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I had the same issues and used transmission cooler hose but used double Jubilee clamps each end to stop the minor leaks.

Sounds to me like it may be the front sway bar links. Does it rattle sometimes? If so then the rubber bushes have died and you have metal-metal with the sway bar moving up and down the linkage. Check both wheel wells. Not expensive to fix.

I had this happen and it was the float on the sender arm coming off. Got another float and arm from a wreckers and fitted it. Word of warning though, the sedan and wagon float arms are different and the wagon one gets stuck on the pipe to the pump in a sedan.

Try putting a liter of ATF in the engine and running it at idle till warm a few times then drop that oil and change the filter. Use cheapish oil and another liter of ATF and repeat the process with a couple of quiet short drives thrown in. After dumping that oil and filter use your normal brand...

I've been having starting problems for a while now and finally the car stopped on the freeway when the fuel pump died. I'm assuming that the starting issue was due to low fuel pressure as she fires quickly even when she's cold since I replaced the pump. A good check is to remove the input hose...

Hey Crewie, I found out what was causing the rough running. The fuel pump was on it's way out. Sometimes it would give good pressure and other times it would trickle it through. It finally packed up last night on the F3 near Gosford. After a while to cool down and a couple of thumps on the tank...

That sounds like the 3/4 clutches are stuffed, so I'd say it needs a rebuild or you need a 2nd hand box .

Finally got the box fitted after breaking another spanner and having to grind off that bolt on the prop shaft. Who ever built this bloody car never read the manual re torque settings. I bent a 19mm ring spanner trying to loosen one of the engine to gearbox bolts. I took it for a road test last...

Thanks mate, I might take you up on that but will let you know later as I don't know if I'll have to work next weekend. When I left I had to stop and restart it a little bit up the road and then she ran on all pots. I think that the original ECU fouled a plug temporarily. Hasn't played up since.

Got Crewies spare box on Sat and worked all weekend to get it in. Fail!!!!! Gave up at lunch today still trying to get the prop shaft out. Broke 3 x 14mm ring spanners on one of the 4 bolts holding the rear uni to the diff and eventually rounded off the friggin head. After having a serious...

Pull the cluster out. Surround is a few screws and a couple of clips. The cluster is 4 screws (I think). Bulbs can be sourced from Supercheap or Autobarn for a couple of bucks.

I'm not going to have the scratch until next weekend at the earliest. I'll see if you still have it then, if not then that's Ok. At least my wife can still drop the junior Tin Lid off at school using 1 & 2.

I manged to pick up an old VS box (parts only) for $40 today and a 2nd hand TPS. Pulled out the 1-2 & 3-4 solenoids and metered them - OK. Swapped the TPS and both solenoids. Ended up snapping off the tabs on the plugs even though I was careful as, so had to cable tie them to the solenoid. Took...

Found this in another thread. This does indicate that the 2-3 solenoid sticking would cause the fault. I'm assuming that a blown solenoid would post a fault code but if it's just stuck then maybe not. Going to try to source a 2nd hand one to try before ordering a new one.

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Unfortunately the wrecker who I approached to borrow/test an ECU basically said "Money up front - No refunds" Even offered to leave wife and kids while I road tested it but he couldn't be swayed. I'm on the Central Coast, NSW. Does any one have a trusted transmission place that I could discuss...

Thanks for the price indication, hako. No Check light. Have checked codes and only get a 12. I have checked the S-10 link and see that they suggest the 3-4 clutches are worn out. I don't know about this as there is no shift into 3rd. I'd assume that if it was the clutches then it would shift...

I've got a 95 VS sedan with 325,000Km on the clock. Today she lost 3rd and 4th gears. No noise no indication of anything wrong it just won't change from 2 to 3. I've tried shifting manually but with no change. I've checked the codes and have nothing but 12 displayed. I reset the computer just in...

Thanks for the replies, shows I need to shop around as the main players are rip offs.

Anybody had a VS windscreen replaced lately? My wife got told by a copper today that she needs to replace her cracked windscreen or she's going to get a defect. I am going to call Windscreen O'Brien and others tomorrow but am looking for an idea whether they are cost effective or a rip off...

I've had an issue like this on the F3. Engine light flickered a couple of times and the she stopped. Pulled over and tried to start, it would turn over but not fire. 10 min later she started. Happened 3 time before I got home. Replaced CAS but it happened again, couldn't even get around the...

I recall that they are 1/4inch UNC (or UNF). I got mine from Bunnings. Wardie

One thing to check is that the DFI relay is firmly seated (swap it over with the headlight relay to test if it's faulty). I had something similar but a lot more frequent, just turning the steering was enough to cause it to cut out. No error codes logged. Wardie

Well I'll be F**ked!! It was a loose/faulty EFI relay. The one beside the 20A fuse that I've been taking out to reset the ECU. I thought it may have been the Key electrics so left it sitting turned on to see if it worked after the hour. While doing so I thought I'd look around again to see if...

Thanks guys for all your help. Pimpt6 - the pump is running when I turn the key on. It was replaced last year so I'm hoping it still good. Wardie

No, I just let it idle at around 900rpm. 1st time I've heard this. How hard should it be revved. Wardie

Just pulled the codes again. This time I've got 12 & 46

When I got home today it started 1st go but cannot take a load, even turning the steering wheel can cause it to die. It seems that once it stops then I have to lock and unlock the door with the button before it can start again. I've had it revving to 3 grand with no load but try to drive off...

Not_An_Abba_Fan, do you mean that the new CAS may be faulty? I did replace the CAS last night. I'm getting no error codes other than 12 at this time but no start.

G'Day, Wife's VS sedan started stalling on her in Sat. Initially she could pull over then restart it quickly, now she can't even get out of the driveway. I pulled the codes (12 & 49) which indicated that the CAS was intermittent so I got a new one and fitted it tonight. The car started...

The end of your ignition barrel has broken off where it goes into the switch. To get yourself home take the steering column cover off and remove the two small flat head screws near the black plastic switch on the lhs of the ignition switch barrel. Lock and then unlock the car using the...

How did you go? My wifes VS needs exactly the same things replacing and like you I don't want Pedders to have my money. Wardie

Jeez dmitch, I never thought of that. I rang my local wreckers before I posted and at this time they DON'T have any. I can get a new one from Rebel Spares for $115 but as I'm unemployed I'm looking for a cheaper option if there is one.

Hey all, does anyone know where to get a cheap reo bar for a VS sedan. I would prefer new but am happy with a good condition 2nd hand. I need it to get through a blue slip inspection as the car does not have one at this time. I am on the Central Coast, NSW so thanks to those interstate but I...

Just fixed this in my VS exec recently. On the back of the vent selector knob is a clear silicon "plug" with five or more coloured pipes attached. This had worked loose slightly. I pressed it back on to the selector main body with a small bladed flat screw driver making sure that I pressed...

No one has mentioned that you should turn the heater fully on when flushing or changing coolant. This is probally where your missing coolant is hiding. Wardie

I have just had an issue with my VS where there was a small crack in the radiator plastic header tank on the drivers side. I had the tank replaced and whilst they were doing that they replaced the standard thermostat (196C) with a 180C unit. The old unit was stuck 1/2 open. She now sits at 1/4...