Brad13

Hi I'm chasing an R33 GTR spoiler ideally in KR4 silver so I don't have to repaint. Would also be a bonus if it came with the boot lid. Located in Brisbane

Yeah I've swapped out both the diff and tailshaft

Had it in only a fortnight ago to have the inner tie rods and rack ends replaced. CV's seem fine to me and I'm sure they would have said something if they were busted. They even replaced the cv boots for me cos they were a little worn

Unfortunately nothing yet. I've replaced the tailshaft in mine which made absolutely no difference. I've also replaced the diff to rule out diff backlash but that hasn't changed anything either I bought a nismo gearbox mount the other week which I plan to swap in shortly. Honestly if that doesn't solve it I'm a bit stumped as to what else it could be.

How'd you fix it in the end? Did you just tighten the bolts or do you have to remove the heat shield? I'm looking at it now but it isn't the easiest part to visually inspect without taking a bunch of other stuff off to get to it

I haven't solved it unfortunately, I haven't checked that manifold heat shield though I'll definitely have a look at that. Your symptoms are literally the exact same as mine though

It's more or less stock, has a fmic & a boost tee running 10psi but that's about it. I've upgraded the fuel pump about 6 month's ago to a DW 300 and replaced the fuel filter about 1,500km's ago in the last service (It's been doing it for a few months now but it's just really beginning to get on my nerves. I've also tried running the fuel system cleaners which hasn't helped. I hate that it's such a relatively simple problem I can't seem to diagnose or fix...at least I hope it's simple! I have another mate with a 33 too and his has started doing the same thing. We're both stumped.

I should also add that I've cleaned the air idle control valve which hasn't solved it either unfortunately

Hi all - my R33 has developed an issue lately when cold starting. It splutters about and struggles for a few seconds after starting. It's fine after it's started and runs great, but unless I hold the key a second longer when starting or blip the throttle while turning over it has this issue. I've done plenty of searches on here but this was the best I could find so i know plenty of people have experienced it but that his thread has no definitive cause or fixes for it yet. http://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/404800-r33-skyline-start-up-problems-in-the-morning/page-3 I've replaced my o2 sensor with a brand new one, spark plugs are new and battery is all good. Any help would be great, it's doing my head in!

I've had the car up on stands and had a good look around. Cv's and subframe bolts all seem tight and solid. I'm now leaning towards this possibly being the tail shaft bearing as there's also a rattle/vibration I can hear at low revs or when under load going up a hill. Does that sound plausible and would there be any way to go about checking it?

Still haven't had a chance to get it up on stands to have a look around underneath. Will hopefully get a chance this weekend and I'll look over the CV's. If they do knock is there a fix for them or will they have to be replaced altogether?

I ended up buying remsa pads for the front from brakes direct and put them in without shims or brake lube as that's that the guy recommended. Squeal was as worse as ever. Pulled it apart again a couple of weeks ago and used bendix grease on all 4 corners and fitted the stock shims back in. Squeal has gone! For now...

Thanks guys, agreed that any pics of what I should be checking would be extremely helpful if possible. Just want to make sure I'm not looking for the wrong thing

As soon as I get the chance I'll have a look. Was hoping it might be an easy fix It wouldn't have anything to do with hicas at all would it? I wouldn't have thought it would caused this but I've heard of some people hearing a knock from the rear of their car with the Hicas unit still in.

I can feel it through the back of the seat, wouldn't think engine mounts would be the cause of that would they? How difficult is the tail shaft bearing to replace?