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Thermo clutch replaced, new water pump, new genuine Holden copper/brass radaiator, thermostat Flushed, new coolant yadda. Car still overheats in traffic. Up to 3/4 and higher and the bubbling overflow I can't think of anything else to do. Car has good power, no smoke, runs smooth. Just...

Melbourne Melbourne If its a tick tick, its probably lifters. If its a knock knock its probably bottom end I vaguely remember something about oil pressure dropping when you damage the bottom end. Vaguely. Basically at 300k, anything is possible. Oil pump, valve, big end, pick up...

"If it is a blocked pick-up witch I suspect, is there anyway of un-blocking it without removing the engine or k-frame to get to the sump etc?" Can't be done.

Radiator Just a standard Holden radiator I feel you man. Had a genuine Holden radiator in my VS 185kW Caprice. Went for years, but finally needed replacing. Had the same issues and got an alloy/plastic one that was stuffed after a year. Managed to get a genuine GMH brass one finally at it was...

Got any details on this? Part nos etc? Ive been repeatedly told they are ONR

Replacement shocks are impossible to find. I tried for ages

Mine is written on a buisness card sized card and inserted in a pocket of the owners manual cover

I had very similar symptoms. Did my head in. Finally replaced coil even tho I saw a nice spark and discounted it. Fired straight up she did. So, that. :)

You may find no use for parkers, but your fellow road users sure do Got to say, red bulbs in your front parkers is a very very bad idea, it is totally illegal and I for one would applaud as the Po Po defected your vehicle. We are all allowed a clusterf*&k now and then and I think this was...

Heh. I'll look at the fan tomoz morning ;) Yeah always ask for Statesman/Caprice. Often the parts are different.

All this reminds me, i think i need to get a new one soon :)

OK, back. Def 4 wire 1996 S1 VS Caprice, 5.0 Climate. Helps?

Let me just pop out to the car.....

Hey chum So this is a plug hanging off the receiver/dryer? I have a VS Caprice 5.0 and am happy to go look for you but, if no one can simply tell you the answer you will need to dumb it up a little ;)

Agreed. Go buy a Caprice. So much bang and equipment for the buck

Lovely scans Got the VS one? I have a 96 VS Caprice/HSV enhanced

Can't really add anything on what Brett said. Spot on You need to make sure there is NO air in it. And the cooler thermo and no heater? Well.... Good luck with that :)

Ahoy! Just getting some work done to my VS Caprice after getting clipped the other day and long story short, I need external rear door mouldings both left and right. Anyone got a line on some NOS or am I off to the wreckers? Cheers Mark

Mate who runs the panel shop at a Holden Dealer uses a specific one of those spray glues for trim. Re did all mine years ago when it was in for a freshen up and nothing has moved since. Can't remember which one he uses, but I can always ask if you still looking?

Hall effect sensor. My VS Caprice died with exactly the same symptoms

And i THINK RAA/RACWA have reciprocal arrangements. Give em a quick call

Double the fuel, remember fuel is over $2 a litre out there. May 2012 it was $2.16 a litre at Balladonia for 98, $2.03 for 91

The ABS light? I cannot see how the brakes aren't working at all. Even if the booster has blown, you will still have brakes, you will just have to stand on them like anything to get the car to stop. Ahhh HK with drums all round. How I remember you :) Start with the basics. Check the fluid...

I drove from Perth to Melbourne A couple of years back in my VS Caprice, 3.5 days door to door. Didn't miss a beat. Long distance cruising puts very little stress on a car/engine. Its all the stop start stuff that does that Full service. Go round and visually check all lights, bolts, tyres...

Why would you go backwards from a a full size spare to a crappy spare saver? Cheap, nasty, economic decision made by car companies, of no benefit to the consumer. FWD fits into that categoty as well IMHO

Depends on what you need Rear air lift shocks have been O/NR for years, but I was able to source a genuine V8 radiator a few months back. Tho they did tell me it was the last one. I have been able to get panels over the years. New bonnet a few years back Compressors are available still, some...

Oh, just remembered The seat base surrounds are SUPER fragile. Mine are buuuuuusted and I haven't found any replacements. Look after yours ;)

According to that Wiki link only 607 S1 Caprices were made? Surely not that few?

Had my VS Caprice for years and can't imagine I will ever sell it. I am just trying to think what has gone wrong. Hall effect sensor. That went and had the same symptoms as the CAS in the V6 (Odd stalling, hard to start, eventually no go at all). Easy fix. One central locking motor. Errr. Umm...

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Been a few fuel pumps fail lately on here. Mine went a few weeks back Looks like 18 years is about how long a fuel pump lasts :)

I would have thought it was the ac slide to cool the glove box too

I did read somewhere an updated program was done... known fault, my WH Grange does it too.

Thanks all I remembered the prev owner gave me some bits and bingo, there is the door. And its black. And I even found the original luggage stretchy cradle thing (where did my brain go) for the boot. Nice :) :)

Hey all Just picked up a 99 WH Grange and have a couple of questions 1) Is the clock backlit i.e. at night? 2) is the rear storage compartment in the centre console meant to be woodgrain like the surround or just black plastic. Can get some pics if I am being unclear. Cheers Mark

A proud Caprice owner? :)

Seems to be time for vs coils to fail... lots lately... still, 15yo, so did a good job. btw I have a spare ignitor... should i sell it or keep it as a spare? hmmm decisions

Yah yah. plenny torque, great motor, better down low than an LS1, but need work to be quick. start with the basics as advised... then cam dialed in? is it a toppy cam? mismatch between cam and heads?

coil i'd imagine