R33 Service

[Jay_R33]

ok im trying to cut labour costs on servicing my skyline so thought id give it a crack

any tips or things i should beware of before attemting this..im quite a noob so i dont wana stuff it up i read a thread about this guy on the soarer central forum that drained his transmission fluid thinkin it was his engine oil and stuffed up his car big time and i aint stupid but i dont wana be that sort of a noob so just taking precautions thats all

[Kujotk]

doubt you'l make that mistake on a line....

just dont over tighten the oil drain bolt and only handtighten your oil filter.

[_bobo_]

yeah i did my first service on my car myself with my step dad, changed spark plugs, oil n fuel filter, changed the oil filter within the next day cause we couldnt get to it or something and got them to put new coolent in =].

[Jet 20]

just make sure you have a filter strap and the correct oil filter before you drain the oil.

if it's your only car, you dont want to run new oil with the old filter because you couldn't get it off or it was wrong..

and hand tighten your oil filter means AS TIGHT as you can get it by hand.. no strap.

[Jet 20]

and when your doing it check all your coolant hoses, belts, boost hoses etc so you catch any problems developing before they become problems.

have fun..

also dont get under your car if it is only on a trolley jack. put it on stands so it cant fall on you..

[Jay_R33]

Yeah I have to check the coolant hoses bcuz as in my other thread the car is overheating but it needs an oil change desperatly, I'm definantly getting a new filter along with penrite semi synthetic oil but what Is a filter strap? Sorry for sounding like such a noob boys LOL

[bozodos]

Servicing a Skyline is easier than a commodore even IMO (unless you've got an RB20 - have fun getting your oil filter off lol)

Theres a fair few hoses etc to take off when doing the plugs, as long as you remember where everything goes you'll be right!

[Jay_R33]

Not sure I'll do the sparkies this service maybe the next but good to know

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

the hoses for the plugs are all fairly self explanitary...

which reminds me... my plugs are on like 18,000 odd

[Jet 20]

a filter strap is the tool you use to loosen the oil filter. because they are usually too tight to undo by hand.

if you are lucky you will get it by hand.

also when you fit the new filter, smear some engine oil onto the rubber o ring on the filter then spin it on..

i only have to remove my breather hose on the rocker covers and flip it over to get my plugs out. (rb20det though)

[M I K E]

^^^ make sure the rubber ring from the old filter comes off too before you put the new one on

[Jay_R33]

any ideas on how to disconnect the horn?