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Thanks, time to sell a kidney.

OK, so a search here tells me the door straps/stays on my VZ are different front to back ( there goes my cheap skate plan to just swap 'em) Cheapskate plan B. Has anyone tightened the strap up somehow? As always, thanks in advance.

Thanks to all the gurus here who help me keep my VZ alive. Couldn't do it without you and your great advice.

Thank you so much. A minor hit ( my fault) sorted out with a second hand headlight and a couple of hours on Sunday.

Thank you for all your replies, sorry for the late response, life has been a bit busy this last few days.

I've tried three globes in the car, and they also tested OK on the bench.

A few months ago, the LHS low beam died. No worries, a new bulb from stock and all was well. Now, same problem. No LHS low beam. High beam is fine. RHS is good on high & low beams. Fuses are look good, test OK on the multimeter. Low beam relay is OK. I've tried other H4 bulbs, same result. No...

Very much from the fuel pump area, I got out to confirm it.

VZ Wagon, 215,000 Ks. V6. Started it one morning last week and got a fuel pump noise. At first I thought it was the Engel fridge running. It wasn't. Had 3/4 of tank,so fuel level is not an issue. Started & drove normally, and no issues then or now. The noise hasn't come back either. I've...

The OEM radio is fine, CD player is shot. Won't accept or eject discs. Rather than buy a second hand one, I'd rather replace the factory unit with a modern unit with Bluetooth and ditch the CD side for a USB I believe I can get a fascia plate & wiring adaptors, I want a unit that will plug 'n'...

I've searched the forum and can't find an answer. So, here goes. VZ Acclaim, bone stock. The radio is working fine, but nothing from the CD player. It won't load a CD, and I'm not sure if there is one in there. If there is one in there, it's not ejecting it. Is it possible that its not...

First off, I've read the posts about bleeding the cooling system, wait for the thermostat to open, etc. BIG thanks to all the authors, without them I wouldn't have gotten this far. New radiator, top and bottom hoses, and pressure cap fitted yesterday. I've run the engine, heater on, for 20...

Got half way to our campsite, "check powertrain" comes up and I see the temp gauge is in the red. Engine starts to miss. Shut it down, and open the bonnet. Coolant all over the place. Towed home. I've only run it for a few minutes, runs and drives smoothly, no oil in water, or water in oil. Top...

No rope, but they all get marked out in paint. Thats why I usually get there on 9 days before race day. The early bird get the worm ( or 'corporate box')

Haven't seen one in years. As a 4th year apprentice at North Pine Motors I did some pre delivery inspections on these. SOP was to plug the EGR vac tube to disable it. Utter slugs. I fitted A/C to a Trimatic one. Slower than Nana in a camry. Last one I saw had a 6 cyl engine & box in it. 14"...

Has anyone used a laser/infrared thermometer to calibrate the temp gauge? What I want to know is: What is the difference between the tempature of the water and the temp of the t'stat housing I'm measuring with the laser? Should I allow that the metal will be 10-20 deg F cooler? My gut...

Thanks heaps guys. We do PCBs at work on fridges so should be easy. ( I hope) And a big THANKS to Daniel for the article. Cheers, Chris

VZ Aclaim wagon. 160000 Km. When I lock it with the key buttons, the indicators flash, and some times ( and more often lately) one side will stay on. Sometimes I have to cycle it a dozen times to make it go away. At Bathurst, I gave up & pulled the neg battery terminal. I also get the same...

On the subject of Dirty Marcos, I look forward to his return. He'll get his clock cleaned. He's never raced against the young guns like Couldhard. Van Gisberg, Mc Loughlin, etc. Never against T888. And he won't have the "get out of jail free' card he was issued by gutless officals. Easily the...

The only time the dizzy at the rear was easy to get to. I had the misfortune to work on Bedfords. Horrible. Even Frod managed a tilt cab with the D line. WTF couldn't GM? Back on topic- I don't know enough to comment on the car's authenticity. But I am enjoying the read! Here & on the Fastlane...

Looking for enlightenment re my '05 VZ Aclaim wagon. Blinkers stopped working completely. No flashing, no clicking. Found the fuse had blown, replaced it, blew again. The hazard lights make the clicking noise, so I assume their relay is good, but no flash. I did have the trailer on over the...

ford Angst. Glad to have Whincup back, the only thing good about judas lowndes back at Holden is that at least he is'nt in a ford. And Vodaphone took sponsor ship from 2gayfl teams to fund the new 888, Ices my cake! The ford appologists have really bunched their panties over this one...

Well, team teflon are at it again........ Piss poor officaldom strikes again. whincup turns Perkins around at T-ville. Guess what? no penalty. Again. Looks like 888 have gotten hold of the pics of the stewards ****ing the goat. The same pics that Sprung Breaking Rules used when Dirty...

It doesn't help that the stewards turn a blind eye to team teflon (888) judas and whincup are allowed to get away with conduct that would earn any other team -Holden or frod- a penality. Look at the " lets just queue the cars in pit lane" attitude they displayed at Winton. Or last...

A question on behalf of my mad mate Dave, he's moaning that when he locks his VR auto in low ( for circle work!) it will upshift into 2nd, then when the speed drops back it thumps back into low. Any sugggestions? Thank you in advance for all and any replies.

Flat Out Racing against Daewoos

For All Loser C**** On Narcotics Thanks Don L for that one !

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Flash all the time. I have also been known to put up signs saying ' RADAR AHEAD' It's saved me a few times, so I try to repay the favour. Got pulled over by a Highway Patrol ( Leatherman reject) for flashing my lights. Looked him in the eye and BS'd my **** off. Got away with it too. Look...

Pit Stops And Tony D'Alberto did'nt help Tander either. How much time did Tander lose stuck behind him ( R 2) I was that ****ed of that I did the unthinkable and cheered when a Holden DNF'd- in this case D' Alberto. Served him right.

Bush No, I mean the bush internally in the rack housing that actually supports the rack and stops it moving inside the housing

It's been a long time (1982 and the VH) since I did a C-dore rack bush. Now a mate needs one done in his VX. Any one got any tips on replacing the LH rack bush? Thank you for all advice. Webby. STILL p***ed of about JUDAS jagging Bathurst again.

Of course there is bias. Look at Bathurst, was it 2001?in The SBR falcon drags a G sized air bottle half the length of pit lane. No penalty. Compare that to the Murf refueling incident where he cops a FIVE minute penalty. Or winterbottoms dangerous re entry in R3 at Winton this year. No...

Frustrated First Found From Owners On Overhauls Our Rue Rapid Required Reject Decision Drepeciation Daily Dept

Just bought a 2005 Aclaim, and would like to open up the storage compartment on top of the dash. According to the handbook, some of the higher spec models have a hinged lid for the compartment. Mine is fixed, short of an attack with a lever. Any tips on opening the lid? Congratulations...

I'm about to buy a '05 VZ Acalaim Wagon, 78,000 K's. All original. My questions are. 1) Any potential weak points ? 2) Chipping, intake mods, exhaust mods , any thoughts ? 2) After market shocks any thoughts ? My goal is to for minor mods for a bit of extra poke, and and improved...

Indy I only wish the Bathurst result was that good. To see Winterbottom convert a hat trick of poles ( Sandown, Bathurst, Indy ) into nothing, zip, zilch, nada was a laugh riot. It was deliciouly capped on Sunday when Whincups ambition got the better him and he DNF'd.