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*** This Item has been listed on ebay for $1.00 ***** https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/256380876075 ITEM: VZ Clubsport R8 HSV LS2 Motor, Gearbox, Extractors, Exhaust, Diff, Loom, PCM, Interior/dash/cluster (black), sideskirts and doors. LOCATION: NSW, Dubbo Region. CONDITION: Used PRICE: $8000...

The inner thread on the steering rack that receives the rack-end is no where near any power steering fluid. That is contained behind the seals which is no where near the end of the steering rack. Just thought i would clear that up for you. And to quell your "suspicions" the car is 20 years old...

All went good, the thread wasn't bad, just at the end, so the new part wouldn't bite. The M14 x 1.5 Intermediate tap did the trick, it didn't have to do much, just cleaned up the start of the thread. The new part went on sweet. All good.

I don't think that would be the easiest option, definitely not the cheapest option. Why replace the entire rack because of a shot ball joint in a rack end? After you tap the thread, what you do, is clean it out with some carby cleaner or similar, when you screw the new part in, nothing is...

Thanks for your response. It is an internal thread on the end of the shaft, but debris from within that thread can't get into the rack. There are seals on the outside of that shaft, and that's why you need the boots, to stop dust getting into those seals and into the ball joint of the rack end...

Thanks for the response. It's not a tie rod end, it's a rack end (inner tie rod end), it's not a matter of not knowing how to do it, it's a retarded method of installation from the factory, the only way to get it off, is to strip it. There's no lock washer, it's like they just dented above the...

The ball joint in the right side rack-end had play, so i went to replace it. Got it off, which stripped the thread on the old rack-end. There was no washer or anything I could see, but the new part i bought does have a lock washer. I couldn't get the new part on, the thread wouldn't bite, I...

Thanks for info, I might go for the 4 switch module then cause it's cheaper and leaves options open for the rear regulator upgrade.

Need to replace window switch module in a VZ Executive sedan (Nov 2004) The original is just a 2 switch module (winders in the rear) Is it the same as the utes because that's what they are advertised as? Also will a 4 switch module work?. The dimensions and plug pinout look the same, it's...

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"According to the vehicle’s handbook, it has a load limit of 480 kg....." I still reckon it will be sweet if you drive carefully. The load limit is set low so the manufacturer won't be liable, you just need to drive careful. It's not going to bottom out, unless you go rally driving.

Replaced lifters, push-rods and rocker arm bolts, now she's purring. Thanks for all the help.

In this photo you can see the fuel line going into that box thing, the connection your after is below on the right on the same box thing. You can see the tranny dipstick on the left as a point of reference.

I'm just going off the top of my head here, i'm pretty sure it attaches to a small black plastic box thing mounted to the back of the intake manifold (near firewall on the right - left side at the back when lookng at the engine). If you see the three fuel lines, the thinest one with a...

I would. I've had 5 x 100 kilo punks riding in my old VT sedan (including myself), what your talking about is just one extra punk, no problem. Wagons have stiffer rear springs. It'll be sweet i reckon.

If it's for the L36 Ecotec (el naturale) Head bolts - Tighten them all to 34nm in correct sequence. Then repeat to 90nm Goop is not recommended. Brand new head bolts is recommended because the factory bolts are one use (they stretch) The service manual i have actually states tighten to 34nm...

I had this problem and solved it, thought i would share. I installed LED globes all round then i had the problem Put standard incandescent brake globes back in and it solved the problem. I left the third brake light as an LED though. Hope this helps some poor bastard, who like me, loves...

I wonder why the VX studs are too short, and the only reason i can think of is that because the centre bore of the VE wheel is 66.9mm and the centre bore on your VX hub is 69.5mm, your wheels are possibly not mounted on the hub and are therefore not hub centric. If that is the case the load of...

VU has 5 x 120 pattern, 12mm studs, with a 1.5mm thread pitch and a 60 degree countersink on standard wheels. Centre bore is 69.5mm. Offset is around +45 or a bit under. A spacer is going to affect your offset in the negative direction.

If coolant is old it goes brown, doesn't mean there is oil in the cooling system. Check under the radiator cap for mayo. Oil floats on water so you should see it if it's present. I would recommend using demineralised water, Nulon Green Concentrate, in a 50/50 mix. I would also recommend...

I figured on any given cylinder, when one valve is open fully (e.g intake valve) then the other (exhaust) would be completely closed and vice verca. I'm not sure how to get TDC on a particular valve, this way just seemed easy. Correct me if it's wrong though, but it seemed to work perfectly.

I used the Mace bolts. They have an allen key head, so i had to hacksaw an allen key and insert it into a socket so that i could use the torque wrench. The Mace bolts simply tighten to 23ft/lbs (approx. 31nm). I went to 33 to account for the adaptors etc. I removed the spark plugs so i could...

Thanks for the help. Will order some Mace bolts.

I see cheers. I found the specs in a service manual (for a VT), says: "Step 1: Rocker Assembly Bolts 11-19nm, Step 2: Tighten a further 87-93 degree turn" So I guess i do that when each valve is on the base circle and voila. I'm installing brand new standard lifters and pushrods all...

I've got a sticky lifter or 2 and I've got some new lifters/pushrods on order. Was just wondering what the general consensus or what a service manual says about setting the preload on the lifters I know how to start by setting the lash to zero, was just wondering how much more of a turn I...

Thanks for all the help. I've got some lifters and pushrods on order, will let you know how it goes.

Yeah, i don't think it was as loud a tick, but it was rough, like a couple cylinders weren't firing. Today, i squirted a bit of throttle body cleaner down the pushrods. Then i ran the motor up to operating temp and it smoothed out a lot, recorded some vid, excuse the weird vertical...

Yeah i used new bolts torqued to spec in sequence. It started running rough after a cold start, that's why I started replacing stuff/ head gasket. It had an exhaust manifold leak on both sides (snapped stud each side), i replaced the studs, used manifold gaskets and maniseal, but the left...

No. The engine was running smoothly when i drove it over here, started running rough after a cold start.

The other coil looked quite new. I tried the other 2 older coils in that same spot to double check it wasn't that coil either, engine sounded the same.

Just double checked the leads, all good. Just ordered a compression tester. Is it possible the rings have gone on a cylinder or 2? I wanted to let it run for a while and get to operating temp, but it had a coolant leak in that weird heater pipe that goes through the tensioner. I just fixed it...

Bought this car for a few hundred, was running well. Drove it home about 350km's. Next time i cold started it, it was running rough, like 1 or 2 cylinders weren't firing. I also noticed it was losing coolant and that there was oil deposits in the radiator, kinda thick like greese (not the...

Thanks for those, they are a fantastic help. From what they say i think it's best to simply replace the module. I thought I was going to have to cut and sew the upholstery, but those diagrams make the process clear, simple and non-destructive. Thank you so much. I phoned Holden about a...

I should of stated, i already unplugged it and rubbed some sand paper on the terminals to no avail, the ohms reading was still the same.

I ran the SRS diagnostic software and it output the data below for a 2002 VX s2 Acclaim wagon, which has driver and passenger front and side Airbags. I presume from the info that the drivers side airbag (located in the seat) has high resistance and needs to be changed. I cleared the codes...

That was bad, now its cataclysmic. The end.

I just read the same in my manual, further 90 degrees. I assumed that you should hit 90nm before getting the full second 90 degree turn. I haven't done it yet, it's just that the manual says if you hit 90nm on the first 90 degree turn to stop there, so i imagine that you won't complete the...

Like what's been said, you really need a donor car for a V8 swap. You need the LS1 motor (with accessories), K-frame, PCM/BCM, wiring loom, and fuel system. As for a factory L67 Super 6, you need the motor (with accessories), Memcal (chip in the PCM), and the loom (unless you modify the L36...

The stainless standard bolt type, or the studs with nuts? I'm about to do my head gasket when the kit arrives. Went to WD40 the manifold bolts ahead of time and noticed the left front manifold bolt is snapped already. Not sure why, just acquired the car with 360k on the dial. I have seen a...

5/16 UNC. The studs are 5/16 UNC on the block side & 5/16 UNF on the nut side.