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    Radiator thermo cooling fan not working

    After doing a great deal of research i have managed to get most of the information i need to troubleshoot my radiator thermo fans not working. I can't find the last bit of info i need to finish off the job. Background info: Radiator thermo fans not coming on at all when car is running...
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    VY HOW to Change Head Gasket

    How can I tell if they have been torqued to yeild? also they are the bolts that hold the rockers down? 6 of them on each head? I am having trouble locating them, who sells things like that? cheers
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    How to replace headgasket v6

    You haven't mentioned taking the exhaust manifolds off, I am having a hard time getting the lower head bolts to slide out as I cant get the exhaust manifold out of the way. Is i just a mater of force to get the exhaust manifolds out of the way after they have been unbolted?
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    VY HOW to Change Head Gasket

    Thanks for all the help guys I am currently in the proccess of geting my headgasket out but i am having a hard time getting the lower head bolts out. I have unbolted the exhaust manifold and managed to unscrew all the bolts but i just cant get the exhaust manifold out of the way to slide the...
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    VY HOW to Change Head Gasket

    Firstly, amazing explanation and insight, cheers! The rocker pedestal bolts are part of the head bolts when you refer to the bolts that require the loctite? cheers
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    VY HOW to Change Head Gasket

    yeah Ill be getting new ones Also, what is the best way/chemical to use to clean the block surface with?
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    VY HOW to Change Head Gasket

    thanks for the tips, thats very handy! its exactly things like that that I was after :) With sealants, have been told by the head supplier that the bolts and gasket do not require any sealant to be put on them, what are your thoughts? with changing the oil and filter how much coolant gets...
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    VY HOW to Change Head Gasket

    I have a pretty good idea of what to take apart and how to do it. I am just worried about taking things out in the right order. I have bought my self a manual but it doesnt specify what should be taken out first when it comes to the vacuum hoses, throttle line, electrical connectors etc...
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    VY HOW to Change Head Gasket

    I am planning to change the headgasket on my 2004 V6 3.8L VY. A few scanned pages of the related pages in a good manual would be much appreciated.
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