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13:1713:17, 4 August 2024 diff hist +13,119‎ N Brake Upgrades Miscellaneous ‎ Created page with "category:Brakes and Wheels ==The Menu== Rotor diameter down the left, rotor thickness along the top: Image:Brakes_nissan_table.gif ==Standard Australian R31 Strut/Brake/Hub== Pretty underbraked by today's standards. 250mm x 22mm rotor is integrated with the hub, making rotor upgrades difficult. Caliper mounting bolts are 3 1/2" (88.9mm) apart which is an orphan dimension in terms of later bigger Nissan brakes. Image:Brake_r31_strut.jpg Image:Brake_..." current
13:1713:17, 4 August 2024 diff hist +3,853‎ N Brake specifications ‎ Created page with "category:Brakes and Wheels =Front brake all Australian delivered cars except GTS= thumb|125px|Front caliper assembly thumb|125px|Front *'''Brake model:''' Girlock Slimline Colette *'''Pad:''' Width x thickness x length = 43 x 11 x 129 mm (1.69 x 0.43 x 5.08 in) *'''Rotor outer diameter:''' 250 mm (9.84 in) *'''Caliper inner diameter:''' 54.0 mm (2.126 in) The caliper assembly consists of two..." current
13:1713:17, 4 August 2024 diff hist +6,426‎ N Brake pad reviews ‎ Created page with "category:Brakes and Wheels ==Standard Pads== '''Bendix standard''' Very Standard, these pads are the bottom end of the Bendix range, the last time I bought a set, they were around $100 an end. Quiet pads, not inclined to squeal, not much dust and what there was was easy to clean off. Soft on the rotors but inclined to glaze up. Initial bite on brake application is fair, but there is not a lot in reserve after that, prone to fade, cold performance is OK. Good pad l..." current
13:1713:17, 4 August 2024 diff hist +2,784‎ N Bleeding Brakes ‎ Created page with "'''This is important!''' Make sure you don't let the master cylinder run out of fluid. If it does you'll need to start again from the beginning. First up you'll need to make a tube and bottle setup. Here's one I prepared earlier. 640px|center It's quite a smple thing, you just get any old bottle, I've used an old brake fluid bottle, but you can use anything with a plastic lid you can put a hole in. I like to use clear tube, window washer stuff so..." current
13:1513:15, 4 August 2024 diff hist +128‎ Category:Electrical ‎No edit summary current
13:1513:15, 4 August 2024 diff hist +66‎ N Category:Brakes and Wheels ‎ Created page with "Brake, wheel and tyre specifications, servicing and modifications." current
13:1413:14, 4 August 2024 diff hist +34‎ N Category:Gearbox and Drivetrain ‎ Created page with "Specifications, modifications etc." current
13:1313:13, 4 August 2024 diff hist +2,709‎ N Transmission Specifications ‎ Created page with "category:Gearbox and Drivetrain ==Manual Transmission== {| |'''Model'''||FS5W71C |- |'''Type'''||5 speed synchromesh |- |'''Synchromesh'''||On all forward gears |- |'''Gear Ratios:''' |- |Fifth||0.838:1 |- |Fourth||1.000:1 |- |Third||1.308:1 |- |Second||1.902:1 |- |First||3.321:1 |- |Reverse||3.382:1 |- |'''Gear end float:''' |- |Reverse idler||0.05-0.50 mm |- |Fifth||0.32-0.39 mm |- |Second and third||0.11-0.21 mm |- |First||0.31-0.41 mm |- |'''Synchroniser ring t..." current
13:1313:13, 4 August 2024 diff hist +3,684‎ N Throttle Position Sensor ‎ Created page with "AKA Throttle Position Switch, Throttle Valve Switch (Nissan Service Manual). ==What it does== The TPS tells the engine ECU when to take over idle control. When you take your foot off the accelerator, the throttle butterfly comes to the idle position, the TPS idle switch closes and the ECU starts operating the AAC valve to keep the engine idling properly. This is the only influence the TPS has on the engine ECU. If it is not closing properly, the engine will idle ver..." current
13:1313:13, 4 August 2024 diff hist +2,832‎ N Spigot bearing removal ‎ Created page with "Category:Gearbox and Drivetrain =Hydraulic Method= Spigot bearing removal by "Hydraulic" pressure This is easy if you have a vernier and a lathe to make a shaft to fit up the inside of the spigot bearing. I used a bolt that was lying around that was the same diameter. As shown in the pics. 500px '''Step 1.''' Pump or fill the inside with grease until it starts to ooze out (as shown in pic) You want to replace all the air inside the cavit..." current
13:1213:12, 4 August 2024 diff hist +3,132‎ N Speedometer calibration ‎ Created page with "Category:Electrical category:Gearbox and Drivetrain Here are some pictures of the speedo board where you need to make the calibration mod: This mod will only calibrate the speedo. The odometer will still be out because this mod only adjusts the bias on the moving coil meter (speedo). To adjust both the speedo and the odometer, you need to fit a module in the speed sender wire to modify the number of pulses - I'm still workin' on that. This photo shows the c..." current
13:1213:12, 4 August 2024 diff hist +5,901‎ N Speedo Drive Conversion Auto Manual ‎ Created page with "Category:Gearbox and Drivetrain Category:Electrical When doing the auto to manual conversion, you're stuck with the automatic diff ratio, and the speedo drive gear from the manual gearbox. This can invoke speeding fines as your speedometer will show roughly 10% out (travelling 110km/h instead of 100km/h, whilst showing a speed of 100). There is a simple fix for this problem, and can be done in roughly 10-15 mins. ==Tools Needed:== *A small nail *A small Hamm..." current
13:1213:12, 4 August 2024 diff hist +1,010‎ N Shifter removal ‎ Created page with "category:gearbox and Drivetrain 500px Step 1. Remove the center console, there are screws under the little bits of carpet (inside and out). 500px 500px 500px '''Step 2.''' Take the vinyl boot off, and the ruber boot under that too. Then you have to reach in under the console and push the little tabs in. 500px I found these after I broke the console off. Once..." current
13:1213:12, 4 August 2024 diff hist +2,858‎ N RB25 Gearbox - Installation ‎ Created page with "==Mounting== The R31 manual box and R33 manual box is identical in length. 640px|center|link= An S3 auto crossmember lines up perfectly but the gearbox may hit the top of the transmission tunnel, so you may need to space it downwards. This can done with washers or a couple of M12x1.25 nuts wound onto the studs, then crossmember, and then the standard nuts holding the crossmember on. 640px|center|link= ==Clutch..." current
13:1113:11, 4 August 2024 diff hist +10,063‎ N Parts ‎ Created page with "category:Engine category:RB30E category:Gearbox and Drivetrain == Introduction == This article contains a list of part numbers for R31s (all models) and a guide on prices that you can expect to pay for them. This information has been compiled by members, and is in no way guaranteed to be accurate. If you wish to contribute information to this article, please use this thread: [http://forum.r31skylineclub.com/index.php?topic=136051.0 R31 / HR31 part numbers..." current
13:1113:11, 4 August 2024 diff hist +3,335‎ N Odometer repair ‎ Created page with "category:electrical category:gearbox and Drivetrain Category:Cosmetic =Why?= Most R31s have bad odometers with a really weak gear in them, that is usually the point of fail. Why get a new cluster that hasn't "yet" failed when you can fix it for half the price? Before you go and buy parts which you think will fix your odometer I recommend opening your cluster first to make sure that it is actually this specific gear that has failed. In the 3 clusters I h..." current
13:1113:11, 4 August 2024 diff hist +12,925‎ N Manual Conversion ‎ Created page with "See also Speedo Drive Conversion Auto Manual to get your speedo and wiring correct. category:Gearbox and Drivetrain =Mechanical= ==Parts Required== *Manual gearbox: RB30, RB20 involve the least mods *Flywheel: RB20, RB30, (RB30 flywheel needs shorter headed bolts) *Spigot bearing: - available at Repco, Nissan, Holden etc. - $4 from Bursons, $17 from Nissan... go figure *Clutch pressure plate, driveplate, thrust bearing, clutch fork *Manual tailshaft..." current
13:1013:10, 4 August 2024 diff hist +4,895‎ N Lube Guide ‎ Created page with "This Lube Guide article is compiled with information compiled from [http://www.datateck.com.au www.datateck.com.au] ==PENRITE== ===Engine=== Service Refill Capacity: 4.4 Litres. (Including Filter) *[http://www.penriteoil.com.au/products.php?id_categ=1&id_brand=1&id_products=4 HPR30 20w60] *[http://www.penriteoil.com.au/products.php?id_categ=1&id_brand=5&id_products=30 Everyday 20w50] *[http://www.penriteoil.com.au/products.php?id_categ=1&id_brand=3&id_products=279 Rac..." current
13:0913:09, 4 August 2024 diff hist +5,572‎ N Differential FAQ ‎ Created page with "category:Gearbox and Drivetrain ==What diffs came in the R31?== The R31 Skyline and Pintara came with either a BW75 or BW78 differential depending on year and model. It is reckoned those cars that came with factory LSD used the BW78 diff, along with the last 1990 built Series 3 examples. The two diff types are ostensibly the same, except for the crown-wheel/pinion mesh geometry. This change requires modification of the BW78 pinion, to make it fit the BW75 housing, b..." current
13:0913:09, 4 August 2024 diff hist +2,481‎ N Differential - Resealing ‎ Created page with "This guide is for people who want help replacing the gasket or having to reseal the Diff. You need. *1X Diff gasket $4-$5 depending on where you go. Mine cost me $4.60 and the Code was FAL-021 and brand was ACL *1x Gasket sealent $5-$10 again depending on where you go. Image:Diff gasket 1.jpg Image:Diff gasket 2.jpg To replace the gasket you have to undo all of the bolts holding the back plate on. They are 1/2 Inch (sorry forgot how many bolts). Image:Di..." current
13:0913:09, 4 August 2024 diff hist +4,233‎ N Differential - Replacing ‎ Created page with "category:gearbox and Drivetrain Replacing differential Lock the steering wheel and chock a front wheel with bricks or suitable device and jack the rear of the vehicle up by the diff centre and support the car on chassis stands under the two chassis rails near the back of the car. Jack the car up quite a bit more than you normally would when changing a tyre because when you release the jack, the axle assembly will drop down since it wont be supporting the weight of..." current
13:0813:08, 4 August 2024 diff hist +350‎ N Differential - Ratios ‎ Created page with "category:Gearbox and Drivetrain Skyline: Manual (lsd and open) : 3.7 Automatic (lsd and open) :3.89 Pintara (not sure on manual) : 4.11 GTS2 (both auto and manual) : 3.89 Speedo is driven off the gearbox, therefore putting a manual gearbox with an auto diff will put the speed out 5% (speedo will read higher than actual car speed)." current
13:0813:08, 4 August 2024 diff hist +180‎ N Differential - LSD Locker ‎ Created page with "=Lokka= Image:Diff locker1.jpg Image:Diff locker2.jpg =Silo BW78 Cone LSD= Image:Diff silo LSD.jpg Photos: '''Devious Jet''' Category:Gearbox and Drivetrain" current
13:0813:08, 4 August 2024 diff hist +4,218‎ N Differential - Installing a Mini Spool ‎ Created page with "category:Gearbox and Drivetrain == What a Mini Spool does: == A Mini Spool simply locks the diff... i.e. The wheels can NOT spin independantly. It replaces all the spider gears inside the diff centre with a solid chunk of metal. It will have the same effect as welding the diff. The advantage is that it is a lot stronger than welding and if necessary, reversible. This is a Minispool for a BorgWarner 78 - 28spline diff: (apologies for the poor quality phone camera pic..." current
13:0813:08, 4 August 2024 diff hist +1,209‎ N Differential - Checking Fluid Level ‎ Created page with "category:gearbox and Drivetrain Image:Diff_015.jpg The large flat bolt on the back of the diff is for checking/refilling diff fluid. Its a 1 1/8 inch (imperial, not metric, but somewhere around 28-29mm). I didn't have to jack the car, however with the car flat on the ground, its hard to get a bottle in there to refill it. Recommend either a socket with a breaker, or a ring spanner. Be careful where your hands are, because it'll suddenly turn and theres a lot..." current
13:0713:07, 4 August 2024 diff hist +431‎ N Crossmember ‎ Created page with "category:Gearbox and Drivetrain There were 2 different types of crossmember used in the R31. Irrespective of which crossmember is fitted, the front end geometry should be within the limits specified in the service manual. {| | '''Production''' || '''Identification colour''' || '''Front Track''' |- | '''Early''' || Light grey || 1425mm |- | '''Late''' || Black || 1434mm |} 500px|Crossmember" current
13:0713:07, 4 August 2024 diff hist +1,158‎ N Clutch Specifications ‎ Created page with "Category:Gearbox and Drivetrain '''''Clutch Tech''''' <u>'''Skyline'''</u> {| |Clutch Disc Diameter (mm): || 240mm |- |Clutch Disc Spline Count: || 24 |- |Clutch Disc Spline Diameter (mm):|| 25.4mm |- |Clutch Control: || Hydraulic |- |Master cylinder I.D. mm: || 15.87 (5/8") |- |Slave cylinder I.D. mm: || 19.05 (3/4") |- |Spigot Bearing: || 16.00mm ID x 20.62mm OD x 17.53mm L (Industry # ASB520) |- |Flywheel Step: || +0.17mm (Flat step will still work) |- |Ring..." current
13:0713:07, 4 August 2024 diff hist +9,818‎ N Clutch Options ‎ Created page with "category:Gearbox_and_Drivetrain When changing the clutch it is best to also have the flywheel machined. Some people sand the flywheel by hand in an attempt to remove glazing, and to some extent this works, but it does not address the problem of the flywheel surface no longer being flat. Watching a flywheel being machined is an educational experience, you wouldn't believe how deformed this big solid casting manages to get over 15 years or so - there's a lot of meta..." current
13:0613:06, 4 August 2024 diff hist +1,961‎ N Clutch Alignment Tool ‎ Created page with "=Making a clutch alignment tool= I wanted to add this as it's an integral part of the manual conversion and it's invaluable for anyone doing a clutch change as well. I've heard that you can buy either a plastic or metal one but where's the fun in that? Why not make one for free! The Gregory's give you lengths but doesn't give you diameters of the ID's (Internal Diameters) of the clutch driven plate and the spigot bearing. It can be made from either metal or wood, I p..." current
13:0613:06, 4 August 2024 diff hist +2,724‎ N Automatic gearbox - Removal ‎ Created page with "category:Gearbox and Drivetrain ==Tools Required== The tools required to do it are the usual for Skylines, however at bare minimum you should have: *offset ringspanner in 14mm *combination spanner in 14mm *combination spanner in 15mm *combination spanner in 17mm *combination spanner in 12mm *combination spanner in 10mm *Deep socket in 14mm *Deep socket in 17mm *Socket in 17mm *Socket in 14mm *Socket in 12mm *Socket in 10mm *Socket in 1/4" A..." current
13:0613:06, 4 August 2024 diff hist +1,310‎ N Automatic Diagnostic ‎ Created page with "=S1/2 Automatic Transmission Diagnostic= Nothing yet. =S3 Automatic Transmission Diagnostic= -Start the engine and warm it to normal temp -Turn it off -Ensure power button is off -Put selector in "park" -Turn key to on but don't start it -P/shift lamp should come on for 2 seconds -Turn key to off position -Put selector in drive -Turn power shift on -Turn key to on but don't start -Put selector into 2nd -Turn p/shift off -Move selector into 1st -Turn p/shi..." current
13:0513:05, 4 August 2024 diff hist +3,727‎ N Auto Neutral Switch ‎ Created page with "I have been having an intermittent problem where I turn the key to start the car and get nothing but that 'tick tick' from under the bonnet. After driving me nuts for a year, I think I may have found the solution. I found that the +12V going to the starter solenoid (black and yellow) is usually at least 1 volt under battery voltage, and the resistance with the ignition switch set to 'start' between +12V and the terminal on the starter solenoid is several mega Ohms. I th..." current
13:0413:04, 4 August 2024 diff hist +1‎ Category:Steering & Suspension ‎No edit summary current
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13:0313:03, 4 August 2024 diff hist +2,975‎ N Urethane Bushes ‎ Created page with "category:Steering & Suspension ==Nolathane== http://www.redranger.com.au/ image:Bushes_nolathane2.gif ==Noltec== http://www.noltecsuspension.com/products.php Noltec do pretty much the full range of bushes. Of particular interest are the exchange control arms and the camber/caster tops. The exchange control arms save you the trouble of trying to remove seized bushes at home without a press. image:Bushes_noltec3.gif Image:Bushes Noltec Camber Top...." current
13:0313:03, 4 August 2024 diff hist +7,802‎ N Sway bars and Strut braces ‎ Created page with "category:Steering & Suspension ==Sway Bars and Strut Braces== These work to keep the wheels the correct distance apart and increase chassis rigidity. When you corner, your car literally bends like a banana and these will help to combat that. You will notice a quicker turn in, less body roll and more responsive handling. Sway bars attach to the lower part of the suspension and the chassis, and Strut Braces put a bar between the top of each strut tower. Your R31..." current
13:0313:03, 4 August 2024 diff hist +184‎ N Suspension Specifications ‎ Created page with "category:Steering & Suspension 400px|Front suspension 400px|Front axle and suspension Frossmember Information" current
13:0213:02, 4 August 2024 diff hist +2,335‎ N Steering Column Bush Replacement ‎ Created page with "I thought I would write up a quick guide as I was replacing the bush in my steering column, not too big of a job but can be a real prick if it's done while everything is in the car. I attempted it while it was in and could only get a spanner onto one of the nuts which was in the end too tight to be undoing in that position anyway. After reading around I found that removing the column out of the car was going to be the easier alternative. Its a pretty simple job to do but..." current
13:0213:02, 4 August 2024 diff hist +5,202‎ N Springs ‎ Created page with "category:Steering & Suspension The information below is from various sources and may not be correct. =Factory Spring Data= ==Front Springs== ====CA20E==== *Front Spring - Free Length 358 mm, Spring Rate 1.84 kg/mm 103 lb/in ====RB30E==== *Yellow Front Spring - Free Length 325 mm, Spring Rate 2.4 kg/mm 137 lb/in *No Colour Front Spring - Free Length 342 mm, Spring Rate 2.4 kg/mm 136 lb/in ====GTS1 GTS2==== {| class="wikitable" |- | Mean wire diameter (mm)..." current
13:0213:02, 4 August 2024 diff hist +4,937‎ N Shock Absorbers ‎ Created page with "Category:Steering_&_Suspension ==Australian Factory Damper Rates== Damping force measured at 1 foot per second. ===Front=== ====CA20E==== *815 N Expansion, 285 N Compression ====RB30E==== *Yellow Spring - 815 N Expansion, 285 N Compression *No Colour Spring - 795 N Expansion, 310 N Compression ===Rear=== ====CA20E==== *Sedan - 815 N Expansion, 285 N Compression *Wagon - 815 N Expansion, 285 N Compression ====RB30E==== *Sedan - 895 N Expansion, 355 N Compr..." current
13:0113:01, 4 August 2024 diff hist +16,850‎ N S13 Suspension Conversion ‎ Created page with "=Safety= ==Tie Rod End Ball Joints== One issue I might raise... my friend has that setup on his aussie 31 and went to get a wheel alignment the other day. The guy told him that the tie rod ball joints were at absolute maximum tilt because the car is so low (perfect stance imo!) and its really dangerous... Picture this: with the steering rack sitting level, the tie rods are pointing upwards towards the steering arms. then in order for the ball joint to go into the ste..." current
13:0113:01, 4 August 2024 diff hist +2,406‎ N S13 camber tops ‎ Created page with "category:Steering & Suspension I'm not going to try to re-write the Gregory's manual so I'm assuming you can all read how to remove the strut from an Aussie R31. The first thing to do once the strut is removed is to loosen the top shocker retaining nut It is best to do this before you compress the spring otherwise the shock will spin around with the nut (make sure you don't loosen it to the point where it comes off, or youll be in some pain I'd assume) Once..." current
13:0113:01, 4 August 2024 diff hist +4,472‎ N Rear Camber ‎ Created page with "Category:Steering & Suspension The IRS system in S13 & R32 is completely different to the R31. R31 = semi-trailing arm independent rear R32/S13 = multilink independent rear The R31 shares the same setup as a number of oldschool cars... 910 bluebirds, datsuns 280Z, and Z31 300ZX, even VP commodores have this style of IRS system, though the VP's arms are fitted straight so the wheels don't camber when slammed out. This system consists of a crossmember at the back..." current
13:0013:00, 4 August 2024 diff hist +4,990‎ N Power Steering Pump Rebuild ‎ Created page with "category:Electrical Category:Steering_&_Suspension ==Introduction== This guide describes how to rebuild your power steering pump instead of paying ~$400 for a new one. This is easy to do, and quite alot of fun! ==What You Need== *14mm spanner *flat bladed screw drivers *a couple of little picks *15/16 socket *circlip pliers *19mm socket and spanner *shop press/vice *hammer Bearing (~$5): 640px|center|link= Kit (~$25): [..." current
13:0013:00, 4 August 2024 diff hist +3,460‎ N Power Steering High Pressure Hose - Replacement ‎ Created page with "==Replacement Hose== They don't make the high pressure line any more. Nissan can fly you one in from Japan, approximately 2 week wait and cost a grand total of $780. To remove the line, you must take out the hard line that it is attached to. Everything from the banjo bolt at the pump back to the rack itself must come it. It's a prick of a job, you have to do all sorts of delicate and crazy manoeuvres to get it past the sump and over the engine mount. You can't bend the..." current
13:0013:00, 4 August 2024 diff hist +1,857‎ N Panhard Rod ‎ Created page with "category:Steering & Suspension How to change panhard: Jack rear of car off ground, I suggest at the chassis rails, with the front wheels well chocked. The rear tyres will both be off the ground, giving no handbrake/park brake/engine brake, so make sure it cannot move, since you'll be under it. There are 2 bolts for the panhard, one connecting to passenger side suspension on differential, the other connects to the body to a welded subframe in front of fuel tank. T..." current
13:0013:00, 4 August 2024 diff hist +12,034‎ N HICAS - Removal ‎ Created page with "=Hicas Removal= There seems to be a lot of confusion in the various hicas threads with information scattered all over the shop, and I keep getting pm's about it, so I think its about time we put everything in the same place, to stop hicas threads popping up weekly. This is a rough draft, and pics are coming. Feel free to suggest changes, improvements or corrections. ===HICAS, what is it?=== Hicas stands for High Capacity Actively controlled Steering. It is an anti-ski..." current
12:5912:59, 4 August 2024 diff hist +4,147‎ N Changing rear struts ‎ Created page with "category:Steering & Suspension == How To Change Rear Struts In Your 31 == What you will need: 14mm socket / spanner / ratchet spanner (a lot easier) 17mm socket and breaker bar / ratchet 17mm spanner 21mm socket (or 19) depending on your wheel nut size 1x Trolley jack 2x Jack stands 1x Hammer (Very convincing) The Aim: To change over your rear shocks and springs of your R31 Skyline The Method: 1. Start by loosening your wheel nuts then jacking up the car wit..." current
12:5912:59, 4 August 2024 diff hist +2,372‎ N Bushes - Replacing ‎ Created page with "For all you people out there who like to do most of their car mods themselves but don't have the right tools, here is an easy way to replace your lower trailing arm bushes without a press. I'm assuming you have the technical skills to remove the lower control arms so I won't cover that simple step. Tools required: * Hammer * Screw driver (a crappy one ;) ) * Hacksaw * 20cm length of threaded rod with 2 matching nuts * Either some steel plate or big washers and 5cm of..." current
12:5912:59, 4 August 2024 diff hist +1,843‎ N 5 Stud Conversion ‎ Created page with "Converting to the common 5x114.3 PCD wheel stud pattern provides for more wheel and brake upgrade options. =Front= Australian models are fitted with a front strut with an incorporated hub and disc rotor design. This design limits options for replacement discs and hubs. HR31 hubs are not compatible with the Australian R31 stub axle, and use a floating hub design where the disc rotor is seperate to the hub, however, the struts are intercha..." current

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