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The Sky Is The Limit

Index

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................3

Legal Stuff ....................................................................................................................................3

Skyline history ..............................................................................................................................4

Specifications ....................................................................................................................................6

Engine ......................................................................................................................................6

Basic R32 GT-R specifications.................................................................................................6

Basic R32 specifications...........................................................................................................7

Vehicle weights ........................................................................................................................7

R32 Wheels...............................................................................................................................7

Deciphering model serial numbers............................................................................................8

Colour codes:........................................................................................................................8

Transmissions:......................................................................................................................8

Fuel ..........................................................................................................................................9

Fuel consumption formula....................................................................................................9

Life is Like a Box of Chocolates: The Ultimate Track Test ............................................................10

1981: DR30 2000RS-Turbo .......................................................................................................11

1986: R31 GTS-X .......................................................................................................................13

1986: R31 GTS-R .......................................................................................................................14

1989: R32 GTS-T .......................................................................................................................15

1990: R32 GT-R .........................................................................................................................16

1994: R33 GTS25t ......................................................................................................................18

Verdict: .......................................................................................................................................19

Buying a Skyline..............................................................................................................................20

Points to watch............................................................................................................................20

Skyline Models and Options - R32..............................................................................................21

After Purchase..................................................................................................................................22

Systems and Diagnostics .................................................................................................................23

HICAS ........................................................................................................................................23

What is HICAS? And do I have it? ........................................................................................23

HICAS Diagnostic Mode .......................................................................................................24

HICAS Diagnostic Codes 19891993 .................................................................................25

HICAS Diagnostic Codes 19931999 .................................................................................25

ECU ............................................................................................................................................26

ECU Reset .........................................................................................................................26

ECU Diagnostics ...............................................................................................................27

ECU Diagnostic Codes .................................................................................................28

O2 sensor test procedure................................................................................................28

Climate Control Diagnostics R32 and R33.................................................................................29

Sensor check ..........................................................................................................................29

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Mode door position check.......................................................................................................29

Actuator operation check........................................................................................................30

Sensor recognition check........................................................................................................30

Calibration..............................................................................................................................30

R33 Fuse Box translation............................................................................................................31

Dashboard Fusebox ...............................................................................................................31

Auto Transmission Diagnostics ..................................................................................................32

Auto transmission diagnostics codes .....................................................................................32

Interior .............................................................................................................................................33

Changing the steering wheel .......................................................................................................33

Cleaning a leather steering wheel ...............................................................................................33

Remove the rear seat ...................................................................................................................33

Remove the surround from the climate control / stereo - R32.....................................................33

Remove the surround from the climate control / stereo – R33....................................................34

Remove the dashboard – R33......................................................................................................34

Fitting a band expander...............................................................................................................35

Controls and Instruments .................................................................................................................36

Boost gauge -- how to read .........................................................................................................36

Power and Hold buttons -- what do they do? ..............................................................................36

Disabling the remote boot release ...............................................................................................36

Undocumented Climate Control trick – R32...............................................................................37

Simple modifications ......................................................................................................................38

Cold air intake R32 (no bodywork cutting involved) .................................................................38

Gutting the catalytic converter ....................................................................................................39

Remove the 100 km/hr overspeed warning - R32........................................................................39

Aftermarket Boost Gauge -- where to plumb ..............................................................................39

Building an intercooler water sprayer..........................................................................................40

Parts list..................................................................................................................................40

Assembly.................................................................................................................................41

How does it go?.......................................................................................................................41

Possible additional related modifications................................................................................41

Simple Tips......................................................................................................................................42

Cleaning tar from paintwork........................................................................................................42

Electric aerials.............................................................................................................................42

Air Conditioning - looking after.................................................................................................42

My Skyline seems sluggish sometimes: Fuel filter .....................................................................42

Oil pressure: Sender failure ........................................................................................................43

Oil pressure: Stuffed oil filter .....................................................................................................43

Coils - R32...................................................................................................................................44

Air flow meter .............................................................................................................................44

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Introduction

Legal Stuff

All brands and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Any modifications or procedures followed are at your own risk.

Much of the contents have been compiled from many resources, conversations with people,

posting made to message boards, and technical articles published on the internet.

My deepest respects and thanks to those who have posted helpful material on the

SkylinesDownunder forum – it is a truly great resource!

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Introduction

Skyline history

The Skyline name has been around for many years -- since 1955 in fact. This timeline and

history is based on material from the Skylines Downunder web site, and other internet

resources.

1955 The Prince Motor Company produced the Skyline ALSIS1 in either a four door

sedan, or a five door wagon. It was powered by a 1484cc four cylinder engine

producing 60 horsepower.

1957 The Skyline ALSI2 was released, with some cosmetic enhancements. Namely quad

headlights, a new grill, and a new bonnet emblem.

1961 The Skyline Sport BLRA3 was released. It was an Italian design, and hand built, so

production numbers were limited. This model was available as either a coupe or

convertible. The engine was a 1862cc unit producing 83 horse power.

1961 The Skyline S50E series was released. It was powered by a 1484 cc four cylinder

engine producing 70 horsepower. It was during the life of this model in 1966, that

Prince Motor Company and Nissan were merged. Options included a three speed

column change, or a four speed floor change with bucket seats. Again this model

was available in either a four door sedan, or a five door wagon.

1965 The first sporty Skyline -- the Prince GT S54 was created to go racing. The body

was based on a modified S50 with a lengthened nose section, and a 1988cc six

cylinder engine with either triple 40DCOE18 Webber carburettors, or a lower

compression version with a single carburettor producing 127 and 106 horsepower

respectively. Features included a LSD, a five speed close ratio gearbox, front disc

brakes with twin callipers, and finned drums on the rear.

1967 The Nissan Skyline 1500. Powered by a 1483cc four cylinder engine producing 94

horsepower. Available in either a four door sedan, or a five door wagon.

1969 The Nissan Skyline C10 series. Engines included a 1988cc six cylinder pushing

106 horsepower, a 1973cc L20 six cylinder engine with 109 horsepower, and the

1998cc DOHC S20 GTR engine producing 160 horsepower with triple Solex

carburettors. The range was available in two and four door sedans, and five door

wagons (except for the GTR which was limited to the sedan options) The GTR was

nicknamed "Hakosuka"

1972 The Nissan Skyline C110 series. Again, a range of models and engine types. The

interesting models included the 2000GTX powered by the 130 horsepower L20, the

2000GTR with the 160 horsepower S20. Other variants included 1600GT, 1800GT.

1977 Another new generation of Skylines. Models included 1600TI, 1800TIex, 2000GT.

In 1980 the first turbo charged Skyline was released - the2000GTex with a 140

horsepower L20 engine.

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1980 Nissan R30 Skyline. The Skyline was evolving into the shape we associate with

modern Skylines with this release. Models were similar to the last generation with a

few additions, 1800TI, 2000GTex, 2000GTex turbo, and 2800GT. The lightweight

R30 2000 RS and R30 RS Turbo packed the new FJ20 two litre four cylinder

engine in both naturally aspirated and turbo versions producing 145 and 190

horsepower respectively. 1983 saw a facelift for the RS series, now renamed the

RSX and RSX Turbo. By 1984, the RSX Turbo C produced 205 horsepower, and

was nicknamed "Te Ka Men" or Iron Mask. The RS Turbo formed the basis for

Nissan's early Group A programme. Many of us can recall the Nissan's in Peter

Jackson colours competing in the Australian Touring Car Championship, with

George Fury and a young Glenn Seton.

1985 Nissan R31 Skyline. Another step in the evolution of the Skyline. New models

included the GTSX, and the GTSR. The RB20DET was introduced, as was HICAS.

The RB20DET engines in the R31 range are known as "Red Tops" after the

colouring of their valve cover.

1989 Nissan R32 Skyline. Models included the GXI, GTE, GTS, GTST, GTS25, GTS4,

and GTR. Engines included the CA18 for the GXI, and then the RB20E for the

GTE, RB20DE for the GTS, 160kw RB20DET for the GTST and GTS4, RB25DE

for the GTS25, and the 206kw RB26DETT for the top of the range GTR. The GTS4

and GT R models featured Nissan's new all wheel drive system. The valve cover

colour for the RB20DET is now silver for the R32 series.

1993 Nissan R33 Skyline. This model was heavier than the very popular R32 series, and

based on the Laurel platform. The models again are very similar to the previous

generation, with GTS25T, GTS25, GTS4 (naturally aspirated only), and the GTR.

1998 The R34 Skyline series. A more aerodynamic design than the previous R33 series,

and another boost in performance.

2000 The R-34 GT-R and GT-T go on sale in New Zealand from Nissan dealers.

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