Hi Guy's a bit of an update.
I spoke to the guy I got the ute off about stuff he had tired. He was driving it home one day and it just dies this is the original motor, after lots of messing around he had come to the conclusion it was the timing chains on the original motor, so he replaced them with a proper set from Holden, he recons he did it right, he sounded like he knew what he as doing, after he replaced the he still has same issue popping misfire (no start). So he sent his ECU BCM PIM and Key head to be tested all checked out ok
he figured has to be stuffed motor, So he replaced it and to his disbelief it would not start
So he listed it on gumtree. I was the unlucky bugger to purchase the nightmare
So when I got it home I tried a few things to get it going, it never gives error codes so to make sure it was all working I unplugged fuel pump relay scan tool picked it up strait away, so it confirms computer are recording errors. So I figured maybe it's a stretched timing chain, but really it should throw errors for that issue! anyway I ripped the motor apart and replaced them and the gears and tentioners, yes I used cam locks so all aligned perfect. put back together same shit popping misfire (no start) you would not believe the profanities that came out of my mouth
So I thought screw this let's hit this nail on the head
I purchased a complete replacement engine Yes that's right engine number 3 in the ute OMFG this has to work
engine 3 is complete motor with engine loom and all accessories (everything) sensors, packs, starter, alt even the friken air box and the computers ECU BCM, so everything!
So swap it all over (everything) no shit...
go to start it but it would not turn over because ECU BCM out of auto, so I got them reprogrammed at my place all worked this guy has done it many many times. Cross fingers and pray this thing will start
guess what popping misfire (no start) at this stage I ram for a BOX OF MATCHES but the misses stopped me
So all that is left original is the in cabin wiring that goes from ECU to inside cabin.
I even called the guy I got engine no.3 off, he promises it was a runner and cannot understand why not running. it was running in a car less than 3 weeks ago...
Last night I changed all cam sensors and crank sensor and tested cam sensor voltage pin1 0V (pulse wire) pin 2 & 3 5V same across all cam sensors. Still no start
I was so happy
when it started by suggestion to unplug cam sensors really though was getting some where. Why would it only start with cam sensor disconnected? it never starts with them connected. when I start the car and plug them in it always dies on right intake cam sensor.
3 motors so it cant be cam sensor or plate it reads.
any suggestions would be great!
Anyone know someone in The Goulburn Valley Victoria that could fix this?