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  1. TribUte

    The Yellow One

    TribUte submitted a new Showcase Item: The Yellow One Read more about this showcase item here...
  2. The Yellow One

    The Yellow One

  3. TribUte

    Been Holden Out- Middle Aged Noob gets First Holden Ever- VS Ute- This Gonna be Fun!

    Nearly 2 years later... I now have this work in progress.
  4. TribUte

    What did you do to your VR/VS today?

    Changed the bulb in the cig lighter.
  5. TribUte

    Vr ute Engine light doesnt work

    My CEL wouldn't work when key turned or when doing a code check, but it did Flicker sometimes. Changing the bulb did nothing, so I ended up pulling the ECU out and discovered some of the pins and the connector plug were corroded. Cleaned them up and all worked fine. Worth a look.
  6. TribUte

    Been Holden Out- Middle Aged Noob gets First Holden Ever- VS Ute- This Gonna be Fun!

    The Black was pretty fresh when I bought it but is more of a dirty dark grey now. To be honest it makes me feel a little dirty slowly progressing through the various shades. Lol All Holden was short lived as I Sold the VY due to circumstances. Shame as it was a Great Car despite it's 260xxxkms...
  7. TribUte

    Been Holden Out- Middle Aged Noob gets First Holden Ever- VS Ute- This Gonna be Fun!

    Spilt some thinners (approx 2.5l), some cutting compound, a bit of sweat and a whole lotta elbow grease. Also FINALLY put my Springs in. Kings lows in the front and Lovell super lows in the rear. (I believe they're for sedan). Needs a cleanup buts Looks alright. Now for a panhard rod and a...
  8. TribUte

    2003 VY Berlina Wagon

    TribUte submitted a new Showcase Item: 2003 VY Berlina Wagon Read more about this showcase item here...
  9. 2003 VY Berlina Wagon

    2003 VY Berlina Wagon

  10. TribUte

    Been Holden Out- Middle Aged Noob gets First Holden Ever- VS Ute- This Gonna be Fun!

    ooooohhh... the site has been tweaked!!! Looks good and now seems to be easier for attaching pics! :) Hmmm... let me cast my mind back as it has been a while since an update. Lifey stuff's been getting in the way unfortunately but in general the ute has been going great with no problems at all...
  11. TribUte

    1997 Holden Vs ute - s2

    TribUte submitted a new Showcase Item: 1997 Holden Vs ute - s2 Read more about this showcase item here...
  12. 1997 Holden Vs ute - s2

    1997 Holden Vs ute - s2

    1997 Holden Vs ute - s2
  13. TribUte

    Been Holden Out- Middle Aged Noob gets First Holden Ever- VS Ute- This Gonna be Fun!

    Hmmm... what else has happened? Having had a bit of rain over the last few weeks, I was unsure what was causing wet carpet in the passengers footwell. Could be leaking windscreen or heater core perhaps? The changing of the water pump pretty much answered that one as all of a sudden there...
  14. TribUte

    Been Holden Out- Middle Aged Noob gets First Holden Ever- VS Ute- This Gonna be Fun!

    That is awesome!!! Makes me want some seriously pumped guards. haha! Paid Rego and now Pete is officially on the Streets. ;) Gumtreed me a Max Ellery's and a Brand New Antenna cheap. (mine is snapped off) Also GT'd some front low King Springs but I'm not sure how they'll go with the...
  15. TribUte

    Been Holden Out- Middle Aged Noob gets First Holden Ever- VS Ute- This Gonna be Fun!

    The paint's a better job than on the Ute! Haha... but these rims likely won't stay, although I'm liking them more and more. We'll see. ;) Better pic with some clear indicators, orange bulbs and replaced the front indicators bulbs aswell. Cleaned the windows.
  16. TribUte

    Been Holden Out- Middle Aged Noob gets First Holden Ever- VS Ute- This Gonna be Fun!

    Ok, it's official... I'm Hopeless. Another Gumtree Win in the form of 17" VT Clubsport HSV? rims. (this is what the seller claims) they do have HSV stamped on the inside. Tyres are in great nick but are bigger diameter than they should be. 235/50R17. should be 45's. Clearance to the spring...
  17. TribUte

    Been Holden Out- Middle Aged Noob gets First Holden Ever- VS Ute- This Gonna be Fun!

    Oh ok, I have no idea but Google images is my guide. haha! What are the 17's then, VT GTS maybe? Had a another Gumtree Win today, got some better nick doorcards, a dashmat, the tool to wind down the spare wheel and a 2.5" Redback Catback exhaust, all for $150. The Spare Winder Handle alone is...
  18. TribUte

    Been Holden Out- Middle Aged Noob gets First Holden Ever- VS Ute- This Gonna be Fun!

    The Green Ute was in need of a fair bit more I think, so was a bit of a Blessing in Disguise that it died and this one took it's place. (I think the God of Fuel Injection may have Smiled on me) :) The little things definitely were adding up fast indeed and this was likely to continue. I...
  19. TribUte

    Been Holden Out- Middle Aged Noob gets First Holden Ever- VS Ute- This Gonna be Fun!

    Passed Rego Inspection!!! :D Only advisories were "Faded Front Indicators", "Exhaust starting to Corrode" and "Handbrake Travel". Gotta be happy with that. now for some TLC and personal touches.
  20. TribUte

    Been Holden Out- Middle Aged Noob gets First Holden Ever- VS Ute- This Gonna be Fun!

    Got my thread moved!!! Thanks to ClairBear. Nothing major done, just a few little things and getting ready for rego inspection tomorrow. Got a week permit. Replaced a blown parker bulb and also the bulbs for the auto shifter and ignition. Got a lense for the interior light and replaced...
  21. TribUte

    Been Holden Out- Middle Aged Noob gets First Holden Ever- VS Ute- This Gonna be Fun!

    *UpDate* So... a month ago the engine started making a Shockin' Knockin' noise (which I suspected was the bottom end), so Pete v2 got SOLD. :( Shame as I had spent a fair bit of time and (not a whole lot but) a bit of Dosh and everything was going well, but I learnt a fair bit and wanted more...
  22. TribUte

    Been Holden Out- Middle Aged Noob gets First Holden Ever- VS Ute- This Gonna be Fun!

    This stash of parts arrived through the week. Today it all happened, drivers front hub was ever so slightly wobbly so 2 new hubs went in, followed by RDA rotors and pads front and back. Installed my new hazard switch and replaced the fuse. It works. Fixed the horn by...
  23. TribUte

    Been Holden Out- Middle Aged Noob gets First Holden Ever- VS Ute- This Gonna be Fun!

    Just saw your ute thread, they're like Brothers, I wish my paint was as tidy as yours though and that stock steering wheel... WTF?!!! Looked like it was eaten by a Cockatoo. I'm guessing these wheels have No Airbag so it's legal to go aftermarket? Mine doesn't says SRS anywhere. Yes Sir...
  24. TribUte

    Been Holden Out- Middle Aged Noob gets First Holden Ever- VS Ute- This Gonna be Fun!

    Thank You! :) So between Autopro and Speeds, I got a New Pulley and Belt to match aswell as a secondhand Tensioner, New O rings and got into it. The old plastic pulley had truly shat itself and yeah the shorter belt 6pk2370 got replaced with a 6pk2720. Also I used silicon spray on the O rings...
  25. TribUte

    Been Holden Out- Middle Aged Noob gets First Holden Ever- VS Ute- This Gonna be Fun!

    I was thinking something similar re the spark pulses perhaps being related to the LPG setup? Dunno. Tomorrow is the 1 week mark for my Ute ownership! So Straya, Much Bloke. :driving: Today I put on the new Fuel Filter which was easy as to do and well overdue by the looks. In the...
  26. TribUte

    anyone know what springs these are

    Pics make them look blueish green which makes me think they're Aurora.
  27. TribUte

    Been Holden Out- Middle Aged Noob gets First Holden Ever- VS Ute- This Gonna be Fun!

    Thanks for the advice! The pump is on the to do list once I'm sure it's going to hold it's coolant. (this weekend perhaps) I'll look into the others as it won't pass roadworthy as is. The previous owner has a Gregory's he is going to give me once he finds it but yes I could use it. In the...
  28. TribUte

    Been Holden Out- Middle Aged Noob gets First Holden Ever- VS Ute- This Gonna be Fun!

    OK so, known issues are: Horn doesn't work but will while rotating the wheel. Clockspring? Fixed Hazard switch is pushed into the dash and won't work. Fixed Fuel gauge and speedo don't always work until you thwack the top of the dash. A/C is a non event. Needs a really good clean around...
  29. TribUte

    Been Holden Out- Middle Aged Noob gets First Holden Ever- VS Ute- This Gonna be Fun!

    Oh OK thanks! Just did and it's all just dry and rusty now with no oily residue. ;)
  30. TribUte

    Been Holden Out- Middle Aged Noob gets First Holden Ever- VS Ute- This Gonna be Fun!

    Only aftermarket mod I can see is the LPG and no I didn't trace it yet, it was getting too dark. There's that little empty bit of conduit in that pic which seems strange too. I'll try get a closer look tomorrow. Strangely, on a little test drive after the lead change the speedo didn't work for...
  31. TribUte

    Been Holden Out- Middle Aged Noob gets First Holden Ever- VS Ute- This Gonna be Fun!

    Oh Really? What about it makes you think that? It seems it has been running rusty tap water for quite a while by the looks of things so I think I'll be flushing it out and doing the thermostat and maybe water pump soon. Today I got a cheap LH tail light from the wreckers to replace the old...
  32. TribUte

    Been Holden Out- Middle Aged Noob gets First Holden Ever- VS Ute- This Gonna be Fun!

    Dunno if it's had another service since, (guessing not) but the last one in the book says 26/03/08 @ 196055kms. Currently has 230,000ish on it. The oil is not terrible though so perhaps it's had Some Love but not alot. The leads look old so I'll change them soon as it still has a slight miss...
  33. TribUte

    Been Holden Out- Middle Aged Noob gets First Holden Ever- VS Ute- This Gonna be Fun!

    Day 2 of Ute ownership and I wasn't gonna let the Rain stop me. Went to Supercheap and got a small stash of Stuffs to play with. Cleaned out the Airbox and replaced the Air Filter as the old one was a tad deformed. Cleaned out the Coolant overflow as there was heaps of old rustyness in...
  34. TribUte

    Been Holden Out- Middle Aged Noob gets First Holden Ever- VS Ute- This Gonna be Fun!

    Got the Ute at 9:30am, first thing was Bin the old perishing seat covers, revealing some dirty but good nick seats. Spent most of the day unbolting and bolting things back on, namely removing the grey front bar and badly dinged LH quarter panel and replacing them with matching bumper and...
  35. TribUte

    Been Holden Out- Middle Aged Noob gets First Holden Ever- VS Ute- This Gonna be Fun!

    So firstly, Hello to you all. I'm Rob from Canberra. Tomorrow after near 41 years of life, 22 years of driving and having never owned any other make of car other than Nissan, (except my Current Subaru Gen 3 Liberty Wagon) I am Finally becoming an Aussie Bloke and getting my First Holden, a...
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