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    Alloytec and Alloytec 190 Engine Specs and Details

    The digging continues........ can anyone tell me if all the alloytech motors used the same crank? Cheers Rhys
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    Ute vz sedan doors.

    are front doors all the same between the Models? Cheers
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    2010 sv6 cats

    So are we talking pre or post gaskets? And how the hell do you get to all the bolts? Looks like it may be easier to drop the motor? I currently have both codes coming up on a 2011 sv6 that’s just clicked over 200ks. It’s also surging at low throttle Cheers Rhys.
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    Series 2 SV6 thunder

    hi Guys, can I unplug the main stereo harnes to splice in a LOC with out upsetting anything? Do I have to enter a pass code? Will I upset my sat nav?
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    Alloytech heads

    Are all the alloytec heads interchangeable between all the different engine codes? Cheers Rhys
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    VE SS Ute gearbox plug

    Had An ongoing P0716 input speed sensor out of range code that has turned into P0717 input speed sensor no signal. I unplugged the gearbox plug and give it a spray with contact cleaner but it is now worse. Has anyone else encountered this or am I up for a loom replacement? Cheers Rhys
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    VZ Alloytec starving for oil!! Check engine oil warning comes on and off!!

    Reading through thi spots, I think only one person has answered correctly. To many people try and refuse the o ring. This goes hard and once disturbed will not seal again. The oil pump will a heap of air resulting in the noise and lights
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    Missfire under load

    guys I have a Ve v6 that has an odd issue. Sitting free reving it's fine, thanked it for a run and after 5-10 Ks it starts to misfire lightly and gradually gets worse. If I use minimum pedal it's ok but as soon as I start pushing it, it will break down into a bad misfire that will eventually...
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    Ve multiple miss fire

    I had a tps fault that I cleared with a scan tool, I cleaned the tps with tps spray. Now I can drive a minimal throttle but as soon as I give it any more it breaks down and miss fires and chucks codes. I have just had this s apart doing chains as well. Before it started breaking day it felt more...
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    Ve V6 fans won't run, getting hot

    All sorted, dodgy temp sensor!
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    Ve V6 fans won't run, getting hot

    Sorry, system is all closed up, cap on. Thermostat is opening. Temp gets to 106 and neither fan is running. If I unplug the temp sensor I get no temp reading.
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    Ve V6 fans won't run, getting hot

    Themp sensor seems the be ok, Running out of options. With fans bridged, the temp comes down nice.
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    Ve thermo and ac fans no go

    guys, have an issue with my fans, they won't turn on at 106 deg neither low or high speed. When I turn my ac on no fan either. Have jumped them and they are working, changed relays and still no go. Any ideas? Cheer Rhys
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    Ve V6 fans won't run, getting hot

    System in completely full of water, thermostat is opening but sit for to long and it will boil with no fans running. Have tested fans and they do run. Temp sensor?
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    Mace Engineering Support

    A huge shout out to Steve at Mace engineering. Had a few issues with my cam chain swap. These guys gave me so much help and support when I came up with a slight issue. It is a great relief to find a business today that goes way beyond on customer service. Get behind these guys and support a...
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    Ve V6 fans won't run, getting hot

    hi guys got a Ve V6 that I'm having issues with. When I fill it with water, and run it it will after a short while with the cap off, boil form the engine side and the fans will not come on. My money is on the thermostat but I want to be sure before I replace. The he odd thing being is the temp...
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    Alloytec oil pump gasket ??!

    I get mine from Amcap here in Perth
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    Hi there, doing my first set of chains. New mace kit. First time in and I had the chain alarms...

    Hi there, doing my first set of chains. New mace kit. First time in and I had the chain alarms come up again, tore it all down a gain. Setting it up this time it appears the tensioners don't hold enough tension on the chains. When you roll it over by hand the chains tend to sit up on the top and...
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    Alloytec oil pump gasket ??!

    Definatley o ring, and a good quality RTV gasket sealant.
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    Alloytec oil pump gasket ??!

    Uses a specific o ring, do not try and reuse the old one. About $20 from memory
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    Timing chain kit installed, engine has turned no good!

    I have just done chains on my VE, Started throwing up Check oil alarm. On driving it has thrown up both p0016 and 18 again. I'ts not ideling all that nice either. Any ideas? Was all put together with proper alignment tools. The only odd thing is that the primary chain was quite tight, thinking...
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