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Yeah I feel like it'll be a lot easier to just trade in, I'm planning on on going a new car. What do you mean "with those 3000 min trade..." do you mean that I'll need to buy another car worth at least $3000? No I don't have any of the original parts. I sold them when I moved interstate. I'm...

Hey all, I'm after some advice in regards to selling my 1998 VT Commodore S. I'm in the market for a new car and I'm trying to decide whether to sell the VT privately, strip it and sell it for parts or just trade it in. Information: Rego until Nov 2016 Automatic transmission 215,000km 18" VY...

Thanks for the reply - the instructions that came with the bushes stated not to over-grease the bushes, so would you suggest to re-grease the bushes and see what happens? Can this be done without pulling everything apart? (I'm pretty sure I know the answer will be know but I'm hoping that you'll...

Hey Guys, thanks for the comments. So I've tried checking which side it's coming from and it is from both the left and right front wheels. It also happens when you break or accelerate and the weight of the car shifts. One other thing is when you turn the wheels there is a similar squeaking...

Hey gents, Sorry to dig up such an old thread but I was after some input. About 8 months ago I replaced the front sway bar mount bushes, front sway bar links and associated bushes, Front Control arm - lower inner bushes, Front Radius/strut rod - to chassis bushes, Front Radius/strut rod - to...

I got this off this site Vt ecotec turns over for about 3 seconds then starts? "take the fuel return line off the regulator turn the key to on and let the fuel pump build pressure with engine off it shouldn't let anything return. if it leaks with the engine off then i would say the rubber...

Thanks accentstencil, its a place to start. I'll ask at a couple of local places here in Bundaberg and see how we go.

Just reading a few things, if it is faulty i need to replace the whole rail? how can i confirm it's a regulator and not the pump without replacing things?

Thanks for the reply accentstencil, how would I go about checking that?

Sorry for the super late reply. I did replace the strut mounts. The only issue I'm having is squaking coming from one or more of the bushes, they function fine but are just really noisy and sound horrible! I may have to take them off and put more grease in them. I'm in the process of...

I just checked the power to the earthquake amp with the car completely off, not on accessories and the main power to the amp is 12.3v with zero to the remote. should there be power to the amp with the car off? I'm amusing there is as it is coming directly from the battery but I just wanted to...

Okay, so the earthquake amp stopped working today when I go back in the car after uni. It never cuts out/starts working while the car is running, it has to be off for it to either stop or start working. I've tested the voltage over the RF and Earthquake amp with the amp working and not working...

Sorry for the delay in replying. So as of this morning the earthquake amp is working again. No idea why, I didn't do anything. I didn't test the voltage at the amp while it wasn't working and the car running but it is now at 13.7v with the car on and 11.8v with it off. Any ideas what would...

Hey Guys, It's been ages since I've posted on the JC forums but, I am again, in need of some help. So, just to be clear my car audio/electronics ability is quite low, I had the sound system installed professionally about 7 years ago. The issue at the moment is with my Earthquake 600w.4 amp...

Hey Guys, One thing I've been meaning to ask - When installing the ultima shocks I had a lot of trouble tightening the top nut onto the top of the shock to lock it into place in the engine bay, the main problem being that I don't have any spanners that fit the top of the shock (not the nut, the...

I replaced the 18" with my stock VT S 16" rims and the scrubbing is still there although they don't rub the strut, when I change the tyers I'll see if I can get thinners tyers for the 18". Cheers.

One problem fixed. Replacing the lower control arm bushes (the ones where the radius rod connects and where the control arm attaches to the k frame) and the caster bush has eliminated the knocking sound. Although now going over bumps there is a new rattle since fitting the new Ultima struts. One...

Cheers mate. My Gregory's and Haynes manual didn't say it but the CD Manual I got off ebay (supposed to be an offical Holden manual...) said to. I will be changing my lower control arm bushes and caster bushes today, your walk through will be invaluable!

Hey guys, thanks heaps for the input. I have changed the sway bar link pins with no change to the sound coming from the LHS wheel. I did notice that the top inside aspect of the front tyres are rubbing on strut mounts, is this a normal thing? I am using VZ SS 18" rims. I am going to change the...

Great write up. One question, the the bolts holding the lower control arm and the radius rod on, should you discard the nut and replace with a new one? The manual I have suggests repacing it. Thanks again. Dan

I will be nolathane-ing my car this w/e - we shall see if that fixes anything. When you say "lock it and unlock it" do you mean lock the door or the steering wheel? I have in the past noticed that if I turn the ignition to accessories then off a few times to prime the fuel pump the car starts...

Hey Everyone, Some new issues have arisen. I've noticed that while driving, if I take my foot off the accelerator the revs drop really low for a second before picking up again, almost to the point where she stalls. I've only noticed it while driving at around 40-60km/hr and while reversing into...

Thanks mate, I did check the link pin bushes when I changed the shocks. They seemed okay, although I did notice that the washer that fitted into the top mount of the pin on the strut (it is a concave shape and has a lip that inserts into the hole on the mount that's on the strut) was damaged but...

Thanks mate, I'll have a look. Should there be any movement in the link pins? I didn't notice the rotors when changing the shocks, but then I wasn't really paying that much attention. I have since my last post bought and put in some injector/fuel system cleaner as per devilly's post to see what...

Thanks for the reply. I'll grab some of that cleaner stuff and see what happens. The battery voltage is sitting on around 12v and the battery is an enclosed one so can't add water. In regards to the ball joints, do you mean the wheel bearings, and the backing plate is that just behind the brake...

Hey everyone, I've been having some issues with my 98 VT S Commodore and I am in need of some input and advice. Problem 1 - Occurs mainly when the car is cold. When driving the car out of the driveway and going over the gutter onto the road there is a clunk coming from the left hand front...

Hey all, I bought a new (second hand) actuator off ebay, It works fine except when I deadlock the door and try and open it with the key in the door (keyless unlocking works fine) the lock jams a little and the door unlocks but the snib in the car doesn't lift up. The old actuator didn't do this...

Thanks for the replies Guys. Is that a question? Or are you just asking why I'm changing the idler pulleys as well? That's true. But for the huge price difference I wasn't sure if it was just Holdens inflated prices or an indication of quality Might just go the aftermarket, for the $100 less...

Hey Guys, Just after some educated opinions about if there are any benefits to going a Genuine GM Drive Belt Tensioner over an Aftermarket like a Gates brand etc. Holden here are asking for $200 for the Tensioner and $14 and $42 for the Idler pulleys (I have used cheap idler pulleys in the...

Thanks IBLOWN, will give it a go. I've had ongoing problems with squeaking from the engine bay, I noticed today that turning the AC on seems to lessen the squeak... The belt it relativity new and in good condition.

I meant the arm spring is tight not the belt. When the belt is on there is about 1cm-1.5cm of slack.

Only changed the pulley (as the pulley was stuffed) but the problem was still there. The Tensioner arm is still tight as hell and takes a bit of force to move to get the belt off, I just don't want to go spending $$$ on something that isn't broken. Was hoping for some diagnostic magic to tell me...

Thanks for the reply, should have mentioned I have changed the 2 idler pulleys, the water pump and the tensioner pulley.

Thanks SID I'll have a squiz.

Hello Lads, Recently started hearing a knocking sound from the engine bay and after snooping around I found the sound was coming from the Belt Tensioner and the Tensioner is also bouncing around a bit at idle (putting my finger on the bolt I could also feel the rattle). I pulled off the...

Actually I might just ask another question. (Apologies if I shoulder start a new thread) For a while now the drivers side lock sometimes doesn't pop up when unlocking the car with the key less entry function then I will have to unlock it manually. Before I go pulling the door trim off I was just...

Yay! JC Forums are back up! Anyway, I have put in the new barrel and slip ring and everything works well, steering wheel locks fine too. One thing I did notice that when I was putting everything back together I tested the Ignition before replacing the plastic covers and the car started up fine...

Went into Holden today and had a chat to one of the Mechanics. Had a look at the ignition and agreed that the barrel needed replacing and the slip ring could also be causing some problems. I've bought a new barrel and slip ring, I'll install them this w/e and let you know how it goes. Cheers.

I've called my local Holden to get a quote on a new ignition, they want $60 for the barrel and apparently $21.50 for the housing on the end (I assume thats the stuff with the ignition ring) I explained to them what my problem was and I'm going to take it in to get them to have a quick look...

Thanks heaps for the help guys, it's appreciated. I was just having a look on ebay and found this Commodore Holden VT VX VY Ignition Barrel With KEY Security Ignition Ring | eBay Is that the sort of thing I would need? Also oska mentioned that the ignition ring on the VT's are in 2 pieces and...