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sludge in the radiator/not on dipstick though

Discussion in 'VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)' started by tuoser, Feb 1, 2012.

  1. Killr6

    Killr6 tutut

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    im not 100% sure, the dipstick builds up fast, but the radiator cap takes its time.
     
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    Well I'm doing inlet man and rocker cover gaskets fri/sat...also doing front castor bushes..big weekend..anyone know where I can get fuel line disconnector tool? Also do I definitely need to drop the oil before I start?
    Thanks guys
     
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    you can make a tool to disconnect the fuel line by cutting a pen top in half and then lengthways
    then place the cap over the fuel pipe and push it into the quick connector to release the hose
    if you have a car manual it should say it in the plenum chamber section
     
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    You can buy a complete valve regrind kit for like $140 on eBay and sell the head gaskets.
     
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    FstStig Diagnostician

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    First of all, If he is only going to sell it after doing the work, then normal inlet manifold gaskets will be fine. Why waste money on something you aren't going to see the end to?
    Fuel line dis connectors can be purchased from Super Cheap Auto for about $10 - $20. If you can get yourself a Handbook like a Gregories or Haynes, then you will be able to learn a lot more from it. In the end it will pay for its self. Oil and Oil filter change is a MUST after doing it. Any questions give us a yell, have done heaps of them :)

    FstStig
     
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    righto
    did the front castor rod bushes this arvo and all is complete...all nuts came undone pretty easily with a few taps with a hammer on the spanner and a couple of skinned knuckles..must say a few tips from the forum were awesome...1.turn the wheel full lock to take pressure off...2.take the front bumper bar off..
    thanks heaps
    am starting the inlet and rocker gaskets friday night and hope to finish saturday night..
    i bought the manual and that will help me heaps i think as well as the 'how to' on this forum..
    bought the gaskets from holden as they worked out about the same cost and got the valley seals as well, so all is set...got gasket goo and the pen top for the lines..
    any late tips appreciated, otherwise i will hopefully put in a positive report after completion
    thanks guys
     
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    If your lifters are noisy, now would be the time to change them too
     

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