Ziller

I agree, things happen for a reason, sometimes you do have to get nasty, some workshops play on the customers lack of knowledge and try to baffle them with bullshit, lets face it, its very rare that a well looked after customer comes back with a complaint, ive been around the merry go round a few times and have had to listen to " Oh but I have a business to run " the customer has a business to run aswell, its called there own business, with a head full of dreams and pockets full of cash, the customer often dives in to quick with the terms and conditions not being properly understood, Im having issues with a workshop now, being very reasonable has not worked, it was just seen as a weakness, being nasty, now im geting somewere, sadly i feel i will have to take this guy to court as im now well and truely pissed off, it involves around $60,000 spent at his workshop in total and a 3rd engine rebuild on the way, 1st engine spun a bearing on his dyno, 2nd engine checked after around 2200 kms, you could file your nails on the main bearings ( 3rd engine at a differant workshop ) all with only 7500 to 8,000 kms in total, I have a very good case, its very very importent to keep all records and notes and have as many witnesses as you can ....P.S had a great wheel alinement done at Bob Jane in Moorabbin, Top job, friendly service, very good price, what more can I say.

Only 3 Months use and in perfect condition, comes with, Full plug Loom and all connectors, boost control, Map sensor, Engine Map sensor switchers and plug in ECU socket for glove box location, Deletes for Twin Turbo set up, so no air flow meters needed, the Motec is unlocked and cleared and ready to go, I do not wish to separate this upgrade kit at this stage, its not being used so its time to sell, it cost me $4,660 2 years ago. Selling for $3,900 Melb location, prefer pick up, if interested could you pls PM me or Phone Nick on 0425763096

Yer, it sorted out well in the end, Ive had one of those 1st phone calls and they are stressful times, its good to see you both stood by each other and didnt lose to much time, keep up the good work.

Wow, I nearly fell over I think page 21, I had to go for a walk!, Its good to see you had some good people around you with bit of form in your time of need. This is a must read, Best of luck and I hope you enjoy.

It would be too easy if people did the right thing, pain in the ass!, sounds like BASHO has the right idear thou. PM me the workshop if you like, Fore warned is for armed, Good Luck!

Thanks for your comments on head gaskets, other one gave me a laugh too , Ive had a couple of engines built with poor results so maybe a bit of joy this time with God himself . P.S, I dont know why Im talking in code.

I have a stock exhaust system for this reason, it only just passes EPA test. the windows rattle with the nizmo exhaust so im told.

It may sound silly to some but Ive pull out the Motec M800 and back in goes the old PowerFC with a good tune, I wish I had of spent the money on a 2.8 stroker , the new ECU sounds good thou.

I made 302rwkw at Ice Performance with a power FC, apexi avcr boost @ 19 psi, custom cam gears, nizmo front pipe and a 3" exhaust, everything else STOCK, I just had bigger turbos, I hope this helps.

I have one of these, it is a bell mouthed tip so dont expect it to be quiet, I was EPAd with mine, but hey they look good!

B.D a bit busy at the time so S.G around the corner has put up with me, they seem like brothers, just look different.

Hi Guys, Im currently having my engine rebuilt by a highly regarded engine builder in Melbourne, Im not going for anything over the top, but rather detuning the car due to disappointments and failures from the past builder and tuner, I have all the good bits, N1 block, CP pistons, Tomei oil pump, H beams etc, Im starting off with a brand new crank using Nismo Bearings, I was using a Tomei head gasket in the past but to my supprise he has recomended a standard head gasket instead, he is tolerances mad when it comes to engine building and feels the Tomei may hinder this process for various reasons, I will be running about 18 psi and not the previous 25 psi, I have since learnt he has built 1000hp rb26 engines with good relierbility using the standed head gasket, Im not doubting his ability but I am a bit supprised by his choice, any comments?

I went to Bob Jane Moorabbin May this year, salesman Adam, guy that did the job was Darren who is good with GTRs, did all 4 wheels with printout, $75. Try there again.

Ah, Mick had a hand in spraying my car about about 4 or 5 years ago, the paintwork still looks as good as new, nice bloke, top tradesman.

Was just wondering, is that the same Mick thats set up shop at the old Ice Performance workshop?

With the first engine failure I was told the new N1 oil pump had failed, he told me he suspected a faulty casting from the manufacture which caused the number 6 big end bearing to seize due to a lack of oil, I was told he had sent the pump away for an independent report, so I purchased a tomei oil pump for its replacement and it was recommended an oil drain back line from the head to the sump be installed. With the engine being under his 12 months guarantee a new crankshaft and conrods was added to the list so I could keep the standard bearing size, after a night mare period of a wait and so many stories I think my ears are going to drop off, the engine was completed, I ran the engine in for a thousand ks and I was eager on getting the full tune out of the way with an expected 370kw@all4wheels, instead I got 330kw, With the excuses being the engine was detonating due to the now poorer fuel blends from the refineries and that I should wait until the summer for a different blend for a better result"Yer Right" after another 9 weeks spent in his workshop this was his final word, I have requested all reports, build sheets and receipts to be produced but he does not feel at liberty to show me, you would think that he would break his ass to show me to clear the air, I have since learned that the bearings are not of standard size, it is early days now but the question for me is was it poor tuning, poor engine building or both, as far as payment was concerned, most people want a healthy deposit when your are spending over forty grand, not including the cost of a PPG gear set, the money was paid before the first engine failure so it was a little late to stop payment, the engine will be stripped next week, but judging by the crap in the oil pick up line and the condition of the big end bearing which was removed, Im already in the shit! I will know more soon. And to Duncan, I could not agree more with your advice, I like the oil smeared version, at the time it would not have meant much to me but it would have made him more accountable and less likely to be shifty, my request for the build sheets and all receipts and reports still stands.

A lot of spun bearings, most seem to come from rebuilt engines, yet not a lot of info on these engines, bearing clearances, new or machined crank, etc. To try and find a cause can be a bit hit and miss. I suspect their are only a few really good engine builder around, Im up for my 3rd engine build in as many years, the car has been off the road for most of that time and has been driven, not thrashed, I didnt fool around with the build, starting with a brand new N1 block, CP pistons, H beams, Tomei cams, intercooler, Motec M800 you name it, after not being happy with the car I was handed back, with just over 2,000Ks on the clock I had the engine removed, the sump was wipped off for a look and revealed a lot of crap in the oil pickup line, I had a big end bearing pulled out and found it to be half worn, you can even see a copper color on the edges of the bearing were it has worn through and has small spots of metal on the bearings were the metal has rolled. The engine is now in good hands and will be dismanteled shortly, and yes I do have an issue with the engine builder and tuner as this is the second rebuild after the engine failed on his dyno the first time, Im very interested to see the results and what may have been the contributing factors, this has spoilt the whole buzz of owning a GTR for me and has been a long drawn out process, I will keep you posted.

I had a triple plate Exedy installed in my r33, on the same night I stripped 3rd gear the first time I stuck the boot in to it.

Now thats a fair drive, Im thinking about heading up to the gold coast in the r33, could spell trouble. Have fun and enjoy your drive

The trick is you have to have some good people around you or your gone, make sure you keep a diary on any meetings with management and stick to your guns and dont bullshit, (let the management do that) it all comes out in the wash. Its not for everyone, it just worked for me without the cost of a lawyer and it maybe an option for Ziad, it depends on the workplace as well and the issues at hand, best to avoid altogether if you can, anyway Im going for pizza yum yum!!

Ive Got passed the scare campaigns, I was awarded my job back at the IRC with back pay, not bad for a new member, was just to easy, I wish getting my R back on the road was as easy, talk about pleasure and pain dealing with these things, and good luck to Ziad.

Join a union and let them handle it first before seeing a lawyer, employers shit them selves when the union walk in.