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Old 3rd June 2019, 05:21   #25
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Originally Posted by genpk View Post
probably could fit another v6 lump into the 75.
Holden had a good 3.6 litre eco tec v6 in their cars.
Only issue may be bonnet closing as i read some where Rover had to redesign the intake manifold to fit the engine under the bonnet
As a matter of interest, Kaiser, are you still doing those fine metal thermos?

You will never guess one of the weak points of the ecotec V6 - blocked crankcase breathers leading to pressurisation and gasket failure if the car is used for regular short journeys.
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