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Re: Gti-r turbo on a bluebird Atessa
« Reply #270 on: Apr 27, 2010, 07:01PM »
mmm maybe. but i never launch it hard and im pretty gentle changing gears also.never had gearbox issues with my last car lol
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Re: Gti-r turbo on a bluebird Atessa
« Reply #271 on: Apr 27, 2010, 07:02PM »
the gearbox isnt notchy at all..it always go;s into gear ( i never miss gears at all )
it just sounds a bit rattly..mostly on idle and lower in the rev range.
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Re: Gti-r turbo on a bluebird Atessa
« Reply #272 on: Apr 27, 2010, 07:08PM »
Maybe it's the thrust bearing, or the clutch.
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Re: Gti-r turbo on a bluebird Atessa
« Reply #273 on: Apr 27, 2010, 07:15PM »
mm yeah im assuming input shaft bearings or something. im assuming gearbox out job? might leave it to a mechanic..and i guess that wouldnt be an easy job so could be looking at decent cash being put into this..lame!! lol
Mods so far: 3" exhaust off the turbo, Fmic, HKS ssqv, D2 Fully adjustable coilovers, turbotech manual boost controller. running 12-13 psi

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Re: Gti-r turbo on a bluebird Atessa
« Reply #274 on: Apr 27, 2010, 07:16PM »
How about you try to figure out what it is first.
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Re: Gti-r turbo on a bluebird Atessa
« Reply #275 on: Apr 27, 2010, 07:37PM »
i have been looking it up. it most likely is the input shaft bearing. looked on youtube of videos also and lots of people have simular problems..when clutch is not engaged the sound go's away.
i have no idea how to fix this and it requires the gearbox to come out lol.
might try gearbox oil and see if the sound go's away first though.
but then again..how do i go about changing gearbox oil? i know service the car..but never done gearbox lol. i shall look it up also :)
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Re: Gti-r turbo on a bluebird Atessa
« Reply #276 on: Apr 27, 2010, 09:21PM »
input shaft/thrust bearing/clutch

any of those is a likely candidate from the abuse. any way you look at it the gearbox is coming off


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Re: Gti-r turbo on a bluebird Atessa
« Reply #277 on: May 14, 2010, 05:10PM »
finaly taking my car to a mechanic tomorrow. to get to the gearbox does the engine have to come out aswell? think i remember seeing that somewhere.
just dont wanna get ripppppppped off :)
is there anything else i should have checked or done while engine ( if it needs to ) and gearbox are out?
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Re: Gti-r turbo on a bluebird Atessa
« Reply #278 on: May 14, 2010, 09:30PM »
yeah the whole lot needs to come out to get at it all unfortunately.....

sucks for us AWDr's

just give all the hoses under the manifold a good look over to make sure they're good, or you might have a pain of a time later if you blow a hose when its all back together.

good luck with it all


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Re: Gti-r turbo on a bluebird Atessa
« Reply #279 on: May 21, 2010, 03:51PM »
just a quick question..how much do u think it should cost to have input shaft bearings replaced in a gearbox..including labour.anyone on here had it done?
hopefully the clutch is still good. i got quoted between $1,500-$2,500 :S  sound about right? lol once its fixed i think im gonna have to put it up for sale lol dont want more issues with the gearbox
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Re: Gti-r turbo on a bluebird Atessa
« Reply #280 on: May 21, 2010, 04:23PM »
$1000 Max


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Re: Gti-r turbo on a bluebird Atessa
« Reply #281 on: May 22, 2010, 12:10PM »
so $1000 including labour and replacing bearings.. hrrmmf righto i think im gonna tell him to shove it up his ass then haha. its my dads mechanic. supposed to be cheaper since he is my dads mate..knew he was dodgy lol
Mods so far: 3" exhaust off the turbo, Fmic, HKS ssqv, D2 Fully adjustable coilovers, turbotech manual boost controller. running 12-13 psi

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Re: Gti-r turbo on a bluebird Atessa
« Reply #282 on: May 22, 2010, 12:30PM »
anyone in melbourne have any suggestions where i should take it?
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Re: Gti-r turbo on a bluebird Atessa
« Reply #283 on: May 22, 2010, 08:01PM »
hmmm i've got a mate that is a mech, he works around lilydale/bayswater though

he is doing all the work on my bluey, its in pieces at his place now but he is bloody good, if you want his number PM me and i'll get it to you

otherwise try around the traps in your area, but it is hard to find anyone who knows the car


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Re: Gti-r turbo on a bluebird Atessa
« Reply #284 on: May 22, 2010, 08:03PM »
north geelong gearboxes rebuilt my GTiR gearbox, new bearings, syncro's and seals ... paid more than I should have but it was 1k
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Re: Gti-r turbo on a bluebird Atessa
« Reply #285 on: May 23, 2010, 05:04PM »
oh nice!! much cheaper then i originally though. geelong is too far for me..but atleast i know now that i should be looking for a new mechanic lmao
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Re: Gti-r turbo on a bluebird Atessa
« Reply #286 on: May 23, 2010, 05:59PM »
Gerry from Autopuls in dandenong is a gtir specialist, he has rebuilt hundreds of these boxes and i think he will do a great job.

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Re: Gti-r turbo on a bluebird Atessa
« Reply #287 on: May 23, 2010, 07:15PM »
dandenong is pretty close by..will have a look into that!! thanks dude:)
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Re: Gti-r turbo on a bluebird Atessa
« Reply #288 on: Feb 8, 2011, 10:56PM »
this is quite a late reply but avo in cheltenham do everything. they have a 4wd dyno, they specialise in turbos, they can hi-flow your existing injectors (rather than forking out for aftermarket ones) etc. etc. they are better value than hpf who seem to prefer big-spenders in new cars.

i live in dandenong and look forward to checking out chequered tuning and autopuls after hearing about them on these forums, however cheltenham is not too much of a hike for the 4wd tuning and good general knowledge of avo turboworld. hpf didn't know how to tune my ems and then charged me for a few hours on their dyno despite not tuning the car. and since the guys at avo pulled my car apart and went over it with a fine-tooth comb, they are pretty familiar with the attesas now. tell them Richard sent you and maybe it will help with a good deal (?).

to be fair to hpf, they did do a very thorough job when it came to doing a roadworthy check, including wanting me to remove the oil catch can and sandblast my windscreen in the long list.

i'm also looking into new turbos... will keep you posted re my findings however i'm loving the sound of those chinese 2871's... rough price estimate?

and regarding dump pipe... seeing you're after the best, go for the CES racing dump pipe... fits with a minor mod: one inch of extra pipe welded on to clear the sump. expect to put a grand aside for that...