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  1. Chuff

    Replace Inner Tie Rod To Steering Rack

    So the driver's side inner tie rod on the steering rack of my VE Commodore needs replacing. I've searched high and low and have not been able to find any mention of anyone changing one of these on a VE Commodore. I've found a few who have discussed this on earlier model Commodores but nothing...
  2. Chuff

    Shocker choice for factory fitted FE2 & 20 inch rims

    Hey all, I've searched high & low & can't find the answer to the question I need answered. I've just bought a 6.0i Series 1 VE Calais that has factory fitted FE2 suspension as well as genuine GMH HSVi optioned 20 inch rims, and it's in need of 4 new shock absorbers, so I lookup the KYB model...
  3. Chuff

    Sluggish VP V8

    Too long ago and I can't remember. There's only a few hoses anyway. Brake booster, MAP sensor, Fuel Pressure Regulator (FPR) & vacuum supplied to the interior ventilation system in order to allow you to direct the air flow between your feet, the vents and windscreen demist. If you can't change...
  4. Chuff

    Sluggish VP V8

    Not much to share. There are much better custom tunes out there already, and if you've got the gear to not only burn the chips, but to also tune your ECU to suit your specific engine's requirements then everything will be running at its best, but that's a topic well beyond the scope of this...
  5. Chuff

    Sluggish VP V8

    Nope. I still got it, and I ain't selling it. :smoking: The Calais is now hidden away awaiting an engine rebuild & club reg in 2018. Since putting it into storage 3 years ago I have not seen many VP Calais getting around, and none are even close to the condition of mine, so it's a keeper...
  6. Chuff

    Taylor ThunderVolt 50 10.4mm Spark Plug Wire Sets 98003

    Hey all, I am considering buying some Taylor ThunderVolt 50 10.4mm Spark Plug Wire Sets 98003 (http://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/tay-98003/overview/) as recommended by a forum member in another thread and would like to know if these leads are suitable for a 2000 model LS1 VX Berlina...
  7. Chuff

    boot wont open

    OK. So here's my situation. VX Berlina. Solenoid has packed it in, no key hole as it's a Berlina and the yellow handled cable behind the rear seat isn't working no matter how hard I pull on it. Now the kicker. It's dual fuel so there's an LPG tank in the way so I can't even crawl into the boot...
  8. Chuff

    Could this happen in 9 months???

    Well I originally had the ball joints replaced when I first bought the car 5 years ago, and I'd be inclined to think they're the same ball joints. I was initially prompted by a clunking noise that appeared in the front end, and that's when I found them as you see them. I have since taken the...
  9. Chuff

    Could this happen in 9 months???

    Eventually yes, but 9 months?
  10. Chuff

    Could this happen in 9 months???

    Hey all, 9 months ago I had a full suspension rebuild done on the wife's VP which is her daily drive to and from work on good sealed roads. In total the car has travelled around 18,000 km since then. Had a look under the front end for the frst time since the rebuild and this is what the...
  11. Chuff

    [SA] wrecking vp v8

    G'day, I'll take the VP V8 A/C Compressor if you've still got it. Call me on 0407 325 001 to arrange payment & postage. Thanks. Chuff
  12. Chuff

    Slipping A/C Clutch VP

    Thanks PRH, Both the supply voltage to pin 30 & the coil positive voltage to pin 86 are supplied from the same feed. I have attached part of a page which I scanned which shows exactly how it all works. Scan was taken from the Engine Management System section in volume 4 of the factory GM...
  13. Chuff

    Slipping A/C Clutch VP

    Damn it, the only electrical combination I didn't test, directly eliminate the relay and run the voltage straight from pin 30 to 87. It's gotta be it. Can't be anything else... Well, just tested it and it looks like it's something else, as joining pins 30 & 87 turns the A/C compressor on and...
  14. Chuff

    Slipping A/C Clutch VP

    More testing, more results... While running battery voltage directly into the relay socket, thus engaging the A/C compressor, I discovered that the compressor was vibrating at around 1500 RPM, then nothing until around 3000-35000 RPM when it would vibrate again. The power steering pump, which...
  15. Chuff

    A/C or AutoElec Gurus Figure This Out!

    It's a V8 VP. Please help. http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/airconditioning-all-models/65500-slipping-c-clutch.html Thanks. Chuff.
  16. Chuff

    Slipping A/C Clutch VP

    More testing... Forgot to mention that I swapped relays with a known good one and it made no difference. Also, In addition to supplying battery voltage to pin 86 I also supplied a ground to pin 85 while the relay was in, and this made no difference either, so the ground at pin 85 is OK...
  17. Chuff

    Slipping A/C Clutch VP

    OK... I done a full analysis on what's going on, and it's got me stumped. When I turn the air conditioning on via the climate control, +12 volts is sent through the pink wire into the low pressure switch on the receiver drier. Since the system is full, the switch completes the circuit and +12...
  18. Chuff

    FS Melb - vn through to vt parts

    Hey Cheetr, Clear your PM box. Or post up an email addy so I can email you. Thanks. Chuff
  19. Chuff

    Slipping A/C Clutch VP

    Howdy all, Had the VP regased a couple of months ago and in the last week or so I have noticed that it's not working too well. I had a look under the bonnet and noticed that the internal area of the pulley which normally engages when the compressor is running is barely turning over. What...
  20. Chuff

    FS Melb - vn through to vt parts

    Sweet, how's 50 bucks for the A/C compressor sound? I'm in Melbourne. Can I pick it up? Thanks.
  21. Chuff

    FS Melb - vn through to vt parts

    Where abouts are you? And when you say A/C motor do you mean the A/C compressor? If so, what's it like & how much? Thanks.
  22. Chuff

    VP V8 run cruddy

    Fan coming on when you start the car indicates it's in limp home mode. As soon as this happens check for a code and let us know the outcome.
  23. Chuff

    Mystery Water

    http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/showpost.php?p=40515&postcount=13
  24. Chuff

    Out of ideas

    I agree with vt1358. Sounds like the MAP hose has been disconnected from the manifold so the MAP sensor is receiving no vacuum indicating to the ECU that you've got it floored, therfore the ECU pumps heaps of fuel. Removing the MAP wiring plug fixes the problem as the ECU no longer relies on the...
  25. Chuff

    Australian design rules and minispools

    At the end of the day it's up to the interpretation of the cop sticking the canary on your windscreen. There was a similar argument not so long ago regarding the low mount driving lights which are so popular now days. I found the ADR which stipulated what the requirements were, and I made...
  26. Chuff

    Memcals: Knock sensors and limp home resistor packs

    Hey TO4355, Have you had a chance do this this testing yet?
  27. Chuff

    Twin Turbo Vn Ss!!

    Greenfoam, Fancy telling us about a video and not sharing it. :yeah:
  28. Chuff

    Memcals: Knock sensors and limp home resistor packs

    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow:
  29. Chuff

    Memcals: Knock sensors and limp home resistor packs

    I can't see the picture in post #33. If it's there could someone email it to me: [email protected] Thanks
  30. Chuff

    Memcals: Knock sensors and limp home resistor packs

    OK. What I'm reading here then is that the knock board on the V8 & V6 memcals are identical, so if I were to take the knock board off a V6 memcal and solder it into a V8 memcal, and use a knock sensor from a V6 it should all work, correct?
  31. Chuff

    Memcals: Knock sensors and limp home resistor packs

    Cool, I'll borrow a V6 memcal and stick it my ECU, grab a knock sensor from Pick-A-Part, wire it up & give it a go. Man, if this works I'll be wrapped.
  32. Chuff

    Memcals: Knock sensors and limp home resistor packs

    My understanding was that the frequencies of the block are unique to the block, and as such you must use a knock board specific to the block, but I have also recently read that V6 knock boards work with the V8. I'm confused. At the end of the day I'm looking for a cheaper alternative to...
  33. Chuff

    adding auto tranmission additives

    Michael, Just my experience but I was having trouble with the auto in my V8 VP after 220000 Km and I looked into using the additives in the fluid. I was told they would either fix it or f**k it, and unfortunately in my case it f**ked it. Not long after adding the additives the overrun clutch...
  34. Chuff

    Memcals: Knock sensors and limp home resistor packs

    Informative thread this one, however I have a question for the guys using a V6 memcal on a V8. What knock sensor are you using in the block, a V6 or a V8 one? CATCH! :D
  35. Chuff

    VN Diagnostic - EFI Live question

    I was under the impression that EFI Live V4 only allowed logging and some minor temporary adjustments like changing the rev limiter etc... Can it do more? CATCH! :D
  36. Chuff

    Post WinALDL Data Here

    Thanks Muggie, This will come in very handy. CATCH! :D
  37. Chuff

    need help car keeps stalling

    Did you reset the IAC? While in neutral, hold the revs at 3000 for over 10 seconds. That's it. Let me know how it goes. CATCH! :D
  38. Chuff

    1227165 & ALDL in a V8 VP

    Hey Mike, If that's the case, then I would have thought a lot more people would have problems connecting to a VR/VS with TunerPRO RT for ALDL. Don't get me wrong, I believe I only need the 2 pins connected as well, but if it works fine on a VR/VS, then where's the problem. :confused: I'll...
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