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Thanks for that, after having abit more thought about it, it looks like I will have to sell it. Any other opinions are welcome

So I have a 1989 R32 GTS auto, and I picked it up fairly cheap, was going to work on it myself as my first project and then to be my first car, but recently after trying to fix a coolant leak, I somehow lost one of my welsh plugs at the back of the engine block, right up again the firewall... So now its basically stuffed and sitting in my garage... The body is is need of a full respray (sanded down to nothing and start from scratch) and the front and rear bumpers need replacing.. I don't know much about body work but I figured to get this done I would be looking at paying around $2000.. Then there's the engine side, I think I would end up paying around $1200 for the work and this includes the coolant leak from the heat hose that was already there and any other issues they may find... I'm not sure on those figure they are just a guess as this is my first car... Now I know a skyline for a first car is something frowned upon on these forums but I am no p-plater with 100 fake hours and a mullet. I grew up on acreage and have learnt to many drive different cars (bush bashing) and have been driving since the age of about 13. So I just want to see what other people would think as I only have a few mates with opinions about what to do. I could fully remove the rb20 in there and drop a 25 in the only issue there is that I feel because its only an auto I wont enjoy it and then I still have to pay the 2000 to make her look good. Or I could get these issue fixed but that's alot of money to pay on a car that may not have much life left in her. I could sell the car as is for about 2500 I reckon and save up for something cleaner and that doesn't need work. Or buy another shell and go from there maybe take the rb20 out of the current one, sell the shell, fix the engine issue and then buy another shell with no exterior issues and drop the engine into that. This work would all have to be done professionally unless maybe I get a hand from some mates but even then its kind of a difficult job. So what option would be the best, are my estimations on costs close or way off, or is there another option I could take that I have overlooked? Thanks, Mack

Facing the exact same problem.. RB20DE engine has lost its welsh plug at the back of the engine.. Right up against the firewall... I can stick my hand in there and feel around but really cant do much else without taking the rest of the engine out... I did hear about expanding rubber plugs that can be used? I couldnt find any other info on this tho.. As I dont have the facilities at home, how much would I be looking at if I took it to a shop and they had to lift everything out etc etc..? Better off even dropping a 25 in, cost wise?

Hey guys, I bought an 1989 R32 GTS auto last week (for a fair price considering its condition) and have been playing with it, fixing a few things, getting it all sorted for a RWC but have sort of hit a brick wall atm... I have a few questions.. 1. The transmission shifts from 1st to 2nd, and there is a slight jump/jolt in between the change, so I changed the ATF after draining it... It took 6L of dex III which i thought was strange, but after that I took her for a spin and the change between gears was hardly there.. Anyway after a bit of a drive, I got home and now its hissing out steam and the temp gauge is sitting 3/4 towards the top so I opened up the hood and the steam was coming from the left hand side of the engine bay towards the back, so i jack her up and it was leaking a liquid from somewhere but i could not find this.. After another few attempts I cannot locate where this steam is coming from or what the liquid is.. was perfectly fine before I changed the ATF.. Any ideas?? Also how much ATF should it take... I thought 6L was abit much but I read somewhere that fully empty it should take 8.3?? Not too sure.. 2. There is probably a tutorial somewhere but my coolant is orange... Any ways I can completely drain it and flush refill? Where abouts would I be looking? 3. Is there any other things I should have a look at or be able to do myself? Am trying to avoid a mechanic as much as possible as this is my first car and I want to learn and have that experience myself.. But obviously if worst case is I will take it there.. 4. What's the deal with re-sealer's and stuff like that? I'm talking about the ones that repair your gaskets and all the other seals? Are they worth it? Any certain ones? Thanks guys, sorry again if I have overlooked any topics and not found my answer but I feel I have searched for quite abit before starting a topic...

haha damm it. Yeah its gonna try and be made into a weekly thing but i think tonight is gonna be an awesome sight

So whos coming tonight? should be good

Just a meet up and a cruise. Tryna get something happening on the sunshine coast!!!! Check it out http://www.boostcruising.com/forums/index....howtopic=518796

who's going to meet up at minyama macca's tomorrow night?

Hey its a R33 GTS25 and im just looking into basic N/A performance mods and possible suspension and drivetrain upgrades Basically a larger exhaust system plus a port and polish, some new cams and basic compression increasing mods (pistons, crank and rods) Cheers.

Hey guys, Just a quick question(which probz wont get answered like everything on here) but where is the best place to go for performance mods, professional fitting and tuning ect ect? I know there is a place in kunda park I think its called MW Performance & Mechanical and they say they specialize in Japanese import performance cars? Have any of you been there? Or do you travel to Brisbane too some different places? Thanks in Advance.

Saw an awesome skyline this arvo on Mooloolaba road came outta ecksesly ave and dropped the clutch and fishtailed wickedly then flew past going back down mbar road awesome car man if your on here

Yep Police sitting on top of Alex hill. Been there for a while now.

Yep they are all out. With the pay rise they are getting they are probably trying to raise a bit of extra cash to support it.

Cops are out everywhere this arvo. I seen them crusin around mbar. They were out on the water as well, breath testing boats and all. They have nothing else to do except look for problems. Just a heads up

I love your car! And the plates! You must get a few offers for them I bet? I look for your car everytime I go up alex hill.