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Discussion in 'The Pub' started by Doctor Bob, Jan 15, 2006.

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  1. Jan 15, 2006 #1
    Doctor Bob

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    I will not answer or reply to stupid complaints.
    I will answer to the best of my ability anything sensible.


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    Patrio7, minux and VT97 like this.
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    Can you get me one of the holden work shirts if i send you the money??
     
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    Doctor Bob

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    which one? the Bizwear or the Treloars one?
     
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    Can you let me know of any Parts Interpreter possitions going in VIC:p
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    both if you can how much are they?? My local dealer wont sell me one the bastards
     
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    Hey Rob,

    This ones probly been bought up heaps, but I could never find a straight answer.

    My cars a manual 6. Wen I change gears, the revs kick up a little (couple hundred rpm)
    this shits to no end. Only way I've figured out to beat this is, wen i go to change gear, take my foot off the accelerator, put in the clutch, hold it for a few seconds then release it, obviously changing gears in between.

    Is there any way to fix this?
    I've been told its to do with the flywheel being a dual mass jobbie??

    Cheers mate!!

    Keegan
     
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    Sounds like how I was taught to drive a manual???
    Once the clutch goes in it is free reving, there for if you dont take your foot off the accelerator a little prior to clutching, the revs will increase.
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    Yeh funny that mate. . . . but every other manual I've driven doesnt do this.

    So I though Id ask some1 who could give a little PROPER advice on the issue.

    Thanks for your input though. . . . .
     
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    I was being dead serious, both my dad and drving instructor taught me to drive that way, just had'nt heard of ppl not easing up on the accelerater between shifts.
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    If I wasn't clear b4 I meant I normally do take my foot off b4 I put the clutch in.
    But I have to over compensate wen I do it now. Literally!
     
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    Ok, thanks for clearing that up mate.
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    Don't know if Doctor Bob or someone else can help me out here. How exactly do you remove the ignition barrel from the steering lock housing on a VN? I have removed the torque bolt and taken the steering lock/ignition housing off, but I can't for the life of me figure out how to get the barrel out. I have been told you need the key to do it, and there is a small hole through which you push a pin/similar object, but any steps after that has me stumped.

    Cheers,

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    Fabz, ill see what i can find tomorrow, the older dark grey ones are about $70, the newer black & red ones are about $55, but are hard enough for our guys to get.The dealers dont actually sell them they are brought by the techs from the manufacturer, what size are you after

    Airstrike, nothing where i am, did you try Dandenong?

    Deserthead, this is ties up with the iac control, i think it originated in emissions requirements, if its really a problem for you i may be able to write it out of the calibration, but im nt sure how it will drive.

    ElDubya, you need to be able to turn the key in the lock, push a pin punch into the hole you mentioned & turn the key, you will feel the lock tab move when you have it turned far enough, then pull the barrel out of the housing.
    If you cant turn the key you need to drill out the lock until it can be removed.
     
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    DANDY!!! I would need to leave for work a day before I start:p
    Cheers any way mate. Let me know if you hear of anything over my way.
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    dave where is that?
     
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    These are the closest dealers. The last two are the furthest, but also the only HSV dealers of the lot:p
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    hmmmmm As big as you can get it i spose lol 5xl - 6xl not fazed, want them for a pregant friend of mine lol shes a major holden fan and i told her ill do what i can. I think she just wants to feel special ha ha. Cheers.
     
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    i hav a question.
    Is it possible to take the 3.8 ltr out of a vn and put in a hj ute if so how hard would it be. and would i need a commodore gearbox and diff or would the one in the ute be alrite.

    p.s. the ute has a 202 and a 4 spd manuel. the vn is a automatic
     
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    Hi Adam, there are kits available for this swap from v6conversions in moree NSW
    have a look on the website
    best to use the engine & trans, the diff should be ok for a while
    Rob
     
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    My VL is using allot of fuel maybe get 250-300km's from a tank it is a 6 cyl auto with extractors and a 2&1/2 catback. I know this is not normal as I have been told I should get around 400km's a tank if I'm kind to it. Have heard from most that it is the O2 sensor, but a friend who has had vl's all his life (12 of them) told me just swap the AFM over. It doesn't blow any black smoke (well it didn't till we fitted the exhaust which was 2nd hand and it blew smoke for 1 day and then sweet) Which one do you think it will be Doc?
     
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