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Is it a good idea to change the temp sensor after a certain amount of km or years ?

Take it back and get a refund mate if it's too short

I purchased a genuine cap from Holden and no more leaking now. Thanks all for the info

I've been using a aftermarket repco radiator cap for the last 5 plus years without any issues but now it's leaking. I can go get the same or go genuine like the link?

Hey all, It's time to replace my radiator cap on my 2008 ve v6 as it's starting to leak. Atm I have a cap which has a 125kpa/18 psi raring on it and I've looked online, I can buy the same or a 140kpa/20psi. Is there a big difference between the two? As if I buy the same cap, im sure it...

Ill add another ground to the other side and test it to make sure it's working properly. Thanks all for your help

I had a look and I couldn't find any earth points which use the tail light bolts which I found strange and wonder how it previously worked. What i did to test it was i ran a wire from one of the taillight ground wires to the chassis and tested it, problem solved :) Do I possibly need to also...

Would that be a physical earth attached to the rear of the car somewhere or the earths in the actual taillight globe holders?

Whats the best way to check this? Do i need a multimeter for this test?

Hey all, I have a electricial issue with the vl which has happened recently it's and its driving me crazy and I need to sort it out. Below is what is happening. 1- when I apply the brake pedal, If the indicators are on, the indicator will then off and not come on until the brake pedal is let...

Hi there, Im looking to replace the thermostat on my rb30 turbo and looking to purchase a nos Nissan 76.5 degree thermostat. My question is, would a nos thermostat run cooler compared to a aftermarket 77 degree thermostat? And would the nos thermostat read a lower temp on the temp gauge? Or...

Hi All, im currently in the process of replacing the internal and external fuel pumps on my vl and looking for alternatives of what i can run. The vl is running a t3 highflow running 10 psi now and making approx 160kw at the wheels which is good for a cruiser. Is anyone running a internal low...

If I disconnect the external pump to see if it will run, will fuel still be able to get to the engine? As not powering the external won't restrict the flow? How empty do I need to get the tank to take out the sender without fuel overflowing and coming out of the hole where the sender sits? As...

I need to pull out the fuel sender and see what pump that's in there now as I bought the tank with with a new pump already in it and lost the info about it

Hi all, Im having this issue in my vl turbo that I am blowing the fuel pump fuse at random times, happens only I accelerate hard on the freeway and going over 80kmh. This issue has started when I fitted a long range tank as never had this issue with my standard tank. In the long range tank I...

Rb30 mate

Thanks for that mate. Is there a way to to hook up the water temp sensor without cutting the top radiator hose and fitting that tee peice which holds the sensor? Like somewhere else I can fit it?

If I tap off the ciggie lighter 12v for the two electrical gauges, will that be too much for that circuit? As time to time I use the ciggie lighter to charge my phone and v don't b want to overload it.

Hey all, Im looking to hook up a electrical water temp and oil pressure gauge into the vl and looking for some info on how to wire them up. To hook up the accessory 12v power, where would be a good spot to tap into? The gauge has two wires which need to be grounded, one ground for the gauge...

Whats the best way to check if there connected to the battery? Or some tests I can do?

If that plug was cracked and the clock wasn't getting power, wouldn't that mean the clock wouldn't work at all?

I've checked all fuses, even the fuse for the clock and its not blown or anything

Hey Jc, I've noticed on my vl I have a few possible electrical issues which are; - everytime I turn the car off and on, the clock resets itself. - my horn doesn't work unless the key is in the ignition and in the on position. - my interior light won't light up when you open a door unless a...

I went with rda standard rotors as they were well priced at Richmond Brake and Clutch and I dont need anything too fancy for my daily driver

I've got a similar issue as when you hit 80 and slowly accelerate, you will fee the shudder but if you accelerate quickly the shudder isnt there. I was told by a trans specialist its the auto itself as ive done a service and even changed the torque converter and problem was still there. I also...

i contacted richmond brake and clutch and they hooked me up with some EBC red stuff pads and some rotors which im happy with there prices :)

I have contacted Brakes Direct and they recommended me two options, the Forza FP3 pads for $179.00 which is the best street pad they have or the DBA Street performance pads for $111.00 which is slightly cheaper. Currently sparebox have a special and the the DBA SP pad are $88 so now its a...

Contacted one place today in Sunshine and quoted me $250 trade price for the yellow stuff. Is that the average price of these pads?

I contacted ebc and they suggested the same pad. Anyone know where in melb who sells them?

Whats the difference between yellow/red and green?

Hey all, it's time for me to replace my front brake pads for my 08 ve and unsure which pads to go as theres many options out there. I only use the car as a daily and will be using my standard rotors and looking for a brake pad with a bit grab than standard oem pads. I had a chat to brake...

Hey all I noticed the other day that I have a leak coming from the heater pipe connection which comes out from the firewall closer to the brake booster. When the car warms up its a slow leak and I thought the factory clamp gave up and changed it to a hose clamp but that didn't help. With the...

Hey all, asking for some assistance if anyone can help me with my issue im currently facing. I have a vl rb30et and a few months ago I noticed every time I would take off it would stall up then eventually take off and I would feel a shudder after it would take off. Other times it felt like the...

Sorry mate I forgot to mention it, I have a vl turbo rb30. I understand that the vr-vr sender's have one pump only so im willing to change the pump If required. To make a long range tank work on my vl, what sort of pump do I need to change it too and how to get around to wiring it differently?

Thanks for the reply mate. So far the only long range tanks that ive come across are out of vs/vr statesmans which have the single yellow plug on the fuel sender unit. Lets say if i wanted a long range tank with the sender with that 1 yellow plug in the vl, is it a big headache to change the...

Hey all, Im looking for some info about fitting a long range tank into a vl. The installation part isn't the issue, however, I've noticed most long range tanks are out of a vq, vr or vs these days and on the actual sender, it has only 1 yellow plug which runs the pump/fuel level and on a vl...

I've had a go at removing the engine and trans together and it went pretty well, although it was a auto. Once everything is disconnexted in the engine bay You, You need to remove the tail shaft from the trans. Remember to draw a line where the tail shaft connects to the diff so it goes on the...

Common issue with the vl. Check your sender in the tank and if that's not your issue then maybe the soldering in your cluster are bad. I've had my cluster resoldered and the fuel gauge works a treat now

How exactly would the actual diff be damaged to cause the excessive backlash ? Ill get it on the hoist soon and have al that checked out