url]
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
R33GTST Tracking settings
[url=http://www.skyline.se/dokument/[/url]
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
R34 Manuals
[url]http://cyrilthomas.pesant.free.fr/R34%20Scheduled%20Maintenance%20Handbook.pdf
http://cyrilthomas.pesant.free.fr/R34 Service Manual supplement 1.pdf
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
R34GTT Tracking settings
r34gtt.net
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Power ratings for Various Turbos
r34gtt.net
and here.
http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/upload/76737-turbo-power-rating-chart.html?posted=1#post689805
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
fuelfilter link
Anthony McGrath - GTROC tutorials - fuelfilter
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
coilpacks:
Anthony McGrath - GTROC tutorials - coilpacks
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
electric window motor/mech-arm thingy
Anthony McGrath - GTROC tutorials - electric window motor
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Boost gauge failing to register boost?
http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/upload/76960-0-boost-reading-but-car-boosting.html
............................................................................................................
Solution for Poor R32 Radio Reception.
http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/upload/94463-cure-bad-radio-reception-r32.html?posted=1#post867761
................................................................................................................
Correct Tyre Pressures.
What's my correct tyre pressure?
................................................................................................................
Need to troubleshoot oxygen sensors?
I've been in trouble with o2 sensors myself and I wrote a step by step guide to diagnose o2 sensors : http://wardiz.over-blog.com/article-34295259.html
thanks to Wardiz for this
...............................................................................................................
IF ANY OF THE LINKS ARE BROKEN, TRY HERE.
http://www.gtrpwr.com/filedb