VL Issues

[Sabbath']

Just need a few possibilities for the problem i've got with my VL NA 6.

Charged the battery up so i could start it after not driving it for a week.
Put the battery in, jumped in and turned the key to get it started. Turned over once or twice, then fired. Ran for approx 5 seconds and started to get a little low on revs. Started manipulating the throttle to try keep the revs up, the engine was stuttering somewhat in the middle of the revs.

After 7 or 8 cycles of pressing the throttle, then releasing it to let the engine run i was in the middle of the next throttle application when there was a loud knock from the engine and she died and wouldnt start.

PS. Found some milky residue in the radiator when i took the battery out this arvo, and i know what that tends to mean, just wondering if the noise and the sludge could be in anyway related?

[detox_nath83]

Milky residue usually means oil is getting in the cooling system or water is getting in to oiling system(As you already know :P). sounds like u may have a cracked head and oil is seeping in to the water jacket. was it a backfire up through your throttle body or sounded more internally early detonation style. generally can cause your AFM to go.
Can you remember if your car was running hot a week ago and as it cooled it may have cracked the head due to possibly having air bubbles in your cooling system not being bled properly?

[Goon]

I know this might not be a problem man, but when u get a chance or if u can, check ur tdc timing, she could be totaly retarted = crazy revs = engine runs like crap..

[harry3]

the residue can sometimes be from recent use of a radiator water conditioner or leak stopper

[Breno]

going by the white sludge....sounds like a blown head gasket or cracked head.

[Sabbath']

Wow, totally forgot i made this topic.

Thanks for all the input.

The car did finally start again, drove it for 3 days, then it refused to start. Jumped it and it started. Now it's just sitting on the road and the SS is clocking up km's

Need to get the effort up to check it out. Might throw a better battery at it as that's probabaly half the cause of my starting woes.

[harry3]

try another battery, with most now you cant check each of the 6 cells with a hydrometer, so a bad cell can cause many problems, also when charged the battery can give a good reading

[Goon]

Either that bro or your alternator anit charging right..