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  1. jandjmc

    VK AERIAL

    have a look at my post on retrofitting an aerial to a VH SL/E , although the model is different I think the operation is similar. Good luck
  2. jandjmc

    vh trip computer

    Hey derekP, the displays are repairable with segments still available (or at least they were a couple of years ago). if you search “SLE Clock missing segments” I posted how to repair them and the part number of the parts.
  3. jandjmc

    Dash Instrument wires

    Going from the pics the wires are for the speed sensor that was part of the speedo unit. The speed sensor was part of the Trip Computer on VH models.
  4. jandjmc

    Black 308 over heating

    I think you have an airlock, 308's don't normally have issues but My blue 308 used to do the same thing. It was caused by a large airlock in the cooling system and cheap water pump which changes the way the water is circulated in the cooling system. The only way I could bleed the system was to...
  5. jandjmc

    A/C installation

    Depending on what system you have either, Harrison or Air International you can find the information you need in the GMH service manuals. Harrison is in the VB and Air international is in the VH manual. Both manuals have layout of pipes, wiring etc and compressor mounting. I think from memory...
  6. jandjmc

    Vh SL/E Transducer

    I got mine NOS on ebay. the part number is the same as for a VC, VH,VK commodore. I searched using GM 25030350
  7. jandjmc

    VH SLE interior question

    Most of the consoles with extra switch positions in front of the shifter are fitted to VH SLE's and only have one switch for the AC usually fitted on the left and the other is just a blanking plate. But according to the parts book you could also have the power antenna as well.
  8. jandjmc

    VH SLE interior question

    As has already been mentioned the cut out is for power mirrors and your centre console will be from a VK Calais. It was probably replaced as the vinyl lifts from the earlier consoles and looks a bit rubbish. You could get a factory blanking plug if you don't already have one, or try to find the...
  9. jandjmc

    VH SS Tailshaft colour

    Looking at the parts book an orange tail shaft is for a 4.2 SS with a small diff, which sounds like your car.
  10. jandjmc

    VH door check straps

    The rear check straps are very different from the front and next to impossible to find new. You can get new front ones on ebay.
  11. jandjmc

    VK EST Throttle pos switch or alteratives?

    From what I can see and there is only one switch in the EST system. The part number is correct for the TPS 92021585 and the wiring diagram only has the one switch, the EST system only has one output being the ign coil, all other connections are inputs. The system uses the AC clutch engagement to...
  12. jandjmc

    VK EST Throttle pos switch or alteratives?

    Have a look at this site, they have 2 available old stock for $18.96. You should check the part number, but the picture is the EST TPS About Time Spares - specializing in mail order new old stock (nos) car parts
  13. jandjmc

    Neutral Safety Switch

    A common fault was for the Ignition Switch to suffer from voltage drop which caused the starter to be intermittent. It was like a faulty Neutral Safety Switch. the fix was to install a relay on the start circuit. It sounds like that has already been done on your car, I would leave it installed.
  14. jandjmc

    VH Air con problem

    The Thermostat switch is located on the Evaporator housing (LH side under the dash). You can see the switch between the housing and the firewall, if you remove the LH under dash trim under the glove box.
  15. jandjmc

    Vc 8cyl rear twin muffler measurements

    I ended up getting a mate in the freight business to include it in a normal shipment, so it didn't cost me very much. If I had to pay going rates I would definitely shop around. I have used a company called Mondiale Freight in the past and they seemed really good. If you sell more than one...
  16. jandjmc

    Vc 8cyl rear twin muffler measurements

    I haven't fitted it yet, as NAAF said I bought a full system complete with clamps and mounts, but I can't decide if I remove the headers and fit the standard exhaust with cast manifolds, or modify the system to fit the Headers? (My car is completely stock except for the exhaust so keen to keep...
  17. jandjmc

    Vc 8cyl rear twin muffler measurements

    I bought an aftermarket one for my VH SL/E and it measures 390mm x 160mm.
  18. jandjmc

    VH Power Antenna

    The semi auto antennas sold in the 80's were different to the ones available now. To work out how to wire your antenna, you need to look at how they recommend to connect the wiring. Mine needed two x 12v to extend and only one 12v to retract. Yours could be different?
  19. jandjmc

    VH Power Antenna

    Search the forum for retro fit aftermarket elec aerial into vh sle I posted some info on how to wire an antenna to a VH using the original module and switch. Good luck
  20. jandjmc

    VL Chassis Code

    The number you quote is the Vehicle serial number which doesn't tell you much about the car. The numbers you need are all on plates fixed to the firewall on a VL. Attached are the decodes for those plates which should give you the info you are after.
  21. jandjmc

    VH Air con problem

    I haven't seen the Gregory's version, but the wiring I supplied is from the original GMH VH supplement. I have 2 VH SLE's both V8 and are wired as per the manual. It sounds like someone may have added a relay? or modified the wiring. One issue early Holden wiring had is that GM tended to run...
  22. jandjmc

    VH Air con problem

    The AC system used on a VH is not very complex, the wire you highlight is most likely the "Idle up" solenoid that was fitted to 4 and 6 cyld models to maintain idle speed when AC was switched on. For the system to operate there is a separate AC switch, but it also requires the heater fan...
  23. jandjmc

    Vh sle

    382 Pack consists of the following. L31 - 5.0l H/comp M40 - Trimatic AS9 - Rear Seat head restraints AU3 - Electric locking Side Door G70 - Axle Ratio 2.6 N10 - Dual exhaust 8VX - SL/E
  24. jandjmc

    Vh sle

    Both my VH SLE's are March 82 built cars and have LM on the plate. Looking at the transmission part number in parts book, they list both LM and LS for VH and only LS for VK. They don't mention any dates. Hope the info helps.
  25. jandjmc

    Vh sle

    A M40 Trans is a Trimatic, and you are right, the Trimatic used for a 253 is different to a 308. You should look for a trans with either LM or LS on the red tag. Attached is from the VB - VK parts book that might help .
  26. jandjmc

    Vh sle

    My VH SL/E is also a factory 5.0L built March 1982 with a Trimatic and has LM on the red plate located on the passenger side.
  27. jandjmc

    retro fit aftermarket elec aerial into vh sle

    Hi Derek, You can definitely fit both a fully auto antenna and an aftermarket radio and have the system work like the original. I currently have 2 VH SLEs, one has a Pioneer and the other has a JVC radio and both work great. The car with the JVC, I’m working on getting the original amplifier...
  28. jandjmc

    VK calais V8 - Floscan 264

    Looking at the Floscan website there is a replacement sensor for the floscan 264 fuel sensor available (20B). The replacement doesnt seem to have facility for the fuel return to the tank like the old one. Has anyone fitted one?
  29. jandjmc

    retro fit aftermarket elec aerial into vh sle

    Hi Derek, I have an aftermarket radio, most, if not all radios have an antenna output. They all work the same by suppling 12v when the radio is turned on. As long as you connect this wire to the original antenna wire, then the antenna will work fine. If your car still has the OE radio plugs...
  30. jandjmc

    retro fit aftermarket elec aerial into vh sle

    You can wire a fully auto aerial to work with the OE wiring and module, basically the original semi auto aerial uses a seperate 12v up signal and a seperate 12v down signal, whereas the new fully auto aerials requires two 12volt supplies to make it extend and by removing one of them the aerial...
  31. jandjmc

    Questions: Gearbox goes in and out of gear when cold, battery light when cold start

    Hi grantius, Is the car still a problem? From your description of the first fault, have you considered it may be a very bad misfire when cold rather than a trans problem? you mention the engine is very rough when starting cold. I would be checking plugs, leads etc first. As far as the...
  32. jandjmc

    my vc sle

    What a great looking car, the VH SLE looks great as well. Gotta keep these cars on the road.
  33. jandjmc

    Vh wiring plugs :help!

    I assume both connectors are around the brake booster area. If so picture 1 looks like the connector for the fuel flow sensor for the trip computer. Picture 2 looks like the brake fail warning light sensor on the brake master cyld
  34. jandjmc

    Window wiper part help, What part is this?

    Its called a Damper, there is an inner and outer. The GM part numbers are 90045107 for the inner and 90045108 for the outer. Not sure if they are still available from Holden but you should be able to get one at the wreckers.
  35. jandjmc

    VK Berlina in Green (big image spoiler!)

    I used them years ago so just tried them. I did think they were a bit pricey but they did the repair quickly and it now works great. You should get a quote from the other repairer and compare.
  36. jandjmc

    VK Berlina in Green (big image spoiler!)

    Had the same with my VH SLE, the odo was not working properly. Sent it to Robinson Instruments in onehunga and $140.00 later all good.
  37. jandjmc

    Need help - VL V8

    I agree, it sounds like it is trying to fire and the timing is way out.
  38. jandjmc

    VK Berlina in Green (big image spoiler!)

    Mate, nice car, looks in great condition. Your bouncing speedo could be the speedo cable, they have a clip on the chassis next to the transmission to keep it off the exhaust. Quite often the cable is not in the clip properly and is too close to the exhaust, it melts the outter cable. This...
  39. jandjmc

    Vacuum Advance at idle question

    The EST system consists of Temp Sensor, Manifold Pressure Sensor, Throttle Position Sensor, ECU, coil, and Engine Speed Sensor. I think the only things that can give you stalling problems are either the ECU or more likley the Engine speed sensor (mounted on the rear of the engine through the...
  40. jandjmc

    VH SLE clock missing segments

    The original carpets were multi-coloured, hopefully the pics show the different colours. Mine has stuffed front carpet and I have tried to get a replacement but can only find single colours and they don't match the door cards. I spoke to Knox carpets who have done a Brock carpet it is the...
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