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    vt problem need help

    its just the factory hight for the clubsport 98 iv had the two drive shafts reco and the diff reco it sounds like its coming from the front but its hard to tell when driving ive also had the engine mounts replaced.i was thinking maybe one of the bushes in the front are making this noise.and...
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    Vt V8 5ltr Manual

    i had this problem but i had codes coming up it turned out to be two things it was my key head and bcm and know it starts every time.and just a tip. you should try tapping youre bcm and then try starting it if it starts. its the bcm for sure hope this helps...
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    debadge

    you should use 3m double sided tape its alot cleaner and easy no mess just make sure you clean all the old stuff off the badge. and when removing the badge use a heat gun to warm the glue up even hot water helps to get the badge off .
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    Holden vt acclaim low to lux bcm.

    i think it might work but you might need the ignition changed over.and maybe the wiring loom it depends what he has in his car like if its an auto or manual .but i do know the key has to be coded to the ignition barrel and bcm youre old key wont work with the new bcm hope this helps
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    vt problem need help

    i have a vt clubsport 5ltr and if i brake at low speed or excelerate my car makes a clicking noise any one had this problem
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    vt clubsport

    ive got a clubsport 5ltr i was going to go the 3.9 diff gears when mine got rebuilt.and its a daily driver .but i stuck with the 3.7 diff gears.from what ive herd is the 3.9 rev abit high on freeways and 4.11 are good on a drag strip but 4.11 you will lose alot of top end power.so i think 3.7...
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    How to get a polished finish on my ecotec engine?

    i done my 5ltr vt rocker covers it was alot of work with wet and dry it took me two days but it was worth the effort
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    Looking for backyard panel beater/spray painter

    if you buy some wax and grease remover and go over the area and remove the excess paint. it might not look so bad untill you can afford to pay for repairs.but 600 hundred is a good price like every one said.you have to think of the time to strip/repair/paint/bake/and cut and polish.then put back...
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    Respraying bonnet cost?

    ow and it was a new guard supplied from me.
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    Respraying bonnet cost?

    boy thats a good price i went to a shop and he wanted 500 for my guard to be painted and blended to the door but that was with me fitting and gapping the guard.
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    Help on diff gears

    i found a place in sunshine and to reco my diff its 650 really good price. that is to refit aswell .ive got 307.1 diff gears lsd. i went to 2 other shops and there price was alot higher like 1200 and 1500 so it pays to look around .
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    Coolant leak behind power steering pump? Help!

    iv got the same leek but mine is a 5ltr .and my mechanic told me its a 5 to 6 hour job its like a 5 dollar gasket but he said he has to remove the power steering pump and ac belts and pulleys and what ever else is in the way such a **** .i might try and do it my self lol and see what happens.
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    HSV v SS airbox/intake (5.0)

    im not 100%sure but i think they look the same as the ss .
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    Key remote not working.

    i just had my car fixed with this problem the bcm controls the central locking for a new one its 180 from holden if its not that its the key head my key head was new and it turned out it was my bcm and key head now every thing works.try tapping the bcm and then try youre central locking on the...
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    is this a good price or is it a rip off

    only other thing im not sure is .whats the 309 like. will it be be **** to drive on free ways my mate recons it will eat petrol a fair bit it would be cool to get but now im thinking to just get the tru track with 307. i can get it for 2050 im going to fit it with a mate he has a hoist so that...
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    is this a good price or is it a rip off

    cool thanks for the reply i think i will go with the trutrak i was abit unsure witch one thanks mate.
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    is this a good price or is it a rip off

    I have a vt 5ltr clubsport 195i and my diff is ####ed so just need help if this diff is a good price fitted for 2350 or the with the kaaz 2650 fited.HOLDEN VT-VZ M80 V8 IRS 3.46, 3.73 OR 3.91 (GENUINE GEARS) EATON TRUTRAC LSD COMPLETE DIFF CH/O... or is it worth getting this instead M80 V8...
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    How to flush a radiator On vtii

    take the bottom hose off and drain the radiator.then take the radiator cap off and flush with the garden hose until water comes out clear.then replace the radiator hose then fill with coolant.
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    Vt fuel issues

    its sounds like a short some were i would check injectors or plugs but if the fuse blows i would say you will have to find were the short is coming from.maybe the gas and petrol switch needs replacing.because it blows every time you switch it over. and once its blown it will take about a minute...
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    VT Calais 5L wont start

    i did mine 6 months ago it was under warranty for 1 year. i went back because the boot split in half and when they first done it. it was over filled to the top so when i got home it pissed out every were and striped all the paint of so he fixed all that. as i was not very happy.i had the pump...
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    VX drive shaft

    you can reverse it up on car ramps real easy.and you can jack it up at the diff.ive done it before just make sure you use jack stands for safety..
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    VT Calais 5L wont start

    im not to sure but the price should not be much more my rack cost me 220 for my vt .
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    VT Calais 5L wont start

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    diff problems

    hi i have a vt clubsport 98 5ltr with a diff whin it has 307 diff gears.i just wanted to know on a price to get this fixed.so if you have gone thru this and had the diff reco how much did you pay.i dont relly wont to put a 2nd hand diff in as its alot of work to find you have a dud diff.i fort...
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    VT Calais 5L wont start

    i got my rack and power steering pump replaced and engine mounts for $950 thats with all the labor you should get another quote sounds abit hi.a steering rack should only cost 200 at the most.thats like $750 for labor.thats like when i went to get a new radiator from repco and they told me $600...
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    VT Calais 5L wont start

    yer cool i had a mate and his horn was not working so i had a look at it and found a fuse was blown. so i changed it. and it blow right away so i found out that he punched the steering wheel lol at some stage so we got a 2nd hand steering wheel and it fixed the problem .ow and some times the 2...
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    Drivers door won't unlock remotely.

    if youre 3 doors are opening with the key remote and not the other. i would say the problem is to do with the that door you could test the wires for power and just see there is nothing broken behind the door trim.but the actuator is not pushing it up all the way. just make sure nothing is in its...
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    VT Calais 5L wont start

    my mechanic found that thet bcm was at fault for the central locking not working. he tapped it and it worked.and tapped it again and it stopped working so i got a new bcm 813 mid from holden for $180 new.now that just fixed the central locking .ok so because the car was randomly not starting...
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    VT Calais 5L wont start

    for code 36 you can check the hoses between the throttle body and the maf sensor for cracks blockages and misalignment causing blockage .
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    VT Calais 5L wont start

    my mechanic found that thet bcm was at fault for the central locking not working. he tapped it and it worked.and tapped it again and it stopped working so i got a new bcm 813 mid from holden for $180 new.now that just fixed the central locking .ok so because the car was randomly not starting...
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    VT Calais 5L wont start

    yer i will give it ago i havent tried that yet its in the mechanics he is trying to figure it out. but it keeps starting so his going to weight for it to stop starting he dosent think its the bcm its got me beat he thinks it might be the starter motor.i will let you guys know what the out come is .
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    VT Calais 5L wont start

    does youre key open the car with the button sometimes. i have same problem 12 92 31 and 35 i every forum i read like this has the same codes it could be the bcm or key as im trying to still work it out .
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    Power window wont fully close vx calais

    i had a problem with my rh/r window and it would go down but would not go up .and it was the main window switch i went to preston motors and he pluged in a new window switch and no go then he plug a new main window switch and it worked so i just bought the main window switch .ow and a new window...
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    VT not starting

    i have a vt 98 clubsport and i have the same problem.it starts and stalls just random iv been trying to work it out iv i had codes come up 12 92 31 and 35 and my key dosent allways work when i open the car just random just like my car starting random.i think it might be the bcm as it controls...
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