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Yeah just spark plug cover has to come off if I remember correctly, If you knew someone else with an FG you could try swapping theirs in just to confirm the fault goes away. Does it have any loss of power or strange rev conditions now? Mine lost heaps of power in certain rev ranges when my VCT solenoid failed

How many K's on the chain?

No mates with an FG, changed vcts and still check engine lights on. Put my ear on the rocker and could hear a whinning like noise, not a clunking. Car starts at round 750 rpm cold and sounds ok but when the hoods up there's that whine. It's done 340k the old girl, I understand that things get worn, 2 weeks ago I had a mate chuck his gscan on it and there were no issues. He didn't have time to fix so took to another mechanic. It never had a check engine light popup in the years I've owned it so getting back with one sucks, if it's a failed sensor Im happy to fix replace however there shouldn't be a reason for the chain to play up on a rocker gasket chain I'd imagine. When you're check engine light cleared did it clear without resting anything once the vcts were changed? Thanks for getting back to me

Yeah I cleared the check engine light after vct change and all was good, if you clear light and theres a legit issue it should return almost immediately. If you've change vct then you have already checked plugs are connected properly. Does it have any lack of power or anything when putting it through the gears? The guides and tensioner could need replacing if they are really old, with a new chain if that kind of work was to be undertaken but a second opinion would be a good idea if you didn't get an actual fault code until immediately after someones worked on it. It's possible the chain had stretched enough to throw the timing out enough to trigger the code as well. whining noise could be any of the pulleys (bearings) on the serpentine belt system as well but that typically wouldn't throw a timing related code, as you would know, that runs all your auxiliary systems like water pump etc. Keep me updated on how it goes!

Also chain would probably be making a rattling noise if it was getting pretty loose, but hard to say without hearing it myself.

Possibly the pins in the connector or wires? new VCT's OEM ones?

@@JoNoBaRr92yeah brand new Vcts oem but the plug into its has plastic bits falling off it when I take it off so I’m assuming it’s the pins or plug

@@gweenmawn7502 Sounds like you are onto it. Hope you get it fixed

Yeah I experienced this back when I did it. Appreciate the advice mate

Sorry for late reply, Does it illuminate the check engine light at all when driving? Bad coil or plugs would be a noticeable misfire especially under higher revs.

Which gearbox does it have?

@JoNoBaRr92 nah no engine light ever . Starts perfe t runsa great . It has the 5 speed auto

@JoNoBaRr92 wife just told me only time it runs a bit ruff is after she puts her foot down when she starts to cruise again it does a Lil splutter for few seconds and then goes back to normal, this is something I just was told as replying to your question bud . It may well be a spark or coil thing now she has told me that or fuel filter maybe , not sure

Possibly fuel filter, much cheaper thsn doing coils so would try that first. Heaps of videos online showing how to replace them if you haven't done an FG one before.

Thanks mate, hope it works our for you!

@JoNoBaRr92 just did thr drive with them both disconnected. Gutless, but stalling problem went away.

Did it throw a check engine light before you disconnected them?

I no longer have an FG, I only have the Zed and 96 XH ute. My mate has a turbo FG manual and it's really nice, so far he has only had issue with infotainment stuff. diff bushes are the weakest link in them, you will feel it on test drive if you go to get one and can use that as bargaining as it's a decent job to replace. Other than that Barra motora are very reliable but need better internals if you plan to boost higher than stock. If you aren't fussed about having a boosted one I'd say NA for daily. If it's auto make sure ot has ZF 6 speed as the 5 speed french boxes are weak. Good idea to change ZF auto oil cooler to external too as they are prone to splitting inside the rad and milking up... 😅

@Import Experience sweet as. I'm not going more then stock for now till I finish off some other thing. My Z is for the power (500whp to be exact). Having a z helps as I have basically every tool you can think of to work on one. I am definitely interested in the turbo (mostly for that performance in traffic but also for the investment - not that I'll sell it but it's a good backup). I'm not a fan of any automatics, I like the simplicity of repairs in with a manual trans and the obvious fun of them. In saying that is there any problems that can arise with the manuals?

@@EthanD19 Not really, the manual box are TR6060 which are super desirable due to reliability and ability to withstand extra power. Possibly just syncros if the previous owner shifts like a hoon lol. I'd buy a TR6060 in a heartbeat if the prices hadn't skyrocketed for second hand units

Yeah I put them on afterwards but forgot to specify that, thanks for pointing that out 😁👍

your comment makes me feel like less of a idiot for just doing the same, how did it all go after being fixed?

Thanks mate

Nah I did 2 years as an apprentice at a dealership, just towbar after towbar and trailer brakes lol. Ended up changing careers to a Production operator at Zinc smelter and left cars as a hobby. Have since rebuilt a few engines and played with turbo's etc so have learnt a fair chunk of info amongst some trial an error 😅

@@JoNoBaRr92 awesome! Yeah just in the middle of taking my rocker cover off as we speak and came across your video for help, not wrong about those two bracket bolts at the back! They are a prick ahaha

@@cameronbrown9266 Yeah I was pretty fresh back then, I have done a ton more work since then and have amassed most diagnostic tools needed to keep away from having to pay mechanics haha

If you ever have any questions let me know

@@JoNoBaRr92 thanks mate! Will do 👍

I actually can't remember sorry, Would be worth looking up might car mods or donut media painting videos as I was just nessing round with a camera when I made mine lol.

Yeah fair call, If I ever make future video's, I'll get to the point efficiently 👍

Thanks, I really appreciate it :)

Yeah I was hust enjoying making a video, I didn't really have any experience haha. Good luck with it mate! I always make sure to tape off any pcv ports or passageways etc just to be safe with paint flaking off inside etc.

Hope it works out buddy :)

I just got my paint from supercheap. I believe I only used one can but two probably wouldn't hurt if you wanted some extra coats

@@JoNoBaRr92 no worries what colour blue was that did it have a paint code at all my bf xr6 turbo is bionic blue wanted to paint my cover to match also

I can't remember now. It wasn't paint matched. Just a high temp blue paint

@@JoNoBaRr92 Np cheers

Is on a bf model tho, any idea if the rocker cover has to come off?

I think some models you have to remove rocker cover first but uncertain sorry bud

@@Jake-ky4eg Hey mate, did you manage to get the original solenoids off??

I got aftermarket ones through my old work Cooldrive auto parts. Was much cheaper than OEM and worked fine while I owned the FG. They they have branches in QLD Give them a go

Could also call up wreckers and get them out of a wrecked FG

I borrowed my matea first to see if it was definitely my issue as we had the same model car haha

Fuel mixed with the oil from leaking past the rings from a leaky injector potentially when vehicle is shut off? Just a thought?

Cheers for the reply, Leaky Injector is one of my #1 suspects aswell, other people I've asked also agree. I only realised recently that there's a t-piece on the pvc to intake hose from what I think is the fuel charcoal canister which is my other suspicion. Ive got a video on my channel of the warm start issue since its become very predictable. Car has 290,000km so leaky injectors are reasonably likely. Unrelated but I took my rocker cover off and found oil leaking from the same vct sensors you replaced in another video, was curious if you've had any further problems with them since replacing.

@@darklightx2000 Can pull injector rail out with injectors still installed in rail and prime the fuel pump to pressurise the inkectors and then you could see if they are leaking. Not sure about fuel canister. I had no further issues with my FG after replacing VCT solenoids, that said I no longer own it lol. Which model do you have?

Sorry mate, been distracted this week. Yeah that is odd, I no longer own my falcon but I have a friend with an FG XR6T so I will scope his out in the next few days and get back to you. Sorry for the delay.

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@@JoNoBaRr92 apart from that great vid and result

@@homlesy1172 Thanks. I want to make more videos eventually around my cars etc but waiting to own a house with a garage as it's a hassle in the elements.

@@JoNoBaRr92 sounds great, also just found your scanner tool un used for 130 brand new :) some guy said it didnt work on his car and lost the receipt for it :) so coudnt take it back or maybe it was a 5 finger discount :)

Either way, it worked out well for you haha

Just residue or Substantial amounts of oil making it through the pcv valve? into intake piping? If the latter valve may be stuck open

Thank you. I didn't at the time which was a mistake as I was new to painting

I no longer own this car so couldn't say sorry bud. I forgot a clear coat so potentially. It was high temp paint though so who knows.

Thanks Gordon!

Thanks mate, Hope your sons car stays running well! Everything has been good. Appreciate your kind words mate!

Part numbers are interchangeable. Pretty sure it's because I stored the originals poorly and they gummed up.

​@@JoNoBaRr92 Not sure how storing them will cause issues. Use mass airflow sensor cleaner to clean them and put it back. Sometimes they stuck. You might have also damaged them.

Thanks bud. I know a lot more now than I did back when I made this video. Maybe need to get back into making some soon! Appreciate the comment

@@JoNoBaRr92 thats cool bro :) because I like people passing down information. Because it helps you know. I can tell you would have develped more skills over time bro. Keep it up bro and you know its not silly of you to do this but its your hobby bro. I just didn't know VCT solenoid would have impact on performance till I came across your video. Keep up with the good stuff bro. I'm sure us Fords would need this tips & advices due to our Falcons are long gone :/

If you wanted to prevent oil from being sent back into the intake runner then yeah. Would make your engine burn slightly less oil as it ends up in the catch can instead. Minor difference but would look cool 👍

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I say minor difference as it's not a mad tuned up monster but still a worthwhile mod for someone who loves their car 👍

I wouldn't bother fitting a provent catch can on a petrol engine, definitely isn't worth the cost. I personally would recommend a proper baffled oil catch can/with oil seperator plates which will be cheaper long term & do the job just perfectly. I fitted a baffled catch can to my G6E a while back, even after 1500km, seeing what could have ended up in my intake.... i'm glad i fitted it, because them blow-by gasses contain semi flammable properties, it can throw out your peak power by a miniscule, fuel trims, but adding essentially unburnt fuel to a fresh charge of air when the car detects it, naturally it'll pull that hair amount of timing to compensate for blow-by gasses re-entering the combustion chamber. Truth ?, catch cans are very very easy to fit with a tidy look. If i could show you my setup i would. Easily unscrews leaving the base mount attached to the body still, thus maintenance is very easy indeed.

check pcv valve on the rocket cover

I got the Same problem mate did you find the solution

Barras have rocker arms so they are rocker covers unlike RB engines

No worries bud. I was pretty boorish when I made this vid. Been doing a lot of work on my Z32 to get that back in the road so maybe I'll need to get back into the vids soon. Glad I could help!

My mate and I have an XH ute we will put a barra turbs motor in soon so I'll definitely have to make some footage on that

Ok , I got them out but had to brake the cam seals to do it . There is a metal band that I cracked and out they came . Now need new seals lol!

@@plumbs7199 Haha oops. Something always breaks 😑

It's because they come out before undoing the rocker cover bolts once u losen the rocker cover it puts upwards pressure preventing u from pulling them out

Hover over the corner of the title / video description in your list of thumbnails / suggested videos. 3 small dots appear. Click that, then Not Interested. Train the puppy.

Thanks mate.

Thanks mate. Didn't turn out too bad considering I hadn't done any painting previously. Tablecloth was a worthy sacrifice haha

I just got it from ebay but I don't believe they are listed anymore unfortunately

Can get them from mrbodykits bro search em up

Will do. Thanks Neil