looking at buying another vl, RB30 how do i tell if its a series1 or series2 motor? cheers

after a quick search (it's amazing the search function, click here (http://www.calaisturbo.com.au/search.php?) to use it); I found a thread on how to identify the difference, not that I could have told you, I just thought I could teach you how to search the forum the series two block has the oil feed/return and coolant valves blocked off, ready to bolt a snail on. the series one block didn't and you would have to drill & tap the necessary valves in, which is generally a pain in the ass anyhow here is how to identify: also this: Image Sources: http://www.calaisturbo.com.au/showthread.php?t=157204 http://www.calaisturbo.com.au/showthread.php?t=147633 Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

i thought the Air conditioning motor (compressor) was situated at the top of the motor on the S2?...and near the sump on the S1??????........

no but the real thing that will get you, and is a real argument is there is no such thing as a series 2 vl they are all series one which had running changes thoughout the life of the vehicle. If anyone can find me some documetation from a holden owners manual any holden publication I will stand corrected but there is no series 2 vl

There is no 'series 2' but its just easier to say that the block with the bunged fittings is series 2 to identify it's ready for boost

thats just a turbo block .thay had two blocks a turbo one and a n/a one not s1 s2 motors you can also find some n/a motors with a turbo block too (if you wont a high comp set up your half way there)

There was never a s1 or 2 in a vl, its just a figure of speach.

Quote: Originally Posted by rodger1 no but the real thing that will get you, and is a real argument is there is no such thing as a series 2 vl they are all series one which had running changes thoughout the life of the vehicle. If anyone can find me some documetation from a holden owners manual any holden publication I will stand corrected but there is no series 2 vl as was discussed in SC, we know but 99.9% of everyone on this forum likes to identy the differences via either a "series one" or "series two", you get use to it even if it annoys you Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

There were so many difference changes in the production of the vl. Holden never called its s1/2 But I do admit I still call the na blocks with no oil or water S1.