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Need some info on my 2000 Stagea RS4,

1st prob - the Nav system - can i get a cd/dvd with OZ roads that will go into built in system so i can use the damn thing. It has a pioneer Nav system but came with a cd for Jap roads.

2nd prob - Need new turbo just recently blew the current one.

3rd prob - On the left hand side of the steering wheel there is a button that has a picture of 4 wheels and a S in the middle what does it do - four wheel steer or four wheel drive - i have been told that i can change it from four wheel drive to two rear wheel drive - and also been told that it has four wheel steering but can change to two wheel steer

I dont read Japanese..........

Love my car but dont know alot about it....

any help would be appreciated

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Welcome aboard - all of these issues have been dealt with here at some stage or another, so a search will answer all of your questions. Some of these topics have even been covered in the past two weeks!

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Need some info on my 2000 Stagea RS4,

1st prob - the Nav system - can i get a cd/dvd with OZ roads that will go into built in system so i can use the damn thing. It has a pioneer Nav system but came with a cd for Jap roads.

2nd prob - Need new turbo just recently blew the current one.

3rd prob - On the left hand side of the steering wheel there is a button that has a picture of 4 wheels and a S in the middle what does it do - four wheel steer or four wheel drive - i have been told that i can change it from four wheel drive to two rear wheel drive - and also been told that it has four wheel steering but can change to two wheel steer

I dont read Japanese..........

Love my car but dont know alot about it....

any help would be appreciated

welcome mate, like the boy's have said search any topic on stageas and you will find it's been covered to death, forget about your nav system, synchro mode when on transfers 50% of drive to front and rear wheels for whipping v8's at lights :) when off the road and drive conditions are detected by various sensors and the front wheel drive force will change from a 0:100 ratio(rear weheel drive) to 50:50 (4wd) depending on conditions.....no 4 wheel steering, and your a bit unlucky with the turbo (gcg hi-low unless you can afford a t/kit) what happenned there up the boost to much ?

goodluck.

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What makes you suspect you have blown the turbo?

I recently thought I had "blown" mine but it turned out to be a loose hose at the inlet to the turbo.

Do you have a boost gauge? If so put on hand brake, put in drive, put on foot brake , then rev till you cansee boost coming on. Listen to hear any difference to the sounds the engine/turbo make.

If you think then it is the turbo you are in for a reasonably difficult job to replace it, but dont rule out a leak in the plumbing.

Check all the hose clips for tightness before undoing them. Chech you mannifold for broken studs. RB engines are a wee bit notorious for this. I had four broken studs, including the two I broke when dismantling, so I had exhaust leaks at three poihts on the mannifold. I also found a crack in the mannifold across where the turbo bolts on. Check turbo for end and side play.

A local guy was able to remove the broken studs without taking the head off. Search the Yellow Pages for someone who can do this. Ask the Sydney members for assistance, dont forget the Skyline forum, there are plenty of guys there to help you.

Just as a matter of interest for all, this is what it cost.....

OEM gaskets, studs and nuts.......................................$247.00

Second hand exhaust mannifold................................... 50.00

stock turbo.............................................. 450.00

Stud extraction............................................................100.00

Od bits and pieces, a new spanner etc...........................100.00

TOTAL$947.00

Oh yes, a large box of Bandaids. You will need them.

One other thing, I did the conversion on the intake pipe. Actually two, next time I take the turbo out I will go braided hoses for both oil and water.

The Stagea feels so much better now.

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welcome mate, like the boy's have said search any topic on stageas and you will find it's been covered to death, forget about your nav system, synchro mode when on transfers 50% of drive to front and rear wheels for whipping v8's at lights :banana: when off the road and drive conditions are detected by various sensors and the front wheel drive force will change from a 0:100 ratio(rear weheel drive) to 50:50 (4wd) depending on conditions.....no 4 wheel steering, and your a bit unlucky with the turbo (gcg hi-low unless you can afford a t/kit) what happenned there up the boost to much ?

goodluck.

Hey thanks for info muchly appreciated and lol no i didnt have the boost up. Think it was a Granny car in Jap. never been worn in until i got it

cheers for the help.

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