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  1. muffman001

    my new vl commodore project

    Update Heres a update on my vl project been many months since i posted n lots has been done still far away from being what i want it to be tho now has factory vl turbo running gear engine trans diff , all calias parts are genuine not aftermarket , and im still unsure on 2 tone or single lol...
  2. muffman001

    my new vl commodore project

    yea ive never seen them before, they were on a vl i was wrecking i got all the chrome strips for all the windows, were they aftermarket or calais there metal not plastic ? or off a older model ?do ya know and the red garnish is the only one i have for now ill have to find a calais one later on
  3. muffman001

    my new vl commodore project

    i already have replaced the motor that has done 5**,000 km i got another motor out of a r31 skyline update got new wheels today need a clean but the car will be detailed when ive finished
  4. muffman001

    my new vl commodore project

    Hey all i got this vl for $400 with 11 months rego the orignal motor had done 545,000km and had a bad head problem so i ripped that out and replaced it, ive been slowly doing it up and have lots of parts to be fitted , so far i have adjustable kmac strut tops with pedders low springs in the...
  5. muffman001

    Vl injectors wont work any ideas

    Remove the resistor in the wiring loom after the battery terminals
  6. muffman001

    running a8 motor price

    It had sat around a long time before we fitted it we removed the rocker cover and everything was clean no carbon build up at all I've driven it up the street and it still gets on boost runs smooth as too, has been degreesed since this photo lol
  7. muffman001

    running a8 motor price

    Pics of the motor when we fitted it has all original crossover pipe and every thing fitted now
  8. muffman001

    running a8 motor price

    I was told $1500, comes in a 87 berlina that needs dents removed, paint ,door locks and front bumper electric windows looked at, motor is a original vl Turbo out of a calias helped pull it out of the smashed Calais prob will come with calias tags to prove the motor is orig comes running with...
  9. muffman001

    running a8 motor price

    Hi all I may have a chance to get a hold of a original a8 Turbo motor cluster said 220,000 km .auto trans slips but comes with all orig diff ect , runs and drives but I'm wondering what price its worth, it was in a orignal turbo calias that was smashed and me and a mate swapped it into a rough...
  10. muffman001

    do the manual vls have a 2nd computer under the dash drivers side

    ah cool , it is a factory manual according to the tags , it doesnt have the computer there just the wires hanging and thaught i maby needed one since it didnt come with any interior and the auto one is mounted were the vk's fuse box is all good thanks
  11. muffman001

    do the manual vls have a 2nd computer under the dash drivers side

    i know the auto has one under the drivers side , but this manual has the plugs for it but no computer and its a factory 5 speed
  12. muffman001

    do the manual vls have a 2nd computer under the dash drivers side

    Hi all i got a 5 speed vl manual that had no interior , do the manual vls have a 2nd computer under the dash drivers side ? if so can i use the auto one ?
  13. muffman001

    Rb30 stalls under heavy acceleration

    timing was done buy the mecanic 15 degrees , CTS next to the temp wire has been changed , no airleaks on intake pipeing, and we have swapped out ecus , i was leaning towards TPS and oxy sensor or the air pressure regulator ??
  14. muffman001

    Rb30 stalls under heavy acceleration

    ECT sensor ( engine coolant temp ) not warter temp sender lol also have checked all the connections for good connections lol
  15. muffman001

    Rb30 stalls under heavy acceleration

    Hi all my mate has a r31 skyline with the rb30 , it has been in the mecanics for 7 weeks now and they cant work it out they have replaced the whole fuel system , fuel pumps,fuel pressure regulator , crank angle sensor , tryed new computer and prob more , it used to stall when warm and only in...
  16. muffman001

    vl wont idle

    also remove the petrol tank cap put your ear to it and get some one to turn the key on and lisen for the internal fuel pump priming , also check the exst pump
  17. muffman001

    vl wont idle

    airflow meter , check the connections on the plug are still connected and arnt all gummed up , if not swap with a mate for 5 mins to check before spending money
  18. muffman001

    nissan pulsar n13 wont start when hot crank/turnover

    Hi all i know this isnt a nissan forum but the nissan pulsar forum required a payed email account to sighn up so im hoping some one will be able to help me here , The car is a 1991 nissan pulsar n13 with the 1.6ltr auto The problem is the car wont start when hot wont turnover/crank nothing...
  19. muffman001

    should i swap?

    if i post some piccys of the turbo could you's get a idear on what condition its in? dont wanna waist $ on the extras i need if this turbo is knackerd
  20. muffman001

    changed motor & wont start

    vl i had sim problem when i replaced my wireing loom, had spark and fuel, turned out to be the grounds on the drivers side of the block not getting good contact also timing was 180 degrees out does it sound like it wants to fire then dies and so on? bit more info on what else you have tryed...
  21. muffman001

    vk group 3 bodykit on vl?

    hi all ive been offerd a vk group 3 rear bar , sideskirts n spoiler for $50 got some cracks n all but will the side skirts fit a vl? n what about spoiler with the vls boot lip and all will it fit or look crud? cheers
  22. muffman001

    should i swap?

    i still have my berlina i took parts i needed and ended up doing the swap, ended up with a nice set of mags too, and 88-SERIES200 yea i know ive scrapped a few myself, but the berlina will soon be a calias mockup as the person i sold/swaped it too has a smashed calias and wants to put his...
  23. muffman001

    should i swap?

    im kinda with u skid bro as i do live out in the sticks how can i check too see if the turbo is any good? ive checked the shaft n theres bugger all play but what else should i look 4 he has sweetend up the deal with 17" mags too so im realy thinking about it
  24. muffman001

    should i swap?

    Hi all im wrecking a vl commodore berlina and have been offerd a orignal to3 turbo [nothing but the turbo] for a swap should i ? heres some info on the car, minispool clean cream intereor no rips or cutouts in door trims or rear deck power windows power mirrors rpm cluster with 179,000kms...
  25. muffman001

    2 jl 13.5 w1s LOUDER than a single 18" woofer..

    i would have to say cabin gain looks like a ute, put ur subby in a smaller car and it will sound louder, then in a vy + correct me if im wrong but 2x 12" subbys will move more air than a 18"
  26. muffman001

    [SA] WRECKING: Vl s1 berlina power win/mirrors cream + blue interor lots of goodys

    parts MAKE A OFFER power windows setup, wireing loom switches mirrors motors missing center console switch but other than that its all there minispooled diff Auto trans tailshaft whole motor and all acc's is there but has warped head cream berlina intereor good condition no...
  27. muffman001

    [SA] WRECKING: Vl s1 berlina power win/mirrors cream + blue interor lots of goodys

    ITEM: WRECKING: Vl s1 berlina LOCATION: whyalla S.A CONDITION: Used some new, PRICE:Negotiable or Make an offer DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: pick up or postage PAYMENT OPTIONS: Direct Deposit, Funds Transfer or Other CONTACT DETAILS: Phone 0413082324 OTHER INFO:vl...
  28. muffman001

    Some more starting questions

    Thanks mate !! she has started ! and running wickedly !! i owe ya a drink ! timing was out set to tdc about 5 times then finaly got it ! :) took time but worth it in the long run !! got car for $350 in farly good condition not running replaced wireing loom ,computer ,fuel pump ,distributor...
  29. muffman001

    Some more starting questions

    ive followed the instructions as in start car for 2 seconds push throttel aircon shift from N to another gear ect then check codes .. also it doesnt start it just waffles pops and farts like it wants to then next revalotion of motor just doesnt even attempt to fire then wallfles again next...
  30. muffman001

    Some more starting questions

    Recheck ey all i rechecked the computer for errors after clearing the memory a few times now its just flashing 14 Vehicle speed sensor circuit 23 throttle switch circuit would these cause those problems ? and how do i go about fixing them cheers
  31. muffman001

    [SA] VL Items For Sale

    ITEM: Whole Blue dash and peaces, blue SL door trims blue SL high rise console Blue SL Seats front and rear Verry good condition All windows minus front windcreen 3" exsaust from cat back Anti Theft Metal plates for Doors All chrome roof and door trimmings Blue door speaker pods Rpm...
  32. muffman001

    Some more starting questions

    Hey all as some of you may know ive been working on my vl.. that went threw a huge puddel of warter ive replaced engine loom petrol pump ecu few other bits and peaces now petrol pump is priming ecu is flashing ok status and everything looks good ... But i just got a Whole distributor out of...
  33. muffman001

    [SA] Wrecking vl commodore + mags for sale will swap mags for working VL Distributor

    Off to the scrap yard Thats 1 less vl commodore in the world :O admins can close this thread now cheers all ITEMS ARE GONE !
  34. muffman001

    Vl commodore classic Berlina ??

    Ohh cheers STEALTHY i know there isnt techncly s1 and s2 but its just eazyr to explain my self so you's know what im Dribbling about LOL
  35. muffman001

    just got an 86 VL ?? got issues man ...

    I had roughly same problem with my old vl altho myne blew more smoke than a fully loaded wood burning train LOL but turned out computer screw wasnt adjusted back to its orignal poz and the main throttal body plastic intake had a hose connected to the top of the rocket cover it had a FINE crack...
  36. muffman001

    how many made?

    I rember having a OLD holden heratage book in the back of it it told you how many models were made of each car how many were shipped over seas ones that were knocked down ect ect if your that keen i would head into a holden dealer and ask for a holden heratage book i got myne free for a school...
  37. muffman001

    Vl commodore classic Berlina ??

    Ey all anyone know anything about vl commodore classic ? i got march 87 vl berlina s2 (vin numb confirms its a berlina and ive got holes for turbo so motor is s2) but on the glove box it has a wooden strip and says classic ? and from what ive been reading makes me think its a s1 LOL all my...
  38. muffman001

    [SA] Wrecking vl commodore + mags for sale will swap mags for working VL Distributor

    Lol whoops after a re read lol... u after what one ? one that comes threw on passenger side that connects to the computer/engin componets like injectors cas ect ect (if so as above ) or speedo/dash loom , still have it same as rear loom
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