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    Ecotec head bolts

    Thanks heaps mate
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    Ecotec head bolts

    Hey guys I was just wondering if ecotec head bots are single use. or if I take them out I can reuse them or need to get new ones ?
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    Fuel return hose / line

    I need to get my fuel rail out in my v6 ecotec and I’m having trouble disconnecting the fuel return line from the fuel rail (not the end that goes into the metal lines) there isn’t a clamp or anything and I pull it but it won’t budge just wondering if anyone else has come across this ?
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    Vu v6 fuel injectors leaking

    Hey guys I got home from with the other day and I could smell fuel I opend the engine bay and cycled the key and one of the top o rings on my injector had popped out on one side causing it to spray out fuel so I changed the o rings on all the injectors and today it did the same but on the other...
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    Nock sensors v6

    Hey guys I just carried out an engine replacement in my v6 vu ute and it all runs fine but it seems that there is less power than there should be and it kinda bogs down ( looses some power ) when I put out the foot down. the engine light turns on when I get into 2nd gear but it turns off when I...
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    VU V6 engine mounts

    Thanks for the comments bous I got it in eventually I put the drivers side in first then loosend the passenger side engine mount then dropped it into the k frame holes then dropped the engine down. Went in like a glove
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    VU V6 engine mounts

    Hey guys I’m trying to put a vy Ecotec into my vu Ute and the engine mounts aren’t lining up with the mounting spots in the chassis by around 45mm should I take the mounts off my old engine and put them on or is there any other way around it or is it completely different in general. Thank you
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    V6 Engine removal in vu Ute

    There is like a 15 mm gap between the box and engine the whole way around and the dowels are clear but I just can’t seem to get it off the input shaft.
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    V6 Engine removal in vu Ute

    Manual
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    V6 Engine removal in vu Ute

    Hey guys I have recently blown up my 3.8l ecotec in my vu Ute and I’m trying to remove it to replace it with one I rebuilt and I’m having trouble getting it to come off the input shaft, all the bell housing bolts are out and I’ve tried lowering the engine and raising it and lowering the gearbox...
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    Rear main seal

    The rear main seal is leaking bad on my manual vu Ute v6 I’m planing to replace it and I was just wondering if anyone has any tips or anything to look out for in the process. Would really appreciate some replies
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    Roof rack

    Thanks mate appreciate it heaps
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    Roof rack

    Does anyone know a specific brand of roof rack to put on my vu Ute I’m struggling to find one ???
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    Commodore IRS question, Rear control arms

    I was trying to get my lower control arm in my vu Ute out and the bots for it hit the body of the car and they won’t come out. Will I have to drop the rear subframe out to get it out or is there another way around it I need info asap cheers fellas
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    Commodore IRS question, Rear control arms

    So a vy wagon control arm will fit ?
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    Control arm and subframe

    I’m trying to take out my lower control arm in my vu Ute and I tried taking out the bolts and they hit the body of the car I’m thinking I’m going to have to take the subframe out and take it out that way or is there any way of getting around it.? Also what cars would have compatible rear lower...
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    Commodore IRS question, Rear control arms

    Anyone know if a vy wagon rear control arm will fit in a vu Ute ??
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