Vn fuel regulator question

[JBAV6Tony]

Hi guys
See pic of my FR.
The small steel vacuum pipe at the end that has the hose from the manifold clamped to it- the steel pipe rotates.
Ive sucked through the rubber vacuum to reg but no leaks.
Ok or replace reg?

 

[shane_3800]

Yes replace that. Sucking on something is a retarded way of diagnosis no disrespect sir. Just keep that in mind as mechanics like me make money on people using improper methods of diagnosis.

 

[JBAV6Tony]

Yes replace that. Sucking on something is a retarded way of diagnosis no disrespect sir. Just keep that in mind as mechanics like me make money on people using improper methods of diagnosis.

Thankyou Shane. Much appreciated

 

[JBAV6Tony]

Thankyou Shane. Much appreciated

I replaced the for today went well, then started up the engine and would idle, that $28 IAC was crap, I’d purchased a new Bosch one $74 and the engine idled beautifully, went for a test drive, seems it has more power smoother and idled with no sucking sound when warm. Very happy

 

[MikeC]

Years ago I learned to always use OEM engine control devices. The ebay stuff looks the same and is incredibly cheap but just doesn't work.

 

[Immortality]

There have been a lot of threads of late with people trying to diagnose issues after having replaced the TPS and or IAC stepper motor with aftermarket replacements that end up been a faulty replacement part.

 

[losh1971]

The issue is the Stealers don't stock much at all for these old bus'. The OEM parts through Repco, Bursons or eBay seem to have problems as well. I replaced a Delphi TPS around 12 months after fitting it, same with the CAS. My IAC hasn't been touched in 5 years except a clean when i fitted the V8 TB a few months ago.
The factory originals are the best but obviously once they go you have to use so called OEM, which I doubt will last anywhere near the time the factory fitted parts will.

 

[MikeC]

Original Holden parts are getting hard to find. Went to the Bendigo swap meet 2 weeks ago looking for original VN/VP/VQ stuff- there was almost none and Bendigo would have to be one of the biggest swap meets in Australia.

 

[losh1971]

I have a few parts left from the wagon i wrecked. I was so sick of low ballers that i ended the listings. I am now hanging on to them for when either they have some proper value or if i need them. I will dump them under my house or in the shed until needed.

 

[Lex]

There have been a lot of threads of late with people trying to diagnose issues after having replaced the TPS and or IAC stepper motor with aftermarket replacements that end up been a faulty replacement part.

I've been on JC for 7 years & I've been reading posts from even before l joined about ebay parts being faulty.