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  1. Madhouse_Dave

    VZ with a 3.8 litre

    Hi there Just wondering if there is anything stopping me remov8mg a 3.5 Vz engine and replacing it with a fresh 3.8 v6 I love the VZ but not the engine. I am in favour of the 3.8 but can’t find a good VY Calais or berlina around for sale. live been lookimg so long, and these VZs seem to...
  2. Madhouse_Dave

    Vt harmonic balancer help

    Thanks for your help. The puller worked out excellent
  3. Madhouse_Dave

    Vt harmonic balancer help

    Worked a treat thanks
  4. Madhouse_Dave

    Vt harmonic balancer help

    I already have one thanks for the advice.
  5. Madhouse_Dave

    Vt harmonic balancer help

    Hi all Thanks to your advice I have used the Center bolt and bought longer M6 bolts 100mm to be able to push on the main bolt and release the harmonic ballencer. I removed the old seal and replaced it with a fresh (new) one. I made a seal assistance tool to gently tap in the new seal. Worked a...
  6. Madhouse_Dave

    Vt harmonic balancer help

    I bought the puller from repco. Removed 24mm bolt And bought n M6 70mm bolts to attach the duck foot. I’m stuck as no matter what I do the balancer wont come loose Any ideas ? I need to remove it to. replace the seal it’s pouring out oil. Cheers Dav
  7. Madhouse_Dave

    Vt harmonic balancer help

    I’m stuck please Cher my photo and see if you can help
  8. Madhouse_Dave

    Cigarette Lighter PLug VY Commodore Fuse

    I have the same problem but as I see this problem was never solved. Can anyone please assist me with the exact same problem ?
  9. Madhouse_Dave

    VT 1999 Calais boot wing installation

    I have added the break light back to the main harness. The common earth was located and used. The break is now working on the wing. But no matter what I try I can't get the tail light to work with the common earth wire. The problem is I have a three pole light fitting for tail and break. So...
  10. Madhouse_Dave

    VT 1999 Calais boot wing installation

    Hi there just an update on the Vx Calais boot garnish and wing on my vt Calais. The wing fit very well besides the wiring of the break light. I ended up having to add into the boot harness the black with a blue strip to get the break light to work on the wing. Also the black wire from the...
  11. Madhouse_Dave

    VT 1999 Calais boot wing installation

    I have the brown and brown with white connected to the tail light after it's what was used on the vt Calais light setup. I'm just going to grab the section I need from the wreckers and run it back to the rear tail lights then splice it it solder it and tape the lot back up with black tape. I'm...
  12. Madhouse_Dave

    1999 Calais Vt

    Madhouse_Dave submitted a new Showcase Item: 1999 Calais Vt Read more about this showcase item here...
  13. 1999 Calais Vt

    1999 Calais Vt

    Love my beast
  14. Madhouse_Dave

    VT 1999 Calais boot wing installation

    I have a VT Calais and have changed the boot lid to put a spoiler/ wing on the back. I know some don't care for it but I really like the look of it. My problem is there is no wire loom plug in my Calais harness. Can anyone help with suggestions to fix this ? Am I just missing something...
  15. Madhouse_Dave

    [NSW] Wanted to Buy VT to VY Sedan Roof Racks.

    Hi All doesnt matter if the racks are rola or other. was looking to see if any of you guys have a set laying around you want to part with.
  16. Madhouse_Dave

    [Other] VX trunk and tail light parts for my GTO

    I believe you are correct in this being a VX Boot Garnish and tail lights. easy to pick up on the group Im sure or on ebay. I have purchased a set for my VT recently. check under VX boot Garnish with lights. if anyone else can help this fellow please do so.
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    [NSW] Wanted to Buy VT to VY Sedan Roof Racks.

    OTHER INFO: Im needing to carry a few items and dont have a wagon anymore. the racks dont need to carry anymore than 80Kgs
  18. Madhouse_Dave

    Cooly Rocks on Festival

    I was here at coolie rocks. I took about 1500 photos. it was great stuff. I was also told that the OLD Winter Sun was a lost cause and that not many turned up. thats what about 5 guys said when I spoke to them they had been down to winter sun but drove up to Coolie Rocks because its were all...
  19. Madhouse_Dave

    Vx Dash cluster level 2 into a VT with Level 3. is this posible ?

    Thanks for your fast reply. The Cluster was in a V6 Auto hmm dont know about the air bags. Maybe I could check that, I was worried about the fact it has the gears section in the middle. will that work or will it not worka dn wont be a hassle if the V6 Auto and airbags are the same ?
  20. Madhouse_Dave

    Vx Dash cluster level 2 into a VT with Level 3. is this posible ?

    Evening All I was after a new working Dash cluster for my VT. I found a really nice one clean as. The guy says its from a VX and that its the same as the VT one. Now this guy seemed to know his stuff but on looking at the VX dash Cluster I see that it has the gear selection lights on on it...
  21. Madhouse_Dave

    Gen 3 Berlina dash gauges

    I want to replace the Gen 3 with another Gen 3. How can I get it programmed to suite my Klms ? I didn't think that was possible to do hence they are for sale on eBay with big prices. if I found something close to mine with says 170 plus to about 180 I would be happy and not worry about...
  22. Madhouse_Dave

    Gen 3 Berlina dash gauges

    Hello and thanks for the fast reply. The numbers on the dash you are after are which ? Mine is a gen 3 dash I am told for the Berlina. the Klms if you require them are around the 170 mark before it died this week. Dont know about anything else unless I remove the dash..
  23. Madhouse_Dave

    Gen 3 Berlina dash gauges

    Hi all I have a Berlina sedan and the dash has stopped working. The Auto Electrician says get another one and change it over and it will be fine. So my question is does anyone have one that want to sell ? and if so what price and how many Klms is the cluster at ? Also how can we stop these...
  24. Madhouse_Dave

    [NSW] vt - vz wagon stuff for sale

    would you have the fuel flap ? Cheers David
  25. Madhouse_Dave

    [NSW] VT - VZ wagon items for sale

    Would you have the fuel flap ? and if so how mucha nd what color is it please ? I am in sydney Cheers Dave
  26. Madhouse_Dave

    VZ roof mount light into VT: The How Too!!

    Wow fast reply and top infomation. Thanks very much I will see which I want to do and get one of those black units.
  27. Madhouse_Dave

    VZ roof mount light into VT: The How Too!!

    Hi everyone I like the light install and the glasses holder but I woudl like to know any details from someone about how to remove and install a single head unit. and then put a blank din unit underneath it.. Like in the photos ShiZzl3 has put up. I can easy make the wire u shape to remove...
  28. Madhouse_Dave

    VT Wagon Towbar and wire loom

    I called the local towbar places around today and they say $580 for a the heavy duty ones. Does anyone have a towbar they would like to sell ? Im in Blacktown in Sydneys west and can organise a courier if I can find one for a good price with Wiring loom. I dont know for sure maybe someone can...
  29. Madhouse_Dave

    Sydney wreckers

    Hi There Try Oz Demir at Mount Druitt 96250072
  30. Madhouse_Dave

    Holden Rodeo 1992 + Wiring Spot Lights

    OK thanks I do have a Multi meter and will try both tomorrow and let you know... You have done well thanks so much...
  31. Madhouse_Dave

    Holden Rodeo 1992 + Wiring Spot Lights

    Thankyou so much I cant believe how easy it looks and how screwed up the meter readings are when tring to do this with no info to finish the job.. Cheers Madhouse_Dave Good one :-)
  32. Madhouse_Dave

    Holden Rodeo 1992 + Wiring Spot Lights

    Morning I have a little problem I wonder if anyone could help with. I have fitted a bull bar and spot lights to my Rodeo. I added all the wiring and the relay. Every time I added the Switch wire to the earth the fuse blows. No I understand Say my HR or the VH had a Positive switching. But...
  33. Madhouse_Dave

    Holden Rodeo Crewcab 1992

    Thanks very much for both of these answers. I am looking at a set of SUNRAISERs for around $350 with Tyres. I think this is ok as they are about the right size and shape I have been looking for..
  34. Madhouse_Dave

    Holden Rodeo Crewcab 1992

    Morning I would like to know what wheels can fit onto my Rodeo ? I have 14 inch rims on it now and woudl like to add 15 inch rims to it just to help it on the longer runs. I have been told MAZDA, FORD, NISSAN, TOYOTA, wheels maybe the same but I dont want to buy them to fit out. Anyone with...
  35. Madhouse_Dave

    Drivers Side Mirror

    HI there I have had a mirror apart and while I thought it looked easy to to put back together it was a nightmare to get all the pins and springs organized to fit back in again. I even took it to Holden here in Blacktown and asked them to get someone to look at it. Well I wont go into the...
  36. Madhouse_Dave

    VS Nudge bar and Tinted Tail lights VS wagon

    Im in Sydney and looking for a VS nudge bar the kind the utes came out with. I also am in need of a pair of Wagon Tinted Tail light lens. I am willing to concider anything in good condition. Either PM or Email. Cheers Dave :)
  37. Madhouse_Dave

    WTB: VS a pair of Wagon Tinted Rear lens

    I'm in Sydney I am after a set of wagon Tail lights not the clear one or the other types around just a set of the tinted standard ones from the VS.. I broke one and was just wanting to see if any of you guys had a set to sell before i hit the wreckers. Anyway thanks for looking at the...
  38. Madhouse_Dave

    FS in SYD, extractors for vs v6

    > FS in SYD, extractors for vs v6 Im in Blacktown please send me a message and I will see what I can organise to buy them. Cheers David
  39. Madhouse_Dave

    installing electric mirrors on exec

    I changed my VN to power mirrors it was so easy I couldnt believe it.. I grabbed the door looms and a few extra plugs and run 3 wires between the to doors. the power and earth went to the fuse area under the steering wheel.. I added the correct fuse for the windows from a wreck and connected the...
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