Vk 5lt 134 Build

[mertle]

Hi there everyone

I just bought a VK 5lt and just have a few questions?

It's the 134 special factory optioned model, does this make it worth much?

It's in good cond,, not a spot of rust, and the interior is good too.

How much should I pay for a replacement blinker arm?

Anything i should know about it? probs etc?

The engine had a rebuild 50,000 k's ago and is very sound. It's on gas too.

Thanks for any help here, it's the first vk that i have bought.

Kerri

[Smitty]

m8
all VK's came with a manufacturing 'pack' - BT1, 134,234,
a 134 pack is just an 8VK69 sedan with 5 litre 4 speed 4wheels discs
as standard and then you add c60 (Aircon) plus AG5 (2 external mirrors)
etc etc
so really, not sumfing special about...just what was available from Holdens at the time..
if looked after, will go ...oh 'bout another 100,000ks at least
nothing really went wrong with these, if not abused...

hth
Smitty

[OSL-060]

Can't really top Smitty's reply but I can agree and add a few more VK option codes.

A8Q- Executive
XW4- Vacationer 84'
XY8- Vacationer 85'
A9L- Model option - Commodore SS Group A (only 500 units made)
T5G- Manual Transmission - Borg Warner 5 speed (optional on A9L Group A SS Package)
V5H- 5.0L 122kW (eng. prefix - VZ)
V5H- 4.9L 122kW (eng. prefix - VB)
LV2- 4.9L 117kW (eng. prefix - VA)
V7X- 4.9L 122kW (eng. prefix - VG)
A9L- 4.9L 196kW (eng. prefix - VC) (A9L) is the SS Group A power unit, however on the body option plate it is listed as LV2
8VK- Base Optioned 19 after code is Sedan 35 is a wagon.
8VL Medium level optioned 19 after code is Sedan 35 is a wagon
8VX Calais. 19 after code is sedan. Was not avail as Station Wagon.
CF5- Sunroof
DG2- Electric mirrors
JM8- Rear Disc brakes
K30- Cruise control
N23- 82 Ltr tank
XT8- Leather trim
FE2- Factory lowered suspension
BT1- Police Vehicle

Jake

[mertle]

Thanks for the replies I have more info about it, aparently according to the commodore aniversary book, most of what is below, apart from the gas, was factory fitted as part of the 134?

VK Commodore
5 Litre Re-Con 1998 Approx 50 000km old (180 hp at the rear wheels on gas)
L34 heads, Extractors and exhaust 12 months old , Mild cam, balanced,standards Rochester 4 Brl Carb Stelite valves
Duel fuel- City driving on gas 300km per 65 litres of gas (25-30 bucks)
M21 4 speed (Bearing overhaul just done)
New clutch (fly wheel machined)
LSD
FE2 Suspension
Power steering
4 wheel disc brakes
Air conditioned
alarm , central locking.
Interior like new (cloth seats always covered)
Body -No rust at all anywhere!!!

I will see if i can get the book tomorrow and list what commodore says too,

thanks again, Kerri

[Grantis1976]

All what they said, plus your indicator arm, available off the shelf at all leading auto stores ( autobarn, repco, supercheap etc. ) for around the $45 mark

Good Luck !!!

[slot shop]

Hi there,
Stumbled across this old thread in google.
I owned a 134 pack from new when I lived in Adelaide.
A few features not mentioned above:

HDT High Energy Ignigtion
Heavy Duty Radiator
1" Master Cylinder bore (std15/16")
Heavy Duty Front Sway Bar
HDT Heads
Torquer Inlet Manifold (spelling)
Larger Brakes front and rear
No rear sway bar
H/Duty Gas Shocks
Cold Air Intake

Hope this helps

[Boonz]

no rear sway bar???
panhard rod??

[slot shop]

Howdy Boona,
No, I used to have the car serviced by Road & Track in Adelaide, he ended up buying one too as he so so impressed by the bang for buck, cheap insurance etc. He ended up fitting a std 6 cyl bar to the rear of his, but said it made little difference.

From memory the front bar was super heavy, 27mm comes to mind, but hey, it was 20 odd years ago

[DerekP]

Hey Kerri did you buy the red one recently from adelaide, i was looking for a 134 pack. I just bought another 134 pack in adelaide as well, needs a bit of work but they pretty much came out with a bit of work done to the motor.. They'll be worth alot more in a few more years once put back to excelent condition, worth the buy...

Dude, this thread is 6 1/2 years old, doubt you will get a reply from Kerri.

[sabacannon]

haha, sorry man, didn't see the date, and i haven't been back on to delete it...