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  1. Gus The Snail

    Drove into carport, now doesnt want to start

    Yes, but battery was disconnected. Problem was solved, see above post :)
  2. Gus The Snail

    Drove into carport, now doesnt want to start

    Ok, So after changing fuel filter, blowing out fuel rail and both lines from the tank, it still didnt want to start. I pulled an engine spark plug out ( previously tested for spark using another old plug ) and tested it. The spark wasnt sparking via the electrode, but jumping to the side of the...
  3. Gus The Snail

    Drove into carport, now doesnt want to start

    Drove my spare ute into the carport to have some panelwork done, and a new muffler fitted, All work done, but now it cranks for a few seconds, seems to fire on a random cylinder or 4, then stalls out. when you turn key off, and crank engne over again, it just cranks... occationally you get a pop...
  4. Gus The Snail

    VS V6 Berlina - rough after start but quickly clears | possible increased fuel usage

    Usually your oil starts smelling like fuel when that happens, so wouldnt that be a place to check? Pull dipstick and have a sniff to see if it smells like oil, or fuel soaked oil?
  5. Gus The Snail

    The Ute Diff Thread

    So here is the centres, in exploded view, IRS on left and Solid on right. I'll take a photo of the stampings on them after lunch. Apart from the centres ( IRS is open centre, from a 304 statesman, Solid axle is LSD centre from a previous IRS diff i dismantled- reusing my gearset in the ute...
  6. Gus The Snail

    The Ute Diff Thread

    I did do a search but i couldnt find the specific information i was chasing. After reading what you linked, it is saying the pinion will fit, but someone else is saying it wont. I was hoping someone had actually done what im hoping to do, to confirm it CAN actually be done.
  7. Gus The Snail

    The Ute Diff Thread

    Hey all, thought i'd start a Q and A thread for diffs. Im after some info on centre replacements, mainly info on the trutrack centre and IRS gearsets. I have an IRS from a 1996 VS ststo i wrecked, now i havent pulled it down yet, but its a 3 bolt, which apparently is M78. The diff i plan to...
  8. Gus The Snail

    Tacometer

    By memory its a brown wire that runs off the coil pack plug. it might have a bad connection
  9. Gus The Snail

    VS level 3 dfash swap high temp chime issue

    Anyone? Ive had zero luck trying to solve this issue. And now 2 dash bulbs have stopped working!
  10. Gus The Snail

    How to install ute canopy on a VS

    Leak wise they are pretty good. Yes you'll need to drill holes. Best bet is to mount it and look for air gaps. The upper tailgate will never seal 100% onto the lower tailgate
  11. Gus The Snail

    VS level 3 dfash swap high temp chime issue

    Hi team.. Have done the level 3 upgraded dash, all wires attached as per instructions but i have the high temp alarm beeping 2-3 times a minute currently. How do i stop it please?? Cheers
  12. Gus The Snail

    Eco V6 swap to 304 V8 in column shift auto ute

    I dont know, i guess if they found someone wrecking an early, you could mod the harness to suit, save the modding the shaft on the actual box itself. Just depends on how far they are willing to go. I mean if their 6 cyl box meant nothing to them, they could strip it for the shaft, or even cut...
  13. Gus The Snail

    Eco V6 swap to 304 V8 in column shift auto ute

    Space, and a whole new selector thing would have to be made i think.. IDK, but what ive done works.
  14. Gus The Snail

    Eco V6 swap to 304 V8 in column shift auto ute

    Ok, for all interested in doing this, or thinking of undertaking it, you dont need to mod the shifter linkage on the firewall, you do however need the lengthened shifter rod on the side of the gearbox. I would recommend lifting the body and dropping it back onto the kframe/motor/box combo, you...
  15. Gus The Snail

    developed a miss

    might be coolant leaking into the cylinder? coil pack on its way out..
  16. Gus The Snail

    Tripin'...

    Is there a better, clearer copy of the wiring diagrams? My printer is only in black and white, so having alot of difficulty reading colours and pin/wire locations..
  17. Gus The Snail

    Eco V6 swap to 304 V8 in column shift auto ute

    Success!!!! Found a pink with white trace wire on NSS wasnt in properly and not making a connection. Pushed wire back in and it now key starts
  18. Gus The Snail

    vs commodore ute

    are you sure you plugged everything back in correctly?
  19. Gus The Snail

    Eco V6 swap to 304 V8 in column shift auto ute

    Ok, here is the lowdown.. Did the 45 min trick, nothing.. Still no starter motor engagement. Locked car, waited till flashy dash light flashed, it did. unlocked car, flashy light went out, still no start. unplugged start wire at battery and shorted it while ignition on, car starts, idles and...
  20. Gus The Snail

    Eco V6 swap to 304 V8 in column shift auto ute

    Dont know about any other model, but on the box for the column, the gear selecot shaft is longer. IVe made an adapter for the V8 box as its too short. The NSS bolts to the side of the box ( bolt holes are on side of all boxes ) and it has a small amount of swing adjustment. I can get the car to...
  21. Gus The Snail

    Eco V6 swap to 304 V8 in column shift auto ute

    Ive asked on a few different pages, and no-one can answer yes or no. Current problem is, its all bolted in, and ready to crank via key, but i get nothing, not even a starter relay click. Currently im putting it down to the park/neutral safety switch no aligned properly, but cant 100% rule that...
  22. Gus The Snail

    Eco V6 swap to 304 V8 in column shift auto ute

    ok, so i made an adapter up to lengthen the shifter rod out of the gearbox and first tests it seems to work well, have lowered the body almost to the point of lining up the kframe up, but still not 100% in position to check shifter clearances
  23. Gus The Snail

    Eco V6 swap to 304 V8 in column shift auto ute

    Hi gang, has anyone done this swap before or am i the first? Currently having a few issues with some stuff, the ellery's manual isnt hlelping much, so looking at the brains trust for some insight. Ive found the P/n saftey switch electrics on the side of the 6 box wont go onto the 8 box due to a...
  24. Gus The Snail

    Commodore VN to VS ute fuel tank insides

    Update , only 650km from a tank.. im disappointed.. On the otherhand , ive just fitted new DFI, coil packs, plug leads and spark plugs. Hopefully my intermittant miss is now gone, and hopefully the economy picks up!
  25. Gus The Snail

    Commodore VN to VS ute fuel tank insides

    No more petrol fumes. that was the whole point of me repairing the tank. You're more likely to get a spark under the bonnet than where that battery is located.
  26. Gus The Snail

    Commodore VN to VS ute fuel tank insides

    Just extra storage for when i go camping or working somewhere so i can have the radio on all day and still start the car when its tools down
  27. Gus The Snail

    Commodore VN to VS ute fuel tank insides

    How so? the tank is bolted down and so is the battery. Ive had that battery in there for around 9 years now.
  28. Gus The Snail

    Commodore VN to VS ute fuel tank insides

    Fitted and filled. No fuel smell in cab anymore!! Now to see what Km i get from a tank of fuel
  29. Gus The Snail

    Commodore VN to VS ute fuel tank insides

    So i built a long range tank from alloy ( approx 85lt ) , since the standard tank had a fuel smell i couldn't track down ( changed all fuel lines/breathers ETC ) , so i decided to cut the stock metal tank up and make it into a long range tank as well. Roughly 26cm longer , which equates to...
  30. Gus The Snail

    Dragging brakes

    Mine did the same at one point. I blew compressed air back through the calipers and lines and cleaned out the master reservoir, then did a full system bleed with new fluid. Brakes are back to 100% again and dont drag anymore
  31. Gus The Snail

    98 VS ute starts when it wants to

    Update: The EFI relay had died. Such a simple thing to go wrong. Swapped a few of them around and it ended up not wanting to turn over, so took the lights relay out and plugged it into the staet socket and hey presto , it started.. Dilema sorted!
  32. Gus The Snail

    98 VS ute starts when it wants to

    havent tried fault codes, but the engine light hasnt come on at all when its running , ute is 3 seater auto , currently getting AC fixed as condenser is Kaput. It looks a little different than the photo shown as its been lowered and had roof and bonnet repainted due to clearcoat peeling off.. I...
  33. Gus The Snail

    98 VS ute starts when it wants to

    security light goes off , have tried locking and unlocking doors whilst in the car. Its such an intermittant thing, but now its like 80% not running and 20 is running. I only really start it to move it either from shed to out front , or vice versa. It isnt rego'd so it doesnt get driven. Ive...
  34. Gus The Snail

    98 VS ute starts when it wants to

    Dilema: Have a utew im selling soon , it cranks and cranks but wont start. Then on other days it'll start with no issues. Ive replaced the crank sensor , DFI and coil packs. Ive done a spark check and when its cranking there is no spark. Ive checked all relays and fuses underbonnet and in-car...
  35. Gus The Snail

    Vs v6 overheating still

    Change the engine fan. I had one that wouldnt kick in on low speed , but high speed / turn AC on it would. Changed fans with another one ( 2nd hand ) and didnt have the issue again
  36. Gus The Snail

    Engine swap now high fuel consumption

    plugs , leads coils were all from the original engine
  37. Gus The Snail

    Engine swap now high fuel consumption

    Engine was a series 3 VS. I have the original computer that came with the engine and harness.. should i swap computers and see if that makes a difference?
  38. Gus The Snail

    Engine swap now high fuel consumption

    No engine light or fault codes. I might try the injector swap out with the original ones and see if that makes a difference. All earths are connected.
  39. Gus The Snail

    Engine swap now high fuel consumption

    Hey all.. Just swapped out my near 400,000km ecotec for a 124,000km one , swapped over a few sensors , but have found after a good highway run im losing about 150km per tank. I maxxed out at 721km from the old motor , now im lucky to get 600km on the exact same drive.. It does feel like it...
  40. Gus The Snail

    Vs v6 Front brakes locked on

    Complete fluid change.. I had the exact problem... bled the fronts completely with new fluid and they are like new again. Brakes were sticking so bad on the front it was like i was trying to do line lockers everywhere.. didnt need to use the breaks pulling up at lights..
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