Nissan Skyline ER34 GTT

As the car is getting older parts tend to give away. This is the nature of all mechanical parts. The Nissan Skyline ER34 has no exceptions. Recently I had been advised by the mechanic to look for replacement for my tie rod and tie rod ends. The tie rod and tie rod end is crucial part for the tyre to be in shape. If we don't change them the tyres will tend to eat up one side.

Yes, when I checked the front Tyre it wobbles right and left. Well the search begins....as for my surprise there is no stock unit available anywhere, all they have is reinforced parts from Japan. Why the hell spend so much to replace with the reinforced unit when one can find locally.

After searching for the replacement parts for about 3weeks I found that EJ has just changed a new set and the best part is this tie rod and tie rod end is from nissan serena C4. This is amazing one can use parts from Nissan serena for the skyline.

This is the part number;

1) Paraut tie rod for Nissan Serena C24
(Part No. V13-238 / Nissan Part No. 48521-4N100)
2) Paraut tie rod end for Nissan A32/A33/C23
(Part No. V13-126 / Nissan Part No. 48520-0M085)

Paraut Tie Rod End

Paraut Tie Rod

Old and New Tie Rod

Old and New Tie Rod End

Tie Rod out of the box

Tie Rod End out of the box

All mechanical parts has a common check point. That is called as maintenance. The Nissan skyline er34 also has no exception from this basic requirements.
I would like to talk about oil filter that used for cars. Particularly the product that manufactured by NISMO.

Here is some specifications about the oil filter.
Brand: NISMO
Product: S-Tune Oil Filter Veruspeed NS5
Part Number: 15208 - RN020

Features:
Decreased Pressure loss, improved filtration efficiency, and extended life-span was all achived by enlarging the filtration area of the oil filter. As a result, the oil pressure is stabilized, and dirt in the engine is decreased.

Specifications:
Performance comparison with stock engine oil filter;
Pressure loss: Providing about a 21% decrease > better oil pressure
Filter eficiency: Increase of more than 24% > improvement of oil purity
Resisting pressure strength: More than 10% improvement > High viscosity oil
Life time: Increased about 37% > longevity improved

Synthetic oil compatible filter with higher density filter medium, high flow and more stable oil pressure.
The filtering media is increased to reduce pressure loss, improve filtering efficiency and achive longer life.
Pressure loss reduced by approximately 21% while maintaining the correct oil pressure.
Filtering efficiency increased by approximately 21% resulting in better filtration.
Filter housing burst strength increased by approximately 10% for safe use with higher viscosity engile lubricants.
higher filter life expectancy of 15,000km or 1 year for normal driving conditions.

The oil filter is compatible for the below vehicles;
Sylvia 180SX - (R)S13 CA18DE(T) (88/05 - 91/01) (R) PS13 SR20DE(T) (91/01 - 98/11)
Skyline R32 - RB20E, RB20DE(T), RB25DE, RB26DETT (89/05 - 94/11)
Skyline R33 - RB20E, RB25DE(T), RB26DETT (93/08 -98/11)
Skyline R34 - RB20DE, RB25DE(T), RB26DETT (98/05 - 02/08)