Uniacidz Ride VX SS Monaro Themed

[uniacidz]

What ball park are they new in price? Both Satin and Chrome?

 

[djdomohudson]

How expensive was it? Cause I bought a used one and a lot of the chrome at the front is damaged

 

[mpower]

What ball park are they new in price? Both Satin and Chrome?

there's a satin one on ebay right now for $38.

VT VX Commodore Calais Satin Chrome Auto Shifter Knob VT VX NEW GM | eBay

I think my Chrome one was about the same.

Satin and Chrome ones are both a metal covering. If you have chrome door handles go chrome, if satin... well you get the idea.

Just looking at that store, you totally need this.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VT-VX-CO...=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cd8a5564a

 

[djdomohudson]

It's a good idea for just swapping the lever. The rest of the leather surround is in perfect condition.

 

[kangavxss]

I bought one from a Holden dealer online - brand new original item - they are still around!

Gees, i went to two holden dealers and both told me none around in chrome. Dunno then.

 

[uniacidz]

So since April 2012 after deciding to do most work on my car as fed up with my mechanic, today went in for air con check up as its not working.

Says need reconditioned compressor, o- rings and flush for $1100

Told him can get parts new and cheaper.

Lol anyone know in Sydney where can take car to a trusted person?




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[djdomohudson]

Good on ya mate!

If you are keen I can ask my mechanic who he would buy parts from, and how much they are so you can find a retailer in Sydney and give it a shot yourself?
Unless you would prefer a mechanic to get on it

 

[djdomohudson]

My manny said he uses either Bursons (Burson Auto Parts) or Repco or Genuine parts and you should expect to pay about $500 plus fitting and gassing.
He's a real genuine and honest bloke, I wouldn't go anywhere else. I've had previous mechanics charge up to x3 what he charges me. So that's you! Hope you find some bits for your car and hope you save a couple hundred bucks!

 

[uniacidz]

Yeh thanks man, kinda what i checked out yest also.

Can get TX Valve $85,
brand new genuine compressor $430
O-Rings x2 - $20

Even though I was chatty to him, was sussing him out.
Was waiting for the invoice and such this morning, his computer was off apparently, so said i would wait.
Waited 10mins chatting to him and funnily enough the printer still wouldnt work.

Even told him yest to have a list made up for me and invoice.
I went to this mechanic initially as got my pink slip there and was happy that he dealt with some old classics and such.

Will give him benefit of the doubt, but the prices seem rather ####ing high for a reconditioned pump, seals and regas for $1100. Maybe that what his supplier is charging him. Dunno.
Like ####en seriously though, I DO NOT BEND OVER.


Now apparently, can get difficult to install and licensed and all that ****, so going to gather parts up, and get a mobile air con guy whom has a good rep to come and do it. He can also install the parts as well and i can help out.
I also have a backup place to go to if needed.

 

[uniacidz]

Torque Settings

Found this, from LS1 site in American land but should still be good for Aussie land LS1s

Mind you, always check manuals before proceeding

Might come in handy for someoneFastener Tightening Specifications Application
Specification

Metric / English

A/C Belt Tensioner Bolt
25 Nm 18 lb ft

A/C Compressor and Condenser Hose Bolt (at Accumulator)
16 Nm 12 lb ft

A/C Compressor and Condenser Hose Bolt (at Compressor)
33 Nm 24 lb ft

A/C Compressor Bolts
50 Nm 37 lb ft

A/C Compressor Bracket Bolts
50 Nm 37 lb ft

Accelerator Control Cable Bracket Nut
10 Nm 89 lb in

Air Conditioning (A/C) Belt Idler Pulley Bolt
50 Nm 37 lb ft

Air Injection Reaction (AIR) Pipe-to-Exhaust Manifold Bolts
20 Nm 15 lb ft

Battery Positive Cable Nut (at Generator Output Stud)
22 Nm 16 lb ft

Brake Pipe Fitting
15 Nm 11 lb ft

Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt
25 Nm 18 lb ft

Camshaft Retainer Bolt
25 Nm 18 lb ft

Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
35 Nm 26 lb ft

Catalytic Converter Nut
25 Nm 18 lb ft

Clutch Pressure Plate Bolt (In Sequence and Evenly Over 3 Increments)
70 Nm 52 lb ft

Connecting Rod Bolts – First Pass
20 Nm 15 lb ft

Connecting Rod Bolts – Final Pass
85 degrees

Coolant Temperature Gauge Sensor
20 Nm 15 lb ft

Crankshaft Balancer Bolt – Installation Pass-to Ensure the Balancer is Completely Installed
330 Nm 240 lb ft

Crankshaft Balancer Bolt – First Pass-Install a NEW Bolt After the Installation Pass and Tighten as Described in the First and Final Passes
50 Nm 37 lb ft

Crankshaft Balancer Bolt – Final Pass
140 degrees

Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts – Inner Bolts – First Pass in Sequence
20 Nm 15 lb ft

Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts – Inner Bolts – Final Pass in Sequence
80 degrees

Crankshaft Bearing Cap Side Bolts
25 Nm 18 lb ft

Crankshaft Bearing Cap Studs – Outer Studs – First Pass in Sequence
20 Nm 15 lb ft

Crankshaft Bearing Cap Studs – Outer Studs – Final Pass in Sequence
51 degrees

Crankshaft Oil Deflector Nuts
25 Nm 18 lb ft

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt
25 Nm 18 lb ft

Crossmember Bolt (Lower)
145 Nm 107 lb ft

Crossmember Bolt (Upper)
125 Nm 92 lb ft

Cylinder Head Bolts (First Pass all M11 Bolts in Sequence)
30 Nm 22 lb ft

Cylinder Head Bolts (Second Pass all M11 Bolts in Sequence)
90 degrees

Cylinder Head Bolts (Final Pass all M11 Bolts in Sequence-Excluding the Medium Length Bolts at the Front and Rear of Each Cylinder Head)
90 degrees

Cylinder Head Bolts (Final Pass M11 Medium Length Bolts at the Front and Rear of Each Cylinder Head in Sequence)
50 degrees

Cylinder Head Bolts (M8 Inner Bolts in Sequence)
30 Nm 22 lb ft

Cylinder Head Coolant Plug
20 Nm 15 lb ft

Drive Belt Idler Pulley Bolt
50 Nm 37 lb ft

Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt
50 Nm 37 lb ft

End Link Nut
23 Nm 17 lb ft

Engine Block Coolant Drain Plugs
60 Nm 44 lb ft

Engine Block Heater
40 Nm 30 lb ft

Engine Block Oil Gallery Plugs
60 Nm 44 lb ft

Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Bolts and Studs
12 Nm 106 lb in

Engine Flywheel Bolt (First Pass)
20 Nm 15 lb ft

Engine Flywheel Bolt (Second Pass)
50 Nm 37 lb ft

Engine Flywheel Bolt (Final Pass)
100 Nm 74 lb ft

Engine Front Cover Bolts
25 Nm 18 lb ft

Engine Mount Bolt
50 Nm 37 lb ft

Engine Mount Bracket Bolt
58 Nm 43 lb ft

Engine Mount Heat Shield Nut
10 Nm 89 lb in

Engine Mount Stud
50 Nm 37 lb ft

Engine Mount Through Bolt
95 Nm 70 lb ft

Engine Mount Through Bolt Nut
10 Nm 89 lb in

Engine Oil Filter
30 Nm 22 lb ft

Engine Rear Cover Bolts
30 Nm 22 lb ft

Engine Service Lift Bracket M10 Bolts
50 Nm 37 lb ft

Engine Service Lift Bracket M8 Bolt
25 Nm 18 lb ft

Engine Valley Cover Bolt
25 Nm 18 lb ft

Engine Wire Harness Clip Bolt
50 Nm 37 lb ft

Engine Wire Harness Clip Bolt (at Automatic Transmission)
2.5 Nm 22 lb in

Engine Wire Harness Ground Bolt
50 Nm 37 lb ft

Engine Wire Harness Ground Bolt (at Frame Rail)
12 Nm 106 lb in

Engine Wire Harness Ground Bolt (Left Side of Engine Block)
30 Nm 22 lb ft

Exhaust Manifold Bolts – First Pass
15 Nm 11 lb ft

Exhaust Manifold Bolts – Final Pass
20 Nm 15 lb ft

Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolts
9 Nm 80 lb in

Exhaust Manifold Pipe Nut
35 Nm 26 lb ft

Front Fuel Pipe Heat Shield Nut
5 Nm 44 lb in

Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Bolts
10 Nm 89 lb in

Fuseblock Stud Nut
14 Nm 10 lb ft

Generator Bolt
50 Nm 37 lb ft

Generator Rear Bracket Bolt
25 Nm 18 lb ft

Ground Terminal Bolt
6 Nm 53 lb in

Ignition Coil Bolt
12 Nm 106 lb in

Ignition Coil-to-Bracket Bolts
12 Nm 106 lb in

Ignition Coil Bracket-to-Valve Rocker Arm Cover Studs
12 Nm 106 lb in

Intake Manifold Bolts (First Pass in Sequence)
5 Nm 44 lb in

Intake Manifold Bolts (Final Pass in Sequence)
10 Nm 89 lb in

Intermediate Steering Shaft Bolt
47 Nm 35 lb ft

Knock Sensors
20 Nm 15 lb ft

Negative Battery Cable Lead Bolt
32 Nm 24 lb ft

Oil Filter
30 Nm 22 lb ft

Oil Filter Fitting
55 Nm 40 lb ft

Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt
25 Nm 18 lb ft

Oil Level Sensor
13 Nm 115 lb in

Oil Pan Baffle Bolts
12 Nm 106 lb in

Oil Pan Bolt (M8)
25 Nm 18 lb ft

Oil Pan Closeout Cover Bolt – Left Side
12 Nm 106 lb in

Oil Pan Closeout Cover Bolt – Right Side
12 Nm 106 lb in

Oil Pan Cover Bolts
12 Nm 106 lb in

Oil Pan Drain Plug
25 Nm 18 lb ft

Oil Pan M8 Bolts – Oil Pan-to-Engine Block and Oil Pan-to-Front Cover
25 Nm 18 lb ft

Oil Pan M6 Bolts – Oil Pan-to-Rear Cover
12 Nm 106 lb in

Oil Pressure Sensor
20 Nm 15 lb ft

Oil Pump-to-Engine Block Bolts
25 Nm 18 lb ft

Oil Pump Cover Bolts
12 Nm 106 lb in

Oil Pump Relief Valve Plug
12 Nm 106 lb in

Oil Pump Screen-to-Oil Pump Bolt
12 Nm 106 lb in

Oil Pump Screen Nut
25 Nm 18 lb ft

Oxygen Sensor
42 Nm 31 lb ft

Positive Battery Cable Fitting
15 Nm 11 lb ft

Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) System Strap Nut – at Right Front Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Stud
12 Nm 106 lb in

Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Connector Bolt
8 Nm 71 lb in

Power Steering Gear Bolt
85 Nm 63 lb ft

Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolt
50 Nm 37 lb ft

Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Pipe Bolt
20 Nm 15 lb ft

Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Switch Valve Bracket Bolt
20 Nm 15 lb ft

Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Switch Valve Bracket Nut
12 Nm 106 lb in

Shock Absorber Bolt
65 Nm 48 lb ft

Spark Plug (All Subsequent Installations)
15 Nm 11 lb ft

Spark Plug (New Cylinder Head)
20 Nm 15 lb ft

Stabilizer Bar Bracket Bolt/Stud
55 Nm 41 lb ft

Throttle Body Bolts
12 Nm 106 lb in

Torque Converter Bolt
63 Nm 47 lb ft

Transmission Bolt (Automatic Transmission)
95 Nm 70 lb ft

Transmission Bolt (Manual Transmission)
50 Nm 37 lb ft

Transmission Cover Bolt
12 Nm 106 lb in

Transmission Fill Tube Bolt
50 Nm 37 lb ft

Transmission Oil Cooler Line Fitting
27 Nm 20 lb ft

Transmission Support Bolt
57 Nm 42 lb ft

Upper Control Arm Nut
53 Nm 39 lb ft

Valve Lifter Guide Bolt
12 Nm 106 lb in

Valve Rocker Arm Bolt
30 Nm 22 lb ft

Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolt
12 Nm 106 lb in

Water Inlet Housing Bolts
15 Nm 11 lb ft

Water Pump Bolts – First Pass
15 Nm 11 lb ft

Water Pump Bolts – Final Pass
30 Nm 22 lb ft

Water Pump Cover Bolts
15 Nm 11 lb ft

For OEM applications and all these figures are per GM