izedso
It's not a family wagon!!
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Hey all,
Short while ago had supposed 100,K VT V6 engine fitted to VS S1 after doing both head gaskets.(still got 46,000K after damage before dying)
The replacement engine has had metallic rattle sound at idle & very light accel since installed. :ranting:
4 Weeks Later auto died,:b: got reco fitted by same mech, checked compter on Tech 2 - no codes. Has been ongoing now for three weeks. He didnt supply, just fitted the engine, agrees that there is a noise (he reckons its pinging) but says it is just running lean and to use premium. The :shooting: (Unamed) Holden wreckers does not want to come to the party on the 3 month warranty.
It is a f*#ken VT engine designed to run on unleaded, and the AutoMeter A.F Guage reads rich at idle (only running off passenger side o2 sensor)
The noise does come from the right hand side of the engine. Belt tensioner was replaced when engine installed. Knock sensor has been checked for good contact. (Was told this is known problem to cause ping).
Tis booked into Mike's Dyno on Friday to be analyzed, as he was highly recommended.
But any ideas of what might be causing this would be much appreciated!
Short while ago had supposed 100,K VT V6 engine fitted to VS S1 after doing both head gaskets.(still got 46,000K after damage before dying)
The replacement engine has had metallic rattle sound at idle & very light accel since installed. :ranting:
4 Weeks Later auto died,:b: got reco fitted by same mech, checked compter on Tech 2 - no codes. Has been ongoing now for three weeks. He didnt supply, just fitted the engine, agrees that there is a noise (he reckons its pinging) but says it is just running lean and to use premium. The :shooting: (Unamed) Holden wreckers does not want to come to the party on the 3 month warranty.
It is a f*#ken VT engine designed to run on unleaded, and the AutoMeter A.F Guage reads rich at idle (only running off passenger side o2 sensor)
The noise does come from the right hand side of the engine. Belt tensioner was replaced when engine installed. Knock sensor has been checked for good contact. (Was told this is known problem to cause ping).
Tis booked into Mike's Dyno on Friday to be analyzed, as he was highly recommended.
But any ideas of what might be causing this would be much appreciated!