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  1. J

    help with car not starting ??

    So the motor dosent turn over when your turn the key? This could be a key reader problem, the key reader is a security feature installed from vr onwards. It consists of the programmed electronic key (found inside the remote with a steel button protruding through the plastic case,its programmed...
  2. J

    Camber Kit for VX S2 Spack.

    it will cost anywhere between $450 to $650 depending on how compentant the mechanic is :)
  3. J

    [VIC] vr heads, rockers & cometic MLS head gasket

    hi mate, v6 or v8? ported or unported?
  4. J

    radiator leaking - cheapest solution?

    best advice is go get some quotes from the workshop's/ auto shops near you :)
  5. J

    [QLD] Which utes have a one piece diff and the leaf springs

    try the vy one tonner diff or even any of the vy cross8's.
  6. J

    help with blowing my brains out *holds out gun* engine knocking..

    with the engine off you try and turn the pulleys/belt with your hands if it turns half and inch either way with not much resitance, its your harmonic balancer. :)
  7. J

    ok need serious help now temp guage

    did you bleed the air out of the cooling system after changing your senders? you might of fixed your problem but because there is air in the system the guage won't register. hope it helps
  8. J

    Running Rich..?

    hey mate, sounds like you got two problems 1. leaking fuel 2.running rich 1. you know what needs to be done there. stop the leaks. 2. Running rich could be your coolant temp sensor or wiring to the sensor. replace or test, this could work or i couldn't but its worth having a look at
  9. J

    Temp sender question

    if you don't have it going yet, pull the manifold off get the hole welded up and tap a new thread to suit your autometre sender. beats creating another place where water can leak from, ie collar
  10. J

    vl driveline vibration.

    check and see if it happens in both 4th gear or 5 th gear,if not that will tell you if its gearbox related, also check your diff pinion bearing or geardox extension housing to tailshaft for play. if all else fails pull the rear cover of the diff and check the carrier bearings for excess...
  11. J

    vn v8 diff into a vl question

    you won't come close to fitting them wheels under the guards with a vn diff. had a mate try once. the only way it could be driven was to lift the ass end 2.5 inches.
  12. J

    [VIC] WTB: VN Injectors.

    i have a set, pm me with an offer
  13. J

    [VIC] Wtb: Vs drop tank in vgc with all acc

    i have a tank with the straps and plasic guard, pm an offer
  14. J

    [WA] VK Calais, Prepped for registration

    can it be driven to the inspection station?
  15. J

    [WA] Garret T-28 Turbo

    roller bearing?
  16. J

    Camber Kit for VX S2 Spack.

    go for camber kit, professional fitting and full wheel alignment.
  17. J

    rattle in engine

    what engine is it? v6 or v8?
  18. J

    beeping noise from instrument cluster when driving VN Calais V6

    check to see if your charging system is producing 13.5volts or greater. that's all the advise i can give you without looking at the vehicle.
  19. J

    temp gauge not working

    assuming its a v6 this might help, After doing any cooling system repair/service it is critical to bleed the air out the system via the bleed screw on top of the thermostat housing outlet. this procedure removes the air that will not be removed even if the engine was brought up thermostat open...
  20. J

    VR Calais nightmare

    don't worry bout it, **** happens, i've had brand new parts fail so its not suprising a second hand motor had problems. as for your boss, smile do as he askes and the day your qualified hand in your resignation and watch his face :( as we all know good mechanics are hard to come by so replacing...
  21. J

    VR Remote Question

    i used to work a a holden dealership and yess the two button will replace the one button remote, it will have to be programmed to bcm to work, i cant remember if both buttons become active or not, but yes the will work on your car.
  22. J

    steering reservoir dumped its guts

    have a good look as to where oil is or could be leaking from, there is hoses fitted with hose clamps sometimes they can come loose, if they are loose tighten them up but if they are tight your looking at a more costly repair.
  23. J

    The Stupid Drivers Thread

    no pics or vid but tonight i seen a car pull out of an intersection in the path of a speeding ambulance with lights and sirens full noise, the s*&t for brains driver locked on the brakes in the middle of the road and waited for the ambo to go around. i've never seem an ambulance get on the...
  24. J

    Km's going up too quickly???

    my calculations tell me if you drive your car at 50kmh for ten min you would of traveled 8.3kms, so say if you took 2 mins to run in to grab your chips we can deduct that from the equation and you would of traveled 6.6km round trip. so if your speedo is showing 4 km's for that trip you ahead...
  25. J

    Introduction/About me/mycar and questions about lowering.

    go get a second quote, compare brand of parts, check to see if your getting a wheel alignment for that price..
  26. J

    Is it a turn off when a woman likes cars ??

    way cool, usually girls who like cars don't have their head up their arse :)
  27. J

    Changing Globes for my headlights

    head lights are designed to have a wider rh spread and a longer lh projection, putting in them globes would of just multiplied or intensified that characteristic.
  28. J

    VR 80L Long Range Tank Question

    just don't let anything vent to atmosphere or all you'll smell is fuel vapour especially on a hot day.
  29. J

    Will i need a re-tune? Swapping pod for OTR

    colder air = more power, and no retune needed
  30. J

    Haltech E6GMX tuning Question

    You can switch to inboard map sensor, possible to turnoff completly..
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