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G'day. Couple of head gasket replacement questions: 1. Best source for kit, with gaskets bolts seals etc? 2. I like West Yorkshire's method of leaving the manifolds on..any reason why I shouldn't? 3. Do the cams have to come off to access the head bolts? (From the YouTube clips I've seen, it...

After deleting the egr, replacing all vacuum lines, replacing scv, fitting catch can, cleaning intercooler, fitting new timing chains, cleaning maf sensor, and trying to drive conservatively, I still average 12.3 l/100km unladen on the freeway. Yd25 is just a thirsty little engine I think.

Don't know if that is true or not, but if so he's served his time and now deserves a chance surely? I think his videos are very helpful, and saved me tons by encouraging me to do the work myself.

I dream of getting 11 unladen. Buy a tatts ticket!

Ok thanks.

What's "fuel rail tuner" mean?

I think you are calculating it wrong, or I've got a dud. I get 12l/100km with no load, and 18 towing a tinny.

Patience. Not everyone sits looking at forums all day. Between 18 and 22 L/100km at a guess. Probably closer to to 22

Unplug the cam angle sensor and see if the problem goes away. If so, it's probably a stretched timing chain.

Picked up a new hub assembly today from Bearing Wholesalers in Sunshine West $110, and $20 for a 32mm tube socket. Half the price that Repco wanted, and a lot less than what I could find online. Fingers crossed! Will attempt to install it tomorrow and if all good I will get another one for the...

How many k's has it done?

Thanks Old. I'll clean it out after fitting a catch can. Which can have you used?

G'day all. I've been a member for a while, but have not really had the need to post so far, as all of my questions have been answered by reading the various threads. A big thanks to all of those who contribute accurate and honest info and opinions, it's been a very valuable resource to me. Story...