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Re: Problem with the 3.2 Elite
« Reply #45 on: 21 July 2013, 22:57:00 »
Quote from: chrisgixer on 21 July 2013, 19:15:04
Looks correct, but can't confirm the one I took office is the same, as I only took pics if the new one vx eventually sent me as correct. Which was visually the same but 140amp


That looks the same apart from being 140a, Pretty sure I read somewhere on OOF that the 120a tend to be more reliable  ::) like hell they are  ;D

Oh btw I checked the rear end of the exhaust with a strong torch nothing blocking it on the rear straight part anyway and it's pretty dry with the odd black marks less than the 2.2 if I'm honest  :-X

Also if anyone has a known good alternator please PM me i might be interested  :y
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Re: Problem with the 3.2 Elite
« Reply #46 on: 21 July 2013, 23:55:40 »
Er, not sure on the reliability comparing the ones fitted to dbw engines.

They say the 2.5 and 3.0 ones are more reliable generally though, but then, my 2.5 alt failed early doors in my ownership anyway. All sorts of gremilns running round the wires that day. :o (assuming 2.5 and 3.0 alternators are the same? :-\ )
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Re: Problem with the 3.2 Elite
« Reply #47 on: 22 July 2013, 17:39:51 »
Well I've taken it to get refurbished someone I've known for many years been doing these type of repairs for 30 odd years, Should be ready tomorrow  :)
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Re: Problem with the 3.2 Elite
« Reply #48 on: 22 July 2013, 19:29:54 »
Also checked the spark plugs all tight as they should be none lose no oil nice and dry  :) and while i was at it cleaned the breathers which weren't that bad anyway's but seen as many things are off the front of the engine access is much better and just did some general cleaning around the engine and checking everything is all there and in its place  :y.. Hopefully I'll get the alternator tomorrow and she'll fire up with a fully functional alternator  :)
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Re: Problem with the 3.2 Elite
« Reply #49 on: 22 July 2013, 19:42:08 »
looking at the video, the coolant looks very pale. What are you using?
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Re: Problem with the 3.2 Elite
« Reply #50 on: 22 July 2013, 19:43:35 »
Quote from: Shackeng on 22 July 2013, 19:42:08
looking at the video, the coolant looks very pale. What are you using?

Trust me its clear and blue it's just the expansion tank that needs replacing.
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Re: Problem with the 3.2 Elite
« Reply #51 on: 22 July 2013, 20:05:37 »
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Quote from: Shackeng on 22 July 2013, 19:42:08
looking at the video, the coolant looks very pale. What are you using?

Trust me its clear and blue it's just the expansion tank that needs replacing.

That coolant isn't compatible with that engine. The corrosion inhibiters aren't designed for alloy components. Best be changing it sharpish :-\
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Re: Problem with the 3.2 Elite
« Reply #52 on: 22 July 2013, 20:06:58 »
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Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 22 July 2013, 19:43:35
Quote from: Shackeng on 22 July 2013, 19:42:08
looking at the video, the coolant looks very pale. What are you using?

Trust me its clear and blue it's just the expansion tank that needs replacing.

That coolant isn't compatible with that engine. The corrosion inhibiters aren't designed for alloy components. Best be changing it sharpish :-\

Looking at the receipts it was done at a VX garage 2011  :-\
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Re: Problem with the 3.2 Elite
« Reply #53 on: 22 July 2013, 20:08:38 »
Stoopid is as stoopid does ::)
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Re: Problem with the 3.2 Elite
« Reply #54 on: 22 July 2013, 20:11:31 »
Quote from: ex taxi al on 22 July 2013, 20:08:38
Stoopid is as stoopid does ::)

Looking on eBay GM/VX stuff is red yes ?  :-\
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Re: Problem with the 3.2 Elite
« Reply #55 on: 22 July 2013, 20:13:12 »
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 22 July 2013, 20:11:31
Quote from: ex taxi al on 22 July 2013, 20:08:38
Stoopid is as stoopid does ::)

Looking on eBay GM/VX stuff is red yes ?  :-\

 :y
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Re: Problem with the 3.2 Elite
« Reply #56 on: 22 July 2013, 20:16:03 »
Quote from: Broomies Mate on 22 July 2013, 20:13:12
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 22 July 2013, 20:11:31
Quote from: ex taxi al on 22 July 2013, 20:08:38
Stoopid is as stoopid does ::)

Looking on eBay GM/VX stuff is red yes ?  :-\

 :y

I'll add it on the list of the things to do then   :P :(

Thought it would be okay seen as its clean. Didn't VX do blue antifreeze though ?
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Re: Problem with the 3.2 Elite
« Reply #57 on: 22 July 2013, 20:38:55 »
Not since the mid/late '90s ::)
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Re: Problem with the 3.2 Elite
« Reply #58 on: 22 July 2013, 20:44:30 »
Quote from: ex taxi al on 22 July 2013, 20:38:55
Not since the mid/late '90s ::)

It's a faffy job to change the coolant though i believe and dangerous. I suppose i couldn't just add some red stuff  :-\ I already know the answer just cba at the moment with everything else.
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Re: Problem with the 3.2 Elite
« Reply #59 on: 22 July 2013, 20:46:59 »
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 22 July 2013, 20:44:30
Quote from: ex taxi al on 22 July 2013, 20:38:55
Not since the mid/late '90s ::)

It's a faffy job to change the coolant though i believe and dangerous.  ....

how is changing coolant dangerous?  ???  ;D  ;D
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