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by Gareth
Fri May 31, 2024 3:42 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Ecotec V6 Dry sump
Replies: 84
Views: 13346

Re: Ecotec V6 Dry sump

Almost there with only some plumbing to go
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by Gareth
Tue May 28, 2024 7:23 am
Forum: Engineering and Reverse Engineering
Topic: E38 Negative Response to read-write ECU
Replies: 11
Views: 299

Re: E38 non communicative ECU

Great question, keen to know the answer
by Gareth
Thu May 23, 2024 3:24 pm
Forum: Members Rides
Topic: VR Ute
Replies: 30
Views: 17412

Re: VR Ute

I’ll be sure to put the engine covers on backwards too.
This I have never heard of, what's the benefit?
by Gareth
Fri May 17, 2024 7:05 am
Forum: Engine/Transmision Mechanical
Topic: V6 Timing chain questions.
Replies: 17
Views: 13895

Re: V6 Timing chain questions.

Certainly some stretch, didn't bother to measure how much. The magnet from the cam sensor had come adrift and had peppered the chain also.

Yes, standard oil pump and cover.
by Gareth
Thu May 16, 2024 10:38 am
Forum: Members Rides
Topic: VR Ute
Replies: 30
Views: 17412

Re: VR Ute

CT 18 by chemtech is the truck wash I used
by Gareth
Thu May 16, 2024 8:47 am
Forum: Members Rides
Topic: VR Ute
Replies: 30
Views: 17412

Re: VR Ute

I just set the temp to 50 deg C, and use either a splash of truck wash or vinegar, and old parts turn into new. I have never tried truck wash in my bath, the results are truly amazing, thankyou for sharing that :thumbup: Last night I ran all the engine fasteners and rockers for a build I'm doing th...
by Gareth
Thu May 16, 2024 7:36 am
Forum: Engine/Transmision Mechanical
Topic: V6 Timing chain questions.
Replies: 17
Views: 13895

Re: V6 Timing chain questions.

The double row ever so slightly rubbed on my oil pump cover, more like polished. Check out the corrosion from the E85!!
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by Gareth
Mon May 13, 2024 1:32 pm
Forum: Bosch ECUs
Topic: E67 to T87/T87A TCM interface needed
Replies: 93
Views: 18981

Re: E67 to T87/T87A TCM interface needed

Great job :thumbup:
by Gareth
Tue May 07, 2024 9:17 am
Forum: Members Rides
Topic: VR Ute
Replies: 30
Views: 17412

Re: VR Ute

That's a great idea for an engine stand, well done :thumbup:
by Gareth
Tue May 07, 2024 9:17 am
Forum: Members Rides
Topic: VR Ute
Replies: 30
Views: 17412

Re: VR Ute

That's a great idea for an engine stand, well done :thumbup: