Engine & Drivetrain

Seems to be a lot of talk about how much better the 4.2 is over the 3L 4cyl, but what about the 2.8 6cyl td motor. Where does it sit among the three motors?

I've been doing lots of reading recently about cleaning the inlet manifold after blocking the egr. Lots of different people with different ideas. I've got some pics of inlet manifolds which are so blocked with soot its crazy that the engine actually runs.. I'll dig them up and post them here.. What are your thoughts on the likely hood of the inlet cleaning itself to an extent overtime after the egr is blocked? Or is it just going to stay the same? The gunk I've seen in them is almost like tar. I dont really want to pull it apart to clean it, and the idea of squirting stuff in there doesn't excite me. If its running fine, and the egr is blocked, should one just le…

Hey, first start of the day the engine turns over really slowly, starts after around 1/2 a turn though. After the first start of the day it cranks freely but takes a few turns to start. What would cause this? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Hey guys, I've bought myself an 06 gu ute, so far it's been great! But I've noticed when I'm either on a steep incline or have my foot berried the engine warning light comes on, but doesn't stay on. Has anyone else had this issue?