Holden 304 VS Commodore 5L Conversion PT4. The engine is done.

[@Joedennett69]

Have had a editing misshap. The video was cut short.

[@thewholls7176]

Brilliant job mate Many years ago, I did a motor, and I packed theoil pump with Vaseline long story short. It made a mess because it sent a slug of Vaseline straight to the oil filter, blocked the oil filter and blew it off the side of the motor…….. But every other time it’s been okay

[@Joedennett69]

worked a treat for me this time. After a couple seconds of running it had oil pressure.

[@dolts1234]

​@Joedennett69 hey mate, any chance you have a greggory manual with torque spec sheet for the vs, currently putting one back together and have found conflicting specs online. Cheers Keep up the good work

[@gazza116]

saturday night special

[@geoffobrien1300]

Enjoying the build mate! Motor looks great. Fyi I believe Holden utilized those smaller specific Allen key bolts to allow room for the factory exhaust manifold

[@Joedennett69]

Ok yes that makes sense

[@bigal878]

Thread sealer is still a good idea on those 304 head bolts as I’ve seen a few leak even though they are supposed to be blind holes. Good luck.

[@TorqHub]

Looks prime mate. Wont be a major powerhouse, but will be a small step up from the old eco-tec. Will be running far more smiles per gallon, that's for sure.

[@Joedennett69]

It sure will be worth it. The old eco was leaking somthing horrible and seemed tired. 5L conversion seemed to be the way forward.

[@riddles20102010]

Its looks so sick all cleaned up and painted black well done good sir 😎🍻 is it easy to remove the engine from the car and can you do it by yourself or you need a few mates to help out ?

[@thewholls7176]

Nope sorry My advice would be to take the higher spec Oil the threads Then reduce that higher spec by 30% And tighten to that But the threads have to be tapped out and cleaned, and the bolt needs to be oiled Standard engineering principle is with clean oiled threads theres a 30% drop on the spec ……. Otherwise leads to overtightening

[@thegolfhack9417]

Hey mate awesome job are you sure the number 1 mark you had om tbe dizzy was right? I thought number one was facing just right of center facing the firewall or back of the motor if ya looking from the front

[@alextrainor13]

currently rebuilding a 5l as well and i believe youre right i came straight to the comments when i seen his dizzy position to make sure im not the only one

[@thegolfhack9417]

@@alextrainor13 yeah i recently replaced my dizzy and mine was facing about 1 o'clock from the front at tdc

[@Berniessen]

Would dumping oil in the pressure switch hole on the oil pump not be a option so the gear drive is coverd with oil so u can avoid the vasiline priming process?

[@Berniessen]

U dont regret it u have not put in flat top pistons so u have a better basis for more power as these dome pistons make the compression ratio horrible...

[@Joedennett69]

Was not building it for horsepower. I just wanted the sound. No regrets. I think you mean dished pistons.

[@Berniessen]

@@Joedennett69 yeah dished pistons my mistake...

[@itsdeano7172]

Nice build mate, what did u touque ur head bolts to,cheers

[@Joedennett69]

Information should be on the internet somewhere. I dont exactly remember.

[@MrSprocket2u]

use too use a val 318 pump

[@a1eksandar]

Good video mate, just wanted to to know, how did you time the motor to be at TDC compression

[@Joedennett69]

By using the marker off the front of the timing cover and using the rockers visually (after the intake valve closes) to determine when its on compression.