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    Does this sound like a VS starter motor issue?

    Hi guys, Please have a listen to the sound file and tell me what you think it is. http://members.optusnet.com.au/mmil6/starting.wav I want to be absolutely certain that a new starter motor will fix the issue. Sometimes I get stuck as the battery is completely exhausted attempting to...
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    Motor trimming near Dandenong VIC - quotes

    Hey guys, The roof on my VS commodore is sagging down, and i think the board is warped as well since I can push it up a little. I've called 2 motor trimmers in Dandenong and I've been quoted $280 (+$50 to fix the warped board). I don't exactly need the job to be perfect and i dont mind if...
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    best oil for a VS

    hey guys, i havent had my vs serviced for a while. i was thinking of just changing the oil myself, i've already changed the pads. when you get the oil changed at the mechanic's, i presume they use the cheapest oil.. Is there any benefit to using more expensive oil? If so, what's the...
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    normal air intake vs pod filter vs cold air intake: fuel economy

    But how does it measure the volume of air? If you look inside the air flow meter of a VS, you will see thin little wire-like things going across it. They measure the volume according to the resistance of those wires. When more air passes through them, it will cool them down, affecting...
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    Problems/symptoms with my VS

    nah i didnt, i just left it hanging.
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    Problems/symptoms with my VS

    Thanks mate, I'll try to figure it out. Doesn't hotter air lead to more economy? (i've discussed this before, see links below) When the same amount of hot air and cold air through the airflow meter, the cold air will cool the wires more than the hot air (so the engine will deduce that there is...
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    Problems/symptoms with my VS

    1) Firstly, I have the same shuddering problem when going from D to R as mrhotdog with my VS. The revs noticeably decrease, and every now the revs drop so low that it stalls. Where is the IAC valve? How do i clean it? Is there a guide somewhere I can follow? 2) Lately I've been feeling more...
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    normal air intake vs pod filter vs cold air intake: fuel economy

    Is there make any difference? The pod filter sucks in hot air from the engine bay, which would lead to an increase in the air:fuel ratio (less fuel). However this would also lead to a performance compromise, right? Am i on the right track? Or is the point of a pod filter nothing more than...
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    what is this tiny tube for in a V6 VS?

    Could it be for the air con run off or something? I ask because I am trying to bleed my system. When i open the value, the bioling coolant shoots out but the level of the coolant container does not fall, as though released coolant is being replaced by air...
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    bar that keeps wheel in place has detached

    thanks guys. I'm in dandenong. It's not as small a job as I had thought so I prob wont do it myself - where could I get it done for cheap? Thanks
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    bar that keeps wheel in place has detached

    Hey I have attached pics. I am looking at fixing this myself. What do i need? Where can I buy that plastic bush thingy from? Thanks
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    exhaust fumes in cabin

    Hey guys, My VS has had this problem for a while - it seems intermittent and it's come back again. When the windows are closed it's not too bad, however it's quite palpable when I open the driver's side window. I can smell the fumes and the petrol. It also comes in through the heating...
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    bled VS but can hear gurgling coming from dash

    I did it with the cap off. How do i refill it that way? Turn it off, take the cap off and then refill? How long do i have to wait for it with your way? Cheers
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    bled VS but can hear gurgling coming from dash

    Hey guys I put in a new radiator into my VS. I then put the heating on full blast, kept the radiator cap off, and opened the value above the thermostat. I then filled it until it started coming steadily out of the valve. I lost lots of coolant with the cap off - probably more than I...
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    Anyone in Melb (Dand) to install VS CAS?

    CAS = Crank Angle Sensor I've got one.. Got it new for around $50. I would do it myself, it's just that ive read that you've got to be really careful and that it's hard to get the harmonic balancer off without the right tools... I've read elsewhere on this forum that it can cost $60 ??
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    Anyone in Melb (Dand) to install VS CAS?

    Hey I'm after someone/someplace to install my new CAS into my VS. I'm in Dandenong. Proximity would be preferred. How much am I looking at for the labour? (I will provide the CAS.) Thanks
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    VS crank angle sensor located

    Where is it located? I can't seem to find it. Cheers
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    VS turning off spontaneously

    could this be what's responsible for the car turning off? oh, now i understand how to read it - sorry, i didnt pay enough attention to the guide. =)
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    VS turning off spontaneously

    i'm having trouble interpreting the error codes. could you guys help me out? this video begins right after the 3rd code 12 is displayed: http://members.optusnet.com.au/mmil6/100_8223.MOV the car's done just over 230 000kms
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    VS turning off spontaneously

    +1? maybe that's what i was getting... however i distinctly recall that there was no 11 on the error code list i observed
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    VS turning off spontaneously

    hey guys, thanks for the help. it returns 12 - all fine. although a few times it returns what seems to be 11 or 14 (there's a long pause between the second and the third flash). i just topped up the coolant all the way (kinda overfilled it) so 14 makes sense. anyway it doesnt seem to be the...
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    respray

    it's quite bad... will have to sand down and repaint... ill post some pics soon.. how much for a full respray if i provide the clearcoat and hardener?
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    respray

    I'm looking at respraying my VS (check it out in 'my ride') as the paint is peeling off because the insurance company did a botchy job years earlier. I have access to high quality clearcoat and hardener as well as a good spray gun, so i guess all i need is the base paint... What's a good...
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    replacing VS antenna

    hey I need a new antenna for my VS since it's been broken off and the whole extension/retraction mechanism seems to be missing... what's the cheapest place to get a one? are new ones preferable to old ones?are they easy to install? any advice would be appreciated cheers
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    My VS

    Thanks dude. no mods aside from the obvious. will have to give it a new painjob as the paint is peeling off in some areas... just need to rent a paint booth-have everything else. i'll get the clear indicators- $30 off ebay also planning on getting a grey boot garnish to replace the current...
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    My VS

    Hey Guys. Check out my baby! What do ya reckon?
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