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  1. RX25SE

    [VIC] WTB: VT Calais / Statesman International rims x1 (single rim)

    Thank for the reply, but I am trying to help out a mate replace a damaged rim. Thanks anyway.
  2. RX25SE

    [VIC] WTB: VT Calais / Statesman International rims x1 (single rim)

    ITEM: VT Calais international single rim (part number: 92056241) LOCATION: Melbourne CONDITION: Used PRICE: At seller discretion DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: Happy to pickup Melbourne or reasonable travel. PAYMENT OPTIONS: At seller discretion CONTACT DETAILS: via PM OTHER...
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    vt brake master

    The brake pedal will have a long travel and go from nothing to throwing you through the windscreen in a split second. You will know if its happened!
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    vt brake master

    I left the adjusting bolt in the pushrod and made up a spacer out of some 5mm (I think, it was a few years ago) aluminium plate. I wanted to keep the bolt so the pushrod wouldn't mangle the aluminum piston in the master, and so I could adjust the clearance. Be careful not to pull the rod in the...
  5. RX25SE

    vt brake master

    I had a VT master on my VS for a while, before fitting the VT calipers. The pedal was shorter and the brakes reacted quicker but I had to stand on the pedal a bit harder to get the same deceleration. This is due to the bore of the master going up from the VS 7/8" to the VT 1".
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    Location of second battery in 1997 vs wagon

    Is it an absorption type (runs on gas and 240v) or a compressor type (12v and 240v only)? If it an absorption type forget 12v. They draw about 7amps continuously and will drain a car battery in a couple of hours. Plus, they will only work when dead level and the 12v heating element produces far...
  7. RX25SE

    Cargo Barrier

    Milford brand? Mine had two in the floor against the wheel tubs and two above the rear quarter glass. IIRC the ones in the floor are drilled and fitted with plates and the ones above the glass are captive nuts from factory.
  8. RX25SE

    Tyre size question vs calais

    Try this....... Tire Size Calculator - Tire & Wheel Plus Sizing
  9. RX25SE

    crankshaft question

    This..on both points.
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    HID and Parkers for vs wagon

    My new car has factory HID's (projector lens, self cleaning, self leveling blah blah) and I don't find them any better than my old VS with a good set of H4 globes.
  11. RX25SE

    VS V6 Thermo issues.

    Fan comes on when coolant sensor is unplugged so it cant be the PCM.
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    VS V6 Thermo issues.

    I think so. It's been a while since I did one and I've sold my VS. Normally that earth fault does not prevent the hi fan coming on when the engine temp rises. If you have access to a scan tool, the live data will tell you if the coolant sensor is reading OK as it displays it in degC. brettjjj...
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    VS V6 Thermo issues.

    Sounds like an electrical issue, not cooling system. Will the fans come on if you let it idle with the a/c off? If it does, the earth the the low speed fan may be dodgy. There is an earth point near the battery on the inner guard. Remove all the terminals, clean them and make sure the mounting...
  14. RX25SE

    vr blowing excessive black smoke

    You don't say.......
  15. RX25SE

    vr blowing excessive black smoke

    Injectors? They will be fine. Clean or replace spark plugs, flooring it won't help when the plugs are fouled. Why would they set you up? Maybe they bumped the hose off when they were working on it?
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    vr blowing excessive black smoke

    My VS would drop out of closed loop as soon as the O2 sensors cooled off. Most others I tested did the same. Should have logged a 'MAP sensor voltage high' code from memory.
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    vr blowing excessive black smoke

    Disconnected MAP hose will cause the signal voltage to go way up (atmospheric pressure), telling the ECU that the throttle is wide open hence the black smoke and excessive fuel consumption. This usually fouls the plugs. You could try removing them and cleaning them (sand the gap them wash with...
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    Commodore is going

    Well, after nearly six and a half years my trusty VS Acclaim wagon workhorse will be sold. It's been a good reliable car (should be, the damn thing has just about been rebuilt!!) and it will serve the new owner well but after owning a Subaru for over four years I have purchased another one to...
  19. RX25SE

    temp gauge

    Do not connect to top hose as this is after the thermostat and suffers from temp fluctuations. Connect to somewhere on the manifold.
  20. RX25SE

    v8 radiators

    This........ ....and this.
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    Overheating

    The VS temp gauges are hopeless and cannot be used to accurately determine engine temp. I know not everyone has one, but a scan tool will show actual temp in degrees and is a great way to diagnose if the high and low fan relays are switching correctly.
  22. RX25SE

    how do I adjust my handbrake

    Handbrakes do not self adjust.
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    VT front brakes on rear???

    As above. IF you can get the hydraulic ratio correct, it's a great way to make the car swap ends when you hit the brakes. As you have a ute (going of your avatar), you really need hardly any rear brake bias at all. I would get rid of the VT setup you have on the front and go with something...
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    diagnosing a blown head gasket

    Remember that the OP's complaint was overheating.
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    diagnosing a blown head gasket

    Check the temp gauge is operating correctly. Not uncommon for it to show that it is overheating when in fact all is good. A scan tool will show actual temp from the ECUs sensor rather than the sender for the gauge. TBH blown headgaskets on ecotec's are not all that common, whereas a...
  26. RX25SE

    Changing VS Ute Headlights To HIDS?

    Are Altezza's ADR approved? Otherwise you are in the same boat as having HID's.
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    Changing VS Ute Headlights To HIDS?

    Agree to both. The std headlight lens will scatter the light making it blinding to others. Something like a VY Berlina with projector style headlamps is better for HIDs as the light remains focused. I upgraded the globes in mine, they seem to be fine and I do a a fair bit of country night...
  28. RX25SE

    Vr locking blinker x2

    Might be the relay inside the BCM.
  29. RX25SE

    VT engine transplant into a VS wagon

    This........ ....and this. Sounds like the pump drive is jammed. As stated somewhere above, the converter must engage with 3 things. Input shaft, stator support and the pump drive.
  30. RX25SE

    problems with head after replacing gasket

    Cracked head? Was it crack tested when it was removed? (there were cylinders with coolant in them, correct?)
  31. RX25SE

    bonnet wont open!

    After option 3 opens the bonnet........apply some zinc oxide grease to the latch and pin to prevent it from happening again.
  32. RX25SE

    Dashboard blown bulb warning

    Also check that all the globes are the correct type and installed correctly.
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    VS Calais wheels have "C" stamped

    Could be a badly formed circle to indicate the balance point of the rim. When fitting new tyres, this aligns to the balance dot on the tyre. Some manufacturers use a circle, some a punch mark or a dot of paint. Throw up a pic if you want a definite answer.
  34. RX25SE

    Where can I Dyno my VS V6

    Google tells me you will make about 140Kw at the wheels in a 1500kg car for a flat 15sec pass.
  35. RX25SE

    Fuel pump fuse strange issue

    Fuse powers starter circuit. Normal.
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    Start up struggle

    Mine did this. Leaky injector. Before you shut of the engine pull the fuel pump fuse while holding the engine at a fat idle and wait for it to die. Turn off ignition and replace fuse. Leave over night and see if its any better in the morning. Running the fuel pressure down before shutting...
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    Brake Upgrades

    There is a ton of info on this forum regarding brake upgrades; pros, cons and DIY. You just need to try a search.
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    VS Ute Supercharged VS Subaru Liberty STI Turbod

    I own a VS and a Liberty. The Subaru will run rings around it.
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    VS Commodore Steering Wheel Controls Mod

    Orgman, I think you just won the internet. A clever but simple solution to a complex problem. Brilliant work!
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