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  1. Drewie

    Indicators not working?

    Thanks very much, big help, much appreciated.
  2. Drewie

    Indicators not working?

    Thanks mate, I assume that is what it is will get one next time I am out.
  3. Drewie

    Indicators not working?

    Had my VX SS from new, only done 94,000 km, out in it today and noticed the indicators not flashing, all globes work but not flashing, I assume probably the canister thingo, only thing not sure where it is or if it even has one or some other arrangement? Obviously others would have changed them...
  4. Drewie

    VX SS boot spoiler seals have moved position - see pics.

    I have had the VX SS from new, gave it a wash today and when drying it off noticed the seals under the spoiler where it bolts to the boot lid have sort of slipped out of position, no water in the boot but when I lifted the boot lid after drying it I noticed water run out of the back boot panel...
  5. Drewie

    Optima Battery Opinions

    I have had my VX SS from new, the original battery which may have been an AC Delco I changed at around 5 years nothing wrong with it but thought I would change just to avoid getting caught out at the wrong time, second one was an Exide which was still working at 7 years, once again thought safer...
  6. Drewie

    Anyone know what this is ?

    Another vote for Rail End Cap, looks very similar, found one of mine under the driver's seat.
  7. Drewie

    What petrol do you use?????

    Filled the daughter's car the other day and there was a BP tanker in there with BP Ultimate signage down the side. I have a feeling I have seen an un-named tanker there quite a while ago though, the local BP used to be a Mobil so can't remember if the plain one I saw was when it was Mobil or...
  8. Drewie

    What petrol do you use?????

    I use BP Ultimate 98 in my VX SS, had it from new and never had any issues with it. The BP servo is also the closest to where I live. Stock standard car, it would run on 91 but have always used the 98.
  9. Drewie

    Best method of programming new keys...

    I tend to think you are right in the key some how got out of sync and putting it in the ignition and starting the car re-syncd it.
  10. Drewie

    Best method of programming new keys...

    I thought I was pushing it with my keys being 18 years old. There seems to be varied ideas on whether they charge or not, might just keep carrying both keys and see how they go, both working fine today with good range. As I said earlier the key that would not open doors yesterday I tried in the...
  11. Drewie

    Best method of programming new keys...

    Thanks mate, appreciate your response, as a matter of interest what happens with say a spare key that might be hung up and not used for months would that get out of syn when you went to use it, just trying to get my head around how all this works.
  12. Drewie

    Best method of programming new keys...

    I think you may be right with that as the key that was not working yesterday has been operating fine all day, maybe I have been using the other key all the time as they are both on my key ring, I carry both as the keys are pretty old and carry both as a back up, looks like the key I was not...
  13. Drewie

    Shift Work

    I worked permanent afternoon/night shift for 30 odd years, 5pm start but depending on work load could still be there 8 am the next morning. Retired many years ago and the body clock is still giving trouble, come midnight I am as bright as a button and can't get to sleep until 2 to 3 am.
  14. Drewie

    WL 5.7L V8 Low idle

    Thanks for the above info, I am a bit confused though as I have changed a few batteries on my VX SS, bought it new and have had it for 18 years and never ever had any idle issues when changing over to a new battery, I even removed a battery once to recharge it and it was out of the car for a...
  15. Drewie

    Best method of programming new keys...

    Thanks to everyone for their input, much appreciated, funny thing is the key that would not work this afternoon is now working fine even over quite a long distance, still being 18 years old I guess I will bite the bullet and get a couple done.
  16. Drewie

    Best method of programming new keys...

    I have had my 2001 VX SS from new so the keys are 18 years old, car has only done 94,000km so the keys have not had a lot of use which is why I think they have lasted so long. Today one of the keys would not unlock the car, luckily I carry both keys so used the other. When I got home I tried the...
  17. Drewie

    Boot lid spoiler delete

    What do you intend to do about the centre stop light that was in the spoiler, you will need one in the rear window or risk the police defecting it. Problem is the SS has the rear window blacked out where the centre stop light goes in other models without spoilers. By law you are meant to have a...
  18. Drewie

    My 2004 vy ecotec auto is struggling under power and I'm not sure why any ideas?

    When did you last change the fuel filter? Might be partially blocked.
  19. Drewie

    vx 'error'

    About 5 years ago the workshop I was using at the time connected their scanner not sure what brand it was, I can't recall what we were looking for, might have been o2 sensors as the car was using a bit more fuel than I thought was right, after he connected the scanner an 'ERROR' message popped...
  20. Drewie

    LS1 Leaking oil

    From what I have read the rear main seal on the LS1 is not as easy to install as on some cars, apparently it is better to buy the rear plate with the seal already installed, but even then from what I have read there is a procedure to make sure the plate aligns properly, I think GMH even have...
  21. Drewie

    Boot Struts (VX)

    I have had my VX SS from brand new and when you hit the button you here the boot unlock but maybe just lifts around 1cm if that, if you were not watching you would not even know the boot was unlocked. Been like that from day one. Nothing wrong with the struts as they hold the boot open quite...
  22. Drewie

    Performance LS1 engine rebuild advice

    Based purely on what I have read the problem with these LS engines is they don't lend them selves to rebores. Not like the iron blocks of old where you could get a brand new surface by reboring 10 20 30 thou or so and refitting new oversize pistons. You may find the bores in a well used LS...
  23. Drewie

    Rear spoiler loose

    On my VX SS there is a rubber gasket between the spoiler and the boot lid, same shape as the legs on the spoiler, probably 2mm to 3mm thick, is that still in place?
  24. Drewie

    Rear Engine Seal Cover

    Don't know if this is still relevant but someone posted this PDF on the LS1 site many years ago supposedly from a GM workshop manual, it may have been before you could buy the plate with the seal in position.
  25. Drewie

    Seriously, WTF is wrong with people!!

    We had a good one the other day, driving on a divided road, two lanes in either direction with a centre bush area in the middle, daughter was in the right lane following a car and it slows down and stops in the right lane, I thought we are going to get rear ended here, sitting stationary in the...
  26. Drewie

    Small yellow spots appearing on paintwork?

    Think I will pass on the taste test thanks, the more I have googled it appears Bees probably are the problem. Guess there is no solution other than to get them cleaned off as soon as possible, even then they leave a small mark in the clear coat.
  27. Drewie

    Small yellow spots appearing on paintwork?

    I spent most of Sunday cleaning and waxing the SS, it looked showroom fresh at the end of the day. Sat in the garage overnight and had a doctors appointment this morning, parked in the street at the docs, not under trees, get home and have 3 or 4 small yellowish dots about maybe 2 ml in diameter...
  28. Drewie

    Losh's house build 5 years in the making

    Fantastic effort mate, just read this entire thread all 5 pages. You should be very proud of your achievement.
  29. Drewie

    what would you rather drive/race auto or manual

    I drove nothing but manuals for the first 15 years after getting my license, 4 cylinder and 8 cylinder. As the family came along I moved to an auto as the wife was not fond of manuals, so been driving autos for a few decades now, every now and then I drive a manual, my daughter has a manual...
  30. Drewie

    How many are left?

    Might be to do with different areas, mine is the only one around my immediate area apart from a VZ Fusion Monaro in the area. Mostly European and Asian cars, lots of Audi's and Benz, heaps of SUV's. I probably used the wrong terminology saying endangered but definitely a lot less in the area I...
  31. Drewie

    Future Classic?

    I have had my VX SS from new, so it is 17 years old, I am going to pass it on to my grandson, might not be worth a lot but at least he can say it was his grand dads when he is older and if he keeps it in as good of condition as it is now it should be of interest. If I stop driving in say the...
  32. Drewie

    How many are left?

    I often sit in the car when the wife goes shopping at one of the very big shopping centres here in Melbourne, sitting there the other day I could see maybe 3 very long rows of cars from where I was parked and I was the only Commodore I could see. Same when you stop at the lights on a busy day...
  33. Drewie

    Coolant recovery tank on VX SS Gen III?

    Thanks mate, explains it well, I was expecting the level to look say 1 to 2 cm higher when hot then drop back to the cold level as it cooled and returned to the radiator. Had me a bit confused as to why it seems to stay in about the same spot, was starting to think it was not returning to the...
  34. Drewie

    Coolant recovery tank on VX SS Gen III?

    Had the coolant changed on the SS on the last service, as it was changed I thought I would keep an eye on it in case it may need a top up. After a long run when it was hot I noted the level on the recovery tank, also the recovery tank was hot so coolant must have flowed into it, but when I...
  35. Drewie

    yy ls1 engine check light

    That's what I was thinking, I watched the mechanic program his Snap-On scan tool when he connected to my VX SS, he put in lots of details, make, model, year built, engine type etc and within a couple of seconds it came up on the screen as a faulty Oil Pressure Switch.
  36. Drewie

    FUEL Efficinecy is bad and gauge is reading wrong

    I don't think the gauges in the VX are that accurate, from what I have read the series 2's are the worst, I don't use my VX SS much so to keep the fuel fresh I throw in $50 at a time, lasts a few weeks or more, I can have just below 1/4 of a tank then throw in $50 which does not buy much and the...
  37. Drewie

    yy ls1 engine check light

    My VX SS has only done 93,000km, the engine light came on several months back, so whilst I was out I popped into the mechanic I use and he had a Snap-On scan tool and it said the oil pressure switch was faulty, ordered a new one in from Holden and light went out, been fine ever since. Not cheap...
  38. Drewie

    Airbag Recall - what needs replacing

    The above site is not up to date, my daughter's Subaru Impreza had the Air Bag replaced, she then got a letter saying that the replacement bag may have been incorrectly fitted, so it went back again and was checked and given the all clear. I put her details through that link above and it says...
  39. Drewie

    How to change the battery in the key remote?

    I have used 2 local mechanics over the past few years and both have said they can program a new key for me when mine gives out. One was actually doing a Holden key whilst I was there. It must depend on the amount of use the keys get as mine are the original 17 year old keys, and both work well...
  40. Drewie

    Serpentine belt tensioner on a VX SS LS1

    I have had my VX SS from new and the main drive belt was 17 years old so I decided on the last service to have it and the Air Cond belts replaced. If you have a look at the attached pic it shows where the tensioner pointer should be, ie too far to the left indicates a stretched belt and too far...
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