Requesting help from VN/VP owners

[Troy711]

as juzza did with the VB/K and VL forum, i will make a sticky thread with FAQs about each model. i am asking for people to post as many common questions as they can think of so i can start this off.

you dont need to worry about posting a link to the question, just what it is and i can do the searching myself. i want to try and get as many as possible to try and help new and existing users.

thank you

[jack.mc]

OK, heres a few ideas:

stereo install guide
CAI installation
a "cheap power mods" section - like that exists!

Am I on the right track?

[Troy711]

yep, stuff like that is great. also a list of common and frequent problems would help

[Shortstuff]

Differences between S1 and S2 engines on the VN has come up a few times recently. Injector cleaning / replacement too. And tapping noises from the engine is a common one!

[mouce]

Crank angle sensor replacement, and fuel pump replacement.

For anyone feeling adventurous there's always the rear main seal leak

[Pretender]

How to test CAS, Coil Pack and DFI module.
Non functioning guages
Boot leaks
Ignition barrel removal/replacement
Installing later model parts

[4PLAYN]

Best ways to gain power without breaking the bank ...
What is the best way to lower a car compared to an angle grinder ...
How to setup the front and rear suspension to drivers needs ...
A way to change door trims over to VR/VS style with the vent on the door card ...
How to do a basic setup for a boot install ...
What is needed in a V6 to allow forced induction ...
How to repair the speedo since it dont work ...
How to change the lights in the dash to LED's ...
How to install airbag suspension ...
How to install airbags in the steering wheel and put it on the vn with full working circuit ...

theres a start yeah ?

[fu2]

o2 sensor problems
fiting o2 sensor
fault codes
vt+ seats in vn/p

there just some off the top of my head

[Boonz]

common defects, legal ride heights, VT shifter on the VN/P, VR door pods and map pocket installation, parcel shelf mods,

[SweetWagon]

Removing window winder!

[xcop5l]

heater core removal and assembly
heater fan risistor location, removal assembly
orignal power outputs of the v6 and v8
tyres : max width max size ect
head rest lcd instalation

thats all ive got for now

[Boonz]

level 3 cluster upgrades is a popular one

[anton1o]

Best ways to gain power without breaking the bank ...

a "cheap power mods" section - like that exists!

Check this thread for all Pricing/Power Gains on parts for VN-VP V6-V8.. It was de-stickied some time ago =/
Thread dedicated to Modifcations

[SweetWagon]

ALDL diagnostic trick, removing steering wheel, replacing harmonic balancer, suspension guide

[PaRaDoX]

changing starter motor
changing shocks springs
BASIC GO FASTER CHIP by foam good good forgotten thread
Head porting thread
cleaning Throttle body
how to open %100 throttle body by foam again
fushing coolant
if there is one on oil changes

just some idea's

[xcop5l]

manual conversion
torque wrench settings for heads big ends mains ect
guide to replacing rope seals (rear main)

[Shanoqueeb]

a guide for installing pods etc for speakers in the doors would be good!

[88GreenVN]

How to fix common rattles and skweeks.

[4PLAYN]

A guide to fitting a newer ignition barrel (VY-VZ) to a VN Commodore

A guide including oictures on how to take out door handles and replace.

A guide on installing VY-VZ door handle locks into the VN handles including boot lock.

Also

How to get passed the damn stretched bonnet cable, adjust or repair.

[1vngal]

If all those get incorporated, no one will ever need to ask a question again! And I can't believe that it hasn't been said yet....

What to do bout that damn sagging roof lining!!"

[greenfoam]

I'd like to see a thread about removing things you dont need. If I could loose 50kgs out of my VP after reading a thread I'd be happy

[vn_lexcen_s2]

there are plenty of questions being asked here but where are the answers...this thread has heaps of awesome stuff that i will be jumping at the oppurtunity to do to the vn but i cant find any threads on her yet.....wats happening with it?

[smokey_dj]

If all those get incorporated, no one will ever need to ask a question again! And I can't believe that it hasn't been said yet....

What to do bout that damn sagging roof lining!!"

call me and my mate once you buy a lightweight blanket and we'll fix it up :P

ok now more things to get the help on and i know some will sound stupid

HOW TOO'S

change 1 and 2 pice tail shaft uni's and centre bearings

flush radiator

thermostat

powersteering rack

backseat removal refitting

fix air and water leaks (in interior such as how to find them and patch up) eg biggest one water leak into the boot

remove centre console and dash parts without breaking clips

or another like that im sure everyones done remove front speaker casing without breaking them

wiper motor removal refit

fuel rail

plugleads sequence

convert from normal auto to shiftkitted auto

diff and diff centres

powersteering pump,fuel pump,water pump, removal refitting

now as not all of us are experts or might even be new to our vn/vg/vp/vq

WHERE THINGS ARE LOCATED

all pumps

CAS

ECU

(silly i know but) fuses

heater core

wiper motor

thermostat

(a good one for cars with no tacho wanting to add one) where is the wire and connection ports for the electri speed reading (theres a lil wire in the loom under the bonnet to the left side of the car (right looking from front of car back with popped bonnet) its not connected to anything thats where it is

thats about all i can think of for now hope that helps troy

[vpallme]

parcel shelf removal/rear seat removal

stereo install

door trim removal (sikaflex)

[5speedcalais]

a general flow chart for common vn commodore faults