ScottB_33
Go Hard or Go Home
- Joined
- Oct 3, 2005
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- Members Ride
- VTII Berlina Supercharged
Have just completed a course on the VY and VZ range of vehicles this evening and arn't we mechanics in for a wow of a time with these 175 and 190kw engines!! The warning from this trade course is of how critical use of the correct grade of engine oil and change interval is in keeping these vehicles running consistently at their very best. Some problems already encountered is the gumming up of the variable valve timing solenoids that work on oil pressure due to sludge build up due to incorrect grades and changing of oil. Do not let the oil go past the 15,000klm intervals or expensive damage will result over a period of time!! They stressed this in the course over and over. :hit:
Another key factor brought up was in not removing any of the computer sensors without removing the battery terminals as the sensors continue to have power running through them even though the ignition key may be in the off position.By connecting and reconnecting could create a surge therefore destroying some other components, possibly computers etc.
Some other interesting facts are that no codes can be retrieved without the use of a scan tool in VY and VZ models.
Another key factor brought up was in not removing any of the computer sensors without removing the battery terminals as the sensors continue to have power running through them even though the ignition key may be in the off position.By connecting and reconnecting could create a surge therefore destroying some other components, possibly computers etc.
Some other interesting facts are that no codes can be retrieved without the use of a scan tool in VY and VZ models.