RB26DETT Spring Cleaning - Where to begin Part I

I have been asked to take care of my friends GTR VSpec. First thing to do is study! All cars follow the same principles. But it is always nice to understand what your working on.
This is the first part of many more to come about understanding a Skyline. A look into the RB26DETT and a dive into what a V-Spec is.

*NOTE: The aim of this fact finding mission is to find what works for a GTR R34 V-Spec. But I decided to pull various information together.

From: https://sites.google.com/site/tyndago/r34-nissanskylinegt-r
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Stock Recommendations - Maintenance Requirements for RB26DETT/ R34

Air filter element - Fram CA4309

Oil - Mobil 1 10-30 , 15-50
-> 3,000 miles or 6 months

Oil Filter - OEM 15208-60U00 , Fram PH3682, OEM(R34) 15208-9E000
-> Every 3,000 miles

Spark Plugs - NGK PFR6A-11
-> Every 60,000 miles


Timing Belt - OEM 13028-20P25
-> Every 60,000 miles

Manual transmission fluid - GL-4 75 –90
-> Every 60,000 miles or 2 years

Differential Fluid
- Front - GL-5 85W-90
-> Every 60,000 miles or 2 years

- Center - Nissan Automatic Fluid D
-> Every 60,000 miles or 2 years

- Rear - LSD GL-5 80W-90
-> Every 60,000 miles or 2 years

Fuel Filter - Purolator F44663 , 1996 Infiniti J30
-> Every 15,000 miles

Brake Pads
- Front   AP592   R592  PFC 592  HB 194
- Rear  AP961

Belts - Power Steering belt, AC belt, Alt/ WP /Fan

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Spark Plugs

spark plugs - stock = NGK PFR6A-11
BCPR7ES 0.8mm

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Fluids

As for gearbox oil, only use the proper Getrag stuff (Toyota V160 or genuine Nissan fluid etc). You will see recommendations like redline shockproof but these are for nissan 5 speeds, getrag boxes use ATF fluid so thorough research is needed if going with another brand like RP syncromax etc otherwise you will could damage an expensive gearbox if brand shopping.


------------------------- Gearbox ------------------------- [pictures above]

As for gearbox oil, only use the proper Getrag stuff (Toyota V160 or genuine Nissan fluid etc). You will see recommendations like redline shockproof but these are for nissan 5 speeds, getrag boxes use ATF fluid so thorough research is needed if going with another brand like RP syncromax etc otherwise you will could damage an expensive gearbox if brand shopping.


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Information from Owners Service Manual R34 V-Spec - http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/
[I also confirmed this info from a friend that has access to Nissan]

Legend:-
I = Inspect and Correct or Replace As Necessary
R = Replace
L = Lubricate

Engine And Emission Control Maintenance
Major Service of 80,000Km and 100,000Km

Engine Oil = R except for Turbo Engines which requires a change every 6 months or 5,000Km whichever is earlier
Oil Filter = R (and more frquently under harsh driving conditions)
Drive Belts = I
Engine Anti-freeze Coolant (ethylene glycol) = R
Cooling System = I
Air Cleaner Filter (paper type) = R
Intake and Exhaust Valve Clearance = I if noisy
Fuel Lines = I
Spark Plugs (Platiunum) = R (at 100,000Km)
Heated Oxygen Sensor (exhaust gas sensor) = I
EVAP Vapour Lines = I
Timing Belt = R
Fulcrum Bolts = I

Chassis And Body Maintenance
Major Service of 80,000 & 100,000Km

Brake, Clutch & Auto Transmission (for level and leaks) = I
Brake Fluid = R
Brake Booster Vacuum Hoses, Connections & Check Valve = I
Power Steering Fluid & Lines (for level and leaks) = I
Brake, Clutch & Exhaust Systems = I
Manual Transmission Gear Oil (for level and leaks) = I
Differential Gear Oil (for level and leaks) = I (to be checked every 2 yrs if car is more than 10 yrs old)
Limited-Slip Differential Gear Oil = R
Transfer Fluid = R
Steering Gear & Linkage, Axle & Suspension Parts = I
Propellor Shafts & Drive Shafts & Boots = I
Wheel Alignment & Wheel Rotation = I
Brake Pads, Rotors & Components = I
Locks, Hinges & Hood Latch = L
Seat Belts, Buckles, Retractors, Anchors & Adjusters = I
Foot Brake, Parking Brake & Clutch (for free play, stroke and operation) = I
Ventilation Air Filter = R

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100k km Service for the R34

Standard Kit Components:
Genuine Nissan Timing Belt (Optional Upgrade to Trust/GReddy or Gates Racing)
Genuine Nissan Water Pump (Optional Upgrade to Nissan N1 Item, Where Applicable)
NSK Timing Belt Idler Bearing (Ex RB20E)
NSK Tension Belt Idler Bearing
Genuine Nissan Tensioner Spring
Genuine Nissan Cam Seals
Genuine Nissan Front Main Crank Seal
*NSK are the original equipment manufacture (OEM) of the Nissan timing belt idler & tensioner bearings.

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Turbos for the GTR
Garrett GT2860R-5
HKS GT-SS's or Garrett 2860R-7's (also R34 GT-R N1's) are what you want if you're staying on standard internals.

Garrett turbo 707160-7 which is almost the same size as HKS GTSS will produce around 300 hp each with fast spool up almost as oem these are also very similiar in size to the R34N1 turbos.

Garrett turbo 707160-5 which is almost the same size as HKS 2530 will produce around 350 hp each and be alittle laggier than the -7 and oem but will have better top end they will still produce power after 7500rpm which the -7 wont.

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Manuals and Information 

Nissan Skyline Parts  - Nissan Skyline - R34 GTR V Spec

R34 Workshop Service Manual
R34 Workshop Service Manual - Supplement I
Nissan Manuals - http://manualmotor.blogspot.com.au/

Interesting Build: http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/409259-r34-gtr-vspec-build/
Germany Build: http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/383498-my-bnr34-vspec-uk-model-in-germany/