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Skyline GT-R (R32 / R33 / R34)

1989-2002 / Coupe / Japan

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Critical Engine

CAS (Crank Angle Sensor) Failure

Symptoms

Engine misfire, loss of power, intermittent cutting out, or complete no-start. The misfire may be random or consistent, and can come and go.

Cause

The CAS is a magnetic pickup sensor located inside the front timing cover, driven off the exhaust camshaft. It provides the ECU with engine position data for ignition timing and fuel injection. The internal components wear with age and heat, and the signal becomes erratic. CAS failure is one of the most common problems on all RB26DETT engines.

Fix

Replace the CAS.

Genuine Nissan units are available ($300-500).

Aftermarket trigger kits (which use a crank-mounted trigger wheel and external sensor) eliminate the CAS entirely and are more reliable for high-RPM applications.

Cost: $300-600 for a CAS replacement, $500-1,500 for an aftermarket trigger kit.

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Minor Engine

Oil Pump Drive Collar Failure (R32, R33, CRITICAL)

The engine loses oil pressure instantly and without warning. The oil pressure gauge drops to zero, the engine seizes within seconds. Total engine destruction.
Critical Engine

Ceramic Turbo Wheel Failure (All Models)

Loss of boost on one or both turbochargers. In severe cases, ceramic wheel fragments are ingested by the engine, causing catastrophic damage to the cylinders and pistons.
Critical Engine

Head Gasket Failure

Coolant loss, white smoke from the exhaust, overheating, milky oil, and/or combustion gases in the coolant (detectable with a block tester).
Common Engine

Coil Pack Failure

Misfire on one or more cylinders, rough idle, loss of power.
Critical Engine

Injector Issues

Rough idle, misfire, rich or lean running on individual cylinders.
Common Turbocharger System

Boost Leaks

Sluggish acceleration, reduced boost pressure, the car feels slow despite the turbos appearing to spool.
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