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  1. vk3800

    V6 Conversion For Vb To Vk

    Looks like ive been away from here a little to long. Ill read through the post and update the main post with tips and tricks that have been posted. If there are some must do's and don't that should be listed in the main post please PM and ill do my best to get it included. I also note that some...
  2. vk3800

    rb30 vk conversion

    What sort of 5 speed is it? If its the same as a VL it should bolt up with the VL gear box mount. Did you use the VL engine frame?
  3. vk3800

    FE2 Vs After market

    My thoughts. I personally like the FE2. It has just the right amount of comfort but still giving you sports performance. Sure it will have its limits that other after market systems will better, but you need to think about what you want overall. Handling or comfort? Some mates of mine have put...
  4. vk3800

    Noise that wont go away!!!

    Noise is gone. Old clutch system with new gear box fitted.
  5. vk3800

    Noise that wont go away!!!

    Not that's the new parts. Clutch industries system bought from repco. It was as if the fly wheel or clutch plate has a bow in it. At the moment i have the old dual mass clutch system back in it and it seems to be running fine. Plenty on plate left and only really replaced it as the original...
  6. vk3800

    Noise that wont go away!!!

    Thanks for the reply db_notso but this was a brand new clutch system that was making the noise. New flywheel, clutch plate, pressure plate, thrust bearing and spigot bush. Original noise, what i thought was the thrust bearing turned out to be the front main bearing in the gear box. You can...
  7. vk3800

    Noise that wont go away!!!

    When it first went in it felt great. Felt a lot more responsive then the dual mass. If it wasn't faulty i'd still have it in there put it that way. Some people have said that they are noisy but i cant really comment on that due to mine not working properly, cause it was very noisy and was...
  8. vk3800

    Noise that wont go away!!!

    We think that we have found what the noise was, well put it this way its not making the noise anymore. The new clutch was faulty. Only about 25-30mm of the clutch plate was in contact with the fly wheel and the thurst bearing wasn't making proper contact either. So the brand new clutch is...
  9. vk3800

    Noise that wont go away!!!

    Im thinking that something has gone in wrong. While playing with it over weekend it was noticed that even with the clutch on the floor it appears as though its still part engaged as its hard than it should be to get into gear and the tail shaft give a little twist at the same time (when...
  10. vk3800

    Noise that wont go away!!!

    Ill give it a go. Noise happens when the car is idle out of gear. Put clutch in and noise goes away. I noticed this morning that i can also feel a vibration as the clutch engages. There is also a noise while your driving but i can't be sure its the same noise. It sounds a bit like when a...
  11. vk3800

    Noise that wont go away!!!

    Spigot is new as old one fell out when every thing was pulled out. Noise seems to be getting worse so any ideas would be great no matter how strange they seem.
  12. vk3800

    Noise that wont go away!!!

    Noise is abit like a grinding or dry bearing. Gear box is brand new. Whole of clutch was replaced include spigot bush and thrust bearing.
  13. vk3800

    Noise that wont go away!!!

    G'day all. Have slight problem with my VX S. Had a noise coming from the clutch/ gear box area. So went on the hunt to track it down. Eliminated the thrust bearing so it was down to clutch or gear box for the noise. Replaced the dual mass system with a soild flywheel and clutch to match...
  14. vk3800

    V6 Conversion For Vb To Vk

    When i did mine i had a Ford speedo gear fitted to the end of the cable and it was reading very true. However it wasn't running a speed sensor. How the auto elec got around the speed sensor im not sure
  15. vk3800

    V6 Conversion For Vb To Vk

    Here is mine not long after installation and after a couple of years runnning.
  16. vk3800

    Installed stereo now can unlock doors

    Well, can now open all the doors again. Only way to get them open was to destroy one of the door trims, so that i could get to the speaker that had the offending screw through the central locking wires. Just glad i got the right door first go. Screw had gone between positive and negative wires...
  17. vk3800

    Installed stereo now can unlock doors

    The doors are deadlock. Key opens drivers door, but i still cant open the other from inside manually.
  18. vk3800

    Installed stereo now can unlock doors

    Install a new stereo in the VX yesterday and it would appear that a screw has gone somewhere it shouldn't have. I now have a short somewhere that keeps blowing the fuse for the power windows and door locks. As a result i cant unlock the passenger doors. Can anyone please tell me a way of...
  19. vk3800

    Tint me!

    It all depends on the light and angle with midnight express, and i guess most other tints aswell. Here's mine with midnight express from different angles When i had mine done they also had a black monaro being done in the same tint completely differnet look and no way you could see into...
  20. vk3800

    Puzzled me for days!!!!

    Electricity The user may see a coffin, if it a pre arranged deal
  21. vk3800

    V6 Conversion For Vb To Vk

    You don't need to replace the whole front end. However it would be easier if you where to, as it would remove some of the problems when it come to the steering rack etc My was done by only replacing the K-frame which the engine bolts to. I kept the VK suspension and steering rack. Howwever in...
  22. vk3800

    Reco steering rack

    Replaced mine not to long back. $470 for a reco from holden $420 for a reco through Bursons with a 5 year warranty $700 for a new one. Went the reco from Bursons had it fitted by my mechanic. It developed a sticky spot, took it back to the mechanic and had it replaced for nothing.
  23. vk3800

    M20 question

    From memory the shifters from the earlier Holden's cam back on more of an angle than the commodore shifters.
  24. vk3800

    rb30et or 304ci

    If it was me , i'd go the 5L. Can't beat the note that they make. The auto's behind the VL's aren't that great, i broke 3 of them behind a N/A motor. But i guess it comes down to how much you want to spend. The conversion it's self would be much the same mechanically, unless the 5L needs a...
  25. vk3800

    V6 Conversion For Vb To Vk

    Mate it would be easier to spend the money on the plug. When i got mine done it took an auto elec 2 full days to wire it up with a VN sitting along side. Refer above for the tail shaft. It depends on what year model your car is.
  26. vk3800

    dodgy holden dealers and mechanics

    My local dealer told me that i need the brake pads change as they only had 4mm left. That was 20,000kms ago and there still on the car. Price of a service when the car was under used car warranty was double what i'm now paying a differnet mechanic.
  27. vk3800

    HSV 5.7Ltr to VH/SLE...HOW?

    I would image that the 5Ltr would be much the same as the V6 conversion, just using V8 part instead of V6 parts. Again with the 5.7Ltr, i think that it would be very similar to the V6. That is if it fits. Have a look at vkberlina's web page for some info on the 5Ltr conversion VK Berlina...
  28. vk3800

    Anti Virus Software Recommendations

    Im not a fan of any free anti-virus software. Why would they produce free anti virus software that works as good as one you have to pay for. JUst don't make sense. For me I use NOD32 at work and home I used Vet by CA. Both of these work great and nail any sort of virus that come your way be...
  29. vk3800

    V6 Conversion For Vb To Vk

    I don't believe that the Aussie 4 would bolt up or be strong enough. You best bet is to find a complete manual car to use as parts. Yes there is wires that come through the fire wall. The best place for the computer is behind the passengers kickplate in front of the door. There should...
  30. vk3800

    Insurance for VH V6 Ecotech

    Had mine with NRMA, so you should have to many problems. Don't recall the cost though.
  31. vk3800

    V6 Conversion For Vb To Vk

    OK so the tailshaft. if the car is an earlier model it will most likely have the smaller diameter tail shaft and it would be easier to fit the VN shaft after being shortened. if the car is a later model, it would probably have a similar tail shaft to the VL & VN. This being the case you...
  32. vk3800

    V6 Conversion For Vb To Vk

    I've a few peole say that you can split the tail shaft and use one half from each. But when doing mine the two shafts where different diameter and bolt holes didn't line up. Mine was one of the earlier VK's, so maybe the tail shaft's where changed to simliar to what was used in the VN.
  33. vk3800

    V6 Conversion For Vb To Vk

    Ok, so VR/VS suspension can be fitted, but for practicality and cost it would be easier to use the VN/VP suspension or retain the VB-VK. Will edit post to that effect.
  34. vk3800

    V6 Conversion For Vb To Vk

    As your fitted the VR/VS suspension can you provide some more details on how you did it
  35. vk3800

    V6 Conversion For Vb To Vk

    Can't remember how much it was now. But it can be done pretty cheaply these days. Buy a wrecked car, preferably with no front damage. Should be able to pick one up for under $500. Engineers certificate, think mine was $350. Depending on how you go with wiring loom and gear box mount etc, you...
  36. vk3800

    V6 Conversion For Vb To Vk

    Due to the number of people wanting to know about V6 conversion to VB to VK's I creared the below. Anyone with additional things, bits i've missed or better ways of doing this, let me know and i'll adjust the thread. Below is a step by step process to converting a VB>VK from original motor...
  37. vk3800

    Shortened tailshaft.

    The way i did mine was to use the complete VN tailshaft. I keep the VK diff and had the end of the VN shaft shortened and the VK uni's fitted. I had this done by a fitter and turner that specialise in drive shafts. As for having to cut a new hole in the tunnel for manual boxes, not true...
  38. vk3800

    VN V6 into VK

    It would be easier to get an adaptor. You can get them from V6 Conversion http://www.v6conversions.com.au/ and i think Castmain Rod Shop also does them. From memory there about $200 and leave only 6-7 wires to manually wire up and they also come with instructions It took an auto elec 3...
  39. vk3800

    power steering conversion

    Parts needed all being VH Power steering rack Power steering pump, brackets and bolts Power steering oil lines, high and lower pressure You should check and make sure that the spline on the rack, that the steering column fits to, is the same between manual and power steering. I can...
  40. vk3800

    Fuel pump and battery

    I'd say battery, as its giving a higher reading when charging. That is if by charging you mean the car is running and not on a battery charger.
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