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  1. tmcgr

    VU V6 P1372, No Reference Pulses While Cranking, error.

    My VU Ute with 200k 2nd motor isn’t cranking by the key, when key is turned comes up with serv. error, the car cranks when i bridge the relay but has no spark.
  2. D

    Dash Cluster indicator bulb not working.

    Hey guys, Looking for some insight on a problem I'm having with my 2001 VU commodore. Every time I go to use my left indicator the interior indicator bulb doesn't flash or turn on at all. It still makes the clicking sound and the exterior indicators work just not the Left-hand dash cluster...
  3. XEC_VU

    VU/VY/VZ sports bar brake light

    Hey guys I just bought a sports bar for my VU commodore Ute and I’m struggling to find a brake light to replace the old faded out one. Every brake light strip is apx 25cm long and not recessed the original is a “Lumen Australia” light but they are not existent and google has nothing to show I’m...
  4. R

    Lowering VU

    Hey so I’m looking at lowering the rear my VU 2002, I got 20” rims on. I got some people saying to go sl as id need my guards rolled for ssl. But others saying to not bother with sl cause it won’t really do anything and ssl will be fine. Any thoughts ?
  5. D

    Vu ute rear subframe replacement

    VU Ute rear subframe replacement. I have a VU Ute with a dodgy rear end instead of fixing it up piece by piece I want to replace the whole rear. My main query is will a vx vt or Vy Vz bolt straight in? What welding or modifying will I need to do? Will do it all myself, just wondering if I can...
  6. D

    VU 3.8L ute speedo stuck on 80km/h

    Hey guys, My ute's speedo keeps staying on 80km/h when I drive it. It just goes straight there. Need to fix it asap but having trouble trying to get in with an auto electrician. Any ideas as to what it might be? Cheers
  7. 02v6Vuute

    Club sport seat issues.

    hey guys , just wondering if any of you guys could help. I installed some clubsport seats into my VU everything seemed to go well changing the rails and panels and stuff but the clip seems like it's a different size same shape but slightly bigger diameter. help‍♂️
  8. 1

    VU / VY ute tray / sailplane drain tubes

    A while ago I had a black tube drop out from underneath the tray. At the time I put it behind the seat and forgot about it. Recently I have had some water leaks in the cab and and tray so I have done some investigation. One drain tube was detached and the other was still behind the seat. I...
  9. Joel's Garage Gear Staff VU Ute

    Joel's Garage Gear Staff VU Ute

    The www.joelsgaragegear.com.au staff VU waiting for some new SSSL springs.
  10. S

    Shift boot not going on ?

    Hello I’m 16 and have a manual 2002 vu Commodore. I bought it and the shift boot sits inside the Center console and I have no clue how it goes back together. I can’t seem to find anything online about it idk if I’m missing a part or what if anyone has any info would be much appreciated. Also if...
  11. Benjamien.C

    Legal suspension heights?

    How low can i get my ute with 20" Zinik's and still be legal ride height?
  12. S

    Central locking

    So I had this problem with my VU ute where the guy I bought it off of had locked the car with central locking and he sold the battery so I couldn't unlock it with the key, after some effort to connect the battery from under the car I unlocked it with central locking, I just want to know how to...
  13. S

    Central locking

    So I had this problem with my VU ute where the guy I bought it off of had locked the car with central locking and he sold the battery so I couldn't unlock it with the key, after some effort to connect the battery from under the car I unlocked it with central locking, I just want to know how to...
  14. S

    Vu motor

    Ok so what I want to know, I need a new ecotec to go into a vu ute and I'd like to know can I put one out of an older model commodore like a vs or something and whatever I get a motor out of what would need to be done if it comes out of an auto as I have a 5 speed manual, is it just the spigot...
  15. V

    Vu n/a v6 manual to l67 super 6 manual

    Hi guys I reacently bought a l67 vt series 2 so that I could transplant its motor and all other related items into my vu series 2. I have a couple questions someone may be able to help 1. My vu doesn't have abs or traction control and the vt does, so is there a way of getting around putting the...
  16. S

    [QLD] Wanting to buy VU 5.7 engine cover

    DESCRIPTION: Wanted to Buy ITEM: LS1 gen3 5.7L VU Ute engine cover LOCATION: Qld Gatton /Brisbane CONDITION: New or Used either or is fine, cheap is good DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: Will pay postage if reasonable, officeworks has a $10 snail mail 10kg postage option that I’m ok with...
  17. StingRedVX

    Manual Vu 2001 issues please help!

    Hey guys, long time viewer first time poster. I recently picked up a 2001 Manual VU and have been slowly fixing it up. It has 288,000km so it's almost on its last legs but I'm fixing her up as much as I can. I'm having a problem with the revs dropping very slowly with the clutch in and in...
  18. S

    [Ecotec] VU v6 manual ute L67 Swap

    Hey there, ive been reading around and can’t find specific instructions on what to do to fit an L67 into my 2002 v6 VU ute with a getrag 5 speed box, I have seen the thread: http://mace.kayako.com/Knowledgebase/Article/View/307/744/fitting-vs-vy-l67-into-vuvx-commodore but I am unsure what it...
  19. S

    VU Commodore hub removal

    Im just wondering if anyone has any experience with removing the left rear rub on a VU ute? ive got the 32mm nut off the back of it, is it just a case of bashing on it till it comes out?
  20. S

    Supercharged 6 in vu ute

    Hi there, I'm 16 and got my L's on my birthday 2 months ago, in saying that i needed a ride, i bought a golden/hyper metallic yellow. V6 3.8 ecotec VU ute 2002 model (MANUAL) for $5.200... my parents have a wh caprice with the 3.8 super 6 in it and they are looking to sell it soon, i was...
  21. J

    Vu questions help

    Hey everyone recently purchased a 2001 vu s and have had a couple of problems and was wondering if anyone could give me some advice and answers to my questions thanks I have been slowly losing coolant since I got the car and the other day the car was pouring white smoke out of the exhaust and I...
  22. Vu-ss-nz

    01 VU SS 5.7 Coilovers question

    Hey everyone, so I'm pretty new to Holden but I purchased my VU a few months ago, is a 2001 5.7L SS with 172,000kms. So recently I have had the power steering rack/boots replaced and a wheel alignment done. However, my left front camber is still out by nearly two degrees as I have a bent...
  23. D

    Mace modded Vu 3.8l v6 ,HR roller rockers or cam ?

    Hey there Just wondering what is better for low to mid range power,high ratio roller rockers or to cam it with new timing chain etc ? I own a vu 3.8l v6 it's done 200,000km and these are current mods if it helps thank you -3into1 hurricane extractors - twin highflow cats - k&n fliter - Bosch...
  24. U

    Vu possible altinator problem

    Hi guys, this morning on the way to work my battery light came on but when it did my headlights & dash went brighter and my guages went completely down, heater & radio still on though. Pls any advice, cheers
  25. H

    cant work it out

    i have a vu commodore 3.8 battery lights stays and flickers when u accelerate and losings power under load has new battery alternator coil packs injectors cant work it out anyone else had the same problem?
  26. I

    VU Commodore 5sp M Clutch Rattle & Noises

    Hi Everyone, I've got a 2001 VU Commodore 5sp Manual. The issue i'm having is a rattle that comes out only at idle when i'm sitting in neutral with the clutch OUT. It sounds like something in the clutch, and when i rev it the noise goes away. If i put the clutch IN, the noise goes away...
  27. D

    *SS Cold Air Intake into a VU V6 ute*

    Okay so I just picked up a new ss v8 cai and k&n air filter for a swift hundgy and I want to try and put it in my v6 vu ute, now just by placing it over the new one it looks like some of the piping to the radiator is going to be in the way. Just wondering if anyone has done this conversion...
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