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[VXL V6]

Nearside / Passenger side at a guess.

Depends how GM view their engine bays - from the drivers seat or from the front of the vehicle.

[Marks DTM Calib]

Nearside / Passenger side at a guess.

Depends how GM view their engine bays - from the drivers seat or from the front of the vehicle.

Nah, bank one is drivers side because it comes off the 1-3-5 cylinder bank.

[Albatross]

bttt.

Anyone know any good welders in the South East?

[Albatross]

Do you reckon swapping out the (apparently faulty) pre-cat for one of these on special offer from longlife might be a possible option?

http://www.longlife-exhausts.co.uk/performance/offers.default.aspx

[Kevin Wood]

Do you reckon swapping out the (apparently faulty) pre-cat for one of these on special offer from longlife might be a possible option?

http://www.longlife-exhausts.co.uk/performance/offers.default.aspx

I would stick with the original one, TBH. Non-genuine cats are normally pretty pants. They look like just the cats rather than the whole pipe section as well, so would probably have to be welded in, and they'll be just the main cat rather then the pre-cat as well.

My EML's back on. Seems to come on every other week these days.

Kevin

[Albatross]

Do you reckon swapping out the (apparently faulty) pre-cat for one of these on special offer from longlife might be a possible option?

http://www.longlife-exhausts.co.uk/performance/offers.default.aspx

I would stick with the original one, TBH. Non-genuine cats are normally pretty pants. They look like just the cats rather than the whole pipe section as well, so would probably have to be welded in, and they'll be just the main cat rather then the pre-cat as well.

My EML's back on. Seems to come on every other week these days.

Kevin

I just want to find someone who's capable of welding the "experiment" into my exhaust. I reckon I'll invest in an additional lambda sensor to put further back and extend the wiring out  to give it a try.

[Kevin Wood]

Do you reckon swapping out the (apparently faulty) pre-cat for one of these on special offer from longlife might be a possible option?

http://www.longlife-exhausts.co.uk/performance/offers.default.aspx

I would stick with the original one, TBH. Non-genuine cats are normally pretty pants. They look like just the cats rather than the whole pipe section as well, so would probably have to be welded in, and they'll be just the main cat rather then the pre-cat as well.

My EML's back on. Seems to come on every other week these days.

Kevin

I just want to find someone who's capable of welding the "experiment" into my exhaust. I reckon I'll invest in an additional lambda sensor to put further back and extend the wiring out  to give it a try.

Just find a sump plug or bolt of the correct size. Most Lambda sensors are M18x1.5 thread IIRC (I'll double check).

If you leave a Lambda sensor in the exhaust disconnected, it'll knacker it because without the heater it will clog up with carbon.

I would offer to help - I've got a welder, but need to learn how to use it properly before I unleash it on cars.

Kevin

[Albatross]

Do you reckon I'll be able to take the lambda sensor that's already in there out without busting it?

Every lambda sensor I've ever known that needed changing has almost become part of the exhaust.

If it comes out safely then obviously a bolt is a cheaper option.

[Kevin Wood]

Do you reckon I'll be able to take the lambda sensor that's already in there out without busting it?

Every lambda sensor I've ever known that needed changing has almost become part of the exhaust.

If it comes out safely then obviously a bolt is a cheaper option.

Give it a good soak in Plus Gas.

Kevin

[Albatross]

I suspect it was 0420....in which case ignore it as it will be the pre-cat getting tired but, wont affect any part of the emissions.

You could run some cataclean through it.

If I go and put some Cataclean through this and given that this is a 3.2 (late ECU) will the EML clear itself if the results are positive or will I need to get it cleared and wait and see if the EML comes back?

[Albatross]

Jaime,

You must know this one. :-/

If I clean my CAT will the EML light go out on its own or will I have to clear it with a reader?

Ta

Nathan

[davlad22]

^^^^^^^^^^^^
Thought you knew that as well Nath!?!

Most 'normal' EML errors disappear after the fault has been rectified or at the most, 20 successful starts?

That correct?

Is it the EML light though or the emissions light???

[Kevin Wood]

The Emissions light will go out of its' own accord when things are Ok for a certain number of engine starts. Takes a week or normal use to go out IME. The codes will remain in memory until cleared, however.

If using cataclean, bear in mind that the Omega's tank is pretty big and if you add it to a full tank you'll likely dilute it too much to make a difference. Have a look on the bottle for recommended dilution and try and get the tank at the right level.

Must try some of that myself.

Kevin

[Albatross]

^^^^^^^^^^^^
Thought you knew that as well Nath!?!

Most 'normal' EML errors disappear after the fault has been rectified or at the most, 20 successful starts?

That correct?

Is it the EML light though or the emissions light???

What's the difference between the EML light and the "emmissions light"?

The light I have (had*) is the orange one with the picture of the engine on it.

(*it went out again last night and has stayed off this morning )

[Albatross]

^^^^^^^^^^^^
Thought you knew that as well Nath!?!

Most 'normal' EML errors disappear after the fault has been rectified or at the most, 20 successful starts?

That correct?

Is it the EML light though or the emissions light???

What's the difference between the EML light and the "emmissions light"?

The light I have (had*) is the orange one with the picture of the engine on it.

(*it went out again last night and has stayed off this morning )

Until yesterday

Any welders?