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I'll try and get a pic but the compressor area is covered in black oil muck, so I'm unable to see the leak. From what I can see the oil filter housing bolts are covered by the compressor. I'll clean it tomorrow.

So oil leaks out the lefthand side of the engine all over the compressor. Hoping someone can explain how long a shop should take to replace the oil filter housing gasket to the block. it's too big a job for me. Just want some info so I have a rough idea of what's involved in doing that type of...

Hey all, On my vy v6 Calais I'm getting an oil smell inside the cab when I pull up at stop signs also pooped the bonnet and bent over the engine and could smell when parked (hot). I changed the rocker cover gaskets but no luck and I can't see a visible leak and the engine isn't covered in oil...

Heys Gurus, My missus wagon has P0017 & P00172, live data calculated load data 22.7%, timing 0% to 17% at idle, LTFT +27% b1, LTFT +10% B2, IGN TIMING AD at idle. I know I will take it for a spin with live data and check it. These are long term codes and have been happening for 36 months. When...

Ok so I did the current draw test and it was.55 Amps after pulling fuses the Sub amp was drawing.38 Amps (what would cause this) as I haven't modified anything recently I did change the head unit years ago. The current draw is now .27Amps is this too high? what should the standard current draw...

Sorry to open old thread but I need to know where the orifice tube is located on my vy please?

No cold air, I.m getting my neighbor to check and gas Static pressure was 38 psi (engine not going) on low side Can someone tell me the correct static pressure correct weight for new gas and correct running pressures for 24oC it was getting cold at tx valve but not icy compressor only 3 years...

Hi Bob, My V6 Vx has oil in the water and need some help to diagnose the problem. I haven't checked the plugs or pots for water yet but there is no water in the oil. Is there a common fault like just the valley gasket going. I just had a look around the motor and no water or oil leaking and...

Cut was made just near mobile phone holder on the left side console a small cable with about 4 wires.

I cut the holden mobile phone connector cable and have lost my steering wheel controls to the stereo. Can anyone help with what wires to join up to undo my bugger up? There is one plug in the back of the stereo.

Hi Gilly, I'm doing the same job on my vs. Did you have to use a press to remove and install new bearing & how long to pull it apart?

that sh%3 habbit Hi,Mate I know it's hard and you something to hold onto and the money thing is a really good idea, #1- you really need/want to give up #2 how you make it happen #3 doing it. You just have to make the changes and hold onto something new to make it happen. I did it 2 years ago...

Hey, I have a Vs V6 auto that makes a whineing noise when it changes into 4th. Anyone got any clues? could it be the centre tailshaft bearing?

The vs was renound from new with a shudder partiulary in 1st under hard acceceration and there is nothing you can do.

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