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    VX Fuel gauge calibration

    In regards to fuel pumps n that, I had installed a brand new genuine fuel module ( pump & sender ) & ever since then my fuel gauge has never read correctly. As soon as needle hit the red I fuel it up but only takes 50ish litres n holds 75. When its full the needle is about 5mm off the full...
  2. M

    VX Fuel gauge calibration

    Ouch!! mine is 320kw & I get 12l per 100k's
  3. M

    Suitable VX diff ratio?

    Thx mate, got diff rebuilt with 3.7 gears, new bearings, seals etc......and yes it is a different car even breaks traction in 3rd from a traffic light take off....cool
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    Suitable VX diff ratio?

    Hi guys, after some thoughts on what diff ratio to put in when I rebuild diff. Berlina sedan with LS1 is mafless has 315kw....so not standard. It currently has a 3.46 ratio lsd out of a VY Maloo but is on way out!. 3.46 is good off the line but I just wonder if there is one more suitable etc...
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    HELP: VT SS Engine light and oil light coming on

    I also found when I did mine I had to do it up 3 times due to it coming very loose to the point it would leak oil......so Im thinking there is a fine line between too tight n not tight enough. I got tuner to do it the 4th time, had no problem with it since.
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    Vx Calais Pacemaker header question??

    I had no trouble with mine & yes they are pacemaker
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    anything i can do to more excitement (power) outta my vt?

    CAI.....Shorter diff gears...really depends "how cheap" your talking
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    VX SS Ex S.A Police car

    My point is......I can understand the police using the WRX........But a Hyundi!, just wasting the tax payer dollars......may as well just buy a push bike!!. Would have been funny to see tho :)
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    VX SS Ex S.A Police car

    a hyundi sprint police car!!! lol.......I'd love to see one of them chase down a 6 litre clubby on the open road..pfff
  10. M

    01 genIII 5.7 diff

    Yea ur right mate, it is written on the white sticker on right side of diff housing
  11. M

    gen 3 overheating???? help!!!!

    Yea mines a 91 degree thermostat. Low speed fans cut in at 98 & high speed at 104
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    01 genIII 5.7 diff

    Like I said, I paid $500 for my LSD & it was out of a VY HSV Maloo ute with only 35,000ks on it. Im not sure what you'll get. Id assume coming from a wrecker they will give you a cheap arse single pegger & pocket the other $300 Id say. My Sedan used to be a single pegger & it sucked as I...
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    01 genIII 5.7 diff

    Dont know mate...I was thinking they were because its a " high powere ute "
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    01 genIII 5.7 diff

    You can put a standard non lsd in there if you like....even from a 6 cly wagon, sedan & ute, will all fit
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    01 genIII 5.7 diff

    It would be a VU mate & yes mate they can fit a non LSD & even fit it from a 6 cylinder....but what is wrong with the diff in ur ute?? The LSD I bought from the VY Maloo ute was only $500 & fitted it myself. The diff in ur ute SHOULD be LSD standard??. I have a standard non lsd here if its any...
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    gen 3 overheating???? help!!!!

    Something else to consider!.....I had the same prob with mine...was starting to run hot whilst on the highway. Always ran at 91 always.....but started to get up to 98 on the highway & the only reason I knew is I heard the thermo fans come on low speed, anyway turns out I had a crack in the hot...
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    01 genIII 5.7 diff

    If it says high performance on diff tag it will be an open centre diff.........if it says LSD high performance on diff tag it is indeed LSD. I have a VX Berlina Sedan with the LS1 & it currently has a LSD diff from a VY Maloo ute (3.46). I noticed ur ride is a vx ute??? sure is not a vu?? didnt...
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    VT stalling issues

    Throttle positioning sensor??
  19. M

    Indicators not working on first start up??

    Indicator stalk sounds like it needs to be replaced. I 10 minute visit to the auto sparky should have the problem confirmed
  20. M

    My headlights are on drugs.. help?

    or you could avoid driving of a night till you can get to see a auto sparky on monday......less hassles for you that way. He will probibly have it sorted in 10 minutes
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    3x gauge holder for VX Berlina

    Tell me, what did u use to stick it there. I know the ones ur talking about as Ive seen them at autobarn.....but Im not convienced they will just sit there with there flimsy clicks at rear
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    just got mafless tune

    Its what Im assuming
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    just got mafless tune

    Not bad figures kanga, ur car must of been made on a tuesday or wednesday......there only around 190 rwkw standard (assuming the green max is standard)......Its a bit of a freak to start with then :)
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    3x gauge holder for VX Berlina

    Thanks mate looks nice n neat....tell me what gauges do u have there n are they good/reliable??
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    VX SS Ex S.A Police car

    I have a 2000 vx berlina.......it has all the bells n whistles...including trac control.......To be honest all my family bar 2 are in the NSW police force, 2 of my uncles are in the Hwy Patrol & theyve never seen a manual in any of there cars, not in the past 30 yrs anyways
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    3x gauge holder for VX Berlina

    Exactly what I was after.......thanks mate for ur time........ I thought I had to get a pillar pod to make it decent looking but found out pillar pods are actually illegal....if you get caught that is :)
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    HID problem please help me

    And once you've done all that....ur left looking at the lights thinking.....Why did I bother!!!!! I just done mine but I did both H4's & H1's......didnt buy a cheap set either....they work fine......there bright.....but cant really see any further on Highbeam than normal.....waste of $300 & 3...
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    aftermarket radiator

    If there are bleeders on a LS1 to bleed air from radiator/cooling system, well Ive never seen one. accentstencil is right as far as not having to bleed system on an LS1 as the header tank is the highest point
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    VX Gen III Leaks, Leaks & More Leaks

    Mate, I couldnt find my leak either till I had it pressure tested....turned out to be where the top radiator hose goes on....well it was cracked just underneath of the plastic snout that inserts into the hose (mental block) & would only leak under high pressure. Was annoying the **** out of me...
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    3x gauge holder for VX Berlina

    Hi guys, I have a VX Berlina & I was wondering if anyone could tell me where to get a 3 gauge holder from.....I want it to sit under the single din dvd player I have...(it was a double din)....I want to be able to fit it in where I have the plastic pocket currently. Your help will be most...
  31. M

    200 kms out of a full tank of premium fuel

    Mine has 307kw & I get 600k's mostly highway tho
  32. M

    200 kms out of a full tank of premium fuel

    Have you had fuel pump replaced lately????
  33. M

    Fan not working

    Gee mate you only have one work.....both mine come on either when you turn a/c on or temp goes over 98.....if temp gets to 104 both kick up a notch........maybe they changed after the VX?
  34. M

    How do I install HID H1 to VX Berlina

    Oh & btw.....not really worth the effort required :-(
  35. M

    How do I install HID H1 to VX Berlina

    Ive got it sortted guys thanks, turns out the single red wire that went into original h1 bulb is indeed an earth.....my bad :-)
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    Navlink Radio from dash

    Cant remember how exactly, but I do know there are 2 screws under the lower part of the facia, like in photo u see where the facia joins on to the facia underneath....its the underneath part that has to come off first to get to the screws
  37. M

    Gearbox problem from top gear (auto)

    Top gear would have more load than 1,2,3
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    How do I install HID H1 to VX Berlina

    Hi guys, Im sure this may have been covered previously but I cant seem to find it. Im trying to install both H4 & H1 hid lights to VX Berlina. Now I have the low/high beam working but it seems I have no power to the H1 wire. On the H1 globe/harness I have 2 wires facing the globe I assume red...
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    Radiator Prices?

    I just paid $70 for mine. Brand new & suits a 5.7lt auto....altho I dont need it now......wanna buy it? $50 to who ever whats it.....I decided to go all alloy!
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    just got mafless tune

    Mines done 260,000 now :-(
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