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    Thermo ? Or not

    Yes both replaced Also heater core is bypassed
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    Thermo ? Or not

    No just the thermo Where are the ones on the block?
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    Thermo ? Or not

    I had it on the odo display nd when up pretty fast at one stage I had the beeping come on
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    Thermo ? Or not

    Read flush was done about a month or so ago Thermostat was done at the beginning of this year And yes bleed the system been driving all good until I reached the higher speed area
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    Thermo ? Or not

    The hoses were holding pressure Radiator been flushed not so long ago If it's a cap or thermo they dont seem to last long these days I only replaced them this year
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    Thermo ? Or not

    Guys I dont usually get to go on the open road but did today 80 ,100k etc and about 40mins into it I over heated pulled over etc cooled her down throw a **** load of water in it nd did the slow trip home Is my thermostat not opening at high speed at around the 50k areas temp is good I picking...
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    Oil thread number 467231

    Search YouTube on seafoam nd a Lucas oil lubricant it looks like a very good product to use unfortunately here in nz it's hard to get the seafoam or its stupidly expensive so I'll have to get some off ebay at a later date My mates dad has used seafoam on his inboard motor on their boat nd loved...
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    VT commodore not starting and radiator hoses flat

    Had the same with my hoses and replaced the radiator cap an bleed the system of air No problems since then except for a annoying little leak that took me ages to find
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    Pressure in cold radiator

    Hoses are soft when cold nd the core has been bypassed
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    Pressure in cold radiator

    So if I have pressure in a cold radiator does it mean the head gasket is gone it's only happened a few times I also have a small leak maybe a cup every few days Intake gasket was replaced nd have checked the bolts nd had one loose Cheers
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    Will it fit

    Hey Will sway bar bushes from a 1990 v8 statesmen fit a vt My local wreckers has one and they look pretty new just dont want to waste my time in taking them off etc Cheers
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    Coolant leak

    Yip ramps already thought that
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    Coolant leak

    Gents I haven't got a decent trolly jack so I can get under the car properly Well I moved the car to give it a wash today and noticed when I jumped out and seen a wet patched so looked under nd saw coolant coming down the chassis rail on drivers side it wasn't much I replaced my intake gasket...
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    Twin Throttle-body Ecotec V6

    Mate that post is from 05 might be pushing for a answer
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    Vx not cranking

    But I could be wrong just sounds like the same problem
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    Vx not cranking

    Same here ended up being the bcm so grabbed a 2nd hand bcm,ecu,nd new key fob went first pop
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    Good or bad

    I'll see if the nz repco do them
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    Good or bad

    Hi Just on ebay nd seen some oxygen sensors Wgit And Braumach if I've spelt it correctly Any feed back on these
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    Bit of a stupid question

    Mate I've asked stupider questions than that lol
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    Seafoam???

    Just watched a you tube video on this stuff anyone used it ? Another gimmick just wondering
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    Done it

    Replaced the bushes in the lower control arms today wow what a difference and no squeak Bushes,which were original were easy enough to push through they were that gone Oxygen sensors ordered nd wheel alignment on Saturday morning
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    Intake spacer nd plenum spacer installed

    Yeah **** in NZ is expensive on that stuff mate
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    Intake spacer nd plenum spacer installed

    Hi all Finally installed yesterday gave it a good drive tonight Results? Certainly a little more torque on take off or cornering onto a Hill and up See how it goes Both were 12mm
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    Ball joint

    Knuckle as in?
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    Ball joint

    Its stuck on tight I think I'll go grab a tool for it I thought giving it a good whack it would pop down
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    Ball joint

    If you put the nut back at the top nd use a bit of crc nd a hammer will the ball joint pop out of the bracket on the back of the hub
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    Air bleed once again

    I bypassed it off the water tap I put u u bend pipe on it
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    Air bleed once again

    I've bypassed the heater core ?
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    Air bleed once again

    Heaps of different opinions on this topic I'm keen on the upside down bottle into the radiator But once you start to fill up and get the air out with the bleed screw open When do you take the bottle away or cap back on do you let the water in the bottle bubble away as the thermostat opens nd...
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    Bush info needed please

    Um sorry Can you please explain Cheers
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    Bush info needed please

    Gents just after the correct part names before I order Talking about the lower control arm and working from the ball joint going back The next bush in the middle of the arm is the what ? And the bush that connects to the chassis is what ? I have done the caster bush Thanks again all
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    Oil sensor

    Been to the wreckers got one off a vy replaced it there
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    Oil sensor

    Gents Oil sensor has crapped out repco n sca have them only on special order I have a wreckers 2 km from home The leak is a good drip Will it be ok to drive that short distance I'll grab a new one in the week And does anyone know the spanner size Also will a VX Y compatible
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    Is this brand any good

    Cheers mate They are pretty pricey in nz as usual
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    Next problem

    Thanks all I just did the bypass nd took it for a drive to my work 40min each way nd smell gone how ever I flushed the core of coolant nd it was a bit sludgy I will do the heater core hoses and tap over summer Yes I know it's a biggie but it's a project car as I've said before and not my...
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    Next problem

    Any reason why it's not using water
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    Is this brand any good

    Thanks Trev I think the postage is a bit more to NZ So they wont throw a fault code nd do the job
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    Next problem

    Thanks but she's smelly now every time I'm at a set of lights nd idle or take off I can smell it inside But then again how smelly is smelly for this situation Cheers
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