determined do it yourselfer needs help with rb26 assembly

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Newtype
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hola.. Im am the proud owner of an r33 rb26 that goes in my s14. I recently pulled the motor to refresh all the gaskets.. To many oil and exhaust leaks existed. I have the basic mechanic knowledge so i decided to try and do everything myself. I pulled apart the turbo side tonight and am completely confident about putting that side back together when the time comes, but when i finally got the plenum off i saw what was under it for vacuum lines and i have to admit im completely overwelmed and scared about assemblying that side. Im worried about not having everything hooked up to the right spot on the plenum or w/e valve said line goes to. I was wondering if anyone had some advice on things to watch out for. And I was also wondering if there are any diagrams out there that shows which lines go where. If worse comes to worse i know certain shops that have rb26 knowledge around my area and i can certainly just pay one to assemble it.. But im a baller on a budget and am trying to save money.. Any advice helps!! Thanx!!


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fast_s14
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check the FAQ section for a factory service manual. The FSM's have lots of diagrams telling you where all the items and vacuum lines go. Also if you have a digital camera you can always take lots of pictures before dissassemble to help jog your memory on reassembly.

Newtype
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well sorry im pretty much a noob cause i don't search these forums often.. but ive been searching for about 40 minutes here for which "faq" section you are refering too and i can't find any manuals. a little help? plz

Newtype
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nvm found it..

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zer...94519

had anwsered it previously. as well, should be quite some pics of everything taken apart and reassembling on here to. Like mentioned above, take pictures, read the fsm, and watch out for small o-rings, and copper washers and such getting lost.

Good luck

gawdzilla
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label some ziplock baggies, take pics, study the FSM. understand what each of the lines does and you'll know how to put it back together. worst case if you get stuck take some pictures and post them up. people here will most likely know where they go.


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