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Had the whole system checked by a professional Radiator person. Compression passed, but the theromstate was stuck open. Added a new top hose just for good luck and its purring again

Another happy customer, my cog was gone, here's a photo of the broken one. Took me about an hour and half all up (combination of watching the Youtube clips and refering to this). I recommend putting paper down first, washing your hands, and don't touch any of the gauges.

It hasn't overheated, only issue was it gurgled while parked on an angle, and there's no evidence of water in the trans or engine

I parked my 2000 VS ute on a 30 degree angle (tail gate facing up, motor facing down), (car was also on a slight lean to the left) switched off the engine and begin filling the ute with rubbish etc. Then we heard a gurgling sound under the bonnet. Opened the bonnet and radiator water was...

Qld - when I bought mine from NSW, I removed the cab sold it on ebay (thanks ebay) and registered it here in Qld. no issues with DTMR only being a 2 seater now.

Another Question I parked my VS ute on a 30 degree angle (tail gate facing up, motor facing down), (it was also on a slight lean to the left) switched off the engine and begin filling the ute with rubbish etc. Then we heard a gurgling sound under the bonnet. Opened the bonnet and radiator...

hey always check that the 'broken' plastic tooth isn't wedged in main drive. If a tooth is missing, try to find it so you can rule that out if there is a problem later.

Ambo handbake cable just been to the local holden dealer, they said my handbrake cable was worn and nearing replacement, but they don't have access to any due to its extra length. As anyone else come across this problem? Ken

DESCRIPTION: Wanted to Buy ITEM: Part of new or used Rear moulded mudflaps GMH Part M41054). LOCATION: QLD - Brisbane CONDITION: preferably little to no rash. DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: Will travel Brisbane area for pickup or pay for postage PAYMENT OPTIONS: Cash ok IMAGE...

More ex ambo's Here is a photo of my ex ambo with 2 (of their 3) of the same belonging to my local Bridgestone store.

Looks nice with the skirt, power windows would be nice too! Do all VS utes have that vinyl storage bag between to the two seats or is it just ex Ambulances. My Bridgestone type shop now has 3 of these utes, plus mine from time to time that makes four on site occasionally. Question 1 -...

Looking for a set of rubber VS ones with the chrome emblem, any one?

Nice one! did you put the power windows in?

My Airbag light is on. When I took it to my dealer, they scanned it with Tec2 and found 'the side airbags were down or low" - I don't have side airbags. So they suggested I take it to a dealer with Tec1. Same thing. My VS is 2000 model, I wonder if the factory fitted a different module...

I started mine vs v6 today and on starting it make a sound like "pewch" or soft mini backfire, then it started to idle inconsistantly at traffic lights etc, but otherwise drove as normal on freeway at 100km. I have been slightly grazing speed bumps recently, could it be something do with...

2000 VS ute series 3, 98,800km and recent problem with the fuel pump about 2 weeks ago which was replaced.

ThHere is an extended ute coming up for auction this Tuesday 23 June in Brisbane, already converted to a ute. Just type go to Car auctions, truck auctions, damaged car auctions | Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Perth Adelaide Hobart | ManheimFowles and type in the search window VS UTE and it will...

I recently saw a VS ute with moulded mud flaps, and the rear one particularly caught my eye. a) moulded flaps are not common on VS's b) the rear one seemed to have a long extra extra piece of plastic on it pointing toward the rear of the car, making it all look very streamlined. I wish I...

I was at the wreckers today picking up some things, remembered the Security Light idea, he had one, said just take it (no charge), installed it as suggested above, dream idea, worked a treat. Thanks again.

ok, today I tackled my VS stalk replacement - I used the above info and I think the VS is slightly easier than other models. (I didn't have to touch the fuse area, just to the two plastic shrouds covering the steering column between the S/wheel and the dash) #1 Phillips Screwdriver and a...

I"ve searched and can't find a similar "how to" for VS. My question is whether changing a VS would be much the same - in terms of popping off the top plastic cover with thumbs? Regards

I have a decent size space underneath the hatch in the floor in the back of the ute. The petrol tank only takes up about 30% of the space. I'm intending to hinge the oversize cover at the end near the cab and add two gas lift actuators (same as the bonnet). End result will be I can...

Ah sweet ! Did you have to replace the original outside mirrors or are the ones on there now compliments of the statesman donor? Do you do the amulance conversion or was it already done?

Good call, thanks, might just do that.

Thanks for the feedback. The rear window came from a donor (wrecked) car, I didn't know it was an RM Williams sticker at the time, it may come off. Attached are pics of my ride * Lowered (with enough capacity down the back to take my loads) * Stato woodgrain console. Still a...

Well this week I had it lowered, 2 new tyres and installed a woodgrain stato console. Pleasure to drive + some extra creature comforts now!

I now have a bought a stato console with radio facia with mini woodgrain glove box. I wish to install on my 2000 vs ute. The utes interior is stock. The stato console has a cig lighter that is hidden by its ash tray cover and sits on an angle. I did a mock up (test install) over the...

I did a quick search and didn't find anything... has anyone ever mounted a small winch inside the tub of a VS ute? ( to assist moving bikes etc into the ute)?

Thanks for that davecunno - Another question - has anyone tried to put a statesman interior light into a ute? The ute roof curves at the light position and the statesman light is slightly longer. ThankS!

Quick question - I was underneath the rear end today, near the spare wheel, under the floor of the ute there is some apparatis (could be mistaken for a wire coat hanger) with a chain attached and has a brake line going into it. What's it for? Regards to all

If anyone is interested in buying one, there are 5 up for auction this Tuesday 3 March in Brisbane, follow the link and search on - ambulance - and they will appear. Regards to all. Car auctions, truck auctions, damaged car auctions | Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Perth Adelaide Hobart |...

Photo of inside the ute should be attached I hope. When the ambulance pod is removed, none of the normal ute tub panels were present ( I had been alerted this might be the case). Apparently they are removed to reduce all possible extra weight. I had to buy 2 fuel tank covers so the body...

yep the suspension hasn't been changed from when it was an ambo. Thats next on my list. The ride is currently hard. I had a work Crewman at home recently, the Ambo was still approx 10cm longer in the wheelbase. The mrs said it doesn't grunt enuff (comparing to the old HJ 308) !!

Yup, photos hopefully attached and I'm in Queensland. This thing performs so much better without the pod. I just know I'm going to get a ticket before too long. Regards

Hi everyone I've just finished the young family and baby scene family car routine and decided its time to buy my first ute and live again! I chose a LWB VS because I need to carry special other vehicles in the back. My ride is an ex ambulance by Jakab - Tamworth. (much different from...

Thank you!! Ken

Hi I have a VS commodore with a manual aerial. Is there an easy fix to install a power aerial - electrically? (the mounting of the aerial won't be a problem, just how difficult is the electrics so it goes up when the radio is on and down when off?) I have a standard VS series 3 system...