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Hi, I want to crank the VP over but without spark, is there a wire or a relay etc that I can remove (like you can do with the fuel pump), or is grounding each plug lead out, the only way? thanks in advance.

Try calling repco, holmart, or random holden dealers, even try country dealers as they may have one sitting dusty on a shelf.

Use a single hex socket (looks like an impact socket) these fit the bolt/nut exactly rather than just grip on the tips like a normal socket. Single hex socket = Google Image Result for Normal socket = http://tinyurl.com/msz3vmw Use a breaker bar (not a ratchet) and place a 1 metre length of...

The torque converter has 2 sets splines that have to be lined up. When you install the converter, you push it back into the splines until it bottoms out, and then rotate the torque converter back and forth while pushing it, until the second set line up and the torque converter goes back fully...

Its been covered on here before.. I have changed my VS2 auto and VT2 auto without lowering the steering rack or removing exhaust etc, both are bog standard though (no extractors etc). VS2 I had to remove the cast engine to gearbox brace but that was the only difference. If you can afford it...

So you were only running a tap through the thread to clean it out and the alloy timing cover cracked? It should not have even been tight, unless maybe you used the wrong tap? It would be good to find out why, so it doesn't do it again.

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Burson sell them in a hang pack of 3 VR&S are smaller in diameter than the VT-Z ones

"Its almost as if that code is causing the auto to go into a safe mode or something!" Yep that's what is happening, after a bad enough code is logged, it fail safes to "limp home mode" which only has access to 1st & 3rd (I think) it resets back to normal if you pull over and turn off and...

Where the hoses go through the firewall, do not pull/twist etc, as they are connected to the heater core. Which after all these years, may/will be brittle. Instead slit the hoses with a knife and peel them off and replace them with new ones. You do not want to have to replace a heater core...

Definitely get the correct tool or you risk rounding the fitting. Search Supercheaps website for "flare spanner" best $20 you will spend

My VT started this at about 60K, changed the oil to castrol SAF-XA and it stops it for a while. I was going to change it again, but the mechanic said the oil was nice and clean so don't bother. Car has now done 198K and we just ignore the chatter/grumbling noise (at low speed in carparks). The...

Do any forum members work in dealerships or workshops? Do they remove the knock sensors when they change coolant (I would doubt it)

Yes, its a good way to check. If the timing light is not flashing then the plug is not firing. Also try unclipping the connector to the DFI module and drying that out with compressed air, if that doesn't fix it, remove the coils from the DFI (2 bolts) dry that off, if that does not fix it do the...

After 14 years the drivers side back rest is starting to wear through on the lower outside edge.. Is it still possible to buy the original standard grey trim from Holden and install it my self or is it a motor trimmer job?

I agree with the quote above. The buttons on mine wore out, I bought a replacement off ebay, it was poorly made and difficult to get to stay together, but after some fiddling I did get it to click together. A few days later it stuffed up, and after much fiddling pressing the buttons, I got it...

Advice What do you mean "treat them right during install"? We have just had one fail after a year, just thought it was because the car is lowered, any advice before we install the replacement would be appreciated.

The ignition barrel (that the key goes into) has a little lug on the end that engages with the switch, these often break off. Remove the upper and lower steering column cover, the actual switch is on the passenger side of the column, (from memory) remove it, make sure car is in park and you...

What about a kit from the USA, do some research and find out what cars these family of engines where fitted to. FEL Pro BS40649 Rear Main Seal Set | eBay

Try a cap first, as it is cheap. VT radiators are prone to crack in the plastic side tanks. When hot the coolant may evaporate and make it difficult to spot the leak, so while the engine is cold fill the radiator, put the new cap on and start the engine and observe. They usually fail/crack on...

I just replaced the drivers side gasket on my 318,000km V6 I took the plastic engine cover off, then moved the alternator to one side to make it easier to get the rocker cover back on To move the alternator, I removed the serpentine belt, then removed the 2 large bolts and the stay-bracket...

As mentioned above you need a pipe spanner, but I get the feeling you don't know what that is. Search Supercheap's website for Toolpro Spanner Set - 5 Piece, Flare, Metric I suggest you use nothing else, or you risk damaging the fitting.

Are you removing the belt or replacing the belt? To remove the belt, Put a ratchet and socket on to the tensioner bolt, have the ratchet handle pointing to the drivers side of the car (left as you look at it) Now push the ratchet handle downwards, this will compress the tensioner spring making...

On a VS V6 Auto, you do not have to drop the rack to remove the starter motor.

When you are working on the hoses that go thru the firewall to the heater core, do not pull or stretch them. If you need to replace them slit them with a knife to get them off. The heater core is 10 + years old now and you do not want to damage the core. Do a search on replace heater core, its...

Yes, that's it.

Grab your makeup mirror and a torch and you will see where the 3 bolts that hold the pulley mount are (they are probably covered in crud). Before you put your pulley onto the new mount smear the post with grease before you slide the pulley on, this should help prevent the pulley binding to the...

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This may help http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/vr-vs-holden-commodore-1993-1997/135749-fuel-tank-fuel-pump-assembly-swirl-pot.html

Can I replace my ECU (inside passenger kick panel) with a spare that I have, or do I have to change the key head etc or is the security stuff all handled by the BCM? thanks.

My car had the same issue and code, I replaced the DFI and it fixed it. It is easy to do, I bolt holds the wiring plug to the module and 2 bolts hold the alloy mount to the engine. second hand about $50, new off ebay (genuine Delphi) about $200

Did you just put the cam in? Many years ago I had a Holden V8 rebuilt and the thing would not fire, ended up the cam was timed wrong. Set up like a Chev V8 and not a Holden V8, we changed the position of the chain and cogs and it fired first go.

What oil are you using now? I have been experiencing the same issue as you and I have been using 10-40. As pointed out in other threads on this site, the owners manual states to use 20-50 unless operating in snow, then you should use 10-40. When they get a few K's on the clock the 10-40 is too...

Do you have spark on that cylinder? You have changed the plug, but have you confirmed that the plug is firing (unburnt fuel coming out of a leaky exhaust manifold would indicate it is not) A simple test is to get a timing light (remember those) and clip it to the plug lead, if it lights up...

make sure the heater is set to on, idle it with the radiator cap off until it burps the air out, then top up and repeat until it the level is stable (can take a while) put rad cap on and test drive.

They are easy to replace on a vs, there was a how to on here once. Take battery terminal off Remove 2? screws underneath the steering column, to take the top and bottom cover off.(you may have to squeeze the sides in to make them seperate) Then there are 2 plastic tabs/ears on the base of the...

I would grind them off, you will be able to remove the 1/2 shafts and get the replacement diff in and the car back on the road. Worry about the stuck bolts later, but as you are removing it. its probably stuffed anyway. They are tight because they are loctited in, as they are prone to come...

Sorry cant take a photo as my wagon is not home atm this may help, shows the lower mount, my description above should be enough to do the top nut StreetWagons.com • View topic - DIY.. replace rear springs in vr-vs