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Hi everyone, thanks in advance for any advice. Ok so to cut a long story short my Speedo stopped working a while ago and using a solution I found on this forum I fixed the issue. I did this by using a multimeter and finding the track the fault was on, then using alfoil taped down with electrical...

Hi all, Just wondering if anyone knows what colour is the ground for the coil on my 304, one is red the other brown. I assume brown is ground and red is power but want to be sure before I slap the intake back on. Cheers

Just wanted to know if anyone knows what kind of aftermarket light this is I am trying to restore my grandfathers series 3 1999 vs Ute but can not find out what taillights these are

I have a Vs commodore wanting to upgrade the door lock in drivers door to something better/more secure What have people done

hey guys I really need some as I’m lost? I’ve taken a vs motor and manual box out of a 4 door vs and put into a vs Ute? Everything plugged up but just won’t start has red but just can’t figure out why it won’t start. I’ve tried changing bcm and key and still nothing. Would anyone know what why...

Hey so iv been working on a 97 VS Calais with a LB9 5l v8 and getting no crank, starter replaced and i checked that it is getting power but still no crank, the cars been sitting for about a year or so (fresh battery in car) but they keys battery is dead, iv tried swapping the start and ingintion...

Done a v8 auto conversion out of a stato into a vs ute v6 / getrag shell Everything works just not the speedo Ute has v6 cluster with not tacho S1 I have put the cluster out of the stato in the ute and tacho works on that but still no speedo

I’ve had my auto 1996 vs spac commodore for a little over a year and while it’s been very reliable it’s had terrible fuel economy. When I first got it I used to get about 400kms to a tank just driving around (not city driving but not highway) but in recent months I’ve been struggling to get...

Is it possible to put a Aisin Out of ve into a Vs Ute. v6 application, is that even a decent option? Cheers in advance….

Hey Guys does anyone have 3 of these hubcaps for sale can't seem to find them. Oh point me in the Right direction. Located in Melbourne

Hey Guys, I've been trying to learn as much as I can about project cars, at a beginners level, as a long-term hobby and project as it's something I've always wanted to and really respected people who do it. My family just wasn't into cars. I do, by chance happen to have access to a mechanics...

Hello everyone, I have a '96 vs commodore, the steering wheel is buggered. The car has no airbags. My question; Is it worth fitting a sports aftermarket steering wheel or should I buy a genuine holden one? Thanks, Alan

Hey everyone I know this topics been spoken about a lot but just can’t wrap my head around it. I have a VS Series 2 Ute iv just bought it was a auto but previous owner has swapped out n chucked a T5 in it yet still has the same auto ecu. She is running quite rich and stalling which is obviously...

Hi, I am trying to diagnose an engine light that has appeared consistently over the past 3 days (haven't had the opportunity to get a mechanic to run diagnostic test because everyone is closed). The car will idle differently when stopped at traffic lights (it almost wants to stall), the engine...

Hey all I have a custom exhaust made for a vz Ute I’m also looking to buy a vs siii statesman I know statesman’s are long wheelbase but are they compatible with that gen of exhaust Looks to be a very similar shape at a glance

Hey guys, new member here (knows basically nothing compared to what im sure you guys do) Sooooo basically i brought a vs ute when i was about 15-16 (now 22) thrashed it with a friend was mid burnout with 18s on and the clutch went limp (no pressure on pedal just flops around now) had to drive it...

(My heater isn't working on the old stato all lines get hot, heater tap is working as normal just flushed cooling system and heater core doesn't appear to be blocked. Was thinking it could be something to do with the vacuum as when car is under load the vents change from straight on to aiming at...

My heater isn't working on the old stato all lines get hot, heater tap is working as normal just flushed cooling system and heater core doesn't appear to be blocked. Was thinking it could be something to do with the vacuum as when car is under load the vents change from straight on to aiming at...

Hi I have a vs ute says hsv enhanced in a few spots but hsv can’t find it on there systems but it has all hsv parts cluster intake body kit with maloo sailplane it says it’s a 1998 series 2 v6 on the identification plate but rev checks says it’s a 1999 series 2 S but refer to engine number which...

Hey all my 5L 304 calais is missing and crapping on when i rev wont even rev all the way up just stops at 5 and if your steady on the throttle it bounces up and down 500 rpms. i have replaced rotor button Distributor cap Spark plugs Leads Oil Ignition module Coil Checked timing I am getting...

Hi all I have a 1997 vs commodore Ute 5 speed getrag just the stock ecotec now I have a vs sedan Calais auto that has m90 supercharger ( L67 ) now the block is fucked and body is a wreak,I am planning on doing a top swap from vs Calais to my Ute,what way would u all go about this I will be doing...

Hi guys Just got a cam and rollmaster double row timing chain installed and degreed by my mechanic and I’ve notoiced that that crank sprocket for the chain sits 0.35mm closer to the block then the cam gear and the front of the teeth on the cam sprocket have scoring marks as if the chain is...

Hey, so I have a executive vs wagon and was wondering if berlina roof racks/rails can mount up to my executive? IMO they look cleaner than the gutter mounted ones. Cheers

Chasing a new diff for my vs ute, found a lexcen wagon I could get one from but need to know if a lexcen wagon diff would fit. Being that it's a rebadged commodore I thought it might. Any help is appreciated

I've seen alot of posts about it but no recent strong answers. Looking for the cheapest front and rear Bush kit. Already found an upgraded ajustable pan hard rod not too much more to buy the new rod with bushes instead of replacement bushes. So any trailing arm z bar options people have found...

Hi all, I currently have a vs commodore which I plan to upgrade the brakes on. I have so far got calipers and dba slotted rotors from a vy. I am aware I need to buy shims for the rotors already, but also in regards to the upgrade I have seen vs commodore booster/master cylinder combos listed...

Hey Guys, I just bought a hardtop for my VS Ute and I was just wondering how to mount it. It’s from FlatTop I think. With small brackets that look like they need to go through the rear parcel shelf piece that the tonneau cover would clip into in the front. Thanks in advance.

Hey guys, I’ve got a 1996 vs Commodore ute with a 3.8l 6 cylinder and the clutch pedal sits about an inch from the floor and is an inch lower then the break pedal, it feels fine driving with the clutch, i’d just rather it was the same height as the break pedal as it’s easy to stall, how do I...

If anyone has any ideas as to what the **** is going on with my car id really appreciate it. This cars just had problem after problem Ive got a vs ecotec manual ute, picked it up for $350 with no rego, clutch or fuel pressure. After i got it, i changed plugs, leads, injectors rail and regulator...

Just wondering what I will need to do this conversion and how hard it will be?

So I’m in the mix of building a speedway car and I have to have a motor with a carby so I am going to put a Red 202 motor in a VS body just need to know what Kframe and other details I should know?

Hey, i just brought a manuel vs l67 and want to know if anyone has ever put a 2 step system on there vs commodore 3.8L? If so where was the system purchased, how did you make it work, and does the ignition system have to be changed? Cheers

Does anyone know of anyone having a 3 Seater option on a VS SS? Or even an V8 3 Seater?

I just got 97 statesman but the cluster lights need to be replaced, I've gotten it down to the two last wiring looms attached to the cluster right in the back but cant figure out how to get them out as its extremely tight space, any ideas?

Hey guys, just wondering if anyone has changed boot key barrel before, if so how much work is envolved!? I want to change my boot with a spac one to have the little lip spolier.

Can anyone point me in the right direction on where to buy the inner gear lever boot and floor pan bracket that rivets to the floor on a manual vs?

Hopefully someone can help. I'm completing a manual conversion in my vs club sport but for some reason the clutch will not disengage . I've checked the cable and pedal which all seems fine. But the clutch is stuck on the whole time. The clutch and thrust bearing are brand new. Any suggestions...

Hey everyone just put a buick with a t5 behind it into my auto vs berlina everythings working fine turns over but doesnt run i used the ecu and harness from the buick motor ive ordered a new memcal with vats delete should my car work after this? Is there Anything i missed?

Hey, Wondering if anyone has come across this website/ organisation or have been through these guys https://www.mpskits.com.au/ $250 for MPS Stage 2 shift kit. Product and installation. Thoughts?

Hi everyone, this is my first post in the forum and would like to share my new project with you all. The other day I purchased a series 3 VS ute with the below specifications, Build: 1999 Holden Vs Ute, Series 3 Spac Engine: 3.8l V6 Engine Transmission: 4sp Automatic Kms: 300k I bought this...