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  1. POVRTY

    Caprice fuel economy worst I’ve ever seen

    Ok. I’ve hopped under and had a look I’m going to replace all 4 o2 sensors. You have all been very helpful I just have a couple of questions and I’ll stop bugging you all. Any tricks to get to the drivers side pre cat sensor? And am I going to kick myself if I buy all 4 sensors off eBay for...
  2. POVRTY

    Caprice fuel economy worst I’ve ever seen

    Righto. Does anyone have any tips on how to test the old o2 sensors? Can they be tested with a multi meter? The only other way I can think of is to un plug them individually and take it for a drive while keeping an eye on my fuel consumption? That kind sounds like the long way around things though.
  3. POVRTY

    Caprice fuel economy worst I’ve ever seen

    The car only gives an instant fuel reading. And at idle is floating between 1.7-2.3L/h Leaving the lights or just cruising can give massive reading anything upto 99L/h. I don’t drive it like a race car I normally have 3kids in it with me or the wife drives it. I work away every second week. As...
  4. POVRTY

    Caprice fuel economy worst I’ve ever seen

    It’s a rich exhaust smell coming from the exhaust. I can’t even idle at the traffic lights with the windows down. It stinks
  5. POVRTY

    Caprice fuel economy worst I’ve ever seen

    Hi people. I’ve got myself a early wm caprice L98. 06 or 07. I’ve had L98’s before however nothing as thirsty as this. I’ve always done my own work on cars if a can and I want to dig a little deeper into this. I’m only getting around 300kms or less to a tank and the car smells. Like I burnt fuel...
  6. POVRTY

    Caprice fuel economy worst I’ve ever seen

    Hi people. I’ve got myself a early wm caprice L98. 06 or 07. I’ve had L98’s before however nothing as thirsty as this. I’ve always done my own work on cars if a can and I want to dig a little deeper into this. I’m only getting around 300kms or less to a tank and the car smells. Like I burnt fuel...
  7. POVRTY

    X-Force exhaust doesn't last the distance.

    I got longer out of my front tyres and wiper blades then my exforce exhaust. NEVER AGAIN
  8. POVRTY

    Ssv wagon air con stays on feet.

    Hey folks thanks for the help. I didn't realise this was such a common fault. Spewing it didn't show up in my searches, I'll give it a go tomorrow before I fly back to work.
  9. POVRTY

    Ssv wagon air con stays on feet.

    Hi it's been a while since I've been and posted. It's great to see the forum doing so good. My wagon a/c has stuck on my feet and after a bit of a search I have to ask. Anyone else had this? And any tips on correcting it? Cheers.
  10. POVRTY

    ss series 2 sportswagon manual interstate trip best milage?

    i can drive from taree nsw to cootamundra in nsw on one tank with fuel left over, im a lead foot also
  11. POVRTY

    [VIC] Angel Eyes

    Do they make them for men?
  12. POVRTY

    VE V6 conversion to V8??? ANYBODY EVER DONE IT!!!

    do it, take lots of photos, take notes and put it on here coz im interested in reading about it
  13. POVRTY

    VR cant close the bonnet help!!

    scoop it or change manifolds?...........id scoop it till i got a defect
  14. POVRTY

    Private School Vs Public School

    i agree on the it depends on the child theory. if the child is going to ignore the university option id be public school all the way, how ever if you want to do everything you can do id go private..... the rest is upto the child and teachers
  15. POVRTY

    police chip in ve ss

    i think its sad someone cant ask a question on a forum without the fear of being flamed or spat at. there would be a heap of people who read this forum who have questions but are to scared to ask them. i think the idea of some one wanting to learn as much as they can about there commy is a good...
  16. POVRTY

    police chip in ve ss

    na bud. no chip. no such thing
  17. POVRTY

    Something for you VE blokes

    wheels are to small
  18. POVRTY

    Listening to right now?

    duality, slipknot
  19. POVRTY

    Hi from a new guy

    gday mate and welcome, hopefuly you find the forum as helpful and informative as i have!!
  20. POVRTY

    .

    congrats mate stick with it they are killing for boilys in the mines over here in wa they make about $3200 a week after tax.
  21. POVRTY

    22x9 Wheels

    yeh mate 245s on all 4
  22. POVRTY

    22x9 Wheels

    hey bud i have 22's on my ssv wagon and its lowerd and have no clearance problems, they should of came out like this from factory
  23. POVRTY

    X force 3" exhaust

    i have the xforce 3 inch cat back system on the ssv wagon and im a little bit disapointed its not louder... how ever its a bit droney at about 2 to 3 thousand revs but not major its a manual also ill let you know how it is with the cats and extractors fitted
  24. POVRTY

    new group a ve/vl retro

    iwant want a want i want. but i need a wagon:(
  25. POVRTY

    VE exhaust sensor

    Dude just buy an exhaust. even just a cheap cat back set up would be better then hacking around your stock one.
  26. POVRTY

    Manual gear shifter question

    hey people i was asked today if the HSV shifters for the manuals are different to the ssv shifter in my car? it got me thinkin ive never driven a ve HSV so i have no idea. anyone in the know? Thanks in advance
  27. POVRTY

    Green Badges??

    Hey dude I like the plates thumbs up! Sent from my GT-I9000T using Tapatalk
  28. POVRTY

    WHATS YOUR OPINION? LOOKS vs POWER!

    Looks is for soft cocks who cant handle power Sent from my GT-I9000T using Tapatalk
  29. POVRTY

    need some body with english skills.

    get off the gear
  30. POVRTY

    anyone else working FIFO

    im working on a nickel mine in WA, my way on to the mines was through construction!!!!!! we are building dams and haulroads and all kinds of earth works. i drive excavators and loaders ect. im working a 4 weeks on 1 week off roster and love it..... 12 hours a day. i fly from sydney to perth...
  31. POVRTY

    To all owners of VE SS or SSV wagons with modified exhausts

    i am following this thread closely as i am purchasing an exhaust for my ssv wags manual..... let us know when and how u solve your problem and good luck
  32. POVRTY

    Ve ssv wagon on 22's

    Yep its a re post my bad sorry people. Mods. Please delete Sent from my GT-I9000T using Tapatalk
  33. POVRTY

    [The 2011] what do u do for a living?

    Im an operator in a nickel mine in west oz. I drive 994 loaders and994 excavators ect. I live in taree nsw i fly in and fly out working a 4&1 roster. 4 weeks on 1 week off. I love it.
  34. POVRTY

    can i get members view on what chev SS grill looks best.

    the second one...........................its what i have on my ssv wags
  35. POVRTY

    Getting hitched and need some wheels!

    well that counts me out
  36. POVRTY

    These chrome door handles?

    yeh they are nice!!!!!!
  37. POVRTY

    Getting hitched and need some wheels!

    yeh bloke ..........were is ballarat? i have a wagon voodoo low wheels ect...... check my ride section
  38. POVRTY

    Licence Plate?

    what about yellow and black? please dont kill me!!
  39. POVRTY

    VE SSV WAGON ON 22'S voodoo blue

    yeh the antenna is on the to do list for sure
  40. POVRTY

    Ve ssv wagon on 22's

    hi this is my new pride and joy i sold my old purple car privatly. its loward ans has wheels other wise stock. window tint is next then exaust, intake and tune. dont go off about the chev bafges they were there when i bought it and to be honest they dont realy fuss me. its our daily driver and...
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