VF Random chat thread

[gtsfan]

Sorry bloke,
I'm normally accused of unecessary waffle.
As Monstar alluded to, ~100k is scheduled replacement. I haven't checked the owner's manual, but that sounds correct to me.
I would be asking why it has worn prematurely. It may be a symptom of a poorly aligned or balanced harmonic balancer or other pulley / tensioner. Or, some other insidious detect.
Of course it may also be just a dodgy belt.
Can you see or hear any obviojs signs of wear?
I hope this helps.
Cheers

Holden service are indicating that tensioner failure is the culprit , causing the belt to slip
ever so slightly (for now) .
New tensioner and belt to be fitted next Tuesday as well as new tail lights and rear bumper clips.
Let's hope that is all she needs for a while.

 

[Martyr]

Thanks for that Monstar.....
I will check with the service manager as to why they want to replace it so early.
The parts are on backorder as well as new taillights that have faded to orange
across the top reflector area. ( I hadn't noticed the issue )
I think they had known for a while about the few issues and waited till
the next service was due. I have a 6 year warranty , so I hope that the
belt is not classed as a ' consumable '.

My car developed a chirp at 85,000km and it was the serpentine belt. They replaced it for free. It was also on back-order.

They also incorrectly installed it and within 100km of driving, one tooth of the belt was misaligned and had severed off, flapping around. Again on back-order.

They replaced that and all has been well since. So I highly doubt they will charge for it.

 

[426Cuda]

Slip this into your VF. DOHC 4 valve 750HP NA LS7:
https://jalopnik.com/this-750-hp-ls7-crate-engine-from-mercury-racing-will-s-1823828455

 

[monstar]

Slip this into your VF. DOHC 4 valve 750HP NA LS7:
https://jalopnik.com/this-750-hp-ls7-crate-engine-from-mercury-racing-will-s-1823828455

Like it would even fit
Might as well say stick it in a Swinger.

 

[426Cuda]

Like it would even fit
Might as well say stick it in a Swinger.

Well done, with your 2 liner.

 

[monstar]

Well done, with your 2 liner.

You’re welcome.

 

[426Cuda]

You’re welcome.

Stick it in a Swinger Monstar

 

[[paradox]]

well damn, now i dont know if joining this forum was a good idea or not
now i want to add puddle and footwell lights, do the dimming rear mirror, drl mod
whats next...

 

[chrisp]

well damn, now i dont know if joining this forum was a good idea or not
now i want to add puddle and footwell lights, do the dimming rear mirror, drl mod
whats next...

Did you miss the threads on the improved LS3 oil dipstick, refillable wiper blades, the nice oil filter socket, underbody panels...

 

[426Cuda]

well damn, now i dont know if joining this forum was a good idea or not
now i want to add puddle and footwell lights, do the dimming rear mirror, drl mod
whats next...

Haha. Once the bug bites...
It is quite a Paradox