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  1. 9

    Transmission coolant flow?

    Hmmmmm it was the right way around so I'm at a loss. First it was not secure so leaked. I assumed it may be the wrong way around but if what you say is correct it was the right way around. Now it has no flow at all???? even with lines disconnected near the radiator no flow at all? I did check...
  2. 9

    Steering Rack V6 Vs LS1

    Steering Rack V6 Vs LS1 On a series 2 LS1 vx berlina is the steering rack different on the 6 as opposed to the 8? I Am about to buy a new one is all.
  3. 9

    Transmission coolant flow?

    I am just bolting my trans back up and not sure if the flow goes to the bottom of the radiator or the top?
  4. 9

    VX Berlina Dead after wrong placement of headlight earth

    So i charged the battery overnight disconnected all headlight leads and retried. The terminals sparked heavily when connected. In fact so much they lightly melted the metal on the battery terminals (not the connections). Once connected after a few second the leads were so hot they burned when...
  5. 9

    VX Berlina Dead after wrong placement of headlight earth

    Hey lads, I have installed aftermarket monaro style lights and they need to be earthed. Believe it or not the earth cable was RED with a fuse so naturally i connected it to positive power on the battery terminal. Only to find out later its an earth cable. Would you believe the fuse is still...
  6. 9

    Replaced Auto Trans Now Starter Motor Dead

    actually i know what it is the "inhibitor neutral safety switch"..... Next Question..... Can i bypass it and how?
  7. 9

    Replaced Auto Trans Now Starter Motor Dead

    Replaced Auto Trans Now Starter Motor Dead Hey lads I ripped my VX auto out and replaced it with another. I have a felling this is the reason for the no starter motor but just wanted to confirm. The Reason I say this is the new box does not have the connectors 3 and 4 connected (see attached...
  8. 9

    v8/v6 steering rack

    v8/v6 steering rack I need to replace the steering rack inn my VX auto ls1, is it the same as the V6 or a different rack in the V8? Cheers
  9. 9

    4l60e (V8 LS1) Auto transmission coolant line replacement

    4l60E 2HPD (V8 LS1) Auto transmission coolant line replacement Hey lads, I have had to replace the trans in my VX auto ls1 wagon. I have a replacement transmission to go in but it didn't come with the coolant lines. I have the previous lines still in place but they have been grinded off at the...
  10. 9

    Monaro paint codes

    Hey Lads, I have a customer who wants to buy my red monaro body kit. It is just the standard Monaro red not sure of paint code. Is there more then 1 gloss red for the Monaros or are the all the same shade? Thanks in advance Lucas
  11. 9

    LS1 Auto Transmission Replacement Instructions?

    LS1 Auto Transmission Replacement Instructions? Hey Lads I had a quick look for a guide on here but could not seem to locate one. Is there one on here would anyone be so kind as to point it out to me? Mine is a M30 variant (4L60E)
  12. 9

    No hazards or indicators!

    Champion I shall have a play tonight and report back!
  13. 9

    No hazards or indicators!

    No hazards or indicators! As the title states I have neither. It did stop, then came back, then stopped, then came back. Then again but the third time they did not come back at all. I have tried the hazard push thingy and no luck. I hear them try and kick in when I push the hazard so I know its...
  14. 9

    will a vt sedan hsv body kit fit a vx wagon?

    yer i know the rear bar wouldn't fit but cheers for the heads up on the skirts as i would have wasted some time figuring that out
  15. 9

    will a vt sedan hsv body kit fit a vx wagon?

    not a worry i have the lights lined up too for 150 not too bad. I will try and fit the skirts whilst i am there and will post if they fit or not on here for others:)
  16. 9

    will a vt sedan hsv body kit fit a vx wagon?

    will a vt sedan hsv body kit fit a vx wagon?
  17. 9

    what is the second sensor on the air intake????

    all good it is plugeed in now. Cheers for the help. Also if ya ever get the chance connect a ramjet OTR BLOODY NUTS i tells ya:)
  18. 9

    Ramjet OTR on a VX series 2 LS1???????????????

    Yer somehow I did not puncture the condensor. I can't even begin to explain how much of a effort it was but way worth it. The tone of the exhaust and enigine has changed. It's a much more throaty lumpy sound now and has added power suprisingly. I thought it wouldn't be noticeable untill the tune...
  19. 9

    loose bonnet relase cable

    Hey internet gurus! I had to take off my bonnet release cable to install a otr. Now i screwed it back into place where its little c clip holder is on the front of the engine bay but alas it is loose and does not function. Have i missed something when reconnecting it to the engine bay?? cheers guys
  20. 9

    what is the second sensor on the air intake????

    I have just installed a ramjet otr and have the maff where it should be but there is a second sensor that was installed after the maff on the stock setup. my ramjet has a hole for it to go in but it is positioned before the maff not after like it was on the stock airbox. So my question is what...
  21. 9

    Ramjet OTR on a VX series 2 LS1???????????????

    SUCCESSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! many hours of blood sweat and tears. My condenser is a bit out of shape but still working fine. Maff sensor is on (although had to take it off after initial install as the air flow arrow was pointing towards the filter not throttle body). But done and done. now she...
  22. 9

    Ramjet OTR on a VX series 2 LS1???????????????

    awesome there is hope:) i read in another forum i had to bash the condensor down. I started bashing the condesner down and all it did was bend the metal now the centre of my condensor is crushed down like 2cms in the middle and probaly 30cms wide as that was the width of the wooden block i was...
  23. 9

    Ramjet OTR on a VX series 2 LS1???????????????

    Ramjet OTR on a VX series 2 LS1??????????????? I just attempted to fit this badboy of a OTR and i have failed terribly. Is it even possible? has anyone else ever tried with the ramjet as it wants to go deep down right against thr grill. As far as i can tell there is no hope of ever getting it...
  24. 9

    handbrake light is stuck on when the handbrake is off!

    nah fluid is fine has been full for weeks and not budged. I'm thinking its the electronics side of the brake
  25. 9

    power locks not locking and causing the central locking to lock then instantly unlock

    I think Brett is right about the connectors for the backdoor as that one is not moving at all and the doors still lock with it up. Its the front passenger that is the problem. I took off the trim of both front doors (thank god had eclectic windows and no winders). Checked the mechanism now the...
  26. 9

    handbrake light is stuck on when the handbrake is off!

    Okay that would make sense as the brakes are getting worse every day. So any good links on bleeding and fluid change of the brakes as I can only assume that would fix the problem........ if that is the problem. Cheeers
  27. 9

    power locks not locking and causing the central locking to lock then instantly unlock

    power locks not locking and causing the central locking to lock then instantly unlock. Its really weird it first was just the front drivers door I would have to manually lock it before exiting the vehicle and hitting the lock button on the key. Otherwise if I did not it would lock I could...
  28. 9

    handbrake light is stuck on when the handbrake is off!

    handbrake light is stuck on when the handbrake is off! As the title states the handbrake light is always on even when the handbrake is off, is there a common fix for this?
  29. 9

    Power steering issues:(

    Okay that sounds like the pump as yes it is better when it revs high so i am going to have to agree with you. So is replacing it hard?
  30. 9

    Power steering issues:(

    definitely full reservoir, no leaks. so is that even worse now?
  31. 9

    Power steering issues:(

    Hey forum people, I have a problem with the power steering when is cold or the engine is it is a lot tougher then it should be. Also when put to full lock I here I whining sound come from the front in the engine bay somewhere and the steering gets tougher the further I turn. At points It feels...
  32. 9

    No indicators or hazard switch indicating

    I'm a dumbass :( but thanks for the info I will check the hazard and get the appropriate relays from a wrecker or super cheap if they have them.
  33. 9

    No indicators or hazard switch indicating

    I will have to check the switch, I double checked the missing relay and it definitely does not have a flasher relay also
  34. 9

    No indicators or hazard switch indicating

    Hey guys here's a good one, I have a vt commodore i have checked all the fuses and they seem to be fine. It is missing the flasher relay in the cabin so I replaced it with the power windows relay which works and still no indicators. It was also missing the fog or Parker lamp replay I am cant...
  35. 9

    vr V8 oil leaks? any common places?

    Just did a check under the car looking up at the bottom of the engine and all I can say is WOW!......what a mess. Is there any common places that the oil leaks fomr in these older cars I know its 20 years old but i expected it to be a bit nicer then the mess I have found. everything is covered...
  36. 9

    Bought myself my vs need few help?

    that means you pay cash (under the table)
  37. 9

    who do you think is the best tuning shop/mechanic for a 5 litre v8 in SA?

    datalog adapter that i will do before asking for the tune again. Any ideas where to get one from?
  38. 9

    Auto trans runs very HOT! is this normal what could be the cause?

    Auto trans runs very HOT! is this normal what could be the cause? (on a 93 v8 vr berlina) To the point where after a bit of driving on a hot day i cant even touch the plastic surrounds of the shifter as they are very hot. What could be the cause, is this normal as it seems like it should run a...
  39. 9

    Need advice, have i done something wrong? powerloss after oil change!

    cool well i replaced the filter with a ryco z200, the recommended fuel filter. I noticed when i blew through the old filter as opposed to the new it had a lot less flow. So i have noticed it revs lower to keep the same speed as it used to and a little more power when i mash the go pedal. Thanks...
  40. 9

    So the mighty holden v8 is it economical, The 304 vr injected to be exact?

    So the mighty holden v8 is it economical, The 304 vr injected to be exact? What do you guys average every 100km's?
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