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  1. dirty hands

    Rebuilding my motor! Would like some tips

    if going with the excellent written and priced full rebuild list by harrop.senator .. fit a new oil pump and electronically clean or new injectors
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    VT II V6 - Leaking Inlet Manifold Gasket - Advice?

    advise.. o_Oreal DIY VT owners replace the inlet manifold gaskets for fun
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    Vt as 5.0

    it leaking from the bell housing so not a heater hose might be a welsh plug or inlet manifold gasket all pictures i get show the front of the block I need a picture of the rear block of a 5 ltr V8 any welsh plugs on the rear of the heads or block
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    Fan switch only operates on the screen

    cant help with clubsport dash issues i can only help a bit with the heater /air con directional flaps there was a good write up in the VT forum somewhere this one says vent selector https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/heater.244583/ not sure if this is the right write up... but...
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    V6 and V8 Clutch Whats The Difference

    if going by exedy listings V8 different an exedy supplier site https://www.sparesbox.com.au/exedy-clutch?gclid=CJLp_IGNltECFRAEKgodLFkH5A
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    Looking for Advice

    check dfi under the coils or the maf that can be cleaned and u could try paper clip trick to get any fault codes if you dont have one there is a VX downloadable repair manual online somewhere
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    vt 2000 commodore coolant bottle replacement

    might not be cracked ---has an over flow found this topic with pictures in the VT forum from 2014 http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/coolant-overflow-bottle-question-water-pours-out-from-bottom.236760/ you can buy the Vt overflow bottle brand new on ebay...
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    pop up ads covering over posts

    resolved ...by downloading that ad blocker that pink pop up ad "the registry of blooming dales" no longer appears on any forum
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    Transmission issue?

    could be the TPS post back oil colour /smell and it oil level on the dipstick when was it last serviced
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    pop up ads covering over posts

    as this paged opened that pink square is between post one and two was back its pink colour i find more annoying than the pop up ad Bloomingdales grrr I downloaded the free ad blocker plus for fire fox https://adblock_plus_firefox.en.softonic.com/download there is a version for google...
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    pop up ads covering over posts

    i visit the VT forum daily most occur on its first page and over newest posts happened again to dayin the vt forum the one pop up i am mentioning "the registry of blooming dales " a its a square pinkish one goes to its gift shop then to this menu Now shipping to Australia We make...
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    pop up ads covering over posts

    had it happen a few times since the site upgrade non holden related ads =spam try to move or close the ad..... it opens the spam no x or minus on the ad to get rid of them go back to page and the add covers the posts typing wont clear
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    rusty holden ute christmas in australia

    Aussie Jingle Bells in a rusty Holden Ute
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    VT V6 Knocking when engine is cold.

    most pronounced directly in the middle where thermostat sits could be typical of a high km motor what W oil rating are you using synth or mineral .. leaky rocker cover gasket is not knock related when running hot . i didnt hear a knock but i can hear idler pulley noises
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    VT V6 Knocking when engine is cold.

    noise ... there with belt off...... rules out a lot of other possibles got eneough oil on the dippy when was it last serviced and how many KM
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    Vt mater cylinder help

    this is a picture of one https://www.onlineautoparts.com.au/products/Brake-Master-Cylinder-Holden-Commodore-VT-VX-VY-1997-2004-Sedan-%26-Wagon/ZPN-13007--_ put a small ball bearing in one of the used pipes tighten lightly acts as a block off that will give you the answer cant see...
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    VT losing cooling fluid

    how much top up needed how old the cap any coolant left in the overflow bottle 1/2 a liter or less a week top up ? on my VT v6 250,000km .never bothered me
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    odd qestions vz ss 6.0L feb 06 the d.o.d system

    can anyone ask these questions I cant Daniel asking ride is vz ss 6.0L feb 06 the d.o.d system thats not in use can i remove it and will it be beneficial? i have already blocked the oil journal going to solenoid? Also will my motor gain on oil pressure doing so
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    VX Calais warning chime not working

    tough one IS the one chime used for all alerts found this write up http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/vt-vx-holden-commodore-1997-2002/241520-need-locate-speaker-generates-warning-tones-vxii-instrument-cluster-2.html will need a continuity LED light to test every circuit might be...
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    VT Question

    any serp belt throw off loses water pump , alternator power steer air con if you shut the engine down quickly ... it would have got hot that s all the hiss tighten that hose clamp and make sure there is no leak there the thermostat housing gasket looks ok check the harmonic...
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    Fans not coming on and noise from supercharger

    andyl67 you are doing ok so far you are in the right place for guys to help you hope you like the car a lot get yourself a repair manual before its running sweet as it should be prepared to put more money into the vt s pac l67.
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    Massive clunking under braking!!!!

    ah well fix the mount and that might be the clunk devilly ..... its an auto a leggo castle !!! all i ever got was hand me down leggo single bits and pieces . ..some chewed ....oh hang on maybe it was me that chewed a few:whistling
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    Massive clunking under braking!!!!

    i doubt it ... these diffs would make other noises first undo the diff inspection plug and check oil level and colour if required replace the diff oil and check for metal in the old oil (two litres ) a diff if that bad a clunk as you describe would be almost falling out of the car
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    Massive clunking under braking!!!!

    a worn auto can clunk like that ... i mean any auto 250000 km up
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    Massive clunking under braking!!!!

    auto or manual tranny could be a few things the gearbox or engine mounts you can easily check diff lash before the diff by rocking the main drive shaft back and forward by hand (there is a spec for that movement) what type of drive shaft you got fitted there centre...
  26. dirty hands

    Wheel alignment come back with an error

    if the rear suspension parts check out ok my thoughts a warped, out of round or bent mag from a pot hole if the spare rim was the same as road tyres .. they should have swapped the rims if not ...chase a used mag that matches your set
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    Obscure dashboard code while diagnosing BCM issues

    errors like that ..never posted on any commodore site ..you are the first do you think replacing the current BCM with a used one and reset with a tech 2 might be the only solution might be possessed like "christene" Christine (1983) - IMDb
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    VX Commodore hand brake

    cant find the repair manual diagram .of the rear brake set up Holden Commodore Handbrake Shoes VT on - Auto Parts & Tools Shop Holden VX, VY, VZ Handbrake adjustment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iduKDxpp0Ks
  29. dirty hands

    Diagnostic mode

    thats a new one does undoing the battery terminals clear the engine light if the motor is running nice and smooth is everything ok under the bonnet ...fluid levels etc
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    Diagnostic mode

    list the symptoms of the car before the engine light came on using the paper clip trick ... did the engine light .....ever flash code 12 (normal)
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    vt commodore v6 starting problem

    if it cranks that much its normally a spark issue check fuel leaks at injectors and the fuel pressure regulator on the fuel rail then.. DFI ' coil packs' leads and plugs . if all ok and still no start if the engine light is on try diagnostics (paper clip trick )
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    Best way to undo tranny lines on 4L60e

    do you have a full set of brake pipe spanners ToolPro Spanner Set - Flare, Metric, 5 Piece - Supercheap Auto Australia
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    [QLD] SOLD. Vt ii commodore

    ..sold ..mid august
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    Locked out!!!

    Locked out!!! disappointed with this topic ..:bop: ..thought it may have been a domestic problem ..after a late night party with the boys
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    [QLD] SOLD. Vt ii commodore

    sold unregistered
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    [QLD] SOLD. Vt ii commodore

    ITEM: Vt commodore
  37. dirty hands

    project vu

    the tail shaft has been split and not marked so is out of balance drop into a wrecker and get one ... far easier that trying to re balance that explains engine mounts vibrations automatic issue
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    Stuffed clutch

    good choice to go back to std flywheel and clutch dual mass clutch systems have a high failure rate
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    project vu

    had a read of all the utes problems since you took it on in march may have been hit by a roo or pig doesnt sound like a darwin city ute driven to church on sundays
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    VT Engine Squeaking

    this a V6 ? have you confirmed the squeak isnt the waterpump, alternator bearings , powersteer pump ,air con ? did you replace any of the pullys with plastic ones ? maybe the squeak is the serp belt tensioner spring itself today I i put a new serp belt and tossed the gates plastic...
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