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Sorry, but I havent got the service book so I'm not sure what they do @ the 80K - but I've been told its a big service. Anyone know aprox. how much $ the 80K service might cost ? Do they change coolant and look at auto transmission/change transmission fluid ? Is it better to go to a GMH...

Rec's for Window Tinting in Canberra ? Gidday, Want to get the windows in my White VT II Berlina Wagon tinted - max tint - the stuff with metal or what ever it is in it to cut down UV, etc. Anyway, got a previous Commodore tinted at a place in Phillip called "Any Windows" (who did a great...

The tyres on the crappy 15" mags on my VTII Berlina wagon (white) are up for replacement soon. So, while I carnt afford a new set of mags/rubber, whrer is the best place to look for used/2nd hand mags/rubber ? eBay ? Classifieds ? Forums like Just Commodors ? Not looking for those...

Have a VT II Berlina wagon - white. Standard crappy 15" mags but tyres are very close to needing replacing. I can't spring for new mags/tyres, but was wondering if anyone knows if there are any decent condition used 16" mags around, with good rubber ? Or do you just have to dig around in...

2 weeks ago got a 4 wheel reline using Bendix Advance pads. Have a VTII Berlina wagon 3.8. Now, the mags, tyres and some of the body work behind the wheels is covered in black - from the brake pads. Yuck. Car is white too ! Old pads were genuine GMH ones - no probs what so ever with...

What happened to the previous set of tyres ? Same thing or has that wear only just started with the new set of tyres ?

I've seen a few aftermarket woodgrain sets advertised on eBay. I think they said that they just clip on. Dunno about quality though - or whether they would look too "plastic" !

Hey, I've had a VT II Berlina Auto Wagon standard 3.8 for about 3 moinths now. I have to say that fuel comsumption isn't a strong point. Was better in VX (AlloyTeck motor ?) and better again ina VY I had. VY was quite good actually. I doubt there is any fuel consumption difference...

I have a Berlina VTII wagon, bog standard 3.8. Its shod with 205/65/15 Kumho Powermax 769 tyres. They are pretty good given way car is driven (not fast, mostly around town - its a family car) in the 3 months I've had the car, but now need replacing. In my talking to tyre places, views on...

Hey Bogan V8, A genuine GMH strut brace or one of those (much cheaper) after market ones on eBay ? Thanks.

Well, I dunno know about Pacemakers...... There is (the ultimate !) thread on exhausts on this forum somewhere, or is it on Street Commodores ? Anyway, general opinion seemed to me to be that HM headers delivered much better performance gains across the rev range - performance increase with...

Yes, I know Bennzy...... ......but I'm in Canberra, EVERYTHING here is overpriced. Quite a consistant quote from a few places here today I'm afraid. Might have to investigate a trip to Sydney if I want a conversion - can probably link it up with a visit to friends as well.

4 weeks ago a local LPG converter quoted me $3,800 to do conversion to LPG/petrol on a VT II Berlina Auto wagon 3.8. Today, after I heard about the $2K rebate announced, same converter quoted $4,400. 2 month wait. Now I'm not being cynical mind you, but you have to wonder.........

80K Service Quote from GMH for a 3.8 VTII Got a 6cyl Berlina VT II Wagon - auto. Approaching 80K service. Phoned local GMH dealer for a quote - they said "about" $455 according to book service. Anything else like pads, is extra. So, I looked at the service book for the 80K service. 1.4...

Ok. I want to upgrade the standard head unit in a bog standard VTII Berlina Wagon. This is the Ist part of the upgrade path that will eventually include all 4 door speakers + sub in rear (for performance, not looks....hehehe....). Don't have volume controls on steering wheel so nothing to...

$135 here in ACT...... I also need one for a VTII. Only got 1 key when I brought it a few weeks back. Local GMH dealer today quoted $135 for the key, head and programing. But then again, most things are more expensive here so no doubt a bit cheaper in Sydney.

ok - thanks. You are probably right. Was thinking of getting some cheaper drilled rotors off eBay but the brake place wern't too keen on fitting anything they didn't usually sell.

Happy to spend up to say $550.

Quoted about $450 for 4 wheel reline and front rotors machined - providing there is sufficient thickness to allow machining of course. If not, then I'll get new rotors on front only.

Need a 4 wheel brake job - I think the front rotors (original GMH ones) need machining - so may be better to put that dollars towards better rotors - at least on the front ? It's only a family car - VTII Berlina wagon with 74000K on clock, so don't want anything high performance - just good...

Pads...... I always thought that ceramic pads needed upgraded rotors ? Might be wrong. Original rotors arn't much good anyway. Anyway, I've used a brand of pad called "QFM" (Queensland Friction Material). Not cheap but no problems at all in over a decade of use on various cars, including...

For $300 you can get an exchange reconditioned radiator. Oil on rear shocks is common, as long as it's not too wet. Minor leaks on boots is again pretty common on VTs. Get more opinions - don't go back there !

Well, I've seen "dumber" posts here but am sensible enough to respect peoples right to ask questions before they plough in and risk breaking things. If youve got nothin' constructive or helpful to say, keep quiet. Sheeeez. :ranting:

Thanks Thanks for that. SOunds like thats the answer - I thought so but the little tag is pretty perished and I was worried it would break off. Thanks again.

I want to replace the wiper blades on a VTII Berlina. But, couldn't quite see how to take the old ones off - or am I just having a blonde moment ????? Any tips ? How is it done ? Also, any rec's for good quality replacement blades ? Brand ? Type ? Thanks.

Saw a VT wagon today with a Monaro bonnet on it - with twin vents. Looked stunning. Anyone know if these are a straight bolt on or any other mods needed like changes to front panels or to the front nose of standard VT Berlina (eg need monaro or HSV bumber)? Where do you get them - in...

Thanks - Magnetic gets a good wrap. Is it synthetic or part synthetic ?

Thanks...... Thanks Shounak. Much appreciated. Any other views/experiences ? I trust you guys, not some person in a shop who just wants to flogg stuff to me !:bow:

Got a VT II Berlina wagon - 3.8. Owners manual recommends 10-30 oil. So I only have to change oil/filter every 10K, what would be the best brand/viscosity semi-synthetic or full synthetic oil to use. Is 15-40 or 15-50 ok ? Car has only 73,000 original K's on it. Local GMH dealer uses...

Thanks...... Thanks guys - comments are very much appreciated.

Oils......? Ok - thanks Shounak. If you use good quality synthetic oil and a good quality filter like Ryco, and change oil every 10K, presumably the oil filter will be ok for 10K too ? Also, usual oil recommended by GMH is 10-30 I think ? Is any other suitable without risking engine...

What is optimal oil change interval on 6 cyl VT II ? Every 5K ? What about oil filter ? Every 10K or every 5K ? What is better oil filter brand : Ryco (expensive) or Valvoline - or something else like AC Delco ? Thanks.

I have a white VTII Berlina wagon. Exterior rear view mirrors on both front doors are colour coded white to match body but are a bit "wide" and just clear garage door opening. Was thinking about changing them for the matt black mirrors from a VY (I think they are more square in design and...

I have a standard VT II Berlina wagon. Would like to upgrade the factory sound system. Rather than changing the head unit (and so loosing use of the controls on the steering wheel) I was thinkin' 'bout upgrading the speakers in the 4 doors (I think the Berlina Wagon only has speakers in the...

Just got a VTII Berlina Wagon - 73,000K logged miles. Great condition. But, the steering wheel isn't a Berlina one for some reason - it doesn't have the audio controls on it at all. Now, I was going to upgarde the standard stereo head unit anyway, so as I understand it, the audio controls...

Looking to buy one of : 1) 1998 VT II Berlina : Silver. Interior excellent (apart from 2 holes for mobile phone cradle). Exterior ok. Bog standard. New tyres (those awefull Bob Jane "all Rounders".). Just had power steering pump replaced (cost $315). 119K. Wants $10,500 ono but will take...

eBay Sharks.......or stupid buyers ......? Is it eBay "sharks" that are the problem, or stupid, uneducated (in market prices and auctions) buyers that are the problem ? Auctions reflect what the value of the part is worth to the buyer - unless of course, they get swept up in the "win an...

Thanks all...... Thanks for all the comments. Was going to get the SC anyway.....until I found out that for the extra 20+ KW, insurance was more than double than the stock V6 Calais. Almost $1K per annum ! Oh well, it was nice dreamin' anyway.....:yeah:

Thanks Steve. 2 choices : (i) Series 1 VS Calais. Factory sunroof, otherwise bog standard. 101K. (2) Series 2 VS Calais - Supercharged. Rear spoiler. After market mags. 56K. Full leather interior (not keen on that). Both genuine Ks - both log booked with only GMH dealer...

Thanks slundy. Truth is, I haven't quite got the VS Calais - yet. Seller reckons it hasn't got 4 wheel discs - I thought they all had them. I just don't think he knows...... Thanks again.