When I first finished my RB build and was priming it, I had the same issues with the oil not moving in the engine. After a little research, found that there are commonly found issues with the installation of a new oil pump and getting an air lock in the pump. There is a procedure to turn the engine backward at the crank which applies a little reverse suction. In the end, I still wasn't seeing the oil traveling as far as needed. However, as soon as I fired the engine up for the first time, the oil immediately pushed the air lock and all was well. It boiled down to the RPMs not being high enough to get past the lock. Hope this helps
JJM Most people do but it's a non stock engine you gotta make sure to crank that to A) make oil flow so your expensive mods don't get fucked and B) to actually start your baby up...
Venrox slip no.. towards the end he said he check the oil feed line and confirmed that the turbo wasn't getting oil . Without oil pressure u can crank all u want bud
New Zealand advice from an RB owner/racer. Your battery needs to be at 100% the engine is not cranking fast enough. Another thing I have done is pressurize the sump with compressed air, that will assist the oil going up the pick up.
I love all of the build videos. I like how we get to see most of the process and learn stuff while being entertained at the same time. I’ve always loved engines and cars and bikes
Starter definitely sounds like some cylinder or cylinders are missing compression, it makes that uneven sound. Obviously while "running" it was only running on few cylinders, but that could be just spark timing issue...
Filling the oil pump with petroleum jelly before installation is the best way to ensure that the pump has enough lubrication to create the seal that is needed to pick up oil on start up every time. Through my years of building engines I have found filling the car through the oil pressure switch hole under pressure using a engine priming tool ensures that the pump, all the galleries, the expensive turbo and all the bearings are seeing oil before cranking or start up. Instant oil pressure on start up......
I had this oil pressure issue with oil not getting anywhere when I finished my SR into my R32, my problem was the oil filter was bottoming out on the relocation block, make sure that isn’t your issue and then make sure your lines are around the correct way, hopefully it’s as simple as that, scary stuff I was stuck for 2 days wondering what was going on and I was stressed I done damage but I had my car idling for about a minute and it done no damage and still going strong after a year so try not to stress hope you sort it soon man keep up the good work
NissanHyoryuLyfe first off i wasnt talking to u. 2nd i watch all his vids. And yes I watched the last time he talked about it. “Some time back” since then hes bought a r32 and gave another update on the s15.....
The oil pump is cavitating. You need to fill the cooler and as much airspace as possible. A normal motor has a resistance between bearings to help with bleeding. You added 1.5 qt system atleast of pure air
Title should have read, starting the "skylime"... Congrats Adam and Alberto! All the hard work and dedication is totally paying off! Keep at it! Much love and respect!
Hopefully they used some awesome assembly lube. Maby an oil seal leak at the pump pulling vacuum instead of oil or a gross over use of gasket maker goo? Backwards oil lines or a defective oil pump? Sketchy..
Never commented before. Love the videos and wish I knew more to help out. Alberto is one of a kind and I feel your projects are helping him become even greater. Keep uploading and I'll keep watching.
All part of it man. You guys just need a good night rest and you’ll figure it out tomorrow. Good luck and can’t wait for the next vid to hear this thing. I love RBs
double check the oil cooler/relocation lines are hooked up correctly, could be trying to force oil the wrong way through the filter, which the drain back valve would be preventing.
Oh my god I’m laughing so hard 😂😂😂😂 at 9:50 when big boost says “please don’t blow up” and Adam says “you’re scaring me should I open up the garage” big boost shrugs, covers one ear and let’s it rip 😂😂😂
Reverse bleed the oil pump, probably wasnt packed with grease in the oil pump. Pump oil into the port that feeds the turbo on the block. And same with the port on the oil filter housing. Pump wont work if its just got air in it.
When cranking for a long duration of time you might want to add a charger to the battery. The starter draws a lot of amps and will kill it prematurely or at the very least shorten it's life span. BTW a/any starter is actually overpowering itself from the factory thus they aren't coping well with long cranking sessions, they'll overheat. Not to mention the ecu might need to see at least 12v to start sending out a spark signal. Funny hearing about Post Haste Performance, I know them as the Volvo tuners from Drifts and Lifts. There indeed is a whole lot of land in between you and them.
Cool man I had a 32 here in Australia I used to drift from about 2006 to 2012 in that car , mine had the 3lt bottom end out of our pre 89 model aus delivered skyline, this combo made well over 300kw unfortunately for me this was before everyone knew about the oil pump issues and the extended snout on the crank man did I blow some motors a bit similar to your sr20 dilemmas .
You Need to prime the oil pump. i used a fire extinguisher i put oil in it and compressed it then blow it into the oil pump through the oil filter block.
Might have missed it but why didn't Alberto pre oil the engine and turbo. That's what we do on new engines cause chances are they are gonna Franck forever before starting. If the turbo spins like that with no oil in it as well it's bad on the turbo too.
suzuki400boi and on top of that he has a real full time job, plus a baby. And he is a one man show to top it off, never seen anyone come to help him get it done.
Did you prime the oil pump? Installing a bone dry pump will have just enough clearance between the gears that it will not draw a vacuum. I did that...ONCE!
Some of the solutions/reasons Alberto finds and/or diagnoses for issues are just incredible to me. Like, how did you figure out that solution to the oil pump issue? That guy is some Rick Sanchez level mad scientist.
considering how much it was already spinning while cranking i"m reeally curious to see how the turbo will respond when tuned but that whole issue with no oil circulating isn't to serious, maybe missing a gasket for the oil pick up? who knows.
Hey Adam, just a thought with the concern for damaging the oil cooler on the Skyline. I'd look into an oil accumulator, $300ish including fittings gives you a lot of peace of mind for anything from damaging the oil cooler to (heaven forbid) even oil pump failure or starvation
If you pull your spark plugs, your oil pressure will build much faster. I have an rb26dett, without the plugs you'll see 30 psi. Less stress on the starter also.
You should hook up all the turn signals and wipers and stuff like that to the wrong things so when someone goes to drive it on road they don't know to use anything
Make sure the Cam Caps are on correctly, I've had issue's with RB's not building Oil Pressure amd being difficult to turn out, and all it was, was a Cam Cap on backwards. Good Luck
Pretty sure its an air lock, i had same issue after rebuild, got to prime the oil pump i did this by filling up the hole beside the oil filter thead until oil comes out. Hope this helps
I know you’re wanting to keep the car sorta stock on the inside, but since it is a 4 door car you should get 4 race seats and have the driver and passenger side front race seats but also put two race seats in the back so you can do mad drifts with 4 people. Idk I think that’d be both really funny but so cool😂😂
Mad props to Alberto. Dude is only one man but works like a whole team
Facts
For fucking real though. Imo Adam doesn't thank him enough but what do i know
For real
I mean he does pay him
Cbr 40000 adam literally pays the man
Change the title to "Trying to start the RB"
mf tru doe
yeah for reals tho...
super misleading lol, was really excited
yeah how about it...
Agreed
That motor looks beautiful even tho it did not start.
When I first finished my RB build and was priming it, I had the same issues with the oil not moving in the engine. After a little research, found that there are commonly found issues with the installation of a new oil pump and getting an air lock in the pump. There is a procedure to turn the engine backward at the crank which applies a little reverse suction. In the end, I still wasn't seeing the oil traveling as far as needed. However, as soon as I fired the engine up for the first time, the oil immediately pushed the air lock and all was well. It boiled down to the RPMs not being high enough to get past the lock. Hope this helps
Helps a ton! I have also read the same stuff. Was just being overly cautious - never hurts!
Trying to start the RB25 Skyline'
Wdym it started at 13:41
That's as much starting as the sr20 is reliable.
LMAOOO
Wespood 😂
Had a dodge commercial before a Nissan video
Life is great
Xavier Ridge Got a Toyota Gazoo Racing one
byGiNeSiToX Bananas nice
Xavier Ridge I had a Subaru one... OOF
Dodge is dead... technically
Xavier Ridge ok
That's a mighty fine looking engine bay!
admire it now because its gonna get messed up soon
Nope its dirtym tommyfyeah's engine bay is cleaner
Not surprised to see engine issues...
I always cringe when cars crank for a long time
JJM Most people do but it's a non stock engine you gotta make sure to crank that to A) make oil flow so your expensive mods don't get fucked and B) to actually start your baby up...
Only thing it hurts is the battery.
@@duanebailey6253 starters don't like long cranking either
That poor starter
Destin Ginnis right lol
Fuck the starter... So much cranking with no fucking oil circulating!
Poor turbo
Dylan Mounsey why the turbo? It's got oil now that it's cranked. Nothing wrong with that
Venrox slip no.. towards the end he said he check the oil feed line and confirmed that the turbo wasn't getting oil . Without oil pressure u can crank all u want bud
New Zealand advice from an RB owner/racer. Your battery needs to be at 100% the engine is not cranking fast enough. Another thing I have done is pressurize the sump with compressed air, that will assist the oil going up the pick up.
I love all of the build videos. I like how we get to see most of the process and learn stuff while being entertained at the same time. I’ve always loved engines and cars and bikes
Starter definitely sounds like some cylinder or cylinders are missing compression, it makes that uneven sound. Obviously while "running" it was only running on few cylinders, but that could be just spark timing issue...
Filling the oil pump with petroleum jelly before installation is the best way to ensure that the pump has enough lubrication to create the seal that is needed to pick up oil on start up every time. Through my years of building engines I have found filling the car through the oil pressure switch hole under pressure using a engine priming tool ensures that the pump, all the galleries, the expensive turbo and all the bearings are seeing oil before cranking or start up. Instant oil pressure on start up......
RIP RB Alberto strikes again! This engine ain't lasting long ahah
I had this oil pressure issue with oil not getting anywhere when I finished my SR into my R32, my problem was the oil filter was bottoming out on the relocation block, make sure that isn’t your issue and then make sure your lines are around the correct way, hopefully it’s as simple as that, scary stuff I was stuck for 2 days wondering what was going on and I was stressed I done damage but I had my car idling for about a minute and it done no damage and still going strong after a year so try not to stress hope you sort it soon man keep up the good work
I just watched Alberto turn an engine over for about 9 minutes.
Total fun video.
Don't rush your projects just for us viewers dude, take your time!
Wassup with the bmw????
Edit: when i ask i mean “ did it get there ok?” Yes ik its going to Germany
probably on it's way to the nurburgring!!!
RC MAN 23 wassup is you dont pay attention to his vidoes....he made a video about it some time back.
NissanHyoryuLyfe first off i wasnt talking to u. 2nd i watch all his vids. And yes I watched the last time he talked about it. “Some time back” since then hes bought a r32 and gave another update on the s15.....
RC MAN 23 GERMANY
ITS going to Germany you dum dum :)
Nice bro. The rb30 should be firing up really soon also. Just waiting for the turbo lines 🤘🏼
Kalvins Garage Eyyy kalvin👊🏼
Kalvins Garage new sub
The oil pump is cavitating. You need to fill the cooler and as much airspace as possible. A normal motor has a resistance between bearings to help with bleeding. You added 1.5 qt system atleast of pure air
Cleanest looking engine bay you’ve ever done hands down 😂
Even though you didn't get the rb started today you showed us what to expect can't wait to see the rb start and see it rip on the track
Awe man so close! I'm sure you and Big Boost will have her running an sideways in no time!! Good luck guys!! I can't wait!!!!
Yes! Dan at Post Haste Performance is the man!
Title should have read, starting the "skylime"... Congrats Adam and Alberto! All the hard work and dedication is totally paying off! Keep at it! Much love and respect!
That red looks great in the white bay!
Such is the life of custom wiring, you guys will get it dialed in. I got faith in you both. All in good time
Bummer!!! Sending positive vibes your way. Hang in there. Motor looks so nice in that bay. A+
When I see this engine bay... my heart smiles.
The shot of the engine @ 7:52. So beautiful.
This is the cleanest engine bay and sexiest set up with a pretty and strong engine Adam it is so good that i am little bit jelaous
That rb was laying down some nasty beats during the priming 😂😂😂
The engine bay is so clean!
So annoying when I’m sitting here watching this but could massively help you and Alberto out!
The skylime will live soon!!! Good luck guys! Can’t wait!!! 👍🏻
Hopefully they used some awesome assembly lube. Maby an oil seal leak at the pump pulling vacuum instead of oil or a gross over use of gasket maker goo? Backwards oil lines or a defective oil pump? Sketchy..
Yeah those bearings are not happy right now.
This Skyline looks nice as fuck man, keep up the good work.
Never commented before. Love the videos and wish I knew more to help out. Alberto is one of a kind and I feel your projects are helping him become even greater. Keep uploading and I'll keep watching.
no bc coilovers?
I assume he’s gonna do it soon
All part of it man. You guys just need a good night rest and you’ll figure it out tomorrow. Good luck and can’t wait for the next vid to hear this thing. I love RBs
Is that rust on the fender near the edge of the wheel well not concerning anyone else?
Belicose777 nah. It's a "beater".
Belicose777 he should buy tommy f yeahs gtr quarter panels.
He already talked about about and so what anyways it’s for drifting it’s not going to be perfect
It's a drift car it's fine the thing is gonna be smashed in no time.
double check the oil cooler/relocation lines are hooked up correctly, could be trying to force oil the wrong way through the filter, which the drain back valve would be preventing.
Oh my god I’m laughing so hard 😂😂😂😂 at 9:50 when big boost says “please don’t blow up” and Adam says “you’re scaring me should I open up the garage” big boost shrugs, covers one ear and let’s it rip 😂😂😂
the stock oil light should go out when you have oil pressure, after around 5 sec cranking with the efi relay unplugged
Can’t wait to hear the r32 run and slidin around keep the great vids coming. Me and my kids look forward to your uploads
Reverse bleed the oil pump, probably wasnt packed with grease in the oil pump. Pump oil into the port that feeds the turbo on the block. And same with the port on the oil filter housing. Pump wont work if its just got air in it.
When cranking for a long duration of time you might want to add a charger to the battery. The starter draws a lot of amps and will kill it prematurely or at the very least shorten it's life span. BTW a/any starter is actually overpowering itself from the factory thus they aren't coping well with long cranking sessions, they'll overheat. Not to mention the ecu might need to see at least 12v to start sending out a spark signal.
Funny hearing about Post Haste Performance, I know them as the Volvo tuners from Drifts and Lifts. There indeed is a whole lot of land in between you and them.
So now that the Skyline has an ECU from the 21st century, how about the SR?
It was supposed to be for the sr, and Adam decided the Skyline needed it more.
The 240 works fine with the stock ecu.
7:47 Alberto's face is ultimate satisfaction
Cool man I had a 32 here in Australia I used to drift from about 2006 to 2012 in that car , mine had the 3lt bottom end out of our pre 89 model aus delivered skyline, this combo made well over 300kw unfortunately for me this was before everyone knew about the oil pump issues and the extended snout on the crank man did I blow some motors a bit similar to your sr20 dilemmas .
You Need to prime the oil pump. i used a fire extinguisher i put oil in it and compressed it then blow it into the oil pump through the oil filter block.
Adam that car is amazing. I’m trying to buy a jdm altezza so I can run a 25 in it!
The startup sounded like that new song “we on fire”, pretty funny
Might have missed it but why didn't Alberto pre oil the engine and turbo. That's what we do on new engines cause chances are they are gonna Franck forever before starting. If the turbo spins like that with no oil in it as well it's bad on the turbo too.
MVP goes to the starter motor on this one
*Meanwhile* Matt Happel from Sloppy Mechanics has LS swapped a G35 in 2 weeks and has it running already 😂😂😂
suzuki400boi and on top of that he has a real full time job, plus a baby. And he is a one man show to top it off, never seen anyone come to help him get it done.
I really love the red on the rb 😍😍 it would look amazing with gold so a red and gold theme
you can buy the rb25det LS coil pack conversion harness from wiring specialties.....looks much nicer.
Did you prime the oil pump? Installing a bone dry pump will have just enough clearance between the gears that it will not draw a vacuum. I did that...ONCE!
Been waiting all day for this haha
I would recommend like a frame that holds the oil cooler then zip tie it in so when you hit it it just pops out and breaks the zip ties
RB's have got to be the sexiest looking engines.
Hey check to make sure the oil ports on the oil relocation kit is not mixed up
Hope you get it running, man!!
Some of the solutions/reasons Alberto finds and/or diagnoses for issues are just incredible to me. Like, how did you figure out that solution to the oil pump issue? That guy is some Rick Sanchez level mad scientist.
you probably want to check the CAS on the Rb make sure your timing is set at a certain degree, for this you probably want a timing gun.
SO GLAD THAT IT DIDN'T START without the oil
So bummed it didnt start and that oils not getting round fingers crossed you and Alberto get it sorted! Itll be sick
Your my favorite RUclipsr love your vids really hyped to get this car running
considering how much it was already spinning while cranking i"m reeally curious to see how the turbo will respond when tuned but that whole issue with no oil circulating isn't to serious, maybe missing a gasket for the oil pick up? who knows.
sounds like no spark? or lack of power to coil packs.
The RB turning over sounds like a beat that someone should remix
surely make a list of all the parts used in the rb25 build??? would be much appreciated
Hey Adam, just a thought with the concern for damaging the oil cooler on the Skyline. I'd look into an oil accumulator, $300ish including fittings gives you a lot of peace of mind for anything from damaging the oil cooler to (heaven forbid) even oil pump failure or starvation
Such a beautiful engine bay
That’s a gorgeous engine bay
If you pull your spark plugs, your oil pressure will build much faster. I have an rb26dett, without the plugs you'll see 30 psi. Less stress on the starter also.
yep, thats true make it crank a lot faster too. their attempt on cranking sounded weak.
Look at Alberto when Adam said that they should put the SR in the skyline if the RB dont work. :D
You should hook up all the turn signals and wipers and stuff like that to the wrong things so when someone goes to drive it on road they don't know to use anything
Make sure the Cam Caps are on correctly, I've had issue's with RB's not building Oil Pressure amd being difficult to turn out, and all it was, was a Cam Cap on backwards. Good Luck
as much as i love alberto, sometimes i question the extent of his knowledge.
I hope that engine doesn’t blow up soon , cause then all that hard work making it look so good gonna go to waste 😂.
Pretty sure its an air lock, i had same issue after rebuild, got to prime the oil pump i did this by filling up the hole beside the oil filter thead until oil comes out. Hope this helps
damnnnn daniel from post haste killing it, crazy to think you guys use our local tuners haha
Hope you guys were not shy with the assembly lube.
same, that was a whole lot of cranking and even ran for a second or two with no oil even in the filter ahhhhhhhhhh
How long until it breaks?
Angel Cruz give it a week
It's going to be broken due to oil starvation before they even get it running.
When he got it he said it will last 3 events,goes to first event,boom,broken xD
Eldoodaks Silvia 😂😂 I remember that. Hoping for the best prepared for the worst this time around
Its already broken. No one knows it yet
Check the oil filter sandwich plate direction , it happened to me one time. And I had no oil in the cylinder head too.
Looks 🔥🔥 with the RB
I can't believe you missed saying "don't let it get to your head" when you were pouring the oil into the engine!!!
after you do that twist with the drill your supposed to then run it all the way back in the opposite direction to set the twist.
I know you’re wanting to keep the car sorta stock on the inside, but since it is a 4 door car you should get 4 race seats and have the driver and passenger side front race seats but also put two race seats in the back so you can do mad drifts with 4 people. Idk I think that’d be both really funny but so cool😂😂
It would probably help if you hooked up your catch can or plugged those lines, its causing a huge vacuum leak
ENGINE LOOKS SO CLEAN🚀🤯
Great vid man. I’ve been loving the skyline build. Might be getting one soon.
So excited
Father with the daily vids 😤
Pull the spark plugs and free crank it to get the oil pressure up
Yeah, probably wouldn't be letting Alberto handle initial fire up.... seems like he is struggling to accurately diagnose and rectify issues.
Alberto is the man tbh