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Don't use belt grip. Fix the problem, don't go around it. Maybe a new set of belts is on the cards? They aren't too expensive, and yes - they do wear out. Cheers, Mudgy

Hello, I've had to make some mods to get my P/S pump and ALT closer to the block to clear my chassis rails. Now I'm using 11A 1125 for the ALT, and an 11A 1090 for the P/S pump. there's cut-outs in the frame horns to allow the Alt & P/S belt clearance. I also put an...

I'd do 2 x things. 1. Pull the shaft from the car, and have it checked. If it's got high km's it's pretty cheap to have the unis and centre bearing replaced. Vibrations as said can be a cause here. 2. New nuts & bolts. So cheap, versus running the risk of disaster. Nylocks or torque lock...

No mate, I still have the alloy AC mount, it uses a third vee belt - and in no way affects the position of the PS pump. I sourced an engine mount for non-AC equipped commodore, I'll use an AC pump (all electric) from a hybrid vehicle and install it in the boot. Plain and simple, the vendor...

Hi all, I got myself a new PS pump off ebay..... specs said it was for a VN V8..... Once mounted, the belt alignment was way off. Had to make some 6mm or thereabouts spacers for it.....and 3 x new longer bolts. At least this way if I ever need another one, the spacers can be ditched, or I'll...

Hello, Does anyone have a set of standard rocker covers for the VN 5.0 litre? I posted in the "wanted" section. PM me if you have a set you want to sell. The Left one on my engine has a hole rubbed through it. I'm on NSW Central Coast. I can Pick up from Sydney to Newcastle, but if you're...

DESCRIPTION: Wanted to Buy ITEM: VN 5.0 Litre Rocker covers - standard L & R LOCATION: NSW Central Coast CONDITION: Used is OK, Mine have some holes rubbed into them, not good. DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: I can pick up from Sydney/Newcastle, if you're further away postage will be...

Thank you guys, I'll pass this on

Hello, I'm asking on behalf of a hot rodder I know.....he has some rims, 15" and he's not sure what car they are from.... I'm sure they are Commodore police car wheels...... VL police cars had this type of rim.... I am sure VN/VP too. Did other models have these wheels? Police cars, I mean. 15"...

Pink is IGN wire on older Holdens. Grab a test light, and check the wires at the IGN switch.

It's simpler to have a flashing LED and a kill switch. Get rid of the alarm. They are a good income source for auto sparkies.... especially when installed by "accessory fitters" Unless an alarm is going to save you on your premiums, then don't bother with them. Also, do you have a key switch in...

Maybe the instrument illumination dimmer is crook? Above the wiper switch - High beams, well check fuses, check H4 globes, check relays. Be careful switching relays, some are on/off, some are change over, some (mostly euro) have the pins in different spots e.g. 30 is 87 on some.

Do you mean Starter motor won't work hot Starter motor clicks when hot (still won't crank) or motor turns over, but won't fire up? (starter ok)

No worries. I managed to get another V8 one so my ecu is complete again. Cheers Mudgy

Hiya all, update - my vendor has come up short - no V8 mem cal's. Circlotron, you got PM. Anyone know where I can get a hold of the right bog standard V8 mem cal? Cheers Mudgy

Sorry I'm returning the memcal to the seller. They'll swap me with a V8 one. I'm keeping the ECU, seller will swap my mem-cal's over. Thanks everyone for your answers!

OK Thanks everyone. So I can use the ECM, just swap my memcal over. It was the ECU I was basically chasing. Anybody want the V6 memcal I can't use? Forgot to mention, I'll just be leaving the motor stock as a rock. Nothing fancy, just a good reliable runner.

Hello, I have a Feb 1990 V8 VN Calais that kindly donated it's organs and brain for a hot rod project. I sourced a second ECU for the project, as I guess one day they will be harder to find, and cost a bit more. My original ECU has no label. Here's my original ECU & memcal...

Check the blade fuse for heater fan. VK, VL, VN, VP notorious for melting, as did the headlight ones. There's enough room in the fuse box to run a glass fuse holder with 6mm wire.

No probs. I like your white LED's in there.. good thinking 99! I thought id just bung in a link if others want to use them. Cheers Mudgy:beer chug:

Have a look at Item #43 on this guys ebay page. I bought some Dodge ones for a Hot rod. Very cool. MT 4th GEN Projector Laser LED Door Welcome Step Shadow Logo Light FOR ALL CAR | eBay Cheers Mudgy

orange typically on holdens is a battery wire, usually for interior lights. (dome). Are you sure VP has a BCM? I was under the impression this didn't happen until VR. Could be wrong though. It's been a while. BCM's sometimes (on other makes too) would give the power window circuit some juice...

If it's all of them, then it's probably a power supply problem. Use a test light at the switches. Check for + and -. From there, check the switch outputs. if all good, go to each motor and check for voltage there. A test lamp is cheap, and if you know how to use one, it becomes a 2 dollar tool...

Hello, maybe the ring gear has damaged teeth? this can keep the pinion stuck in mesh, have you replaced the starter relay? (contacts could be sticking) As said, check pinion stroke too or it will get stuck in mesh. Solenoids have 2 x windings. (2 x coils in one solenoid) first winding goes from...

Possibly the compressor is cutting in & out due to there being either" Low gas pressure in the system (there should be a hi/lo pressure switch on the discharge side of the system) This switch will turn the compressor off if you have bugger all gas, (low side) or if there's a blockage on the hi...

Ever since VH tail lights from GMH have been dodgy. clean the whole shebang up, make sure the light bucket isn't a fish tank. Treat all metal parts with a silicon grease heat sink compound around the globe base...also make sure the earths are good. even use a relay for the brake lights... the...

Do you have a towbar? trailer plugs are the most common form of short circuits, due to meatheads installing them.

If the car has H/lamp relays (I'm sure they do) you can run a new supply to the relay, fused from the Battery if need be. Like I said before, BIG glass fuse holders in the fuse box (for heater fan, and H/lamps) and you're good to go. I did this and ran 90/130W,H4's and 130W H3's No problems...

Use the test light at the switch. Check there. Second use the test light up at the lamps. My guess is all bulbs popped. It's a wagon right? Hatches and wagons do in the bulbs due to the "rear door slammers" that drive the car. Also see if the tailgate has a rattle. That could stuff up your new...

When I tore the floors out of my VN Calais donor I found the paperwork on the rear passenger's side on the vertical part of the inner sill. Cool to see a bit of history intact. However on my VP I owned years ago, no paperwork to be found anywhere...( I had to pull the mats to fix a water leak...

VK & VL were notorious for the heater fan, and headlight blade fuse sockets melting. Cut the source and load wires from the fuse rack, and solder in a 6mm in line glass fuse holder.(the ones with a bekelite housing)... I don't know how many times I had to do this when I was a young auto sparky...

I had a Vp, the windows were tinted, so I took the rear demist switch & relay, and used it to cut the fuel pump. If the A/C works, then there's no need for a rear screen demister (helps to prolong tint life too). Obvious switch in the off postion (normal) means no fuel. Turn on the demister, and...

Mate you're in Melbourne. How's the weather been? shite, of course. How old is your car? How many K's on the clock? Lived inside or outside for it's life? All these suggest to me you have water ingress. Windscreen seals? Door seals? Boot? Floor grommets? Firewall? Windows only...

Plus 50's are the way to go these days. Check that the blade fuse mount hasn't melted (in the engine bay fuse box) VK's did this for the heater fan & h lamps fuses. I used to cut the wire to the fuse panel, install a mm wire/glass fuse, and put hi/lo beam relays in. This protects your column...

I added 3rd & 4th brake light globes to a a VP. But to cope with the added load to the brake light switch, I used a relay to operate all 4 brake light globes (plus the 5th one on the rear parcel shelf) This way your pedal switch only turns on & off a relay. Milliamps instead of a big load. So...

For street rods in NSW it's 100mm from ground to lowest point underneath. Get a length of 100mm Stormwater pipe, and roll it under the car front to rear. It shouldn't touch anything.Most use the "coke can" measuring device. It's about 130 - 150mm high. (best for driveways & speed bumps) -...

pump might turn on, but what's the fuel pressure? You'll need to stick a gauge in-line to test this. V6 or V8? V6 throttle bodies on VP's got a bit black inside, pinholes for vacuum are at the bootom and get clogged. remove TB, waste 1/2 a can of carby clean, and it will help. Maybe not a...

check alternator charge rate. 14.5 volts max. Are the bulbs hi wattage? vibrations bugger the filaments in those. Stiff suspensions add to the grief. Battery terminals/earths all clean?

might be the front fan turned on again.