SinistR33

Hey guys, last week my car had an attempted theft. Tonight I purchased all the parts for replacement (Plastic shrouds, ignition barrel, indicator stalk) Now there are a couple of looms underneath the steering column that basically lead to no where. At the end of these wires are plugs, but connected to nothing. I dont wanna drive around with something I havent connected so ive uploaded some pics, would someone tell me whats what? Cheers (not every pic is a seperate plug, ive taken a few different angles to help out) The new indicator stalk I got actually came with 2 wires with a plug at the end, whereas my old one didnt have that. Also the new one I have has this sort of switch that has a high beam icon, and OFF. I dont know what this is for as when you pull the stem toward or away from you the high beam comes on...

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Does different gear knobs contribute to the whining sound of the gearbox? I got this chunky isotta drake knob, and it seems to me like it amplifies the sound! but my metal Trust knob doesnt seem to do it... :S

After installing my short shifter from ebay using the items provided (which I werent happy with) I decided to change things up. Firstly, the plastic coupling provided that goes around the ball down the bottom of the shifter was gay. I was easy to pull off and put on with your fingers (so if it's that easy, itll drop into your gearbox and do damage). So I went to Nissan Genuine parts and bought a brand new, original bit. this costed me $12. Its much thicker, slightly bigger, and tighter to get the ball in. THIS IS GOOD! I used a mallet to wack it on! then re installed it into my car, and YES! It was difficult to get into the gear box! yay! That means its nice and tight. Now I get NO play when in gear! It clicks in, and stays there! Also the socket head bolts provided were too f**king small! I made a trip to Bunno's and got the same bolts but longer... and silver haha... I clamped the square bit on with EASE this time, and tightened it just enough, so it wasnt straining. Unlike the new longer bolts, I could only use 2 threads to tighten it, not smart at all. Locked up real tight (Thats why I only drove to work and back, then started working on the shifter again to refine it). I didnt want the vibration or anything like that to drive these bolts out. Now the whining sound? I couldnt fit my original sound deadener boot around the gearbox and stick because there is a big square plate! So I just sat it there anyway, and put the rest of the boots over it.. I cant hear a sound now! It's probably due to the mixture of the new bolts, and plastic coupling. Now, it clicks into gear, STAYS in gear, not tight and strenuous, and pretty much perfect.. I can't hear any whine as well Thats my experience with the short shifter kit.

Yeah buddy i thought so too, but I had it all checked out, including diff and everything, and sounds like a brake issue. Well mine anyway.. But heaps of people had the same sound but mechanics couldnt fault it. I havent had my brakes checked yet, but yeah, trial and error, and this is the last place to look! No big deal though anyway. It must of been a generic fault with the R33's if it's a common problem. But unless your unlucky, its nothing major

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Short shifters are engineered to not wear out syncros. Hence the weight and the manufacturing of the stem.

ok so I took the car to Pedders to get a 28 point safety check, and to see whats causing the rear click. The safety check costed me nil due to waiting time (2 hours) so saved some money there. Also the car seems to be very neat. With only upper control arm bushes slightly worn, which gives the car a bit of a knock when going up driveways etc. I was told to bring the car back in 6 – 12 months for another inspection and see how they are going. But due to me always having bad luck, it was a good day. * Now for the clicking* Good news, the diff, the cv’s, all suspension components in the rear are in very good condition. Only thing to be making that noise that they thought, would be the brakes. Like something moving in the calliper. Ill take the car into a brake shop, and get that sorted out. I read somewhere here on the forums that someone suspected it to be like the pad moving when under load or tyre direction change. So it may just as well be that. While I was there, there was this other chap that has a 33 and he overheard me and his car had the same problem. But it didn't phase him as he was getting rid of the car soon.

haha yeah, sorry about my ignorance. So, when you say the tyre has picked up things, what things should I look for? like stones embedded in between the tread?

No i didn't actually. But I might do that. But the way I see it, if something was picked up by the tyre, then there would be a continuous noise. I tailshaft, or suspension sounds about right.. And maybe CV's, even though apparently the cv's will make a constant noise, but you'd never know. - Ang

Not driveshaft, imean tailshaft

I rang up a CV joint, they reckon it's not a CV. Because if it was it'll make a continuous clicking sound. So I rang up Pedders and i'm getting a suspension check tomorrow. It might be a bush. I have just had my front bush's replaced because they were worn, so the back being worn sounds about right. That, or maybe a driveshaft/ uni fault.. we'll find out soon enough.

excuse me, just noticed a couple of other posts of a similar nature posted here... i apologise I'm thinking worn rear driveshaft. Or maybe a bush? wouldn't hurt to get them both replaced even if they dont need to be done.. 100,000 k's service coming up soon.

Hello Skyline enthusiasts and gurus alike. I have the following problem (I'm pretty sure it's a problem). When I take off from a standing position, a loud and noticeable "click" comes from the rear of my car. It also does it when reversing, and braking 80% of the time. It's got me stumped. To be honest, I'm not a skyline expert, I've owned my car for over a week now. I'm pretty sure this is not normal. Tonight i took it into the garage under some light, and jacked up the rear of the car and spun both tyres with my hand. I heard no noise. I then started the car up and while the back was raised, I accelerated slowly in 1st, then changed to 2nd. Still no click. Tried it in reverse as well. I still can't find the click. I went under the car and did a half assed inspection. Moving majority of the bits underneath the car for any immenent sound. Still no luck. Has any one had this problem before? Do some skylines do it from wear and tear, or is it an aftermarket component that was put on that makes the sound? I'd appreciate any help. cheers! -Ang