Nissan Skyline ER34 - Radiator

Radiator and it's function.

The radiator was invented by Franz San Galli, a Polish-born Russian businessman living in St. Petersburg, between 1855-1857.

Radiators are heat exchangers used to transfer thermal energy from one medium to another for the purpose of cooling and heating. The majority of radiators are constructed to function in automobiles, buildings, and electronics. The radiator is always a source of heat to its environment, although this may be for either the purpose of heating this environment, or for cooling the fluid or coolant supplied to it, as for engine cooling.

A vehicle's cooling system is designed to protect the engine from the destructive forces of too much heat. If the system isn't in good repair, simple tasks such as sitting idle in rush-hour traffic can cause a vehicle to overheat even when temperatures drop below the freezing mark.

 Vehicles five years and older are prime candidates for cooling system troubles, troubles that could strike when least expected. Some experts report that cooling system service is most frequent on vehicles with more than 50,000 miles. However, these experts note that the mileage on a vehicle is not as big a factor in the maintenance of a cooling system as is the vehicle's age.

I had some problem with my Radiator recently. The top cover started to leak. Well took it to the mechanic to get it fixed. It does cost a fortune for me since I was having some bad financial term. Since, I had no other options rather than repair or replace the radiator.
After carefully weigh the pro's and con's of having new double layer radiator installed with the expences that going to incur to me I decided to repair my original radiator.

The series of pictures will tell some story by them self.

                                           Radiator top is leaking.

                                           Side view of the broken top cover

                                           The radiator coolant splash

NISMO Carbon Pillar Garnish -GTR34 ER34

The NISMO carbon pillar garnish will definitely will make sure the car get's the rightfull attraction. Many would prefer to have their center pillar garnish with nice finishing. But how many are there who is willing to go the extra mile just to decorate. I will leave this to your discretion.
The carbon pillar garnish comes with many different types. Some are laminated with carbon material, some were replaced with carbon pillars and there are some just stick the carbon pillar garnish which were manufactured by NISMO Japan. There are also some skyline owners in a dilemma on how to get the original center pillar, since they have lost their valuables to the thieves.
Below is the part number.

                                           99993 - RNR40

Nissan Skyline ER34 -Brakes part 2

There are certain important factors in regards to the brakes that need more attention. How many of us as a daily drivers driving from home to office and vice verse will look into every details of our car. Food for taught.


Our vehicle brake system has one Job - stop the vehicle. But it takes several key components to deliver the single end result.
To bring the vehicle to halt there are three things work together: leverage, hydraulic force and friction. Leverage is supplied by the driver's leg pressure and the brake pedal. The brake pedal is connected by levers and rods to the back of the power booster. The power booster uses either engine vacuum or a hydraulic pump to multiply and transfer the force of that leverage to the master cylinder. The master cylinder is the heart of your vehicle's brake hydraulic system. It uses the applied leverage to force a reservoir full of brake fluid through valves, steel lines and rubber hoses into hydraulic calipers and wheel cylinders. That hydraulic pressure is then used help to create friction.
For example, disc brakes use a hydraulic caliper fitted with brake pads to grab a spinning disc (or rotor). Drum brakes, on the on the hand have a hydraulic wheel cylinder that pushes a brake shoe against the inside of a spinning drum. Either design involves highly engineered parts and precise movement. The more force a driver applies to the brake pedal, the greater the stopping force that is applied at the wheels.

In addition to this primary braking system, most of today's vehicles utilize an electronic Anti-lock Brake system. Using electronic sensors high pressure pumps, under certain conditions, your ABS system can measure vehicle speed, wheel slip and brake force. Then it actually pumps the brakes for you during an emergency stop.
That's why it's essential to be proactive about testing overall brake components. And to know whether a brake component needs simply to be serviced or totally replaced.

                                              ER34 Front Brake service Kit (AY600-NS047)

Please make sure to check the service kit is a genuine product by Nissan or PIT WORK Japan. Ensuring the originality of the purchased spare part will give confidence while driving and also when applying brake. The genuine part also will last long.

Some tips to watch for when brakes need a mechanic's attention.

• A low or spongy pedal, which can mean there's air in the hydraulic system
• A red brake-warning light that could indicate an imbalance in the system
• An amber brake-warning light that could signal a problem with ABS system
• Continuous sequeals and grinding sounds - these may mean it's time for new brake pad or shoe
• Brake pad and rotor thickness - worn pads or rotors that are too thin cannot dissipate the extreme heat produced during braking
• Brake shoe and drum diameter - worn shoes or drums not only dissipate less heat, they can cause greater brake pedal travel.

Until another post I am signing off from The Nissan Skyline ER34.