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by alfettaman
Wed Jan 11, 2006 1:57 pm
Forum: Fuel, Electrical & ignition (stock Bosch)
Topic: GTV6 Starting Problem
Replies: 6
Views: 5034

Problem Sorted

Hi X-RAD Thanks firstly for all your help and suggestions. Thankfully the problem is now solved. I checked the wiring diagrams and with limited equipment (i.e. a voltmetre) I was able to check a few things: The problem was that the car was firing up and then simply stopping. I was able to disconnect...
by alfettaman
Tue Jan 03, 2006 6:27 am
Forum: Fuel, Electrical & ignition (stock Bosch)
Topic: GTV6 Starting Problem
Replies: 6
Views: 5034

Hi X-Rad Thanks for that, I'll check those things out. I think you are probably right regarding the grounding problem. I went through Greg Gordons guide to troubleshooting the fuel injection system and found that I had earthed (Grounded) the injector wires to the bulkhead and not the engine. (This e...
by alfettaman
Thu Dec 29, 2005 11:29 am
Forum: Fuel, Electrical & ignition (stock Bosch)
Topic: GTV6 Starting Problem
Replies: 6
Views: 5034

Update

Just a quick update, the car will actually fire up when the "cream" wire to the coil is removed but won't continue to run due to the fact when removed the petrol stops!
by alfettaman
Thu Dec 29, 2005 11:02 am
Forum: Fuel, Electrical & ignition (stock Bosch)
Topic: GTV6 Starting Problem
Replies: 6
Views: 5034

GTV6 Starting Problem

HI Everyone I have recently insttalled a 3.0 engine into my 1981 GTV6 The problem is is won't start! There is fuel OK The Volt reading at the coil is the same as the battery with minimal drop however, When the 2 wires at the opposite side of the coil are attached the coil drops to @6.5volts. when on...
by alfettaman
Sun Oct 09, 2005 11:17 am
Forum: Gearbox, Clutch and Driveshaft
Topic: TS gearbox into GTV6
Replies: 1
Views: 2894

TS gearbox into GTV6

Hi Everyone. :D I am currently undertaking the "swap" of the (1990) 75 TS Box into an (1981) GTV6. I have sent the 75 TS gearbox away to have bearings replaced so I am a little confused at the minute. Firstly the wheelbase is different on the transaxles. i.e the 75 has a wider wheelbase. M...
by alfettaman
Fri Jul 15, 2005 2:28 am
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Wheels, Tires
Topic: GTV6 Power Steering upgrade
Replies: 1
Views: 2539

GTV6 Power Steering upgrade

Hi

Does anyone know if it is possible to install a 75 Power Steering rack into a GTV6 without removing the engine.

Thanks in anticipation.

Johnny :shock: