Skyline GT-R (R32 / R33 / R34)

1989-2002 / Coupe / Japan

All Skyline GT-R (R32 / R33 / R34) problems All workshop issues

Common Engine

Coil Pack Failure

Symptoms

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

Cause

The RB26DETT uses individual coil packs for each cylinder (coil-on-plug design on R33 and R34, coil-and-lead design on R32). The coil packs deteriorate with age and heat. The R32's coil pack leads are particularly susceptible to insulation breakdown.

Fix

Replace the coil packs.

Genuine Nissan units are available, as are aftermarket upgrades (Splitfire, HKS).

Replace all six at once, if one has failed, the others are not far behind.

Cost: $400-800 for a set of six.

Cost mentioned in fix

Cost: $400-800 for a

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Other known issues

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

CAS (Crank Angle Sensor) Failure

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

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).

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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