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no mate not at all. I am guessing something is not right, someone else said there was a plug near the ECU that u can bridge, either way i cannot get it going.

Hi All, Been a while since i have posted! My brother has a VR Statesman (V8) and having some major issues with her. I can't seem to get the diagnostic check going on the car with the paperclip, bridging 5 & 6, it does not flash at all. Any ideas? Once i resolve this one, i will tell...

Hi all, Frustrated! I have taken my WH 5.7 Statesman into Holden twice over the past week. The issue is my Engine Management Light seems to go on and then off again once i turn the vehicle off. Today driving over 100ks it only went on after the first 60kms then stayed on. When i turn...

Thanks Dvolvo for your quick response. If i was to get the computer, how hard is it to start her up? Cheers

Guys, Want to start an engine (304) which is out of the car to see what it is like before placing it into my statesman. It has an auto connected to it, what is the best way to start it up for 30 seconds or so to listen to it to make sure it runs ok? (I have no computer it is in the...

Hi all, My Statesman last night starting giving me problems with the A/C.The Air flow is constant and the temperature goes from ice cold to normal temperature in the car. Where do i start looking at for the fault? Thanks Jamie :whistling

Cruise Control. Thanks i will give it a check tomorrow with the fuses. Nothing comes up on the dash, but maybe after checking the fuses.... If this fails what would be the next step? Jamie

Hi All, My cruise control does not work at all on the car. No lights come up on the dash to indicate it is on....nothing...... Where do i start checking to get it to work again? Cheers Jamie :wax:

V8 Distributor. Thanks guys for the responses. End up being a crook coil. Bought a new dizzy, but will now wait until it fails.... Coil was a bugger changing, but got it running no problem.... Cheers Jamie :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Bump :) Anyone suggest an idea? I will need to tackle it tomorrow morning. Cheers Jamie

G'day, Have developed further problems with my VR V8 Statesman and have no spark. (Placed timing light on No#1 and no flash!). I have purchase a new cap, rotor, leads and cannot get it firing. I have got a new distributor and am wanting to change it. Question is, what is the best way...

Thanks Freakme.... Finally found out the problem, bloody coil lead had come off enough to stop supply. Cost me $170 to find out......Never thought this would be the problem, as the leads were just replaced about 2 months earlier -By ME :( Thanks Jamie

Thanks Dannyboy.... Question, what is required to change the bulb? Is it a matter of taking the dash out? Thanks Jamie (Going out now to check it again....)

Guys, Tried disconnecting the battery after this thread to see if the system needed resetting, but still no luck :( Can someone let me know in detail to activate the error code do i turn the ignition to lights only twice and then wait on the 2nd try, or do i apply the 3rd time and the wait...

Hi all, Just as i got home tonight, my Statesman was turning into my driveway and it just stalled. Tried restarting to no avail. On Gas & Petrol, was running on petrol and just died suddenly with no warning. Tried both fuels, no start.... Tried putting cold water over the harmonic...

Hi All, What is the easiest way to replace the Air Conditioning Belt off my VR V8 Statesman. Take off Water Pump/Alternator Belt. Take Off Power Steering Belt. Then work on taking the A/C belt, but having trouble taking off and replacing with a new belt. Have taken up the adjustment...

Water on Drivers Side. Hi again, Finally found the tube on top of the transmission tunnel. Used a Looooong bag tie and pushed it up and in and out.... Nothing came out.....Been running all day today, seems like it is fixed! I was thinking something would come out, but it might have...

Hi again, Looked underneath yesterday, for the life of me could not find it. Will try again tonight to see if I can locate it. I am guessing it is on the passenger side, undernearth the car, near the top of the transmission? Thanks Jamie

Air Conditioning Woes. Guys, Thanks again for the replies.... Will attempt it when it gets daylight outside! Will let you know... Thanks Jamie :wax:

Guys, I have a VR V8 Statesman.....Using Air Conditioning and driving as normal, noticed that there is water building up on the floor where brake/accelerator pedals are. Assuming this is an issue with the A/C or something else. If it is A/C, a little worried it is remove the dash time...

Thanks..... So If I was to take the motor out only, I should be ok just to replace the one in the VR when it is time to do so? Auto will stay as is..... Jamie :dance:

Hi All, Suggestions or assistance? Cheers Jamie

To all, I have a V8 that is currently in a 90 model Statesman (VQ). I am looking at taking this motor out and keeping as a spare for my VR Stateman. The Question I have is that will this motor out of the VQ go straight into the VR? If so, what other parts do i need to take out of the VQ...

Thanks guys for the replies..... Been off my computer for a few days, so will give you an update. Cheers Jamie

Yes, it was throwing belts prior to getting it rebuilt.... They have checked it and looked at it about 4 times after it was built and they now do not know what the issue is. They are saying the alignment is good, everything else appears good. Will take it back, but it is giving me the...

Hi all, Had the car for about 18 months now, air conditioning works fantastic, but continually throws belts after 1-3 months. Taken it to a cooling place who have rebuilt the compressor, placed new belts on 3 times, even a heavy duty one which spat out last night. Looked at things like...

Thanks guys. Will tap them out tomorrow morning....Too dark now!

Hey Guys, Thanks for the prompt replies!!! Got it off and that side is good. Now I see that i will need to change 2 x wheel studs due to the threads being stripped a bit. How do i get these studs off. Obviously now i need to take the discs, pads and calipers off again....Where to from...

Hi all, Real stupid question. I need to change my discs on the front of my VR Statesman and replace with new ones. I have taken the caliper off totally and now need to get the disc off. Not sure what to do next to get the disc off. Help, I need the car back on the road tonight...

Yes, have not had a problem since, my guess is that LPG flooding sounds about right...... No different when i flick it over from gas to petrol or vice versa, if I stuff it up it takes a good few minutes to clear out.

Hi All, I have an old Car LPG Tank which has a full tank of LPG in it. To decant it into my current vehicle, what do i need? I notice on Ebay occasionally you have buy a hose that connects. If this is the right part, where else can I get this hose? Thanks Jamie

V8 Firing Order. Thanks.....Got it running again!!!! Cheers Jamie

Hi all, Took the challenge today and changed my distributor cap and rotor button on my V8 VR Statesman. Problem is I had mixed the leads up!!! Assuming firing order is 12784563 same as the old 308's? Any tips on getting it together again. Need the car to go to work tomorrow...

Hi all, Started the car up today, ran on LPG and Petrol, drove it for about an hour no issues. One thing I did pick up was that is was low on water, due to the hot weather the other day....Got to 1/2 then snuck up to 3/4 and back again. Topped the water completely up and it appears to...

Thanks Guys.... Will buy the kit today (after sorting out why the car will not start now!!) Cheers Jamie

Thanks for the replies. Guessing it is not the starter as it cranks good and strong. Coil might be a good place to start. Will keep you updated. Cheers

Had my VR V8 Statesman for a year now and no problems until the last 3-4 weeks. The latest problem i have now is the car will not start. It is on LPG and Petrol. Today driving in on LPG and it simply cut out not notice nothing. Tried cranking, whilst on LPG and no fire. Then flicked to petrol...

No tried it up on jacks and level on the ground, still the same issue. Will buy the kit and refit it over the W/E. Thanks for everyone's help. Jamie

This may be the problem, I cannot see any poking out bids to hold the washers against. I need to jack the car up tonight again and look more closer. Washers appear ok, but might be safer to purchase new rubbers and washers and install..... The clonking of the steel on steel is not a good...

Checking my front end tonight which had a distinctive metal knock when going over bumps and corners. Jacked it up and I noticed that the Stabiliser Bar at the end has a vertical steel rod with rubber bushings were spaced way apart. Tried tightening the bushings with a 9/16 or 14mm spanner...