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    vt always in limp mode.

    send it to holdens for a 55 dollar diagonis afraid to say it takes time to find a decent mechanic as most of them should be capable but you will soon learn they arent its all a learning curve i used 5 diffent shops before i found one that could speak my languge ehtier one is to slack...
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    Advice Needed!

    wonder how much you will get as a write off, be intrsting to see the market value of them probley get a vt as a replacement lol
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    Bit of advice needed

    you will get it for 4 cash easy. i will be selling in a month or 2 a hsv sports equipped vt 5.0 2 owners 220k history from new car, needs 1 engine mount and apox 800 worth of paint, can be done on my insurance as they have approved the claim but i cant be botherd with it anymore...
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    what have mech's charge to replace radiator on v6

    450 fitted for a genuine vt v8 radiator fitted at natrad
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    HBD Bodykit

    what are the codes for your kit
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    Police Auctions

    look in the new papers in the auction sections they have police auctions all the time advertised it usaly says impounded ,stolen,recovered propety they usaly send it out to various auction centres.
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    Unwanted plumbing

    just crimp the end of the pipe get it really hot with an oxy then melt a a bit of a brazing rod onto the pipe if it doesnt seal you didnt get it hot enough try again.
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    Waste oil

    dig a hole in the corner of the yard most councils will have somewhere you can take oil and paint just make sure its in a sealed container
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    travel advice

    make sure your belts, hoses etc are up to scratch b4 treking of or have spares.
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    tx valves

    cheers mate:beer chug:
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    tx valves

    does the climate valve look any diffrent??? TX Valve Holden Commodore VT - VX - VY - VZ Statesman WH - WK: Speedy Air Spares
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    vt rear wheel bearings

    be your rotors mate making that noise
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    tx valves

    i need to buy a new tx valve and need to know if they are all the same from the vt to vz range. im trying to find some online but have only found a few that say that they are for the vt to vz range but doesnt specify if they are any diffrent for the v8 and v6. does it matter or are they...
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    Head gasket

    didnt get the engine to hot when you did the gasket did you, changing the heads isnt to hard its more of what happened to the engine is it worth doing again or just changing the motor. last head that i blew i went and got machined and within 1500kms it blew again seems that when i got the...
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    VT - VX Faults

    seems the vt/vx faults weblinks have had the account suspended
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    vt 5.0 oilfilter part number

    cheers guys, i thought it looked the same as just wanted to be sure.
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    vt 5.0 oilfilter part number

    hi there, i went down to motor traders today and picked up a gm oilfilter for a vt 5.0 and what i have been given is a gm oilfilter that has the part number 1#92142006 which i belive to be for the gen3 engine. are they the same with just a diffrent part number or have i been given the wrong...
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    VT 5.0 Cam Recommendation

    custom grind roller cam, seems to be the go with most of them dont see many that offer an of the shelf item
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    is it bad too sit at 4.5 - 5000 rpm for long in an ecotec?

    id be more worried about tyre ratings etc.
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    is it bad too sit at 4.5 - 5000 rpm for long in an ecotec?

    wouldnt be the engine id be worried about at those speeds....
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    Lost Puppie

    good on ya mate for giving it a caring home or a second chance at life. hope it gives you many years of pleasure and grief at the same time lol. probley call it fate that the other dog found it probley will be best buds till the day one dies. take it straight to the vets and get a health...
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    Can I have a drink of water?

    release the hounds (as mr burns would say) then have a chuckle and say exellent.
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    Should I Keep posting useless polls????

    5000 kms i do 10,000kms shop does it as they tune it and do the pain in the ass jobs
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    bought a cheap tattoo kit

    go and get yourself some pig skins and practice on them gives you a feel for tattoing flesh rather than pissed people
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    Cat pee in the heater??

    bit of coolant on the ground will fix the cat up. (na dont do that it will kill the cat) u can get a deodoriser to put through the system will help get rid of the odor and wash all external parts of the car as other cats will piss on it now aswell .
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    vt - steering noise

    id say being a vt ss it would reqiure at least 70% of the suspension to be replaced if it hasnt been done yet.
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    Vt ss 5.0l starter problem

    http://www.prestolite.com/pgs_training/training_4.php
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    stolen vs v6.need help asap

    if you still nedd a tow tonight let us know i have raa premium and never used it so i should be able to get it towed for free. i dont finish work till 4 so if you still need a tow then let us know.
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    replacement detachable faces

    i was lucky enough to find it thankfully.turns out i left it down at the local bakery when filling out some lottery tickets.
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    replacement detachable faces

    i some how managed to loose my clarion detachable face plate over the weekend so now i am looking at replacing the face plate. i have found a face plate on ebay that is the exact same model and am wondering will it work on my stereo or does it have to custom to my stereo the stereo in...
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    Stop Partner From Snoring...?

    buy a comfortable lounge:yeah:
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    brown crap in radiator

    take it to get flushed propley at a radiator shop it will be the only way it gets cleaned propley
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    where does my mate stand i need help

    go get a test done then go back to the dealer and get all the problems fixed under a 3 month stat warranty that would have come with the car. they will feed you full of all sorts of **** to get out of fixing it but if the car has been purchased within 90 days for a price of 2999 or above it...
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    Driving to SA and back

    needed for trip 1x esky 3 cartons of grog 1x sober driver a radiator hose,a fan belt ,spare tyre, roadside assitance in case you need a tow 1x camera
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    Roadkill Thread?...

    Anyone ever been shat on by a bird while driving? Believe it or not I was in the passenger seat travelling out of town, had the window down as I was having a smoke and I felt this little splat on my arm and shoulder. I thought it must have started to rain or something but noooo.. a nice fresh...
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    Roadkill Thread?...

    i clean up dead animals of the road its part of my job. i plead with owners to at least have there phone numbers on the collar so we can at least call you when we scrape up your dead german shepard of the road and take it down to the local furnace to dispose of it. as we dispose of so many...
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    Dumb things you've done working on a car?

    did an oil change a couple of years ago and when i just finished the phone rang so took the call and when i finished i jumped in the car and went to go get some milk. what i forgot was i left the drip tray under the car so when i took off it got caught 3/4of the way tipping i got out had a...
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    Need advice...Clunk Noise Coming from rear

    change the diff oil to a quality one and the clunk will dissapear there are several oils you can use to get rid of the clunk.
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    Air Bag Light Stays On

    right old pain in the ass the connectors are. i keep knocking mine everytime i drop my ciggie lighter down the side of the seat 60 bucks to reset it everytime:bang: but usaly i get it thrown in when i get a service done at holdens.
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    thief protection

    the dead bolt locks they got on them are great make sure they are activated when you leave your car only way in is through the window.
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