Hi Guys Ive been having some trouble with my Ute today. Its a 1997 VS V6 Ute Manual and This arvo it decided it would randomly start running like crap. In idle its seems like its miss firing but i know its not as all ignition gear is brand new. Once i start moving it drives a bit sluggish but i noticed when i got home that there was a bit of smoke coming out of the exhaust aswell. My best guess at this stage is head gasket but i need to use this car to get to work tomorrow so im after a few second opinions tonight if possible. Cheers guys
Try aaand check fault codes: http://forums.justcommodores.com.au...22307-checking-error-codes-vr-vs-revised.html Also check the plug leads are fully pressed onto the plugs as they can sometimes slip off. If the head hasket was gone you would expect the car to overheat and/or cause coolant loss. Check any work you've done recently.
These are the results i got: Code 35 - Idle Speed error Code 63 - LH Oxygen Sensor (O2) - No Signal Code 94 - Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) - Manual Transmission Code Oxy sensors have never been connected since ive had the car as the idiot previous owner cut the plugs off. Had the car for over a year and its been running fine the entire time they havent been connected. Speed sensor again previous owner had a new gearbox put in and cut the plugs (including reverse gear) and speedo has never worked. I am planning on getting a whole new wiring loom at some point. Idle speed sensor was replaced about 7 months ago. Cant see any reason why that would fail or cause alot of smoke for that matter. But i could be wrong
Check every vacuum hose....also the brake booster hose (pull it off and inspect inside hose as in rare occassions if the booster fails the vacuum will suck brake fluid into the engine). Check PCV valve.
