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I think Cam had almost 300,000k's before his m35 got smashed. I am pretty confident it would be back on the road again by now too, most likely with a wound back odo. The VQ25det is a good strong engine, and should run for many more years if serviced regularly, just like anything mechanical. Sensor issues can be common faults, like the AFM and cam/crank sensors. There are a few issues that can arise with high K cars, mainly failing turbos and suspension bushes. I would be checking out the car thoroughly on a hoist if you can, making sure you check for rust in the rails, and the usual things you would do with a Jap import with unknown K's.

No problem Troy, didn't mean it as an outburst, just trying to explain the complexity. The sensors can turn into a nightmare of a job, and diy replacement can show a few faults that can leave everyone baffled, and me pulling my hair out. I can only do so much for the customer buying the sensors, especially if they are in another state and I have had so many phone calls from guys just trying to sort dangerous engine cut out problems. They buy the sensors expecting that to fix it, but sometimes it just doesn't. It can leave everyone frustrated and me out of pocket. Craig's car was a prime example. He even shipped it down to me from Sydney to check out the crank signal. I got nowhere with it in 3 days. The consult unit was required for most diagnostic procedures, which is why I bought it just afterwards, even then I don't have the oscilloscope functions to check the waveforms. I would rather just be tacking stainless together I think, less headaches.

Seems the government doesn't like ethanol as a fuel, or is it perhaps just lobbying from the oil companies? Make up your own mind. I just don't understand politicians... http://www.unitedpetroleum.com.au/united/news/news-item/news/2014/02/17/dalby-ethanol-bio-refinery-under-threat-of-closure- Quoted from the United website: 17 February 2014 The Dalby Bio-Refinery is under threat of closure due to the lack of action by both the Federal Government and Queensland State Government. The Dalby Bio-Ethanol Refinery was closed for 3 weeks last Saturday due to lack of demand for fuel grade ethanol. In 2011 the Federal Government confirmed that the Ethanol Production Grants Scheme would be renewed for a period of 10 years. On that basis companies such as Dalby Bio- Refinery Limited and United Petroleum invested heavily in renewable fuels and worked hard to promote and market E10 Petrol and E85 to both Government and end consumers. However the Federal Government and State Governments have not taken any steps to ensure that the Oil Majors gave the consumer an option to buy the superior and greener fuels, nor did they take steps to ensure that their own fleets used these renewable fuels. Indeed both the Federal Government and State Governments know that the Oil Majors have been systematically removing filling positions from their sites to drive down sales, and not passing on the full excise benefit to the consumer. At the same time the Shell with their $1.63 Billion investment in Ethanol production in Brazil and BP with their massive ethanol joint venture also in Brazil, are selling and promoting ethanol fuels in many countries across the world. The Oil Majors were as very disappointed that the Ethanol Production Grants scheme was ratified, as they wanted to import ethanol from Brazil. The Federal Government in a quest to make budget savings are considering a back flip on an Australian Government promise to the renewable fuels industry which had strong bi-partisan support. The BREE Report commissioned by the Department of Industry contradicts many previous Government and Industry Reports, and is fundamentally flawed. The Dalby Bio-Refinery is struggling to break even due to low demand caused by Queensland State Government inaction. We now find that following the investment of many millions of dollars into the renewable fuel industry the Federal Government will close down the Australian Ethanol Industry on Budget Night. This is clearly unfair and sets a dangerous precedent to local and foreign investors in any industrial enterprise in Australia. United Petroleum has been a very strong supporter of renewable fuels and particularly ethanol and sells its E10 products in Queensland at a 4 cpl discount to unleaded petrol. It has continued to invest in ethanol fuels due to the Ethanol Production Grants and representations by Government in support of greener and renewable fuels. The move by the Federal Government to shut down the industry will deprive its customers the opportunity to choose a higher octane, greener and lower pump price petrol. On a number of occasions the Ethanol Producers have requested an Ethanol Mandate in Queensland to sure up demand which clearly acts to reduce production costs and ensure that the Major Oil companies promote the use of ethanol. The Queensland State Government decided that despite falling volumes due to lack of Major Oil Company support, and the fact that there are two Queensland producers in regional Queensland, that there was no reason to act. If the Federal Government decides to close the industry down on Budget Night the action that should have been taken by the Queensland State Government will be too late. Government Mandates are in place in some 59 countries across the world for health reasons, environmental reasons, and energy security reasons. In the United States of America it is mandated that ethanol is added to almost every litre of unleaded petrol sold in every State of that country. It seems that Australia is the only country in the world to decide that renewable fuels should not be encouraged and fossil fuels are the future. The Staff at the Dalby Bio-Refinery are hard working and highly skilled people and are worried about their futures. Further it will impact the contractors and suppliers to the Dalby Bio- Refinery most of which live on the Darling Downs. It is clear that whilst the Federal and State Governments talk about regional development when the election is over so is the support. The Dalby Bio- Refinery is a very large purchaser of grain in the Darling Downs area and producer of high quality Cattle Feed. This supports our farmers by placing an effective price floor under the price of grain when the world prices fall to very low levels, which they do due the their cyclical nature. The loss of the Dalby Bio-Refinery will be just another blow to the farmers of the Darling Downs, at a time when drought is biting. The Federal Department of Industry has not acted to encourage the renewable fuels industry in Australia and the BREE Report encourages the importation of renewable fuels into Australia. Clearly given Australia’s strong agricultural sector, a domestic renewable fuels industry is most important. At the same time the NSW State Government have been unable to enforce the 6% ethanol mandate that they have in place in NSW. The Major Oil Companies have time and time again flouted the NSW Ethanol Mandate and not met the NSW Government mandated targets without any proper reasons. We call on the Federal Government to renew their commitment to the Ethanol production Grants Scheme to honour the green fuels and environmental commitments they made to the Australian people. We also call on the NSW State Government to enforce their legislation and bring the Major Oil Companies to heal. Importantly the Queensland State Government must now take action and introduce an ethanol mandate to stabilize the industry. Media inquiries, interviews or photos – contact David Szymczak Phone (03) 9413 -1400 Email [email protected] Website www.unitedpetroleum.com.au - See more at: http://www.unitedpetroleum.com.au/united/news/news-item/news/2014/02/17/dalby-ethanol-bio-refinery-under-threat-of-closure-#sthash.Vy6ltU5z.dpuf

Wasn't too hard to fit, but definitely not drop in. I think I had to trim about 15mm off the end of the shroud so it wouldn't rub on the fins. I remember the core being about 2 inches wider or something. This is true. Keep a good eye on the gauge for the first few drives, also check the rear bleed point and the overflow when it's cold the next morning.

Yes mate, whenever you want me around I can pick them up.

No, the speed signal is independent of the driveline, as a few of us have changed diff ratios with no change to the speedo reading. At a guess it comes from the wheel speed sensors, and the ABS computer is something I wouldn't recommend playing with.

Yep, looks like the camshaft sensor on the passenger side is toast. Sorry, I only ordered in a small batch and they are now all gone. Not sure I want to deal with them any more as it seems every fault that pops up after I sell one is my fault, and I should fix it for free. Considering I was only doing it to help you blokes out, and making sweet FA out of them, I simply can't be stuffed anymore. Perhaps one day, but the amount I would have to buy in... Not sure I want to sit on $1000's of dollars worth of stock. Heater fault, this isn't for the seat, the CEL is specifically for engine faults. In this case it is telling you the heater in the o2 sensor is faulty, open or short circuit. The TP sensor fault... I have only seen that when I unplug the throttle. Cleaning the throttle body/plate won't fix a throttle position sensor fault though, unless the shaft is jamming perhaps? Who did you get to read the codes? Why couldn't they help you with these issues?

My opinion, stick to the stock setup, radiator included. I wish I did.

I haven't seen the fitment of those, and considering the V35 and M35 radiators are different... Who knows how it slots in. What rims are you talking about Andrew?

It looks just like all the other egay oil relocation kits, other than the color. You will most certainly need an oil cooler thermostat, unless race car.

Better ask Gibson Motorsport, something tells me they have been out of stock for a while...

FAP. lol. These FP guys really love their turbo's...

Get the Ebay one mate, I don't have one in the wreck any more.

It would shift like a bitch, slurring into gear for ages until the fluid warmed up. The radiator isn't just an overtemp cooler, it is actually a fluid warmer first and foremost.

It is quite hard to hide the gate, as there is no room to weld the gate underneath the turbo. You could mount it down where the dump is, but the pipe leading to the gate will be a little longer than I would like. (Plus it would need to be welded onsite) The GT cast iron housings are very hard to cut and diegrind, but they weld fine. Stao's housings cut like butter and take half the time. I would use 45mm for the gate, or perhaps larger. The boost control would be fine with a 40mm, but power would be more restricted. The 45mm gates are the same size Vbands as the steampipe I use so they flow nicely.

No idea, sorry. I do have a second hand assembly here though...

It's usually the brushes as stated. Price can vary for second hand assemblies... I think I have one here still.

All working well Johnny? How long before you lean on the tune?

Never stopped me, I will always take my own personal safety over some stupid law, or pissed off jealous drivers. Smart move imo, it's not like they could catch a lane filtering bike safely anyway.

My RE5 locks the torque converter constantly in manual selection, and stays unlocked in drive unless cruising. It obviously didn't last long with the torque I was pushing, so they made me a new converter with triple Patrol lock up clutches. The programmable control unit is the cheap part, around $7-800 I think. Fitting it wouldn't be cheap, I am sure Greg could give us a ballpark for the RE4 as he had his installed a year or so ago. No-one has fitted one to an RE5 before as far as I know, but it would be great for adjusting pressures and shift speed in relation to load.

Yep, I have a set here if you need them, with Orings.

And what do you think a full programmable auto controller does Steve? I think you need to read up, a full manual gives you no control, other than gear selection. At least you have infinite adjustment of the line pressure and solenoids then, and you don't get stuck with whatever clunky manual sequential setup the auto specialist decides to give you.

Don't bother sending a manifold to me, I can't die grind the opening to the gate from the inside, and if I can't do a job properly, I won't do it at all. These 90 degree entry gate pipes welded in a hole... you are better off staying internal gate imo. The housing on the other hand has great access. I can clean up the gate entry in no time.

Old pump wires go to the coil. New pump positive feed wire is switched by the relay, via a feed coming from the battery. Don't forget the fuse... 20 amp should do, as long as the wire is thick enough. Just splice the new feed wires in close to the tank lid. The earth for the pump I like taking from the battery also, straight to the pump. You can earth the pump on the body somewhere if you can find good continuity, just make sure it's clean and unpainted.

Better not solder it, just buy another second hand one that needs soldering too.