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    [QLD] WTB: Rear Passenger Seat Belt for HSV VSII Senator

    DESCRIPTION: Wanted to Buy ITEM: Rear Passenger Seat Belt for HSV VSII Senator LOCATION: Brisbane CONDITION: New or Used DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: Happy to pay for postage PAYMENT OPTIONS: Cash or paypal CONTACT DETAILS: Email or PM OTHER INFO: Does anyone have a grey...
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    How to remove the front grille from VS Senator

    Thanks, I'll get under there with the torch and see if I can spot them. I couldn't see them the other night, hopefully I just missed them!
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    How to remove the front grille from VS Senator

    Surely someone knows? It might me the same type of plastic pin on other grilles from the VS series? I just can't see how to do it without breaking it!
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    How to remove the front grille from VS Senator

    Hey Guys I was surprised I couldn't find anything on this, apologies if it is posted somewhere! I want to remove the front grille from my VS Senator with causing too much damage to it! I have removed the top 3 screws no problem. But I can't work out how to remove the lower clips without...
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    Changing brake light bulb problem

    Thanks for that. Your right, I thought I was in the VS instructions, I saw the right year, 1997, but missed the important part! That might explain why I had trouble removing it! haha!
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    Changing brake light bulb problem

    I was struggling with this seemingly simple task today! I have removed the nuts from the screws, but the screws themselves are still in the plastic housing. I am assuming they need to come out of the plastic housing so the whole piece can be moved sideways? I tried lightly taping them out with a...
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    Cost to replace water pump? VS V8

    Update: I got a mate at work to have a look as he is pretty good with mechanics. He said the leak is from the air con as it's too far back to be from the water pump or any other parts of the cooling system. We also checked the reservoir again and it was back to half way, he said if they didn't...
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    Cost to replace water pump? VS V8

    Yep, that is what I thought! Not only that when I reversed out this morning I got out to check the ground and sure enough there is a very small puddle (about the size of my fist) on the ground right under the radiator area!! I really don't feel comfortable even taking it back to the same mob...
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    Cost to replace water pump? VS V8

    Thanks again for all the replies and advice guys. I wish I asked here before doing anything! Just wondering, should the coolant reservoir be full? I had a look under the bonnet last night and this morning and I noticed the reservoir is down below the Min level already and it only came back from...
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    Cost to replace water pump? VS V8

    You guys are right, sounds like they have really pulled a number on me. The invoice states - "Supply/install new waterpump/coolant/Alternator Belt - $718.18 + GST" Now the funny thing is my previous invoices from them have a complete breakdown of costs like you'd expect. Looking at the last...
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    Cost to replace water pump? VS V8

    Yep, your very right there. Finding a good, honest mechanic is very difficult! I thought I did have one but it just shows you even a mechanic who has been trustworthy in the past can change. Maybe they wait for you to trust them then add a little extra as they think you won't know the...
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    Cost to replace water pump? VS V8

    Yeah, feeling pretty p'ed off right now. I have been going to this mechanics for years and have always had nothing but high praise for them. I am sure if I mentioned the name everyone in Brisbane would know them. Infact I took my car in about a month ago for a similar over-heating/leaking fluid...
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    Cost to replace water pump? VS V8

    Yeah, jobs already done as I took it in and just said fix it. I was also expecting around the $250-300 mark. Total bill was $718! He did say he replaced the alternator belt as well, the invoice has 'Supply and install new water pump, coolant and alternator belt'. I don't know how it could cost...
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    Cost to replace water pump? VS V8

    G'day all My car leaked all the radiator fluid and was over-heating the other day so I took it to my regular mechanics. They told me it was the water pump which needed replacement. I wasn't expecting this to be too expensive but got a shock when he called before and told me the total price...
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    Boot Leak - Where?

    Thanks so much for that! A lot easier to follow with the photos. It looks like only pages 1-9 are there though? Would you also have pages 10-15? Thanks again, it's a huge help! I am sure others on the forum wil also benifit from it in the years to come now a scanned copy is up!
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    Boot Leak - Where?

    Yep, already did that ages ago. I could see the water trickling in from the direction of the rear 1/4 window on the left hand side (see photos in the first post).
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    Boot Leak - Where?

    Just wondering if you ever got this scanned? I'd love to see the 'How To' with pictures, It should make the job a million times easier! Thanks, Subway
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    Boot Leak - Where?

    Thanks for all the replies guys. I'll have a read over that 'how to'.
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    Boot Leak - Where?

    I can't see any sign of rust under the boot seal or anywhere else apart from the tyre well. I am pretty sure you're right wamboin23, if I stick my hand up the wheel arch area where I can see the water leaking I can touch right under the bottom corner of the rear window, the seal on the rear...
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    Boot Leak - Where?

    G'day All I found a puddle of water in the tyre well of the boot of my VS11 HSV Senator a few months ago. I haven't been able to stop the leak. My Dad painted the area where we suspected the water was coming in with sealant. It still leaks, he used some putty sealer the RACQ recommened. This...
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    Transmission Advice

    @ Red - No, don't know much about them. They were highly recommended by a mate who is in the RACQ. I searched them on here and found one thread with a good comment. That is exactly what my mate said, he would be surprised if it was the transmission with only 123,000k's on the clock. I can't...
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    Transmission Advice

    Just got a call from the repairer, $1750 for a 2nd hand Transmission (3 month warranty) or $3150 for a Reconditioned Unit with 12 month warranty! This is a bit more then I expected. Does this sound pricey or is this the current market value?
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    Transmission Advice

    Hi all Just after some advice, my transmission started to fail on the weekend. It wouldn't change gears correctly, seemed to change once I took my foot of the accelerator. I turned around and drove it a few K's home and called the RACQ. He said it sounded bad and there wasn't much he could do...
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    VS Senator Roof lining

    Thanks for the replies and info. I got the roof lining replaced professionally. I was dissapointed the dimple effect didn't show through. Not sure why, I saw the mold and it had the dimples, I guess the foam hides it. I dunno how the original lining showed the simple effect...
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    VS Senator Roof lining

    Hello all I need to replace/repair the roof lining on my HVS Senator VS11. I know this is a common thing for this year of car, my sisters VR and my Dad's VN had to get it done. I am more concerned with getting an exact match on the factory roof lining. The Senator has a 'dimpled' pattern...
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    who your insurance company?

    Thanks to this post I just saved almost $500 a year on insurance! I thought I was getting a pretty good deal with one of the large mobs, using multi policy discount. I shopped around after seeing the poll results here. I have now switched to AAMI. $595 a year for my Senator. Not to bad at...
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    Whats my car worth?

    I think he was referring to 185kw from the VS Senator...
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    Whats my car worth?

    Wow, I am shocked that is all you got for yours. Sounds far superior to mine. Do you think you could have got more? eg. Did you sell to the first person to make an offer... Just curious, wasn't the level ride rear suspension standard for Senators? After hearing what price you got I am glad...
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    Whats my car worth?

    Wow, is that all. That's depressing! I wouldn't mind buying an immaculate Senator for that price! I could always use 2. hehe I'd say my friend did pretty well getting $16k for the Manta. Thanks again Guys, Subway
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    Whats my car worth?

    I am more of a reader then a poster. That's why I have a low post count. If it was a for sale ad I would have put it there. I was just after a realistic figure of what I would be looking at. I have found what Redbook and Carsales say as values to be not accurate. I thought this would be...
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    Whats my car worth?

    Hello all I am thinking it may be time to upgrade! I was curious to know what people think I'd get for my car. How much I can actually get for it will determine what I can afford for my next or whether it is even worth selling it. The car is; 1997 VS11 HSV Senator 185i 114,000...
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    VS Radio: How do you actually enter the code?

    Thanks Bec and Kal! Your info just saved me from pulling my hair out and a 2nd trip to Holden to get it activated! :)
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    Eurovox 1030

    I might just bite the bullet and pay for the repair. If I get a new one it won't have the HSV stamp on it! Seems like alittle thing but I like to keep things all original! I have been looking on ebay last few weeks. Haven't seen any of these VS stackers..will keep looking! :b:
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    Eurovox 1030

    The Eurovox 1030 is the stacker, thats what I need! Been looking on ebay, nothing there unfortunatley. Contacted Eurovox, they can sell me a 1050, the new model, for $425 delivered. But the dimensions are smaller, so might have trouble fitting it to the factory bracket. Thinking it might just...
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    Eurovox 1030

    Anyone know where I can get a Eurovox 1030 cheaper then the Holden replacement cost? $698 seems like a rip off! Repair quote on my faulty one is $479. Seems like alot of money to pay just for a CD player. Do any shops sell them second hand or anything?
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