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  1. Jimma61

    EXHAUST ISSUE LS1

    I have no idea I just bought it thinking it would sound better than the redback
  2. Jimma61

    EXHAUST ISSUE LS1

    Hey guys I recently had a redback 2.5 inch exhaust with rear muffler it was quiet but with straight pipes it was droney. So I bought a xforce exhaust and it sounds loud but the same issue I had with the redback it sounds like a wrx not a clear v8 take off
  3. Jimma61

    NEED HELP LS1

    Ls1 is ticking from under the car but when inside engine bay it doesn’t tick what could it be?
  4. Jimma61

    CLUTCH FLUID CHANGE

    realised how fucked my fluid is and want to know what is the easiest way to change it I’ve seen people do it without touching the bleeder nipple what are your thoughts and opinions cheers. Here’s a photo
  5. Jimma61

    LS1 REAR MAIN SEAL OR SUMP GASKET??

    No leaks from above had a thorough look and check
  6. Jimma61

    LS1 REAR MAIN SEAL OR SUMP GASKET??

    What does this look like to you fellas??
  7. Jimma61

    REMOVING WHEEL PAINT

    What’s the best way to remove **** wheel paint without damaging the original colour under. I’ve used the gerni which flacked most of it off but still a lot isn’t coming off I’ve tried wet and dry sand paper I don’t want anything too harsh that will ruin the original rim paint cheers
  8. Jimma61

    LEAK OF SOME SORT??

    Sweet! I’ve seen a really cheap one for 90 and then one for 4-500 should I give the cheap one a go what’s the difference they both look the same
  9. Jimma61

    LEAK OF SOME SORT??

    I might as well wait it out and buy a rip shifter but I’m assuming I’d still need to replace the gasket seal between shifter and gearbox
  10. Jimma61

    LEAK OF SOME SORT??

    Photo showing where I had a look keeping in mind that I took the shifter stem assembly out
  11. Jimma61

    LEAK OF SOME SORT??

    Thanks mate huge help! Where can I get this rubber based gasket where abouts does it go and how can I access it? I had a look today and only got as far as the photos in the instructions you sent I had a look inside there was a plastic thing that sat under the shifter stem followed by 3...
  12. Jimma61

    LEAK OF SOME SORT??

    Thanks mate! I was wondering if it was possible that the shifter gasket or seal needed to be replaced as it is really wet under it I will check it out it is very hard to put into gears and doesn’t centre
  13. Jimma61

    LEAK OF SOME SORT??

    Hey fellas noticed a leak near where the tranny meets the tailshaft above is caked in fresh wet fluid I want some opinions on what it could be I’ve heard the rear seal goes car is a vz ss Ute manual transmission
  14. Jimma61

    LEAK INSIDE CABIN

    Noticed a water leak in my vz ss Ute drivers side floor I pulled carpet out and let it dry in the mean time I checked for any noticeable places it could have leaked from found a weld/sealant factory had a minor tiny hole that was leaking water so I siliconed both inside and outside, it seemed...
  15. Jimma61

    WATER LEAK DRIVERS SIDE

    Noticed a water leak in my vz ss Ute drivers side floor I pulled carpet out and let it dry in the mean time I checked for any noticeable places it could have leaked from found a weld/sealant factory had a minor tiny hole that was leaking water so I siliconed both inside and outside, it seemed...
  16. Jimma61

    CHANGING FRONT SPRINGS

    Yeh lowered springs so if I sit the spring in the strut and out the remaining parts back on I’m just confused with the nut that holds the spring and everything in how tight it should be because when it’s tight the pinion
  17. Jimma61

    CHANGING FRONT SPRINGS

    Yeh lowered springs so if I sit the spring in the strut and out the remaining parts back on I’m just confused with the nut that holds the spring and everything in how tight it should be because when it’s tight the top of pinion rod sticks out less than it did when the stock shocks were in
  18. Jimma61

    CHANGING FRONT SPRINGS

    I know how to remove everything step by step but what I’m stuck on is after you compressor the old spring and you put the new one on do you have to compress the spring first then put seat bump stop and strut top tighten the nut then release spring or can you put it straight in and tighten the...
  19. Jimma61

    FE2 SPRINGS UTE

    Are there even any fe2 springs for a Ute what is the part number
  20. Jimma61

    GEAR STICK NOT CENTERING

    Is there a spring in the 6 speed gearsticks that stop it from centring?
  21. Jimma61

    PEDDERS SPRINGS

    what does everyone recommend for pedders springs I don’t want to go much lower than fe2 but would prefer both from and rear to sit level
  22. Jimma61

    V8 and V6 stock springs

    I have used v6 springs today in my v8 and they sit higher than the v8 springs
  23. Jimma61

    V8 and V6 stock springs

    Are all stock springs fe2? I have put v6 in a v8 but seems to sit higher I did change the front struts they already had the v6 stock springs just wondering why v8 would leave less of a gap but v6 leaves huge cap is this to do with the struts
  24. Jimma61

    REAR SHOCK TORQUE SPEC

    changing my rear shocks in my vu Ute what is the torque for the little top nut that holds the bushing together on the mounting plate? Don’t want to overtighten it
  25. Jimma61

    6 SPEED MANUAL CLUTCH

    How do you know if your clutch is crap or on its way out?
  26. Jimma61

    GEN3 LS1 REALIABILITY?

    Hey guys just bout a vz ss Ute manual just don’t want to have issues with it has 290 on the clock what am I up for it seems pretty clean so far
  27. Jimma61

    HEATER TAP / HOSES

    What hoses do I get I need all 4 but the top two running into core look like they have some heat shield tap to them
  28. Jimma61

    RECOMMENDED BUFFING COMPOUND

    Hey guys what have people used for buffing compound or recommend I have a impulse blue ss Ute and she has a few scuffs here and there just don’t want to be ruffing up the paint too much
  29. Jimma61

    HEATER TAP / HOSES

    Hey fellas I have a ss Ute and it has just started pissing coolant out of the hoses near the heater tap is it a easy fix should I replace the heater tap as well cheers
  30. Jimma61

    DOOR HINGE PINS?

    hey fellas how do you fix a sagging door is it as simple as changing over the door hinge pins ?
  31. Jimma61

    AUTO OR MANUAL SS??

    what would people choose from experience is auto more reliable and cheaper as you don’t have to replace clutch or is manual better for driving towing
  32. Jimma61

    ADVICE

    Thanks guys! Most people I understand want to make there money back for what they have payed for on the other hand my Ute I’m selling for 2000 no rwc and reg I know I’m not going to get much for it hard to find a good ls Ute or wagon that is reasonable pricing!
  33. Jimma61

    ADVICE

    Hey guys wondering if this vy ss wagon is worth this much with the information in photos below
  34. Jimma61

    TOUCH UP PAINT

    Anyone know where I can get a can of phantom black touch up paint
  35. Jimma61

    ROUGH PRICING

    Why’s a rough price on a vy ss quicksilver Ute with 350,000km on the clock
  36. Jimma61

    LS1 CONVERSION

    Hey guys I have a holden vu spac ute I’m wondering it’s its cheaper to convert it to an ls or is it cheaper to buy a Ute with ls in it
  37. Jimma61

    EMPTY COOLANT

    definitely got it done properly 2 years ago and never had a issue until now it’s been playing up recently I did notice a year ago the bottom hose leaking slightly so I tighten clamp which did the job I was going to give it a good flush today with some distiled water and go for a drive then dump...
  38. Jimma61

    EMPTY COOLANT

    Had a good look at coolant it’s like rusty water no oil
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