Nissan Skyline Flywheel Replacement Parts

Yes, but only on manual gearbox variants — the flywheel is the component that connects the engine to the clutch and manual transmission. Skyline models fitted with an automatic gearbox use a flexplate (driveplate) instead, so if yours is an automatic, a flywheel is not the part you need. Check your gearbox type before ordering, and if you are unsure whether your car is manual or automatic, confirm with the breaker against your registration.

The R32 Skyline ran from 1989 to 1994 and the R33 from 1993 to 1998, and while both generations share some drivetrain DNA, flywheel compatibility is governed primarily by the engine code rather than the generation badge. An RB20 in one car and an RB25 in another will use different flywheels even if the body generation looks similar, so match on engine code first. Confirm the specific interchange across the R32–R33 boundary with the breaker against both registrations before purchasing.

The R34 Skyline ran from 1997 to 2002 and shares the RB-series engine family with the R33, but flywheel fitment depends on the exact engine code — for example, an RB25DET in an R33 and an RB25DET in an R34 may share the same flywheel, but differences in engine specification or ancillary changes within the production run could affect this. Your engine code is printed on the engine block and should also appear on your V5 or a VIN check, and that code is the single most useful detail you can give a breaker. Always confirm the specific interchange with the breaker against your registration rather than assuming generation-to-generation compatibility.

The Nissan Skyline sold in the UK was exclusively petrol-engined, so diesel is not a consideration for this model. Within the petrol range, the engine code still governs flywheel fitment, as different displacements and turbo specifications within the RB-series produce different flywheel dimensions and bolt patterns. Always match by engine code rather than simply by fuel type or model name.

Trim level itself does not determine flywheel fitment — what matters is the engine code fitted to that trim. However, the GT-R and GTS-T are genuinely different in this respect because they carry different engines: the GT-R used the RB26DETT twin-turbo inline-six, while the GTS-T used the RB25DET or RB20DET depending on generation, and these engines take different flywheels. So in practice the trim name is a useful pointer to the engine, but always confirm the engine code from your V5 or a VIN check and supply it to the breaker when requesting a quote.

Automatic Skyline variants do not have a flywheel in the traditional sense; they use a flexplate (also called a driveplate) that bolts the torque converter to the crankshaft instead. If you search for a flywheel on an automatic, you will not find the correct part — ask the breaker specifically for a flexplate or driveplate and supply your engine code and registration so they can identify the right item.