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Discussion in 'VN - VP Holden Commodore (1988 - 1993)' started by Cogez, Apr 20, 2009.

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  1. Apr 20, 2009 #1
    Cogez

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    VN/VPs are always broken, and it's outrageously frustrating. So I've thought it a good idea to make a post where everyone can list every single thing that's wrong with their car, and maybe someone nice might PM you with tips...or more likely just laugh at you coz they have the same problems too.

    I will start (this could be quite long)

    Engine ticks
    Diff clunks
    Mudflaps scrape
    Engine mounts worn to nothing
    Fuel gauge has to be bashed to work
    Fuel gauge light doesn't work
    Left bank of dash lights don't work
    Piece of plastic in auto trans selector that has a green clear bit that lights up what gear you're in, is snapped in half
    Piece of dashboard under steering wheel got broken in half, so is now gone
    Boot light farked
    Glove box light farked
    Cigarette lighters farked
    Map lights have to be bashed to work
    Rear reading light farked
    Drivers seat slowly tilts backward, so you have to readjust it every week
    Car is covered in scratches, paint chips and hail damage
    Park light gone
    Brakes worn
    Rear tyres bald
    Licence plate light farked
    A/C makes sounds like it's dying an extruciating death
    Rear left power window doesn't come down
    Alarm sets itself off for no reason
    Remote central locking only locks the two front doors
    Tint peeling off the back window, after 2 months
    Boot lock smashed up with a screwdriver, pretty Holden badge broken off

    I reckon that might be all...and I feel much better =P
     
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  2. Apr 20, 2009 #2
    camstatic

    camstatic I'm back babeh.

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    Paint underneath the bezel is flaking! :(

    Yeah, that's pretty much it. :)
     
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    Zuicider

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    cobez just keep a large list of spares and u will never have a problem, i have two spares of each part at most times need anything flip me a buzz i got good ciggie, glove box lights etc
     
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    Leebo

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    WATER GOING INTO THE GOD DAM TAIL LAMPS . Nothing on my car shits me more than this everybody see it and is expensive to have professionally fixed.

    Lazy gauges
    Door catch broken
    rust rust rust
    leaking fuel tank
    faulty electrics
    The brakes (don't need to explain)

    I could be here all night.
     
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    Zuicider

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    tail lights just drill two small holes on each side in the bottom of it to let them drip out problem solvered i cant really complain too much, everything has been replaced except the diff *CLUnK CLUnK* at 450 thou who cares
     
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    VrWagz1

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    My biggest complaint about them is they break down and get in my way when im trying to drive:p
     
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    Those damn rubber guides down the front end of the window rails. Over the years, all the guides on VN/VP models have slowly slid up with the motion of the window, and nearly ALL of them stick out from the door around the side mirrors. It looks hideous!!
     
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    Leebo

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    Yeah i drilled those holes bit it's still cloudy inside
     
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    88GreenVN

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    If they are cheap replacement units the reflectors are not clued in proper. Run a small amount of sealer around the lens for the reflector and the yellow bit for the indicator. Fixed my water in the bloody lens.
     
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    azkwazere

    azkwazere Ahhh Yes, Ahhh Yes....

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    There you go...

    aZk
     
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    azkwazere

    azkwazere Ahhh Yes, Ahhh Yes....

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    Respray bezel ensuring that you follow correct painting steps.

    aZk.
     
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    azkwazere

    azkwazere Ahhh Yes, Ahhh Yes....

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    Post more for more handy fixes

    aZk.
     
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    Cogez

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    haha azk you're my hero....i did know all that stuff, but i really don't have the time =P

    do you live in canberra? I'll give you $50 and a case of beer to do it all for me ;) jks
     
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    padrickz88

    padrickz88 Rick =]

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    i have that exact same problem lol, dont know why but they just keep going bald within a couple weeks? anyone help me?:whistling lmao

    ARRRGH! that shits me, and how the windows drop down off the rails?
     
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    Cogez

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    HAHAHHA it could be burnouts =P
     
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    Morton

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    AHHHH omg, it's not just me? I've resorted to using 195s because they're cheaper. I just can't work out what's going on >_>
     
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    only serious problem is the welch plugs, have to take the engine and box out to get at em.
    also i guess a 2pack finish would be nice, but the acrylic's still holding on.
     
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    savage1987

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    Azk, worn lifters on Cogez's motor? Surely hope not, it's ONLY JUST been rebuilt. Ticked since rebuild. Pricks told him to keep driving it it'd bed in. Til he ran out of warranty, then they didn't want to know about it. Dodgy ****s.

    I chop mine off with a razor blade. works fine for me :D
     
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    Cogez

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    he did mine too, can't even tell anymore =P

    the guys at duntroon car care reckoned it was the injectors...i can only hope so =P
     
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    azkwazere

    azkwazere Ahhh Yes, Ahhh Yes....

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    You serious? thats ****ed, lifters don't wear in like that lol.... i would have given it 100km before i took it right back and told them to redo it. They should have made some noise for a few seconds-minutes while the oil circulated then quite time for ever... epic fail..

    aZk.
     
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