100k Service

[Sigem]

well my 33 GTS-4 has now clocked up 103 xxx kms and i recon its about time i got its 100k service, im worried the timing belt will let go soon, and then big $$$ if it does.

so heres the question

what workshop would people recommend?

and about how much am i up for $ wise?

[Wogan]

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Co...hr-t191756.html

Most of these shops are good for it. Just find one that's near where you live.

Timing belt isn't too expensive. Had one break on my old car... that on the other hand was expensive.. car was never the same again.

[Hotrod]

well my 33 GTS-4 has now clocked up 103 xxx kms and i recon its about time i got its 100k service, im worried the timing belt will let go soon, and then big $$$ if it does.

so heres the question

what workshop would people recommend?

and about how much am i up for $ wise?

Go to the link that Wogan said to go to.

When I had mine done I paid about $1500 and got the water pump done at the same time with a major service.

Edited March 13, 2008 by Hotrod

[Kaido_RR]

Hyperdrive did mine

was very happy )

[Steve]

best if you do timing belt to get tensioner and idler done too - they can and do seize

Hyperdrive have heaps of runs on the board and are great guys, my personal favourite is Roiboi at Kensei garage - has been turning spanners on imports as long or longer than about anyone in WA

[big col]

Just out of interest after how many k's should the timing belt be replaced? I'm going to get a major service soon (just passed 130k's) and I'm going to get new spark plugs, fluids changed, brakes inspected (possibly new brake pads), etc but not sure if the timing belt should be done.

[Kaido_RR]

Just out of interest after how many k's should the timing belt be replaced? I'm going to get a major service soon (just passed 130k's) and I'm going to get new spark plugs, fluids changed, brakes inspected (possibly new brake pads), etc but not sure if the timing belt should be done.

every 100,000km is the general rule

[IMPORTD]

do it yourself, gather mates and have a bbq.. thread in the stagea section doing it this way. Save alot of $$$ and all is good.

[NA_Goodness]

Malaga Auto Repairs!! I'm not biased, honest...

I own a skyline, another mechanic raced skylines for 10 years, and another one worked on his daughters skyline all the time. Plus over 100 years experience with 4 mechanics. Need I say more?

5 Inverness St Malaga...

[autoworx]

happy to do 100k services

call for price!

[Sigem]

do it yourself, gather mates and have a bbq.. thread in the stagea section doing it this way. Save alot of $$ and all is good.

bad idea, this equals my diesel mechanic apprentice mate thinking rb25s are exactly the same as the diesel machinery engines hes worked on lol

[TAKUSHI]

every 100,000km is the general rule

or 6 yrs which ever comes 1st

[NA_Goodness]

but wot if you only drive the car 5000kms in 6 years? Best to stick to the 100,000km rule. Check ur engine bay for a timing sticker, see if it has been done yet. Chances are it hasnt. I think I have one, but its all in japanese, so I wouldnt have a clue!!

[Steve]

but wot if you only drive the car 5000kms in 6 years? Best to stick to the 100,000km rule. Check ur engine bay for a timing sticker, see if it has been done yet. Chances are it hasnt. I think I have one, but its all in japanese, so I wouldnt have a clue!!

So you know better than the manufacturer?

What do you base this on?

Do you understand WHY Nissan recommends replacing the timing belt?

Your whole post is pretty stupid - you dont know how to read a timing belt sticker, which isnt rocket science, you dont understand why Nissan recommends the timing belt be replaced after 6 years, which is because heat effects the rubber of which the timing belt is made, and it gets weaker after it is exposed to heat

And who on this gods earth will only drive 5,000km in 6 years? Even my grandma does more than that

Really, its better to not post at all and let people think you are stupid than to make a post that removes all doubt

It bloody annoys me how many people will spruke on as if they are experts when really they just dont have a bloody clue

Replacing a timing belt is alot cheaper than replacing an engine

[NA_Goodness]

Yeah, thanx for that. Someone work up on the wrong side of the bed today, didnt they? Who said I knew better than Nissan? Of course I dont. I'm just saying, some cars are rarely driven. Rare cars, collector vehicles, that sort of thing. BTW, I know how to read a timing sticker, i'm a f*cking mechanic. I dont know how to read Japanese, thats the thing.

You do have a point with the heat thing, and I agree that this will affect it. I do stand corrected, but next time don't blast someone's head off cos you think you know better.

[Nick033]

anyone have a guesstimate at just the labour costs, im guna buy all the parts my self from the forum traders

[Dan's skyline]

Autoworx man, the do good prices and they work mostly on skylines aye.

thats where i got my car and thats where i get mine serviced.

Cheers

Dan

[Steve]

... i'm a f*cking mechanic. ... You do have a point with the heat thing, and I agree that this will affect it. I do stand corrected, but next time don't blast someone's head off cos you think you know better.

your a mechanic and you forgot about the 'heat thing'? dude, that's scary

I get cranky when people pass on dis-information which could potentially be very, very costly to others, thus why my post was a bit aggressive

rule number one of owning a car NEVER scrimp on servicing - I am very suprised that any mechanic would forget that, none of the mechs I have worked with ever have - seen too many cars stuffed because the owners wanted to save a few dollars in maintenance/servicing - happens too often

Too many people don't seem to get it that it costs more to run a car than just putting petrol in it - i.e. fix it before it breaks

sorry, starting to digress

Nick033, it has been too long since I have done a timing belt to remember what was charged, as for parts can I recommend you get quotes on the parts (off forum traders) and give the mechanic doing the work the opportunity to compete on price - they dont make much on parts, but would probably appreciate a couple of extra $$$ and the chance to be competitive

Would recommend gates timing belts (repco, covs etc stock them), and ring CBC bearings for price on the idler and tensioner, might save a few $$ for no loss of quality over nissan parts

And if you are supplying your own bits, make sure you bring along some coolant of the SAME TYPE that you are currently running, or get them to do a radiator flush at the same time if you dont know what type it is (should always flush if you are changing coolant type, or replacing unkown type)

hope that helps