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VS 3.8 running rich please help

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lets wait for a code or several
and then see if we are on the right track
or 4-5 days of driving and then re-assess
hopefully this time it adjusts itself properly
in the meantime, try researching a scan tool that can read live data from a VS
maybe the vident i400? not sure if this will work on VS, autel md701 with holden software
i think long term it could be a worthwhile investment
 
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Also I took the plenum off just incased there was anything unusual and found a **** load of oil in the intake
Check your PCV isn't blocked or stuffed.
 
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most ecotec/alloytec get blocked
as you have oil in plenum
most likely not blocked
probably excess blowback on rings
probably never been cleaned before
 

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So I swapped the plugs over and been driving all day. It hasn't thrown any codes yet but it has been shuddering bad when ever I hold a consistent speed at any speed.
any updates
 

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any updates
Hey mate sorry for the late reply the car is running heap smoother ever since changing the injectors to genuine ones. I've run into a problem through when light throttle is applied (holding consistent speed) the car has a bad jerking vibration and its still taking off after the vibration. I feel like it's being caused by 2 issues one engine one suspension?
 

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no fault codes?
 

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sounds like on the way to being a reliable car
 
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