Perdana V6 Community Forum *

[DanzEterna]

u can buy the power window panel instead of individual switch. if your perdana is 02 & above it wont be able to use the eterna ones.
only 95-01 model.

 

[marsha1l_v6]

improving night vision

 

[NeuroOne]

fuhh.. DIY tu, very nice..

 

[evo3]

need some help, my perdana v6 no reverse light... my mech say hard to fix as the sensor is in the gearbox. Anyone encountered this before?

 

[NeuroOne]

need some help, my perdana v6 no reverse light... my mech say hard to fix as the sensor is in the gearbox. Anyone encountered this before?

i encounter this too and i have no reverse light for more than a year already. huhu..

 

[marsha1l_v6]

i encounter this too and i have no reverse light for more than a year already. huhu..

Pro no need reverse light to warn other driver

hahahaha..

anyway updates on the light..after try and error etc.. :proud:

 

[kurt_629]

i more kiasu and kiasi..

i actually install 2 led light at the undercarriage of the rear.. 2 pcs each side..

so when i reverse, they will shine onto the floor..
well, you know the lighting in our road..
sometime can be real dark and next, is the drain...

 

[marsha1l_v6]

i more kiasu and kiasi..

i actually install 2 led light at the undercarriage of the rear.. 2 pcs each side..

so when i reverse, they will shine onto the floor..
well, you know the lighting in our road..
sometime can be real dark and next, is the drain...

the advantages of using the 1st versioni v6 bodykit..the reverse lamp are quite low and lights up the ground

 

[DanzEterna]

i encounter this too and i have no reverse light for more than a year already. huhu..

me 6 years no reverse light, since bought till sold the car hehe...

 

[NeuroOne]

me 6 years no reverse light, since bought till sold the car hehe...

but i always make own loud sound like "BEEP BEEP BEEP" if there are ppl there to warn them im reversing... kikiki..

 

[bgm4441]

but i always make own loud sound like "BEEP BEEP BEEP" if there are ppl there to warn them im reversing... kikiki..

Thanks bro ... last night "Sharing - Tips" @ Mohsin TTDI

 

[NeuroOne]

Thanks bro ... last night "Sharing - Tips" @ Mohsin TTDI

No problem bro. Happy to help..

 

[triss]

Hi Guys,

Need your kind advise on reputable workshop for timing belt and spark plug change for pv6, and of course with acceptable charges. Currently I am clueless on where to go, i've search around and got quoted different amount of labour and parts price:

1 workshop in S.Alam quoted: MYR 880 for timing belt and water pump include labour
Item: (MMC belt with all seals and bearings) (GMB Waterpump)
Duration: (will take 4-5 Hours)

1 workshop in bangi quoted: MYR 690 for timing belt change with waterpump and labour
Item: (MMC belt with all seals and bearings) (GMBWaterpump)
Duration:(will take almost whole day to complete the job)

Im not sure why the prices varies that much, and as for the spark plug change, quoted MYR 100 for labour and MYR 270 for 6 plugs of denso iridium ik20.

I need your opinion on this price quoted and the parts listed, is there any other brand of timing belt to consider to? like dayco or gates? and water pump is GMB or Aisin?

Your advise is very much appreciated guys!

 

[DanzEterna]

if not mistaken the price for dayco timing belt rm270, GMb water pump Rm130, workmanship bout rm250-300 depending on workshop.
mine took 8 hrs to complete the job.

 

[triss]

Hi Danz,

Thanks for your input, that means MYR690 is a good price mark. Wah 8 hours?! didnt expect to be that long...btw u mind sharing any workshop that has expertise in pv6?

 

[kurt_629]

hello Danz,

wanna ask.

for V6, we only need to change the timing belt?
is there anything else that need to change?

 

[DanzEterna]

hello Danz,

wanna ask.

for V6, we only need to change the timing belt?
is there anything else that need to change?

while u at it I suggest to change water pump, spark plugs & plug cable, at least u save on workmanship. to change water pump alone will costs u the same for changing timing belt, same goes for the plugs & cables.

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Hi Danz,

Thanks for your input, that means MYR690 is a good price mark. Wah 8 hours?! didnt expect to be that long...btw u mind sharing any workshop that has expertise in pv6?

duration will be from 6-8 hrs depending how busy is your mechanic.
my previous workshop did a very good job on my engine, but sadly I made him bankrupt & closed shop because he took my car for a ride & had an accident.

I advice find a workshop close to your home at least its convenient.

 

[kurt_629]

while u at it I suggest to change water pump, spark plugs & plug cable, at least u save on workmanship. to change water pump alone will costs u the same for changing timing belt, same goes for the plugs & cables.

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noted on water pump.
spark plug, i'm on iridium.
is there a need to change plug cable? i thought if it aren't spoil, don't bother.

what about fan belt? is there a need?
V6, run how many belt in total?

my savvy runs on 3 belt, engine, aircon, radiator if i got it correctly

 

[YYC]

Hi you guys have any idea how much it costs to do top overhaul and full overhaul?
A brand new v6 engine I heard was rm4,000.

 

[DanzEterna]

it depends on the brand of the top/full overhaul set,
top set from japan bout rm160++
full set from japan rm250++
during the process u might replace wear & tear parts therefore budget less than rm700 for top overhaul & less than rm2k for full overhaul
that is an estimate price.

workmanship depending on mechanic

 

[YYC]

it depends on the brand of the top/full overhaul set,
top set from japan bout rm160++
full set from japan rm250++
during the process u might replace wear & tear parts therefore budget less than rm700 for top overhaul & less than rm2k for full overhaul
that is an estimate price.

workmanship depending on mechanic

Thanks for that info. The estimation doesn't include timing belt, spark plugs etc?

 

[DanzEterna]

nope...

 

[kurt_629]

noted on water pump.
spark plug, i'm on iridium.
is there a need to change plug cable? i thought if it aren't spoil, don't bother.

what about fan belt? is there a need?
V6, run how many belt in total?

my savvy runs on 3 belt, engine, aircon, radiator if i got it correctly

anyone?

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it depends on the brand of the top/full overhaul set,
top set from japan bout rm160++
full set from japan rm250++
during the process u might replace wear & tear parts therefore budget less than rm700 for top overhaul & less than rm2k for full overhaul
that is an estimate price.

workmanship depending on mechanic

sorry, i never done overhaul before..
so wanna learnt..

why overhaul got top or full set?
i thought overhaul refers to a process whereby it cleans almost everything in the engine..
which is better?
top or full?

 

[vr2turbo]

noted on water pump.
spark plug, i'm on iridium.
is there a need to change plug cable? i thought if it aren't spoil, don't bother.

what about fan belt? is there a need?
V6, run how many belt in total?

my savvy runs on 3 belt, engine, aircon, radiator if i got it correctly

The V6 is a pain in the a** even just to change the plugs. So many things to remove, so is better you change whatever you need to. As for plug cables not too sure, better bro. Danz comment on this.
Some car have different belts to run air con, alternator and so on and some just one belt runs all. If have not change before might as well change now since opening up

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hello Danz,

wanna ask.

for V6, we only need to change the timing belt?
is there anything else that need to change?

while u at it I suggest to change water pump, spark plugs & plug cable, at least u save on workmanship. to change water pump alone will costs u the same for changing timing belt, same goes for the plugs & cables.

Other then those mentioned by bro. Danz, I think you need to change the internal oil seals too. Tensioner and bearings if have?

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anyone?

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sorry, i never done overhaul before..
so wanna learnt..

why overhaul got top or full set?
i thought overhaul refers to a process whereby it cleans almost everything in the engine..
which is better?
top or full?

Usually if your pistons and rings are still in good condition they will do a top overhaul. Remove only the header de-carbonize, grind the valves, clean up and put back.
If need to change pistons and/or rings then is full overhaul

 

[DanzEterna]

anyone?

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sorry, i never done overhaul before..
so wanna learnt..

why overhaul got top or full set?
i thought overhaul refers to a process whereby it cleans almost everything in the engine..
which is better?
top or full?

pv6 got 2-3 belts, cant remember, aircond, alternator & power steering.
yes overhaul there are 2 types, those emitting white smoke from exhaust can just change the oil seals & gasket known as top overhaul, meaning only open the engine head.

full overhaul will dismantle your whole engine leaving the engine block inside, some mechanics will take it out too. I did a full rebuild on my engine the last time it was worth it at least engine can lasts another 10 years.

if u ask me of course full overhaul will be better if u have the funds, if not top overhaul will just do fine.

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The V6 is a pain in the a** even just to change the plugs. So many things to remove, so is better you change whatever you need to. As for plug cables not too sure, better bro. Danz comment on this.
Some car have different belts to run air con, alternator and so on and some just one belt runs all. If have not change before might as well change now since opening up

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Other then those mentioned by bro. Danz, I think you need to change the internal oil seals too. Tensioner and bearings if have?

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Usually if your pistons and rings are still in good condition they will do a top overhaul. Remove only the header de-carbonize, grind the valves, clean up and put back.
If need to change pistons and/or rings then is full overhaul

yes unker u are correct, it could costs up to rm360 for workmanship alone to change those plugs, so must as well change at one go, plugs & cables.

timing belt set will include 1x timing belt, 5 oil seals & 2 tensioner bearings.