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Hi brains trust I had an overheating issue today that has me scratching my head. Hoping someone out there may have experienced something similar and have a solution or at least where to start. Background Info: VY SS ute (LS1) Near new 68mm VZ style PWR radiator with overflow Radiator cap off...

Hi Team With the big muscle movements of the VY build under our belt we have started on the next project. Converting a VZ V6 Crewman into a VZ SS spec Crewman tonner. His build name is Mr Walker (the undercover name of the Phantom - The Ghost Who Walks). You will understand once you get to the...

Hi Team I have a semi functioning key fob for my VY ute. The previous owner used bluetac as a means to actuate the switches and to keep water out. I have cleaned the bluetac out - what a bloody nightmare, and installed the electronics into a new fob cover. However, the fob still doesn't work...

Hi Team I have a VZ SS instrument cluster that has failed. I want to teach myself to conduct repair at the component level and this is the project I intend to use. I have managed to strip the cluster down but can't remove the circuit board from the white surround. I have removed the T10 screws...

Hi Team Need some advice from someone with experience in relation to BCM/slip ring and key programming. So my key failed - can't read the chip. Ordered MAP key - failed to program Got hold of BCM security code - tried to program MAP key using Tech 2 - failed to program Looking at the live...

Hi Team, I have a problem with BCM/PIM/PCM communication with a VY. I am unsure if the issue is key related or code related. I need would like to try and relink the modules and need authority to proceed. I have cracked Global TIS2000 downloaded that I can link to the Tech 2; however, I can't...

DESCRIPTION: WTB ITEM: M80 Diff Adjustable bearing housing LOCATION: NSW near Yass/Canberra CONDITION: Second Hand DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: Will pay shipping PAYMENT OPTIONS: Whatever means you want CONTACT DETAILS: email [email protected] or PM me OTHER INFO: 'i have one...

Hi Team I need to tap into the collective knowledge of the forum. I have a VY SS ute I purchased as a project. It has a cammed LS1 and was provided with a an empty VZ M80 diff shell and a 2 piece tailshaft with a solid uni in the centre instead of the donut. The spline mates up to the T56 box...

Does anyone have any experience with these? I have one connected in the ute I just purchased and I get no reception. However, I am in a rural area and reception isn't great with a standard antenna either. The previous owner spent a fair bit on the system - alpine splits, pioneer sub, one mono...

Hi Team Searched the web and the forum for an answer to this one with no success. Jimi (the VY project ute) came with a SAAS gauge pod fitted with oil pressure and oil temp gauges with an ISO style connector. From the input side of the connector there are two wires hanging out of the dash -...

I have just purchased a new VY SS project ute. It came with a solid centre tailshaft that will not mate up with the VY/VZ three bold diff flange. I need to find a VT 4 bolt flange to make it all work. ITEM: VT 5.0L 4 Bolt Diff Flange/Yoke LOCATION: Any - will pay postage CONDITION: New or...

Hi Team, I have just purchased a VY SS ute that has had a heap of work done on the powertrain and supporting systems. One of the upgrades is the use of a 68mm VZ style PWR radiator. I have two OTRCAI (plastic) systems available and neither of them are suitable because of the additional 13mm in...

Hi Team, Wrote off my VZ SS Ute after hitting a roo. So back to square one with a new project. I have named him Jimi Hendrix after his paint colour (Purple Haze). This is what I know about Jimi: Power Train Comp Cams Xtreme Energy 232/234 cam, ported and shaved heads (stage 2.5 supposedly -...

Hi Team I recently wrote off my VZ ute after hitting a roo and was in need of a new shell. I just purchased a VY SS Ute that was supposedly running 12's as an auto. The slush box and diff died under the stresses. 3/4 of a manual changeover has been completed for her to run a T56 with an Eaton...

Hi Team I just purchased a VY SS ute and the diff supplied is an empty M80 case with an Eaton True Trac with Dana 3.9s new in a box. I have never done a diff setup before; but I do have the required presses and tools to do the job. I am tossing up sending it off to get the job done...

Hi Team I am looking at a way to improve the utility of my utility ;). I am thinking of combining a couple of ideas. The first one is using VE ute tie downs. The rails are available on eBay for a couple of Avocados - 1700 long and appear to baolt through the tray. Has anyone done this yet? If...

Anyone had experience with this film for smaking head and tail lights? If so how did you go?

I came across a kit to convert a standard VZ hardlid to a Storm twin hump style from Clouded Composites for $350 (Link: Clouded Composites.) It is also available on ePay at the same price. Has anyone had any experience with the product? I have a bit of fibreglassing experience so I think...

Hi Team I have a VZ SS ute that was assaulted with a paintbrush and rattle can by the previous owner. See photos below: I am preparing to start on the exterior. Most of the black is a matt looking finish applied thinly using a rattle can. I think this can easily be rubbed back. The black...

DESCRIPTION: Swap/ Wanted to Buy / Trade ITEM: General Description of what you are offering or what you want LOCATION: NSW (Murrumbateman) CONDITION: Usable DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: Happy to pay shipping or pick up PAYMENT OPTIONS: However you would like CONTACT DETAILS...

For those who have not seen the effect of country roads on low profile tyres check this out. We live in a country area and the roads are a bit hit and miss at times. I advised son no 2 not to run with these rims - but as usual the old man is FOS. 80km hr - oncoming truck - two passenger...

This "How To" guide is generic in nature; however, was conducted on a VZ antenna. I undertook the project as a bit of an experiment as I had a mast and rope from a VN to VX I had lying around. I have no idea where it came from; most likely one of the sons project cars. It cost me nothing so...

Hi All, Need to get the steering wheel for my VZ SS Ute repaired. I have one from a povpack isntalled as a temp replacement. Any recommendations on who and how much? Steering wheel cover is a cheap option but would like to take her back to the original look and feel as part of a resto project.

Hi All, Son number 2 happened upon a new project for us to undertake next, A VZ crewman. It is a v6 auto that has been hit in the bum. We have a 6 litre in the wings for a powerplant but in the short term it will remain a 6 and replace one of our Hiluxes that has a sick box. A tub isn't all...

Hi Team, This was originally posted under showcase; however, if anyone is doing or planning a VZ ute project I thought the VZ area would probably be the best place to find information. So here is our VZ ute project (sons and I). It started from nothing really. We are builders in a country area...

Hi all, I have a VZ SS ute that does not have an accelerator pedal - it was missing from the shell when I purchased it. My sons and I have rebuilt the LS1 and added some go fast bits; however, we can't get it to run as we are missing the accelerator. I have fitted a couple of "genuine" LS1 VZ...

Hi All, I am in the process of taking the LS1 from my old VY and throwing it into a VZ LS1 ute shell. We have livened her up between bodies with a new cam and a few other go fast bits. We can get the old girl to start and idle but it will not accept input from the accelerator - drive by wire...

Hi all, A long shot I know. I am unable to confirm if the pedal in my VZ LS1 ute project is causing me problems (can start and idle but will not accept accelerator input) or if it is related to the TAC Module. I have tow pedals that supposedly come ffrom working VZ LS1's. Until today I had...

DESCRIPTION: WTB ITEM: VZ LS1 Accelerator Pedal (Drive by Wire) LOCATION: Murrumbateman NSW (Between Yass and Canberra) CONDITION: NOS or used DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: Happy to pay postage PAYMENT OPTIONS: Can pay by EFT or Paypal CONTACT DETAILS: PM or [email protected]...

Hi all, We have just got our project ute up and running and now need to find someone to do a MAFless tune on the old girl. I have searched the site but there is nothing recent in relation to this subject. We are in Murrumbateman so looking for recommendations to get a MAFless tune done. I...

Hi All, I was given a stock 6 stack head unit for our VZ ute project (I purchased a rolling shell - less gearbox, engine and radio). The radio I was provided came from a mates VZ - but didn't come with a PIN. I hooked up a scan tool and reprogrammed the PIN. However, when I enter the new PIN it...

Hi all, I am having problems linking a replacement ECM in my 5.7L SS ute project and need a bit of advice/sounding board to resolve the problem. Background. The project involves transplanting the engine and gearbox from a written off VY ute into a VZ SS rolling shell. The shell had been...

Hi Team, I have searched the forum high and low for answers to my question but no luck. We, sons and I, are in the process of building a "quote ute" for our construction business. We had a VY SV8 that hit a roo and was written off. We then purchased a VZ SS V8 shell as the "quote ute" project...

Hi All, Just about finished the go fast bits on our VZ ute project (Manual LS1). This includes a new ECU from LS Extreme programmed to the vehicle vin. In theory everything should match up and I just need to link all the nerd bits of the ute together. I have trolled through JC and the rest of...

Jolls submitted a new Showcase Item: VZ ute project Read more about this showcase item here...

DESCRIPTION: WTB ITEM: VZ LS1 Accelerator Pedal (Drive by Wire) LOCATION: Murrumbateman NSW (Between Yass and Canberra) CONDITION: NOS or uses DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: Happy to pay postage PAYMENT OPTIONS: Can pay by EFT or Paypal CONTACT DETAILS: PM or [email protected]...

Hi All, First post from me. I have been lurking and learning for sometime to support a VZ ute project. The project commenced when my VY hit a roo and was written off. I purchased the wreck back and then located a VZ ute less engine, transmission, ECU and accelerator pedal unit. The VY donk...