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  1. VYMAD

    [VT-VX] VX VU:- How to change shocks and springs

    Thread digging, I know but instead of starting a new one I'll just ask here. If I change front and rear shocks, should I replace my standard springs? Have been told by a couple of mates that it's worth doing the springs when doing the shocks, VY Executive sedan, 190,000 k's. Holden dealer has...
  2. VYMAD

    VY V6 Alternator problem

    OK, cheers for that, I'll replace the reg. Thanks.
  3. VYMAD

    VY V6 Alternator problem

    OK, can that cause too little amount of charge to be generated to the battery? Also that's the little black box on the back, held in place with two phillips head screws isn't it?
  4. VYMAD

    VY V6 Alternator problem

    OK so I was at the shops today and my 'check alternator' warning came on, along with battery light. Car has done 180,000. I wired in a GPS and Dash cam a couple of weeks ago, but haven't driven more than about 100 k's since then. Wired a twin plug socket for the GPS and Dash cam to an...
  5. VYMAD

    Window tinting

    I got"Formula one" on the VY and love it. At the time, Midnight express was darkest legal at Tint A car but had ten year warranty. F1 has twenty five years or so, so I got that one.
  6. VYMAD

    Stock shox for VY ?

    I don't think Monroe are genuine. However I replaced my standard ride rears with Monroe GT Gas and found them excellent quality for the price. Some members on here will tell you to buy KYB or some other top shelf stuff, but honestly if it's only a road car like mine, no racing/track...
  7. VYMAD

    New car suggestions

    I may be biased but VY is a good car, easy to work on/obtain parts. Not the best fuel econ, but not bad for a V6.
  8. VYMAD

    Radiator hose clamps

    What are your thoughts of the original factory raddy hose clamps, you know the ones that press together with multi's to release? My upper and lower hoses each have one of these on each end and the bottom one, raddy end has lost a bit of its 'spring' over the years, as this has been...
  9. VYMAD

    How many k's is the V6 good for?

    On this subject; I started a thread in the GENERAL section on having a small amount of oil in my coolant, but no coolant in the oil, 165,000 k's. Have any of you had this problem (probably inlet manifold gaskets)? And continued driving for long? Looks like a pain in the ass to fix...
  10. VYMAD

    (VY) Oil in radiator. No coolant in oil.

    Sounds like A bigger job than I've been led to believe, water pump 'o' rings? Injector seals? Doh! ari666, would you not consider oil in the radiator and dropping coolant level broke? Coolant level is now sitting at the bottom of the raddy throat, whereas before it would sit at the...
  11. VYMAD

    (VY) Oil in radiator. No coolant in oil.

    Only 165,000
  12. VYMAD

    (VY) Oil in radiator. No coolant in oil.

    As the title says. I'm using a small amount of coolant, though none is getting into the oil or trans. Small amount of what looks like engine oil in the coolant. Ecotec has NEVER overheated, so what do you guys think? Inlet manifold gasket?
  13. VYMAD

    radiator caps (genuine)

    I got a CPC brand, which are a well renowned brand. Just be sure the PSI is the same as your genuine. Available from all the big auto accessories stores.
  14. VYMAD

    Aftermarket gauges; Wiring the same?

    Yep, installed said new sender- all good now. Thanks for your help.
  15. VYMAD

    Aftermarket gauges; Wiring the same?

    OK, ari666 I just finished installing the new gauge, it was a single wire, and I left the old sender in.However now it's running 20-30 PSI instead of the normal range 40 PSI. Time to install the sender that came with the new gauge, eh? Cheers.
  16. VYMAD

    Aftermarket gauges; Wiring the same?

    Thanks.. Ithink?
  17. VYMAD

    Aftermarket gauges; Wiring the same?

    Well my 52 mm Calibre oil pressure gauge **** itself, surprise, surprise! Repco have Autotecnica on sale ATM. Would the wiring be the same for both, do you think? Calibre had single wire to pressure sender, constant positive, accessories positive and of course the earth and...
  18. VYMAD

    VZ ute exterior LED's

    I installed DRL's on the VY yesterday, ran all new wiring through the firewall and tapped an ignition sourced wire, with a switch added so that I can have them on without the parkers/lights on and they'll turn off with the ignition, in case I forget and leave them turned on.
  19. VYMAD

    Oils ain't oils

    As you named the thread - Oils aint oils and this thread could go on to join the thousand other oil threads as another endless debate. Everyone has thier own ideas and opinions, blah, blah....
  20. VYMAD

    VY series 2 Exec 03 sedan 6X9 fit to parcel shelf easy job?

    I disconnected the rear door speakers and tapped their wires for the parcel shelf install. Mine were round, though, not 6x9's.
  21. VYMAD

    Jack and jackstands

    I got a PRO LIFT one from Repco on sale a few months ago. I think there on special again, now in the current catalogue.
  22. VYMAD

    Vt Gear box gasket have i done it wrong

    There's no need for gasket goo with a standard calk gasket. The torque specs are in my how-to on this subject. The over tightening will have squashed the gasket out, the torque specs are very low for pan bolts. Did you say yuou dropped the whole box out to do the service????
  23. VYMAD

    o2 sensors

    My old VS didn't show engine light, tech 2 was the only way I knew one was stuffed.
  24. VYMAD

    Tridon Oxygen Sensors

    I put my AC Delco (genuine) ones in and havn't noticed much difference in economy/power. But with over 160,000 on the clock, I just thought they'd be about due for renewal. I let the ECU reset itself, but honestly they havn't made much difference. Aaaah well, should be good now for...
  25. VYMAD

    Longest Lasting Tyres

    I use TOYO TEO's and will never use anything else. I got three years out of one pair and four out of another. They are quiet on the road and grip like **** to a blanket.The size I use are 225-50-16's.
  26. VYMAD

    Charging battery in vehicle??

    My VY doesn't ask for a radio code if I disconnect the battery.
  27. VYMAD

    Tridon Oxygen Sensors

    Bought my two from Holden dealer on tuesday. $102 each for AC Delco, will put them in on saturday. I was surprised that genuine were so cheap....
  28. VYMAD

    Tridon Oxygen Sensors

    I rang local Holden dealer last week and was told $120 each for genuine,two wire. When I ordered them today I was told $102 each. So it might be worth checking genuine out which I think are AC Delco.
  29. VYMAD

    VY- Changing O2 sensors

    OK, thanks guys. Good idea about the ECU resetting itself, I hadn't thought of that.
  30. VYMAD

    VY- Changing O2 sensors

    Should I disconnect the battery to change oxy sensors? Also, will they unscrew out of the exhaust easier if it's hot or if it's cold? Thanks.
  31. VYMAD

    Computer problems after jumpstart

    When jump starting, connect positive leads to battery terminals and negative to a metal part of the engine.
  32. VYMAD

    Horn Relay keeps blowing (VY)

    Bought two brand newies toay, cleaned up the wiring connectors and taped up the connections, all good, not blowing relays now.
  33. VYMAD

    Horn Relay keeps blowing (VY)

    Yeh, Cal, they sound fine. They worked fine for a day or so with the new relay, then blew the relay again. I might buy two new horns.
  34. VYMAD

    Horn Relay keeps blowing (VY)

    Thanks, fellas. I'll pull them out on the weekend, check them and tape up the plugs once re-installed. I ordered two genuine relays from Holden today as the replacement I had put in was a Repco job, with Ford stamped on the side. Old bloke at Repco said it would be the same, but who...
  35. VYMAD

    Horn Relay keeps blowing (VY)

    Hey guys I'm having trouble with my horn relay. I drove through some shallow floodwater and the horn was fine. Then I used the horn and the relay blew, fuse didn't blow. So I bought a replacement relay and installed it, making sure the dual disc horns were dry by blowing compressed...
  36. VYMAD

    do people use or recommend to use injector cleaners?

    I use Nulon, but slightly weaker than is recomended. And I always run Caltex Vortex 95. I don't believe injector cleaners will unblock dirty injectors, but should keep good injectors from becoming blocked.
  37. VYMAD

    How can i drain ALL the coolant?

    I don't know if trans fluid is much different to engine oil, but when the heat exchanger in my rad cracked and let heaps of trans fluid into the coolant, around 30-45 minutes of flushing with water and there's not a trace of trans fluid in the new rad now.
  38. VYMAD

    Oil level debate

    I have a mechanic mate (who is now 73 years of age, and been a mechanic all his life) who says he's filled up to the 'U' on 'FULL' on the dipstick, both with the old red motors and Ecotecs, and never had a drama. I, however prefer not to go over the full line and if I accidently do...
  39. VYMAD

    vx calais dash lighting up like a christmas tree

    I'm no expert, but I agree with ABS module.
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