Skyline GT-R (R32 / R33 / R34)

1989-2002 / Coupe / Japan

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Critical Engine

Injector Issues

Symptoms

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

Cause

The factory Nismo 440cc injectors are good quality but can become clogged or develop leaking seals after decades of service. The injector O-ring seals harden and leak fuel, causing a rich condition and fire risk. On modified cars with larger injectors, incorrect sizing or poor tuning causes drivability issues.

Fix

Have the injectors professionally cleaned and flow-tested ($150-250 for a set of six).

Replace O-ring seals ($20-40 for a set).

If the injectors are beyond cleaning, Nismo 740cc or 1000cc injectors are the standard upgrade for modified engines.

Cost: $600-2,000 for a set depending on size.

Cost mentioned in fix

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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).

Common Engine

Coil Pack Failure

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

Common Turbocharger System

Boost Leaks

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

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