Enthusiasts looking to buy a used Nissan Skyline
would normally have a checklist, mental or written, of things to look
out for in a car they are checking out. These would include looking for
oil leaks around the engine, transmission and differentials. Torn boots
indicating poor maintenance of the CV joints, rust spots, sensor checks
and suspension checks are also part of inspecting a used car.
Without a doubt, the most important component to check when you buy a used Nissan Skyline
is the car's engine. This is specially true with the top-of-the line
RB26DETT that powers the Nissan GTRs up to the R34. Most buyers know
that they should do a compression check (with values of 150 and above
indicating a healthy engine) and looking at the condition of the twin
turbochargers, specially the rear unit, which need to be replaced at
about 100,000 miles. But there are also other non-obvious items that
need to be checked even if they seem so trivial as to be ignored or left
for another time. The following things, believe or not, have been
proven to cause engine failures:
