Geoff.

Where are you located?

Is everything still available? I am interested in the standard exhaust, but only in the sections that fit the sedan. I believe the muffler is different. Where are you located?

My R34GTt auto is completely standard and has approximately 100,000 klms on it. The oil temperature generally ran about 90°C. or a little higher, when driving under light load when the ambient temperature was mild. As it has an oil cooler which uses the engine coolant to cool the oil, the oil temperature will always be above the coolant temperature. Generally this means the oil temperature will be at least 10°C. hotter than the coolant temperature. From my experience, driving through hilly terrain will send the oil temperature to around 100°C. or more. My air-conditioning has also cut out in stop start traffic with temperatures in the high 30s. Cruising at 110klm/hr. with air-conditioning on, in the high 30s, coolant temperature was noticeably higher than normal. I believe the air flow through the radiator is restricted due to the small aperture in the grill. What I did to correct the high running temperatures, was to fit a new viscous fan hub. So far, this has improved the temperature situation noticeably. The only disadvantage, is significantly more fan noise.

I think it is worth checking that the cam timing is correct before you go too much further. If that is correct, set the engine to TDC compression on number 1 cylinder and set the CAS so the spark is firing at number 1 plug. If it doesn't fire using Start Using Bastard, I don't think the problem is fuel related.

Is the boot lid from a sedan or coupe? I am interested if it isn't sold. I can collect it.

Is the air flow meter still for sale?

Hi Alex, I have had an R34 GTt sedan, auto, for several years. Great car. For your car, I would suggest a major service, unless it came with a good service history. Included in that service should be the following; 1. Engine oil and filter change. I use synthetic. 2. Transmision fluid change. I use Nulon synthetic. 3. Check air filter. Mine had an aftermarket foam filter which was not oiled and was allowing some dust to pass through. 4. Change power steering fluid. Use the synthetic automatic transmission fluid. 5. Change brake fluid. 6. Change timing belt.. I changed mine at about 55,000 klms. It was loose and had surface cracks (over ten years old). I would suggest changing at 100,000 klms or 5 years, whichever comes first. If your car is the first series, the oil and air filters are the same as a VL Commodore. Hope this is of some help. Geoff.