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ITEM:Commodore VS Acclaim Series II Sedan LPG PRICE: $3500 Firm LOCATION: NSW YEAR: 1996 SERIES: VS Acclaim Series II BADGE: Acclaim ENGINE:Ecotec V6 TRANSMISSION: Auto COLOUR: White EXTERIOR CONDITION: Immaculate, original paintwork only blemish is a parking dent in front right fender...

This is the calibration temperatures when using the early model sender unit. Nothing to worry about.

FOR SALE : all parts required to rebuild a TRW power steering Rack. Will fit VR, VS and most VT's I think. I bought it for a VS. Not suitable for Variable assist Racks, Eg Calais or Statesman. PRICE: $100 LOCATION:NSW Sydney DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: Pick up or can post...

In reply to Aussieforlife11 question, when diagnosing engine management systems, as a rule of thumb, if the problem is intermitent then likely it is a connection or wiring fault. If the problem is terminal ie, does not go away, then likely it is the sensor. CAS, Coils and DFI modules either work...

Just a note if you are getting error code 16, replacing the sensor may only fix the problem temporarily. If it returns then I suggest you check the wires connected to the ECT sensor, particularly the black and yellow wire. This wire also connects to the TPS via a crimp. The problem is with the...

To melb, post is around $40, so for shocks only posted to Melb. can do for $110.

VS as New Suspension parts. ITEM: Standard height front King springs, Ultima front and rear shocks. Suit a VS sedan with IRS. LOCATION: NSW, Sydney West. CONDITION:Front Springs and rear shocks are as brand new, were fitted and then removed after a test drive. Front shocks have done...

ITEM: Standard height front King springs, Ultima front and rear shocks. Suit a VS sedan with IRS. LOCATION: NSW, Sydney West. CONDITION:Springs and rear shocks are as brand new, were fitted and then removed after a test drive, front shocks have done about 2000 Kms. PRICE: $120...

ITEM:Front Standard height King springs suit VS V6 part # KHFS 22 LOCATION: NSW Parramatta area CONDITION:As new, these were fitted and after a test drive were removed. Did not fix a previous problem. PRICE:$80.00 firm DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: COD or can post at extra cost...

I think what has happened is that one or two of the bolts may have worked loose putting all the load onto one bolt. I would personally not use nyloc lock nuts in the suspension where there is high load and vibration. Better if you can use two nuts or peen the thread of the nut onto the bolt with...

Hi primo, Just a quick twist regarding o2 sensor earths. I know the post you refered to and it seems to work. However, there is a reason why you should not earth the o2 sensors to the chassis. In short the ECU will get a false reading because of interference from auxiliary devices. Eg: demister...

I was wondering if anybody knows if there should be a rubber insulator between the strut bush and the strut tower mount. I have changed my front struts and bushes, now the top of the strut sits higher than before. All nuts are torqued down tight. Washers are in the correct way. I cannot...

Yes. The first washer went in as an inverted cup , then the bush and bearing, then the next washer went in as normal cup( like this U ), then the nut tightened all the way down, then the locating plate and nut.

I have just installed a new set of struts to my front suspension. Everything went back together the way it came off, ie, washers , mounts, nuts, etc. The only problem now is that the locating washer sits around 5mm higher than it used to. When I bounce the front end I can see the locating...

G'day guys, Replaced the engine mounts today and found it a breeze. I found that you need to remove the brackets from the block and then everything just falls into place with a minimum of effort. I actually found it was more difficult to change the transmission mount. Be patient and give...

Thanks guys, I will give it a go. Sounds straightforward.

I have the exact same problem. It isn't the coolant temp sender or the fuel filter. Trust me. Possibly injectors? Try the TPS and let us know how you go.

Hi My drivers side mount has collapsed on my '96 Acclaim. Does anyone have some detailed advice on how to replace both engine mounts. It looks difficult and all I have is a trolley jack.

Just a quick post to keep you in the loop. I have installed a new purge solenoid. This has improved the cold starts marginally. Still takes some cranking to fire and then runs rough for a few seconds. Runs and starts perfect the rest of the time. I have also changed the inlet manifold gasket...

Thanks for the info. I guess the solenoid is meant to be shut then with the ignition off, blocking the vapours to the intake manifold.

Hi Brett, Just wondering if you could do us a favour before I buy a new purge solenoid. Is your new purge solenoid open to the carbon cannister with the ignition off ? Can you blow air through the vac. line from the cannister? Reason I ask is, if it is open then the fuel vapours from the tank...

Yes. Checked error codes and nothing comes up only 12. Also replaced battery leads and earthed the engine direct to negative terminal. This had a huge impact on driveability but did not fix cold start problem.

Thanks for the posts Brett, I am going through the same start problems with my VS. So far have tried everything but no good. I removed the purge solenoid today and checked it out. Got 26 ohms and it was opening with 12 volts. Also not leaking. There's more to the set up though from what I can...

When the car starts it runs fine. I'm almost inclined to reduce the spark plug gap to say 1.1 mm. To try and reduce the load on the ignition. After all the v6s fire at both ends for some reason, so the voltage required is doubled. Does anyone know of any adverse affect that reducing the gap size...

I've checked the coils for resistance as well as the leads. Plugs and leads are new. All are within spec. as per the Haynes Manual. The annoying part is the car runs perfectly fine when it starts. Don't want to buy new coils for the sake of it.

Never. Still original.

Spark looked yellowish while cranking the starter. My eyesight isn't what it used to be, could have been white to yellowish. But not blue.

Ok guys Further to the problem. This morning tried cranking with the throttle partly open. Made no difference, car fired up after some time with no fuel smell or any evidence of being flooded. However, noticed the main power lead to the 60 amp fuse had a burnt look on the insulation. This lead...

Thanks for the info The1. I guess I can test for fuel leaks past the injectors by holding the throttle part open when cranking. Like you I do not get any black smoke or rough running when she fires.

There is spark at the plug when lead is removed, but I can't tell if it is strong enough when cold.

Fuel economy was woeful, ran rough at part throttle, check engine warning light came on. Flashed error codes 45, 76,

Lights dim a bit but cranks over OK and starts. Engine was warm though. Will try again when it is cold.

I know what you mean. I think Holden had a bad batch of wiring looms go through. Had a bad connector to my fuel pump and a bad earth to the O2 sensors. Took me months to find the problem. And threw heaps of money away with mechanics who could'nt find the cuase.

I dont think the purge solenoid would affect a cold start situation. I'm beginning to think that the starter is draining too much power on a cold start. Not giving enough power to the coils. You need max. spark when cold because the fuel mixture is richer. I think I will check the starter solenoid.

A jumper lead. Only got 12.

I have checked the plugs and they are clean and dry. Problem only occurs when engine is stone cold, The longer it sits the longer it takes to start. Thats why I checked out the battery and charging circuit first. They all checked out OK.

I am having problems starting my VS when it has been sitting overnight. Once it starts it runs fine but takes alot of cranking. It starts first go when warm. So far have checked the following- No error codes Fuel pump works Plenty of fuel press at the injectors Good spark at plugs...