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What about your centre bearing in the tail shaft, it would vibrate if that was stuffed! Cheers...................Pete!

How did ya go mate, get it sorted or what???? Would love to know what it was... Cheers...........Pete!

ITEM: Vp base model sedan parts. (THESE PARTS ONLY) Window glass Window glass lifters - no drivers one (forgot what they're called) Window felts and rubbers Door trims - complete (Original blue) All carpets (original Grey) Boot carpet set Back seat - complete - blue Rear view mirrors...

Need to sell this car guys. $4000 anyone, this is an excellent Stato and ultra reliable. Cheers..........................Pete!

Bumpity bump bump!

ITEM: 1993 VQ Statesman LOCATION:Sarina Qld YEAR: 1993 SERIES: VQ Series II BADGE: Statesman ENGINE: 5.0 litre V8 TRANSMISSION: Reconditioned Auto (reciepts) COLOUR: Dark Blue EXTERIOR CONDITION: Good condition for age, some clear coat fading INTERIOR CONDITION: Immaculate TYRE...

Well, i sent it to Dan Kennedy in Mackay. He diagnosed the problem in about 10mins and i am back on the road again. It was the plastic drive on the governor stripped out which only left me with first and reverse. I queried him about it doing the very same thing in august last year. He said it...

I'm with DavoVP, don't bother with the pod, it's not a good idea. As he said go for cold air induction and also replace your standard air filter with a K&N filter. It has all the flow of a pod but sucks cool air. Nice wheels, full detail, "fluffy dice" lol, and a chip wil make for a nice ride...

Thanks for that guys, I contacted the original rebuilder this morning and he was pretty good about it. He wanted me to return the car or box to Brissy but living in North Qld i said that wasn't an option. I have sent the car to a Mackay Auto Specialist who is going to liase with the Brissy...

Hi all, I don't know if it is just me but i get the impression after doing 2 trannies in 8 months that the T700 box is a piece of crap!!!! I haven't abused the car so it is either a crap box or it was not rebuilt properly. It cost me over $1700 so i expected it to be right! Anyone else...

Hi there, I will be interested to find out what your problem is. I had the same thing happen last august and it cost me over $1700 plus fitting to get it rebuilt. Guess what, i was overtaking yesterday and exactly the same thing happened again. Not Happy Jan, it hasn't even done 10,000k yet...

I will be interested to hear what your problem is with your box as mine has similar issues! Cheers..............................Pete!

Does it just feel light?? Correct me if i'm wrong guys but don't the VP's have progressive steering and the faster you go the heavier it gets, to give you more feel at speed.? How is it at highway speed. The feel is computer controlled as well. Mine is anyway but it is a Statesman...

Silly question but by getting a shorter belt you didn't accidently run the water pump backwards did you??? I am pretty sure it runs the opposite direction to the other pulleys in the normal situation! Cheers........................Pete!

Hey MOH, just take what is left into the holden dealer and get a new one. It is a bakerlite type stuff which deteriorates over time. I just replaced one last week, $5.50 for part & $6.95 for o'ring. Don't ever use second hand ones of these or it will end in tears as they break easily when...

Not sure where you are mate but best check on the legalities of doing this before forking out the reddies. It will no doubt need to be engineered to have it re-registered as a V8 and we all know that engineers have a very expensive Xmas fund to keep topped up? Not trying to put a dampener on...

So how has it been performing azzfox??? Problem solved or what??? Cheers................................Pete!

I would go get a "new" thermostat and put it in. I agree with Garth, it sounds like your thermostat has jammed shut and not letting the coolant past it to the other side of the radiator to recirculate it. It should be a cheap fix if no more damage has been done by driving it in this state...

Quote: "the ute does run a lil rich too, if anyone knows how to fix this?" Yeah mate, more revs....lol. Cheers....................Pete!

So whats with these Corvette servo's. I just paid $1,750 to have my box rebuilt. Do these servos snap them in gear a bit harder to prevent slip or something??? Sorry for the noob questions but i know nothing about Corvette servo's. Cheers.......................Pete!

My 5.0 VQ Stato did the same thing the other day. I had been travelling for about 2 hours straight then it just stopped. Rolled off the road, poked a few things, swapped a couple of relays around and away it went. Never done it before or since! Keeps ya on ya toes though, wondering when it is...

Will the extractors fit a 5 litre???

Will that level 3 dash be ok for a V8 VQ stato?? If so, what does he want for it. I can't get him on the phone & he's not answering SMS either! Cheers................................Pete!

How much you want for the level III cluster mate? Cheers..............................Pete!

Mate, you can actually get an offset muffler that is straight through but keeps the stock look. I have one on my Patrol and it sounds sweet with a 3" system, not loud but it still demands to be noticed. Cheers........................Pete!

I would put the hotdog on in the middle and put another one after the diff. It will take the sharp bark out of it and make it more of a growl with no droning! Good luck with it dude! Cheers............................Pete!

Yeah i got a white one!

Hi there, My interior light wasn't working in my Stato and after going through all the things you have stated i eventually pulled the switch out of the binnacle and opened it up. One of the copper strips on the little circuit board had corroded enough to break the circuit. A wee bit of fine...

This must definately be a holden thing. I traded my V8 LH Torana many years ago & had it parked out front of the car yard. After we had done the deal we went outside to do the TaTa thing and a young fella did a U-turn right in front of us and swung into the park behind where i had parked but...

Have you checked to see if it has spark? Check all the obvious connections. If the problem started after he changed his spark plugs then it sounds like he has knocked an ignition wire off or something silly like that, maybe plug leads put back on wrong? Check the firing order to see if it is...

Since you're in Qld mate you pretty much would be better off copping the suspension and living with it. You would have to be a good boy for a very long time with one point to survive. Depending where you are they may even watch you randomly to ensure you are doing the right thing (small town). I...

Guys, Anyone know how big a job it is to rebuild a T700? Mine has crapped itself and i wouldn't mind doing the rebuild myself. I have rebuilt engines and manual boxes but am a bit scared of them flamin auto's Cheers.........................Pete!

By the time you posted all this you could have counted one at the traffic lights? As the guys said 60pm. You can just go to supercheap or any auto store and buy the clear round 12v electronic flasher can for bugger all and they usually only carry the legal ones. They will flash consistantly at...

You need resonators on the rear to stop the drone inside. They shouldn't cut the sound too much but will turn the bark into a growl. heheheheh..... If you have factory sound deadening inside ie... carpet & underlay it should be all good then. Cheers...............................Pete!

Hey guys, I have been and sussed out the tranny places about the place and the general consensus is that it has either snapped a band or stripped a spline, so either way i am up for a new tranny. I can get a reco out of Brisvegas for $1200 exchange so it looks like the way to go when i find...

Hey Dude, i got a good VP exec garnish if ya wanna swap for the stato one. My stato garnish is cracked. Cheers.................................Pete!

Just looking at your engine bay dude, is that plumbing at the back a NOS setup??? If so, how does it perform? I am looking at NOS for mine, who would expect a standard looking Stato to overperform heheheheh.... Cheers...............................pete!

Hmmmmm....................Second hand could be buying someone elses hassles. best i look at a reco'd one. Any ideas on dollars for a reco guys??? I'm bracing myself for this answer!.............................Pete!

OK then, does that mean i toss it and buy a new one or can it be repaired?

Yep pretty sure mine has that cable, i thought it was the cruise control cable?? ROFL..... I just got onto that fault code stuff and printed it off so i will have a look at it first thing tomorrow & no you didn't come across as an asshole, just the same as anyone else that has had to deal with...