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    Cylinder head bolt removal.

    thanks mate, will see what I can do.
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    Cylinder head bolt removal.

    you obviously didn’t read the part of my original post that said the bolts are completely stuck and aren’t budging lol
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    Cylinder head bolt removal.

    someone posts asking for help a dozen fuckwits hop on taking the piss what an awesome forum to be apart of :cool:
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    Cylinder head bolt removal.

    sorry, “long term member” lol
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    Cylinder head bolt removal.

    the way i’ve always worked on engines and my experience using the torque wrench has never made a difference to what you just said whatsoever, but thanks for your insight lmao
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    Cylinder head bolt removal.

    has anyone on here ever had much luck with removing the cylinder heads from an alloytec? got the rocker covers off and cams out, but unless i’m looking at the wrong bolts, the 8 bolts in each cylinder head aren’t budging, not even with a torque wrench.
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    misaligned gear shifter help

    hi guys, i have an auto VE commodore and i think the gear shifter is in a different position to what gear the gearbox is in - e.g, if the shifter is in park, my reverse lights will come on, and if i put the shifter to reverse, it’ll let me crank the car (presumably because it’s actually in...
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    help with engine not starting

    after replacing the engine on my ve v6, the car is not starting and the only fault code i have is p0627 which is “fuel pump control circuit open”. do you think i would only have to change the fuse/relay? or would i have to take it to someone with a tech 2 to diagnose further?
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    VE engine swap NEED HELP

    hi guys just replaced the engine in my ve v6, both were ly7 motors however the wiring harness on the new motor has a plug on it that is completely different to the plugs on my old engine. see below: the engine wiring harness also both have different part numbers, however apart from that are...
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    car not cranking after engine replacement

    i have finally got the new engine into my VE V6 after two and a half painful days.. however now when i turn the key there is no crank at all in park or neutral. when i put it into reverse and turn the key, a really weird crank happens, but car doesn’t turn over. we had to take the shifter...
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    car not cranking after putting new engine in

    finally got the new engine into my VE V6 after two and a half painful days.. however now when i turn the key there is no crank at all in park or neutral. when i put it into reverse and turn the key, a really weird crank happens, but car doesn’t turn over. we had to take the shifter linkage off...
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    Need serious help with my engine

    hi guys, i know i’ve been posting in this forum like crazy ever since i got my new secondhand engine.. it is a 3.6 alloytec.. just wanting some second opinions before i go putting it in my car. i had a look under the lower intake manifold and noticed that the valves in 5 cylinders are closed...
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    ANOTHER timing chain question..

    yeah i was thinking that when i opened it up. even the drivers side bank is pretty much spotless. no worries with the chain you don’t think?
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    ANOTHER timing chain question..

    thanks heaps for the reply mate! so if they’re not loose at all and have no error codes, do you reckon i shouldnt worry?
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    ANOTHER timing chain question..

    hi guys, I am doing maintenance on a secondhand LY7 3.6 alloytec and have noticed that the timing marks on both banks don’t line up with the marks on the sprockets. (will attach a picture for reference.) just bought this engine secondhand, and it has been sitting for sometime out of a car...
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    alloytec engine removal advice

    hi guys. finally putting this new engine in my ve. however i can’t seem to find the engine lift points on the current engine. it is a 3.6 alloytec.
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    Alloytec engine removal

    hahaha i can live through the stress.. my bank account can’t, with how much i’ve been quoted for it :confused:
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    Alloytec engine removal

    hi guys, my 3.6l v6 ve engine needs to be replaced and it is my first time removing an alloytec. some people say to just disconnect motor from trans and lift out, other people say to just drop motor and trans together and wheel out, and other people say that the alloytec is an asshole of an...
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    Orssom OTR opinions

    Hi guys, does anyone have any experience with Orssom otr air intakes? wanting to purchase one to put in my ve v6, as I have heard they’re great with airflow, slight fuel economy boost (especially with a manifold spacer), and sound fantastic. what’s your opinions on them? and maf vs mafless?
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    engine oil advice

    fair enough - definitely planning to do frequent services on it. the 15k recommended service is a joke for these engines
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    engine oil advice

    in Rockhampton QLD where summers are scorching. thanks for the advice mate!
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    engine oil advice

    new engine for my VE V6 has around 200k on the clock, just wondering about oil recommendations. i’m tossing up between the recommended 5w30 and a higher quality 20w50. have been getting different advice from every mechanic and shop owner in town, so only replies from people with a fair bit of...
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    engine sludge under rocker covers question

    yep, the 15k recommendation is a ******* joke
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    engine sludge under rocker covers question

    thanks for that link mate, helped heaps!
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    engine sludge under rocker covers question

    i get what he meant now, thanks mate!!
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    engine sludge under rocker covers question

    yep i’ve seen quite a few with this exact problem. definitely going to create a better breather system for the drivers side bank in the secondhand one i’m getting
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    engine sludge under rocker covers question

    pressure washer for around the valves, cams and timing chain? lol
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    engine sludge under rocker covers question

    i got this photo from google because it wouldn’t let me upload my own photo, but it’s practically identical to my current engine. will rebuild it after i get the secondhand one, just want to know the best products to use to manually clean out sludge
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    engine sludge under rocker covers question

    okay guys, don’t vomit when you see what’s under my rocker covers.. I am buying a new engine for my 2008 SV6, due to this being the state of my current engine. I’m wanting to rebuild it, as well as cleaning the secondhand engine i’m getting of all sludge and build up inside. any tips on what to...
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    engine cleaning + engine flush advice

    hey guys, finally getting a secondhand motor for my 2008 sv6, it’s in reasonably good condition, but i’m wanting to clean under the rocker covers (especially around the cams on the drivers side) and do some manual improvements to the breather system. what would you suggest is the best way to...
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    Timing chain question

    I definitely know that i’m getting the new motor, I just wanted to get opinions on how to prolong timing chain issues in it - i.e more frequent oil changes, increasing the size of the breather hole i mentioned, or anything else you can think of :)
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    Timing chain question

    my motor has 240 xxx kms on it, new one has 180 xxx kms. new engine fitted as well as purchased would be $1500. all mechanics in my town do timing chains for over $2000 and Holden is by far no better.
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    Timing chain question

    Hi all, hoping someone can give me a second opinion I am getting a secondhand engine on my 08 SV6 due to the timing chain being shot in my current engine ($900 for a secondhand one with warranty sounds better than $2000 + for a new timing chain) and I am wondering what your guys opinion is on...
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    Transmission Question

    Hi guys, I have just finally found a 5 speed automatic gearbox for my 2008 SV6. However the only one I was able to find in town, or anywhere for under 2k$, is from a 2009 auto SV6. They are practically identical, both 5L40, only like I said the new one is from an 09 and my car is an 08. Just...
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    Transmission identification

    Thanks mate! Will attach a photo of the tag on the side - am I looking at the right thing for identification?
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    Transmission identification

    Hi guys, Needing to replace the gearbox in my 5 speed auto VE Commodore. 2008 SV6. Being a bit misinformed by mechanics and wreckers about where to look, and just needing to know the serial for my gearbox to know that I'm getting the right one, or at least somewhere to look. Thanks!
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