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  1. Jackv8

    Another harmonic balancer question

    With getting it to 235 Ft Lbs There arnt many torque wrench’s that go up to that setting I think mine goes up to 200nm max
  2. Jackv8

    My Ve ute 2012 has weird A/C

    I'm also having A/C issues today and happened randomly a few months back the A/C doesn't come on at all when pressing the button on the head unit. I have also noticed vary rarely the mode wont change from demister. Do you think its out of gas or its this actuator issue as well? 2012 VE SSV II...
  3. Jackv8

    Another harmonic balancer question

    I went off a different torque setting guide when doing mine a few weeks ago so I guess I better torque it up another 100 ft lbs LOL.. Also these ARP bolts reusable right? @anthonylardo Get a small block of wood that fits inside and hit it with a lump hammer to get it in far enough for the bolt...
  4. Jackv8

    L77 Cam Self Install

    I think the last generation already ruined our Ozone layer down here.
  5. Jackv8

    L77 Cam Self Install

    Sounds interesting :) I have the AutoCal that came with the remote tune so ill sus out what kind of readings i can get.
  6. Jackv8

    L77 Cam Self Install

    He sent me a base tune ready for the cam but did not suggest to not drive the car, so hope I don't do any damage!
  7. Jackv8

    L77 Cam Self Install

    @vr304 yeah it’s a remote tune will probably here back next week once they open back up again and hopefully can make some adjustments! @Jeda Good point mate the hsv headers and cats had done 100,000km bought used about 6 months back so probably cats flogged out and are probably 400 cell is my...
  8. Jackv8

    L77 Cam Self Install

    After driving now a few days I’m noticing it’s very jolty when I slow down and am driving under 50kmph… would this be something the tuner can smooth out? It’s also shaking the car side to side when idling at lights. I’m wondering if I should upgrade my exhaust as I’m trying to achieve really...
  9. Jackv8

    L77 Cam Self Install

    Fair point and yeah it is the big turtle shell cover. Will check for a cable that might go there then cheers.
  10. Jackv8

    L77 Cam Self Install

    @07GTS mate what are your thoughts on the engine cover does it really help with heat having it off? Also I noticed this bracket that seems to have no purpose on the fuel rail unless i have installed it incorrectly?
  11. Jackv8

    L77 Cam Self Install

    Yeah ok so it’s really Not much just a different note currently have 3” walkinshaw catback.
  12. Jackv8

    L77 Cam Self Install

    What are your thoughts on changing out the hsv headers and cats to a set of new extractors and high flow cats? What difference will it just add volume?
  13. Jackv8

    L77 Cam Self Install

    Well got the vacuum hose back on and changed the factory clamp to a small screw type one with a cable tie behind it as a safe bet as it was a pain trying to get pliers in there even with the windscreen wiper plastics removed. Drives fantastic I can’t believe the sound difference and the way it...
  14. Jackv8

    L77 Cam Self Install

    Mate thanks a lot for your help through this process I have learnt a lot :cool:
  15. Jackv8

    L77 Cam Self Install

    Wow lucky I didn’t go to far was not good without the brakes. Had a look connects to rear of intake manifold, tight spot with everything back on :rolleyes:
  16. Jackv8

    L77 Cam Self Install

    There’s the culprit your a bloody legend mate thank you! Just have to try remember we’re that goes now hopefully doesn’t require to much to come off. It’s funny cause i was looking at that hose earlier today when assembling the top engine but completely forgot
  17. Jackv8

    L77 Cam Self Install

    Cheers mate I’ll check all them
  18. Jackv8

    L77 Cam Self Install

    Okay so all back together first start all good then road test and feels like I have no breaks and the revs stay at like 2000rpm until I’m below 5kmph then they drop back to normal. So Steve sent a tube file ready for my new VCM 532 cam but I reckon something isn’t right so I’ve done some...
  19. Jackv8

    L77 Cam Self Install

    No I didn’t check pushrod length, Tightened them all just so you could move the sides of them then turned crank until each was not under pressure they all took a fair bit to tighten up and aligned themselves in the middle of the spring! I guess I’ll know if something unusual happens on first...
  20. Jackv8

    L77 Cam Self Install

    Yes I soaked the lifters, pushrods, springs for 2 days! Good to know what those holes are for now cheers mate :cool: Update torqued down rockers while rotating crank now I understand Now I think I’m good so i can start to re assemble
  21. Jackv8

    L77 Cam Self Install

    Right ok so the concept is to torque them down when spring is depressed? Can you torque them in this order cylinder 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8? i get now how the lifters sit in the cam and connect to pushrods and lift then in a certain order that’s interesting understanding what does what! So I’m guessing...
  22. Jackv8

    L77 Cam Self Install

    Okay just an update got heads on and torqued man that was hard the rear bolts getting the 90 then 70 degree turns… Now im trying to work out how to install these rocker arms correctly a little confused as to what order and if they can all just be bolted down and torqued at once ?
  23. Jackv8

    L77 Cam Self Install

    That worked good enough got them all done glad that’s done now I can put the heads back on tomorrow and start getting it all back together
  24. Jackv8

    L77 Cam Self Install

    Mate thanks for that help with the rocker stands that’ll teach me for not reading the instructions correctly makes sense now do you think there’s any issue just using the rocker 8mm bolts on the compressor tool?
  25. Jackv8

    L77 Cam Self Install

    Ah **** I had no idea so I’ve fucked up the bolts and probably the threads in the head
  26. Jackv8

    L77 Cam Self Install

    Fellas I’m ropable this valve spring replacement is the most frustrating part for me these bloody keepers are a bitch to get in it took me an hour to get the first ones done and about 6 times realigning the compressor it’s bent the bolts that came with it which i don’t understand as I paid $250...
  27. Jackv8

    L77 Cam Self Install

    Okay will wait for 100% confirmation thanks buddy getting there new cam went in well just need to buy a better valve spring compressor Good idea with the oven cleaner heavy duty **** I’ll give that a go!
  28. Jackv8

    L77 Cam Self Install

    Yeah the kit came with the buckets so I’ll put all new ones in. I had a thought I’m guessing the 4 lifters each side are for the DOD to work half power. Do they have to sit a correct way the new lifters as I forgot to take note of how they sat in the engine as I’ve noticed there’s a little hole...
  29. Jackv8

    L77 Cam Self Install

    I got a surprise when I took off the heads thought I was missing lifters haha Interesting how 2 of the lifters sit on top in the retainer and other 2 sit underneath it! Also the pistons are filthy any good tips to cleaning then at home?
  30. Jackv8

    L77 Cam Self Install

    Good advice thanks mate Perfect I’ll be doing it this way now thanks for the guide
  31. Jackv8

    L77 Cam Self Install

    Hi All, Im abit confused there’s so much info out there and different methods etc I’m wondering if I should take the heads off and do the lifters before I remove the cam shaft sprocket and cam ? I’m just confused as to why I can’t just change out the valve springs when the heads are off and why...
  32. Jackv8

    L77 Cam Self Install

    Ahh bugger there hidden well thanks mate
  33. Jackv8

    L77 Cam Self Install

    Does anyone know the trick to getting the timing cover off? I’ve removed all 8 bolts that I can see and got a scraper into the top to try pop it off but it’s like it doesn’t want to go
  34. Jackv8

    L77 Cam Self Install

    Well looking at taking to heads off today and there are so many little things attached to it this is really going to be tricky putting it all back together correctly o_O Taking photos every step
  35. Jackv8

    L77 Cam Self Install

    Hahahaha thanks mate this is my baby for now no kids yet
  36. Jackv8

    Clutch won’t engage

    I don't even know how it lasted all this time but i have never driven it that hard up until last Sunday when it busted so i guess that was it :rolleyes:
  37. Jackv8

    L77 Cam Self Install

    Having a ball!! Good idea with getting the heads done, will call around cutting it fine though haha. Once thing I've busted a few of the valve cover bolt seals as i didn't realise you don't need to pull them all the way out, hope bursons can get them asap
  38. Jackv8

    L77 Cam Self Install

    Finally green light to get into this Got my car back last week after clutch issues. Okay so far removed radiator, harmonic balancer, valve covers,fuel rails, intake manifold. Next up the valley DOD plate Then I guess the heads need to come off to access the lifters & retainers. fuel lines...
  39. Jackv8

    Clutch won’t engage

    Some things to think about here thanks fellas
  40. Jackv8

    Clutch won’t engage

    Good point yeah that’s hard to pinpoint what is what on these… I'm just unsure on the best plan of attack with this whole case its like I'm just trying to get some kind of compensation back from one of them
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