| VN - VP Holden Commodore (1988 - 1993) Talk about anything relating to the VN - VP Holden Commodore. |
22-03-2008, 09:07 AM
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New to it all. Hi. some advice?
Hi guys and girls. Have just purschsed a VP Berlina. Was a cheapy buy, but has alot going for it. It runs well, no leaks and is getting me to work and back with an imaculate interior. Main concern i have is travel noise. There is a constant metallic sound when driving and also when going around corners a little quicker a more pronounced sound from rear wheels. Also when you get on it a grind or rumble grindy sound from back end. Car has been lowered and has sports rider suspension. From visual inspection of brakes and suspension nothing seems to jump out, but alas the noise is always there and very audible when driving.I have changed diff oil but no change and I have searched the boards, but through id post in case anyone has a similiar problem or could direct me in the right direction.
PS. I have caught the bug now, never being a commo man myself, but already i find myself searching for a VP SS (is this normal  ?)
Thanks for any advice.
Craig
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22-03-2008, 11:55 AM
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For what its worth.....
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Ride: 88` S1 VN, 5spd & 94' VR Wagon
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Craig,
Welcome to the Era of the Best cars ever produced.
I have had similar issues, check your tailshaft isn't hitting on the Muffler i found mine done this before i upgraded to my 2.5i as it was all bent from being hit on Speedhumps and driveways.
also i would be checking weather the tyers are hitting on the "Flat" wheel arches. i had to scallop the return lip off my wheel arches to stop my wheels grinding on them. as i have 17' wheels and superlows.
Jamie
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22-03-2008, 01:42 PM
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Ride: VP Calais International, VP Berlina LX Wagon
Join Date: Jan 2005
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I'm thinking the diff. Changing oil wont stop the noise if the gears are getting worn.
Take it to a diff shop, they wont charge you usually to have a quick drive of it and see if thats what it is.
At a long shot, it might be the wheel bearings, but i don't think thats the problem.
If you can get a video of the noise, i'll be able to tell you straight away if its the diff or not.
Yes its normal wanting a VP SS, i want one too! Red one thanks 
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22-03-2008, 02:56 PM
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Ride: VN Calais 5.0, UC Torana L67, WB Ute EFI 5.0
Join Date: Jun 2005
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Welcome to the Era of the Best cars ever produced.
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Hahahaha, thats going waaaaay overboard man......
Commodores will never be the best cars ever produced 
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22-03-2008, 04:57 PM
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For what its worth.....
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Ride: 88` S1 VN, 5spd & 94' VR Wagon
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Blown V6 Hatch
Hahahaha, thats going waaaaay overboard man......
Commodores will never be the best cars ever produced |
Each to his own  i love my VN commodores
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m3taL... for what its worth...
http://s92.photobucket.com/albums/l9...rrent=vn-3.jpg
My Ride
88' VN 3.8 5spd, Custom CAi, 2.5 High-flow zaust && Foaming Tune!!! (sc-14, 2bar tune in the pipeworx) ((Out of service for a few months, gunna do some surgery!))
Mizzus'z New Ride
94' VR Wagz 7 Seater, VR Clubby Rims, 225 Intenza's, Tint Next week!!!
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22-03-2008, 05:05 PM
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For external use only
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Ride: 5sp VQ Statesman 5.0
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Melbourne
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VN/VP FTW! They're a fetish thing. 
Welcome to the forums beamz, and what will possibly be a lifelong infatuation with these amazing cars 
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22-03-2008, 05:16 PM
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Tells it like it is.
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Ride: VE SS-V, VP SS
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: SE Suburbs, Melbourne
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Originally Posted by beamz
Hi guys and girls. Have just purschsed a VP Berlina. Was a cheapy buy, but has alot going for it. It runs well, no leaks and is getting me to work and back with an imaculate interior. Main concern i have is travel noise. There is a constant metallic sound when driving and also when going around corners a little quicker a more pronounced sound from rear wheels. Also when you get on it a grind or rumble grindy sound from back end. Car has been lowered and has sports rider suspension. From visual inspection of brakes and suspension nothing seems to jump out, but alas the noise is always there and very audible when driving.I have changed diff oil but no change and I have searched the boards, but through id post in case anyone has a similiar problem or could direct me in the right direction.
PS. I have caught the bug now, never being a commo man myself, but already i find myself searching for a VP SS (is this normal ?)
Thanks for any advice.
Craig |
Dunno about your mechanical problems but can say the VP SS is a great choice. Here is mine:
Reaper
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22-03-2008, 05:21 PM
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So Wet For You!
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Ride: VP Calais International, VP Berlina LX Wagon
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SOUTH OZ
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it really is screaming out for a genuine front bar and spotties
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22-03-2008, 05:48 PM
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Ride: VP Executive R-spec
Join Date: Jan 2005
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lol get over it allready stealthy .
I saw a grey VP SS the other day with the stock wheels, just all stock. Man it was good, has the be the best looking factory Commodore Holden ever made
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Aiming for 4.5 and to defeat stocky in the 4.9 second challenge, NA for the win
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22-03-2008, 06:24 PM
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For external use only
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Ride: 5sp VQ Statesman 5.0
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Melbourne
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Agreed - I absolutely adore the factory VP SS wheels Where have they all gone? 
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22-03-2008, 06:54 PM
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hi thanks for your replies. I will try and get a sound file of the noise tomorrow and post it up. That ss looks real nice, this one http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/...1&d=1206174977 on carsales looks good for $7000 not that i have the cash but nice and stock. If its a diff problem (which i do suspect) are they hard to get hold of and expensive?
Cheers again.
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22-03-2008, 07:06 PM
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