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Things to do while motor is out

Discussion in 'VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)' started by deanos70, Mar 14, 2008.

  1. Mar 14, 2008 #1
    deanos70

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    ive got myself a 2002 vx motor im going to drop into a 4runner , is there anything on the motor i should change while it is out of the car,

    i am going to do the rear main seal as i heard they leak a bit

    also the welch / welsh plugs ,

    is there anything else i should be look at doing,

    also can you run the supercharged heads on a standard ecotec engine, not so much for preformance, just wondering if its possible or would other things have to be changed

    thanks
     
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    chargedvx6

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    The supercharged heads are identical to the N/A heads except fro the pre existing injector ports. So yes they can be used.
     
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    matty88

    matty88 LPG Installer :p

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    Replace:

    Gaskets (head, water pump, rocker covers, sump etc)
    Spark Plugs and leads
    Oil/air/fuel filters

    Check the water pump too, they are prone to failing
     
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    high pressure clean the engine bay
    i hate a dirty engine bay
     
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    Tom_1569

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    If its a V8 and u want it to be reliable for a while, id be stripping it right down. VT V8's are well known for rear oil seals and piston slack.
     
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