VR V-8 SS

[gtrboyy]

Looks like it's been poling...

Used machter I think it was on ls daily although for the 304 & 355 cars still using same collection of factory bosch (vs) hi-torque starters I've had for 10+ years.

I'll be farked if ever have to replace starters...still trying to find vs 120a alternator with v belt pulley or bosch vt alternator then do pulley change & thicker guage charge wire

 

[losh1971]

I used to rebuild starter motors. But the Bosch one in the Buick V6 was too hard. I remember the brushes being to hard to replace so I threw it back together and hoped for the best but it was no good. That's when I called Ashdown and had a friend pick me up the OEX and bring it to my shed to fit.

 

[Deuce]

still trying to find vs 120a alternator with v belt pulley or bosch vt alternator then do pulley change & thicker guage charge wire

Yeah, I'm casually keeping an eye out too.
But I have 2 rebuilt 85A alts in good condition, so hard to justify unless it's a really good deal.

 

[Deuce]

Drained out 2.8ltrs of trans fluid today. Put 3.8ltr of new trans fluid in.
I'll check the level tomorrow and top up if required.

 

[Deuce]

After 6months without a radio aerial. I got this 'stick on behind the mirror' for $52 and have reception again.
Not sure I like the little antenna across my screen though....

 

[Deuce]

Checked my cranking voltage and charge rate, Then did an oil and filter change today, also cleaned out pcv valve, although it didn't really need it.
I need to change the hose from rocker cover to pcv valve, as it is clearly a coolant hose or something not fuel/oil safe. It seems to sweat alot of oily residue (well not alot, but more than NONE which it should do)
Anyone have a picture of their hose for rocker to pcv?

 

[VS 5.0]

Does this help ?

 

[Deuce]

Does this help ?

Cheers, yes it does.
It looks the same length, just a diff material. I'll have to go hunting for one.

 

[gtrboyy]

Just a black hose although some were weird dark brown colour probably brittle or hardened from heat cycles

 

[NORTI]

for the other side make sure you get the right flared and bent hose and not just a random piece of hose. I tried that in a pinch and it blew off & got caught in the belts. Wasnt fun.