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    custom wheels - victoria / melbourne

    Ive got some 18x8 VT Monaro rims fitted to my VR and am going through rubber quite frequently - on a live axle rear end. rather than shell out on some fresh front tyres and cycling my current fronts to the rear - i was thinking about just going for some custom rear wheels that i can make use of...
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    VT - HSV (series 1) - Suspension 'fun'.... knocking/metal on metal noise

    yeah the linkages were my next thing to replace... as with the control arm bushes - is it better/bang for buck etc to just get heavy duty swaybars with the new bushings and junk these ? (its not hard for me to get the control arms off - but it may be an endeavor to replace the bushings myself)
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    remote key

    take your 'master key' to mister minit (usually found in most shopping centers) and get them to cut n code a new one. also make sure that your cars handy so you can test the new key and dont have to go back n forward - but ive found they're generally quite good with helping with key problems.
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    Blowing fuses?

    if your tail-lights are blowing over and over, and its a series 1 - look at the rear section loom of the car... unfortunately this was a notorious problem with some of the series ones (the rear loom degrades and ark's out in weird n wonderful places). every time ive dealt with this for friends...
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    Just stops???????

    id say check the CAS ( i had one die on me recently.... pain in the a$$) - but as always, first step is to check any error codes that may be logged... if its the CAS you'll get an error code to match
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    VT - HSV (series 1) - Suspension 'fun'.... knocking/metal on metal noise

    Ive had a knock in the front end of my XU8 since i brought it, so i ended up replacing the leaky power steering rack - and that didnt fix the knock, so this weekend i got around to doing the bushings in the front end. this consisted of getting two superpro/fullcrum kits to replace the bushings...
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    VR / VS Thermo Fan Changeover - v6

    i reverse mounted it today (moving the mounting bracket to the front of the shroud) plenty of clearance from the balancer now
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    VR / VS Thermo Fan Changeover - v6

    so im having clearance issues with the standard vr thermo fan motor rubbing against my massive balancer. looking at a vs, the stock thermo shroud n fan seems to be a bit more compressed, anyone know if their interchangeable?
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    Supercharged VR V6 - Where to get rocket cover breathers?

    not that anyone here besides delco had anything useful to say - i found the breathers im gonna use. Valve Cover Breather, Valve Cover Breathers: Metco Motorsports
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    Supercharged VR V6 - Where to get rocket cover breathers?

    as above - the rocker covers are stock.
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    Supercharged VR V6 - Where to get rocket cover breathers?

    do you mean the red cap on the throttle body like this ? or do you mean remove one or both of the two little black lines running into it.
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    Supercharged VR V6 - Where to get rocket cover breathers?

    ok, so i finally got my car back - after getting the engine rebuilt with a fully forged bottom end and a nice new capa charger. only problem is, after I putt'ed back from the mechanics it started to drip a bit of oil. so i topped her back up and put some cardboard underneth and ran it again to...
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    VT ISS System - Where to source a new one

    for anyone in the same predicament, hope you have your master key - see > http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/vt-vx-holden-commodore-1997-2002/169013-vt-hsv-key-copying.html#post1883699
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    VT - HSV Steering Rack Problem

    Are you sure the knock is coming from the rack and not a droplink or upper strut mount? You can purchase the bellows for the end of the rack for less than $50. ^ the racks been replaced and the sway bars are obviously knocking (you can see chipped paint on the bars) - i saw this when i...
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    VT HSV Key Copying

    due to the long weekend, i finally got around to going back to mister minit, and it took a while (several tries with different codes, a new keyhead etc) but they managed to clone my master, so crisis averted - no need for a new iss system (several hundred dollars of equipment/labor etc avoided).
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    VT ISS System - Where to source a new one

    update. (for the benefit of anyone else and reference for myself) i spoke with the mob i mentioned above, and their techs are really knowledgeable and friendly to deal with (unlike 85% of the gmh / hsv dealership/parts place ive rang so far). i was told that were upto 5 variations of the ISS...
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    what method is used to steal these models of commodore?

    would love to have some sort of remote taiser device fitted to the seat actually. so if someone nicks it you could fry that scumbags ass. a) its probably a little bit illegal c) it would probably malfunction and fry my ass ^ just on this one, i had a co-worker tell me a story of...
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    VT ISS System - Where to source a new one

    Ok, time to bit the bullet (before i get stranded on the side of the road). i cant get a new key made for my xu8 - ive exhausted all other options (chasing the original dealer that sold the car, trying to get some help via HSV dealerships etc) im at the stage now, where ill grab my local...
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    VT HSV Key Copying

    update i had my master cloned at the local mister minit. did the procedure shown on the card (use original to unlock car, get in car & lock it, then start with new key and let it run). Unfortunately it didnt start the car (only get accessories and then the immobilizer kicks in), i might see...
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    hey. thanks for the input on the VT key saga, just wondering was it a mister mint shop, or...

    hey. thanks for the input on the VT key saga, just wondering was it a mister mint shop, or just one of the stalls in a shopping center? & do you know which key did they copied (an existing spare, or the master). also, does your SS have the ISS system? ... (just curious as i thought only the...
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    VT HSV Key Copying

    awesome, thanks for digging that up. so just to clarify... I can clone my master key, but i will need to use the black tag whenever starting the car with the clone. however, if its a series 2 VT - any decent automotive locksmith should be able to fashion up a new master by contacting the...
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    VT HSV Key Copying

    ok people, ive searched around and heard many different stories about getting keys copied for VT or later HSV's. I've got a VT XU8 & XU6 that I need to get new keys made up for, the only problem is - i dont have the red tags that apparently come from the factory. -note that the XU8 has a...
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    VT - HSV Steering Rack Problem

    So, I brought myself an XU8 a few months back while waiting on my VR's engine to be built and tuned. While I did my best to identify any obvious faults during test drives before i brought the car, recently the rack has began to knock on full left lock (not on full right) and the steering is...
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    manual conversion for vs v6

    gearbox / clutch (if it doesnt come with one) / clutch cable / flywheel / flexplate / loom / ecu / memcal (possibly BCM on VS.. - no idea). pedalbox, pedal - shifter/interior stuff (shifter boot / surround / console) other possible requirements - different tailshaft, manual starter motor...
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    VE brake upgrade

    i dunno, if i got the VE or VT kit, but mines basically this. 'http://cgi.ebay.com.au/COMMODORE-VR-VS-VT-BIG-BRAKE-UPGRADE-SLOTTED-DISCS-/120707764942?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c1abe52ce' 330mm front twin piston's with slotted disc's, the pedal died down into the floor after...
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    VR V6 Auto Engine light on.

    ^^ error code check - post and see what comes up
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    VR Ute- Big job to fit airbags?

    airbags are more trouble than their worth. in the event of a MAJOR crash - they're useless. in the event, someone miss-wires one of them, and they go off - trip to the emergency room to reset someones nose/wire their jaw. if your serious about airbags in the cab of your ride - you might as...
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    Roller lifter question. Not your general lifter question.

    ^^ spot on (for the 3rd time this sign in) --- if in doubt, consult the engine rebuild book for the ecotec (i dont know the name, but i know you can swipe one from your local TAFE.... erhemmm, i mean - borrow)
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    1995 VS Commodore Issues!

    ^^ spot on, do a fault code check - post the results and go from there. (jebus, everyone seems to be replying to the threads before i can tonight..)
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    Vs V6 Berlina suspension help

    i did not know 'any' vs's did not have IRS.
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    S/C'd VR V6 - Nitrous Applications

    ok peoples, my engine + s/c is finally nearly ready to pickup. consists of fully custom built forged v6 (internals are secret - shhhh) + intercooled and water injected vortec charger with aftermarket ecu, full race fuel system (including surge tank/dual pumps etc). the engine hasnt been...
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    v6 heads

    ^^ Spot on.
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    my auto wont change gear

    firstly, check/replace your CAS (crank angle sensor) / TPS (throttle body positioning sensor). following that, suss out your auto fluid levels/condition (if its any color but cherry red - your autos probably toast) and if needbe be prepared consult a pro.
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    Vr horn smoking

    stock steering wheel / horn - or aftermarket with boss kit? if aftermarket, id check all the wires that run down the column to make sure theres no exposed parts ark'in against the bosskit.
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    Tapping noise coming from engine bay

    original poster - this sounds like a big end bearing job. recently overheated my engine & killed it (it was tapping on start/low revs - fine on cruise idle / off the stall converter then it died spectacularly) - im now looking for new kickass radiator after rebuilding and adding a s/c
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    Front and rear springs and shocks

    should put this in the swaps n trades section dude - list it as WTB (wanted to buy) your likely to get more hits there than here.
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    Vr horn smoking

    u sure it was from the horn and not the steering column?. i just replaced the wiper stalk in my vt due to it deciding to smoke like snoop dog (smoke built up inbetween the wheel inside the steering column surround then puffed out).
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    S/c VR V6 - Need new radiator

    ok, so ive got an aftermarket vortec charger on a fully forged v6, but before i can take her out i need to replace the radiator (sidewall decintergrated - hopefully due to age as it was the one that came out of the factory). I need to get a Nice new radiator - and quick (the quicker i get the...
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    how to remove steering surround?

    ok, i just figured it out care of this great diagram. 1 screw - hidden behind the fusebox if its closed, then pry the surround apart. kudos to the original replier for providing it on this thread. looks like it is in the indicator stalk, cuz if i hit the hazard lights with the stalk in, the...
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