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Title: V6 cylinder number confusion
Post by: mark34bn on 10 September 2018, 09:33:49

Hi I'm in the process of sorting out a random misfire. I've read on various pages that the 2 4 6 side is the UK drivers side. However when trying to install the new coilpack the plug is different and wont fit.
Can someone clarify the UK 'sides' for me ??

Title: Re: V6 cylinder number confusion
Post by: Kevin Wood on 10 September 2018, 10:24:53

2,4,6 bank is UK passenger side, 1,3,5 is driver's side.

Title: Re: V6 cylinder number confusion
Post by: mark34bn on 10 September 2018, 17:54:06

How long does it usually take to change the 246 side pack? I've seen the guide for moving the cable tray just wondering about timescale.

Title: Re: V6 cylinder number confusion
Post by: TheBoy on 10 September 2018, 17:58:36

I've done it a few times before, but I can do passenger side coilpack in less than 15, including tea break, plus I have LPG stuff in the way.

Drivers side takes me longer, due to fuel pipes

Title: Re: V6 cylinder number confusion
Post by: mark34bn on 10 September 2018, 19:11:59

Thanks. I guess it's just a few clips / screws and one pipe connection. What threw me was I had oil round the plugs in the 135 side. Did the pedal test and got an 0306 code. I cleaned the 135 side about a month ago and this morning the plug wells are bone dry. I'll have a go at the other side tomorrow.

Title: Re: V6 cylinder number confusion
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 September 2018, 20:24:19

Quote from: TheBoy on 10 September 2018, 17:58:36

I've done it a few times before, but I can do passenger side coilpack in less than 15, including tea break, plus I have LPG stuff in the way.

Drivers side takes me longer, due to fuel pipes

20 minutes to swap out all six plugs, 25 with tea and biccies :D

Title: Re: V6 cylinder number confusion
Post by: Andy B on 11 September 2018, 18:44:18

Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 September 2018, 20:24:19

....
20 minutes to swap out all six plugs, 25 with tea and biccies :D

Try the same on my Smart Roadster  ::) ::) ;)

Title: Re: V6 cylinder number confusion
Post by: Enceladus on 12 September 2018, 00:42:34

Quote from: mark34bn on 10 September 2018, 19:11:59

Thanks. I guess it's just a few clips / screws and one pipe connection. What threw me was I had oil round the plugs in the 135 side. Did the pedal test and got an 0306 code. I cleaned the 135 side about a month ago and this morning the plug wells are bone dry. I'll have a go at the other side tomorrow.

Oil in the plug wells means that the cam cover seals have failed. Usually because of old age and/or blocked oil breathers. The problem won't go away simply by cleaning up the oil and changing the plugs. Renew the seals on both banks asap.

Title: Re: V6 cylinder number confusion
Post by: mark34bn on 13 September 2018, 12:22:30

I may have found the problem....
Plug wells were also completely full of water.

(http://i.imgur.com/M8t32d8.jpg)

Title: Re: V6 cylinder number confusion
Post by: deviator on 13 September 2018, 12:24:08

Ouch, not where you really want chocolate milkshake.

Title: Re: V6 cylinder number confusion
Post by: mark34bn on 13 September 2018, 12:29:34

Sorry the photo is so big! I'll see if I can change it

Title: Re: V6 cylinder number confusion
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 September 2018, 12:35:18

No need...

Spend the time sorting the cam covers and scuttle. Clean and dry the coil packs... If heavily corroded, replace them as well :y