What Else To Do

[R34_Wong]

So found out yesterday that the head of my RB26DETT is shanked.

Going to cost roughly 2-2.5k to rebuild as well and the cars only been on the ground for 2 days...1 day since a full service too and 2 weeks of waiting to see what was wrong.

So my thoughts are:

Are there cheaper alternatives?

If not, was wondering whilst I'm biting the bullet is there any additional things I could get done whilst I'm at it?

Thanks as always

[R31Nismoid]

what's wrong with it exactly?

[R34_Wong]

Apparently cylinder 1-4 is not holding compression. Might potentially be the Valve seals from what I'm told from the workshop. I'm not mechanically minded, but the head isn't cracked it itself.

Thoughts?

[R31Nismoid]

mmm... that's not a 2.5k job to fix!

perhaps a 2nd quote?

[bluey33]

As above definately not 2.5k worth of damage...

You said it happened one day since full service. What was done at the service?

[R34_Wong]

just all fluids changed and spark plugs.

mmm, maybe it is time to get a second quote then?

How much should I looking at? Are there any recommended places I can take it to?

[kevyc]

hey mate ive been told there is a place in brroklyn (melbourne) that specialise in skylines ( and oter nissans).. dunno if they are any good or what the place is called but you can try and hit them up??? if not ya could always just buy another RB26DETT engine off ebay for roughly $1500 - $2000

[R34_Wong]

Was thinking of seeing if I could source another RB... tricky though as who knows what condition that one might be in.

I guess I'll see if I can limp the car out and get another quote before carrying out the work?

I've been told I'll need to wait till end of Jan next year as there's a lot going on in that workshop as well, which might be a bit too long (had the car for 3 weeks total now and only gotten about 2 days of driving out of it).

for 2.5k what would you expect would be done? Brand new head and all or?

[SS8_Gohan]

didn't you buy the R months ago? could be mistaken

i remember seeing it on carsales for a bit, very competitively prices VSII - white one yeah?

i suppose the question is, have you taken it to Race Pace?

[R34_Wong]

Hi mate,

The R34 is fine, this is my investment (did I just say that?!) R32.

Loving your beast btw. Midori...Midori...Midori... *drool*