Jump to content
SAU Community

Good Place To Get R34 Skyline Serviced

Aznbongsta

By Aznbongsta,
in Victoria

 Share

Recommended Posts

Aznbongsta Community Regular

Aznbongsta

Posted
Posted (edited)

Hi! i purchased my R34 skyline 25GT Auto for like a month now, and its hit 95,000kms.

Thought its time to do my 100,000kms Major Service

I live in Keilor, Melbourne. ( ON THE WEST SIDE )

Anyone know any good places that does good service and are trustworthy?

Is this list a good list of what to do for my major service?

Timing Belt Kit

  • 1 x Genuine Nissan Oil Filter
  • 1 x Genuine Nissan Timing Belt
  • 1 x Genuine Nissan Water Pump
  • 1 x Genuine Nissan Thermostat
  • 2 x Genuine Nissan Cam Seal
  • 1 x Genuine Nissan Crank Seal
  • 1 x Genuine Nissan Tensioner Bearing Spring
  • 1 x NSK/NTN Timing Belt Idler Bearing
  • 1 x NSK/NTN Timing Belt Tensioner Bearing

AUX Belts Kit

  • Water Pump/Alternator
  • Power Steering
  • Air-conditioning

Spark Plugs

  • 6x NGK Platinum, PFR6G

OILS/FILTERS

  • Engine Oil
  • Oil filter
  • Fuel filter
  • Gearbox oil
  • Diff Oil ( Not sure if needed! Don't know what it is) ;)
  • Transfer Case Oil ( Not sure if needed! Don't know what it is) :action-smiley-069:
  • Radiator Flush

Is that all good for a major service? the reason i'm doing all this is because the previous owner didn't have any history for services, therefore i want it all done for peace of mind.

i don't know how much this will all cost but the timing belt, aux belts and spark plugs already cost me around $700-$800

O.H Performance in Sunshine North charges $400 labour for anything worked in the engine, is that a good labour price?

Also is Kudos Motorsport parts a good price? or are there places cheaper? also are they trustworthy?

I'm a newbie to all this so please don't tease me :D i'm trying my best to learn stuff.

Any feedback will be appreciated!!!

Thanks for your time.

Edited by Aznbongsta
Aznbongsta Community Regular

Aznbongsta

Posted
  • Author
Posted
RE Customs in Sprinvale.

16 Yiannis Court

Springvale 3171

Victoria, Australia

Tel: 61 (03) 9548 3414

I'm in the west but still make the trip there to have all of my work done. ;)

Hi! i heard RE CUSTOMS are good but so far....

do they let you stay around and watch them? because how do i get home or go somewhere else without the car?

ALSO anyone heard of MAKSPEED located near Highpoint? are they any good? they been around for a while i heard.

Aznbongsta Community Regular

Aznbongsta

Posted
  • Author
Posted
I don't know if you'd be getting a 100k service done in a day...best bet is to call and discuss it with them...

ic ic...

Well anyone of you skyline fellows think my list of parts/stuff are good for my 100,000kms service?

i only been sourcing around and just gathered up a list. i'm not 100% certain if they are the parts/stuff i need for my major service.

dezz Grand Master

dezz

Posted
Posted
ic ic...

Well anyone of you skyline fellows think my list of parts/stuff are good for my 100,000kms service?

i only been sourcing around and just gathered up a list. i'm not 100% certain if they are the parts/stuff i need for my major service.

Looks pretty good to me...Only I wouldn't waste my money on fancy spark plugs...Coppers will do just fine and will set you back about $20 for 6

Aznbongsta Community Regular

Aznbongsta

Posted
  • Author
Posted
Looks pretty good to me...Only I wouldn't waste my money on fancy spark plugs...Coppers will do just fine and will set you back about $20 for 6

THanks Dezz, you been a big help....

ive been down to C&D motorworks and they said they charge around $70 a hour for work....BUT how will i know how many hours he spent? they can just make it up right?

ill give Chasers Motorworks a try too, heard they do good jobs.

Any other information will be very thankful.

Sorry if i'm annoying some people out there, just that i'm a student that works hard for his money and don't want to get ripped off by a mechanic since i don't know much about cars.

dezz Grand Master

dezz

Posted
Posted

100k services generally aren't cheap, as you'd know having already spent $700+ on parts alone...Having said that, all you'll really need now is the labour, so it shouldn't really cost too much...Only thing that might add up is the labour on changing the timing belt.

Best bet is to choose a workshop and get a quote for the specific work to be done...Once you've got a quote you'll know roughly what to expect, and the final bill should be around the quoted price, unless something unexpected comes up.

Aznbongsta Community Regular

Aznbongsta

Posted
  • Author
Posted
100k services generally aren't cheap, as you'd know having already spent $700+ on parts alone...Having said that, all you'll really need now is the labour, so it shouldn't really cost too much...Only thing that might add up is the labour on changing the timing belt.

Best bet is to choose a workshop and get a quote for the specific work to be done...Once you've got a quote you'll know roughly what to expect, and the final bill should be around the quoted price, unless something unexpected comes up.

Yea, i guess your right. Well i havent bought the parts yet, i don't want to transfer like $800 to some online store. Maybe if i pay by credit card it will be safer.

Dezz!!! have you bought parts from Kudos Motorsports? or has anyone?

dezz Grand Master

dezz

Posted
Posted

Yes I Have. Andrew is trustworthy, and you shouldn't have any problems.

Here's his feedback thread - http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Cu...ck-t103442.html

Might be worth contacting him before you transfer anything just to double check what he has in stock etc...

scotty014 Veteran

scotty014

Posted
Posted

i hear alot of good things about RE customs and i was going ot take my car there but it was to far away.

im not saying dont go to RE customs im just suggesting another good place to maybe consider as they are closer.

they are EAS performance located in airport west tullamarine ph:93302001 . ive taken my car there a few times and they are fantastic, my mate takes his car there too. and so does AL, which is a member hear, he was the one that told me about them when i was looking for a place.

so thats just another place for you to think about.

(OO)SKYLINE(OO) Grand Master

(OO)SKYLINE(OO)

Posted
Posted

RE Customs as what everyone has said.

Or if its close for you and not needing to drive all the way out to Springvale I go to Le Mans Automotive in Templestowe and speak to Shane.

Factory 1 / 15 Websters Rd

Templestowe

VIC, 3106

Australia

(03) 9846 2761

He did all the work on my diff, turbos, gearbox, general maintanace and service.

He is trustworthy and knows what he is doing.

iseekool Veteran

iseekool

Posted
Posted

If your car is all stock - the nissan dealership can help (however I'm not sure if all of them do imports). I remember them quoting around $300 for the timing belt change alone.

With all the stuff you want done your car will be in the shop for 2 days maybe even longer if the workshop is busy. (regardles of the place you send it).

I personally find if you get the mechanic to do too much work they tend to cut corners.

Here are my tips to.

Timing Belt Kit

* 1 x Genuine Nissan Oil Filter - Change

* 1 x Genuine Nissan Timing Belt - Change

* 1 x Genuine Nissan Water Pump - I'd hold this off

* 1 x Genuine Nissan Thermostat - Change

* 2 x Genuine Nissan Cam Seal - If its not leaking - hold off

* 1 x Genuine Nissan Crank Seal - If its not leaking - hold off

* 1 x Genuine Nissan Tensioner Bearing Spring - Change

* 1 x NSK/NTN Timing Belt Idler Bearing - Change

* 1 x NSK/NTN Timing Belt Tensioner Bearing - Change

AUX Belts Kit

* Water Pump/Alternator - Change

* Power Steering - Change

* Air-conditioning - Change

Spark Plugs

* 6x NGK Platinum, PFR6G - Change

+ change you coilpacks with splitfires as the stock coils tend to start giving issues after 100k

OILS/FILTERS

* Engine Oil - change - recommend Castrol GTX3 for 2 months to flush the engine then change over to a more premium oil of your choice.

* Oil filter - change

* Fuel filter - hold off

* Gearbox oil - hold off - Castrol Transmax Z seems to be the choice for most people.

* Diff Oil ( Not sure if needed! Don't know what it is) blush.gif - hold off

* Transfer Case Oil ( Not sure if needed! Don't know what it is) blush.gif

- Only if your car is an AWD you will need this changed

* Radiator Flush - Highly recommended (recommend Castrol radicool) + change your hoses too.

Aznbongsta Community Regular

Aznbongsta

Posted
  • Author
Posted
RE Customs as what everyone has said.

Or if its close for you and not needing to drive all the way out to Springvale I go to Le Mans Automotive in Templestowe and speak to Shane.

Factory 1 / 15 Websters Rd

Templestowe

VIC, 3106

Australia

(03) 9846 2761

He did all the work on my diff, turbos, gearbox, general maintanace and service.

He is trustworthy and knows what he is doing.

Thanks Man, will get some quotes from him too.

THANKS THANKS

Aznbongsta Community Regular

Aznbongsta

Posted
  • Author
Posted
If your car is all stock - the nissan dealership can help (however I'm not sure if all of them do imports). I remember them quoting around $300 for the timing belt change alone.

With all the stuff you want done your car will be in the shop for 2 days maybe even longer if the workshop is busy. (regardles of the place you send it).

I personally find if you get the mechanic to do too much work they tend to cut corners.

Here are my tips to.

Timing Belt Kit

* 1 x Genuine Nissan Oil Filter - Change

* 1 x Genuine Nissan Timing Belt - Change

* 1 x Genuine Nissan Water Pump - I'd hold this off

* 1 x Genuine Nissan Thermostat - Change

* 2 x Genuine Nissan Cam Seal - If its not leaking - hold off

* 1 x Genuine Nissan Crank Seal - If its not leaking - hold off

* 1 x Genuine Nissan Tensioner Bearing Spring - Change

* 1 x NSK/NTN Timing Belt Idler Bearing - Change

* 1 x NSK/NTN Timing Belt Tensioner Bearing - Change

AUX Belts Kit

* Water Pump/Alternator - Change

* Power Steering - Change

* Air-conditioning - Change

Spark Plugs

* 6x NGK Platinum, PFR6G - Change

+ change you coilpacks with splitfires as the stock coils tend to start giving issues after 100k

OILS/FILTERS

* Engine Oil - change - recommend Castrol GTX3 for 2 months to flush the engine then change over to a more premium oil of your choice.

* Oil filter - change

* Fuel filter - hold off

* Gearbox oil - hold off - Castrol Transmax Z seems to be the choice for most people.

* Diff Oil ( Not sure if needed! Don't know what it is) blush.gif - hold off

* Transfer Case Oil ( Not sure if needed! Don't know what it is) blush.gif

- Only if your car is an AWD you will need this changed

* Radiator Flush - Highly recommended (recommend Castrol radicool) + change your hoses too.

WOW! iseekool thanks alot, thats really helpful. maybe ill buy those oils to and provide them to whoever i take the car too.

CHEERS THAT'S GREAT INFO.

Also i forgot to mention, when i change gears in my auto the car seems to move or shake forward or backwards a little.

IS DAT A SIGN OF MY GEARBOX SCREWING UP? or just needs new oil? My uncle mentioned something about getting my gearbox flushed and add new oil... is that suppose to make it better?

Aznbongsta Community Regular

Aznbongsta

Posted
  • Author
Posted
i hear alot of good things about RE customs and i was going ot take my car there but it was to far away.

EAS performance located in airport west tullamarine

Thanks mate, will check it out too.

RBPOWA-(TJ) Grand Master

RBPOWA-(TJ)

Posted
Posted

i got told from RE customs for my stagea (same engine) around $1400 parts and labour., thats including oil's and the stuff you listed.

but yeah give atleast 2days,

with a normal service normally one guy can get it done in a couple of hours , but major service, wouldnt hang around for it unless you have a tent.

i've already started buying my stuff for it

1 x Timing Belt

2 x Cam Seal

1 x Crank Seal

1 x Tensioner Bearing Spring

1 x Timing Belt Idler Bearing

1 x Timing Belt Tensioner Bearing

got the kit off justjap.com

P.S Westal station is just down the road, can train it back home ... ?

Aznbongsta Community Regular

Aznbongsta

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Went to Jap Warehouse also known as DGEN at tullamarine today.

David seem like a good guy, the parts above i wanted done came around to $1370 exclude the water pump, thermostat, tensioner bearing spring.

Price is as follows:

Major Service $280

Cam Belt $650

Cam Seal $120

Gearbox Service $80

Diff Oil $60

Radiator Flush $60

Aux Belts $120

but the timing belt is now GATES........

he said its a performance type, is GATES timing belt any good?

And what about pricing? any good?

I still have to check out EAS, Chasers and maybe RE Customs if i have time.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Similar Content

  • Latest Posts

    • Kinkstaah
      MLR's Bogan cruise ship

      By Kinkstaah · Posted

      Yep, that was one of the things we learned fast in the past with our MX5. When you drive with the top down, you are effectively standing out in the sun, 100% of the time, and not getting in any shade (because roads aren't shaded generally!). Just like standing out in the middle of a field on a sunny 27C day is a bit of a bad plan, so is sitting in a MX5 without sun protection.
    • The Bogan
      MLR's Bogan cruise ship

      By The Bogan · Posted

      I also just ordered some Frankenstein bolts and side mounts to fit a hard top Just in case I do find one, basically so it doesn't need to be fixed to the car with only the front latch.......and then gaffa tape to keep it in place for the RTN journey from wherever I get it
    • The Bogan
      MLR's Bogan cruise ship

      By The Bogan · Posted

      If your temps are fine now, you probably won't have any issues with where your vents are as they don't look right up at the windscreens high pressure area, so any differences when giving it the beans for extended happy laps would be minimal, but, they should vent heaps when stuck in traffic  Much like how that reverse cowl on my SS let "visible" heat out when stationary, but, because it was basically at the windscreen my coolant temps on the Hwy actually raised because air was being fed into it at speed (110kph), to only come back down to around 90° when I got off the Hwy And your 100% correct about the NC currently not needing vents, but, if I was to add a turbo, and a oil cooler and intercooler in front of the condenserand radiator, and then take it to the track???? It is apparently a recommend requirement if I don't want to worry about coolant or oil temp issues, but, any of the above are possible scenarios, over time As it sits now, with the triple pass radiator and stock air conditioning system, I have absolutely no issues with either temps or air conditioning efficiency, I've been basically daily driving thie car for the last month, both on the Hwy, and peak hour, bumper to bumper traffic, but, that's pretty much expected from basically a standard engine  Talking about no issues daily driving, it was 39° the other day and I was sitting in bumper to bumper traffic on the M5 and then M7, with the top down, and with the air conditioning blowing nice cold air on my feet, balls, and face, well, there was one issue, my head and arms got pretty sun burnt Note to self: leave a hat and sunscreen in the car for such days 🤣
    • sonicii
      Mechanic in Victoria

      By sonicii · Posted

      I would agree, unless you need something specific to the HV motor/battery side repaired or investigated, any mechanic will be able to perform normal services, but if you prefer, maybe look for a mechanic who regularly services/repairs Nissans, the VQ engines are pretty common in the Nissan lineup.  Sorry, I can't make any suggestions, I don't live in Vic.
    • GTSBoy
      R32 GTR clutch master cylinder adapters

      By GTSBoy · Posted

      Some of them keep working fine. 9 out of 10 of them end up causing an absolute misery bleeding the system and get thrown on the workshop floor in a tantrum and never thought about again because they were never really needed and just added crap to the car that we could have done without. Same-same with HICAS, A-LSD, and various other stupidities that over eager 10x engineers thought we had to have.
×
×
  • Create New...