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  1. Holden V8 SS Ute

    Misfire

    yer no worries needs a good clean I do know that for sure ill replace the fuel pump and see how it goes
  2. Holden V8 SS Ute

    Misfire

    haha must be a common prob. Would it because I run my fuel tank too low sometimes. It does have 100,000 on the clock now
  3. Holden V8 SS Ute

    Misfire

    ah righteo mate that sounds like a very good answer because the fuel pump is hissing badly and sometimes has stalled cheers big help:)
  4. Holden V8 SS Ute

    Misfire

    Gday guys. Got a slight problem with my VZ V8 ute. It has this slight misfire pop fart to it when turning on the car and lasts for about 1 minute or so of random little misfiring. Once it does its time it runs beautiful. It has got me dazzeled. It plays up if the motor is HOT or COLD it dosnt...
  5. Holden V8 SS Ute

    VZ Thermostat

    yer man spent 6 hours on it yesterday trying to find out on the net started at 3pm finished about 11pm last night still not fixed. CHeers anyway mate
  6. Holden V8 SS Ute

    VZ Thermostat

    alright what i did was flush the whole system at all points heater radiator block, filled it wth water with NO thermostat and rand it and got rid of the water did this again and got rid of the water until it was clean. Next i filled the system up with new red coolant started it up and waited for...
  7. Holden V8 SS Ute

    VZ Thermostat

    Hi all. Was just doing a flush on a vz 5.7 v8 and changed the coolant all fine, changed the thermostat put it all back together, started engine up and waited for it to heat up. It got to about 104 degrees and the thermostat was still not opening up bottom hose was still cold. I dont...
  8. Holden V8 SS Ute

    weird pwer steering reaction

    hi all in my 5litre vn I have an issue with the power steering pump. When I start the car, let it idle and turn the wheel from side to side I notice that the power steering pump pulley locks up literally stops and then frees up again and continues to spin Im would these pumps have pressure...
  9. Holden V8 SS Ute

    blue slip requirements

    Hia all just a question. I got VN that needs registering but it dosnt have the emissions cannister near the battery would this be a turndown when I go for blueslip because I dont have a cannister. Also does anyone know a good blue slip place somewhere they allow for medium-loud exhausts...
  10. Holden V8 SS Ute

    blue slip

    hi everyone I have a 5ltr VN that needs blue slip does anyone know anyone who does blue slips well in the cronulla area?
  11. Holden V8 SS Ute

    LS1 extractors

    Hi all I am after a pare of extractors for VZ 5.7ltr V8 Ute if anyone has a set for sale or knows someone or a shop that would be awesome to hear:)
  12. Holden V8 SS Ute

    vz rear bumper removal

    yer true just have to play round with it
  13. Holden V8 SS Ute

    vz rear bumper removal

    cheers for the write up but I so silly I forgot to mention its was a Ute LOL it should be pretty much same operation ay.
  14. Holden V8 SS Ute

    vz rear bumper removal

    Hi guys I need to remove the rear bumper as fixing it due to scratches. Just need some tips on how to exactly get it off do they have clips that could break easily or something just a guide on how to would be great cheers everyone:)
  15. Holden V8 SS Ute

    LS1 coolant change

    gday guys. I need a good reference guide on how to change radiator coolant on the SS vz v8 any write ups would be appreciated:)
  16. Holden V8 SS Ute

    SS ute Handbrake issues

    yes i have a VZ ss and i have the same issue when towing the boat and putting the handbrake on
  17. Holden V8 SS Ute

    power steering belt flick off

    cheers man yep checked the pump no looseness what so ever or no wabbleness
  18. Holden V8 SS Ute

    power steering belt flick off

    going to start trying a new rack first
  19. Holden V8 SS Ute

    power steering belt flick off

    Hi guys. Ok I have an issue with the power steering system which has gotten me puzzled. The disgnostic I have come to conclusion is the power steering belt keeps slipping off. This is not because of high revvving its simply when driving in traffic turning a corner (bang) it flys off. My...
  20. Holden V8 SS Ute

    towing

    I have towed behind my car a few times and it tows fine, whats the worst can happen though?
  21. Holden V8 SS Ute

    towing

    it says 3.5t on the tow bar and on the sticker on the doors it says 1200kg towing capacity manual and 1600kg auto
  22. Holden V8 SS Ute

    towing

    Hi all. I just have a quick question. I tow my 5litre SS commodore on a trailer for drift events with my holden ss ute 5.7ltr I want to know if this is ok to tow. Thanks
  23. Holden V8 SS Ute

    Chev badge and grill

    sweet ill try auto barn coz ebay charge 220 just for plastic grill
  24. Holden V8 SS Ute

    Chev badge and grill

    Hi there. Does anyone have for sale a Chev grill for a VZ SS ute or knows anyone that sells them I want one for mine VZ SS would be excellent cheers.
  25. Holden V8 SS Ute

    too loud exhaust

    Hi all. I have a 5litre and it didnt pass rego only becuase of the exhaust apparently it was too loud so insted of buying a new exhaust system does anyone have suggestions on how I can quiten it down for rego. Even if its just stuffing steel wool up it or a noise reducer agent etc anyone got...
  26. Holden V8 SS Ute

    Towing

    Yeah thats sweet just making sure it dosnt stretch chassis or some crap or fall apart lol
  27. Holden V8 SS Ute

    Towing

    Hi all just got a quick question. I need to tow a commodore 5litre V8 VN on a car tailer just wondering if my VZ SS ute Manual will be able to tow it. Thanks
  28. Holden V8 SS Ute

    hydralic handbrake

    hi all I want to install a hydralic handbrake in my VN and wondering how I go about installing, stuff I will need etc thanks.
  29. Holden V8 SS Ute

    differential bearing

    where do u get it from?
  30. Holden V8 SS Ute

    differential bearing

    Hi everyone. I need to take out the differential centre unit bearing on my VN just wondering how to get these off the centre unit? I tried a screw driver and bashing it to shim it off like doing boat trailer bearings but dosnt seem to work any help?
  31. Holden V8 SS Ute

    flat battery

    Could be the door switch man. This happened to my VY the door switch became faulty and when u open the drivers door with the engine off keys out of ignition etc sometimes it would not turn the lights and radio off causing the instrument lights etc to remain on after exited the car to cause a...
  32. Holden V8 SS Ute

    sump guard

    Hi all. I have a VN 5litre and intrested to know if I can pick up a sump guard for my VN I have looked on ebay and none seems to have any? Wondering where could be a place to go looking first? Thanks
  33. Holden V8 SS Ute

    Oil

    yeah thought so wasnt too sure as everyone says it will blow the engine completely up bloody over seas forums haha
  34. Holden V8 SS Ute

    Oil

    Hi all. Just the other day I changed the oil and bit conerned about the level in the oil. It is just a bit over the full mark only a couple of mm just want peoples opinion about if it matter or dosnt matter about overfilling it this little amount. thnaks.
  35. Holden V8 SS Ute

    Power steering leak

    figured it out that the bigger hose that comes from the steering pump has a hole in it.
  36. Holden V8 SS Ute

    Power steering leak

    Yeh dude it wouldnt be a bad idea if u got time to send the pics across. Just incase mine is still leaking I will replace seals just PM me the pics when ya free cheers.
  37. Holden V8 SS Ute

    diff removal

    Hi everyone Just quickly I am putting in an LSD diff in a Vn 5litre and just need some assistance on how to remove and replace differentials axels dicsc all in one removal. I have a good idea but any extra tips etc to make the job easy would be appreciated thanks in advance.
  38. Holden V8 SS Ute

    Power steering leak

    hi guys. Yeah had a look around checked out the whole rack etc. Finally found a loose bloody hose line clamp that connects to the pump. So tightened it hopefully it goes away. We will see. And yes its 20 years old so held up ok. I think i face a problem with the pump now as it hardly is...
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