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exec24 replied to the topic VS Commodore Exec Series 2 "5.0lt Roller Motor Fitted" in the forum VN – VP – VR – VS 8 years, 8 months ago
thanks, that’s the exact reason i kept it the factory colour
some more pics
first 2 are of the engine about a month or so ago, note the rocker covers were changed back to the unmodified factory type.
third photo is of the transmission drain plug.
last 2 photos were taken tonight, almost finished off fitting the thermo fan, finished fitting…[Read more]
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exec24 replied to the topic VS V8 Info in the forum Engine 8 years, 8 months ago
yeah i thought it went through the grommet, just couldn’t see where it came back out from, that 2nd pic is what i needed- thanks
as for the VS Fuel lines
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exec24 replied to the topic Things Non Car People Say About Your Car/Build in the forum The Pool Room 8 years, 8 months ago
When I was getting mine painted…
“So are you painting it a better colour”
Me – “No keeping it the same colour”
reply I got to that was “oh….” Then just silence
Happened a couple of time now- different people
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exec24 replied to the topic Things Non Car People Say About Your Car/Build in the forum The Pool Room 8 years, 8 months ago
When I was getting mine painted…
“So are you painting it a better colour”
Me – “No keeping it the same colour”
reply I got to that was “oh….”
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exec24 replied to the topic VS V8 Info in the forum Engine 8 years, 8 months ago
The first engine i had was from a vt calais, dipstick must be different to suit the different alternator. the one i have in this engine is like the one in the photo above, so thats ok i was worried it might be off an old holden v8- this confirms its a VN-VS era one.
as for the washer hose i removed the conduit that’s in the inside of the bay, as…[Read more]
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exec24 replied to the topic VS V8 Info in the forum Engine 8 years, 8 months ago
The first engine i had was from a vt calais, dipstick must be different to suit the different alternator. the one i have in this engine is like the one in the photo above
as for the washer hose i removed the conduit that’s in the inside of the bay, as it doesn’t quite close anymore. no wiring this there anymore, its all been re routed through the…[Read more]
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exec24 replied to the topic VS V8 Info in the forum Engine 8 years, 8 months ago
The first engine i had was from a vt calais, dipstick must be different to suit the different alternator. the one i have in this engine is like the one in the photo above
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exec24 started the topic VS V8 Info in the forum Engine 8 years, 8 months ago
Ok, just a couple of things i want to check against my VS 5lt
1. Can Someone take a few pictures of the Dipstick, the one i’ve been supplied looks different to my last one, this one bents back towards the rocker cover, whereas the last one bent towards the alternator more.
2. not engine related but, need to know the way the window washer hose…[Read more]
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exec24 replied to the topic Things Non Car People Say About Your Car/Build in the forum The Pool Room 8 years, 8 months ago
spot on
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exec24 replied to the topic VS Commodore Exec Series 2 "5.0lt Roller Motor Fitted" in the forum VN – VP – VR – VS 8 years, 8 months ago
Fitted a heap of stuff the last few weeks, had the stock transmission pan modded to fit a drain plug in it and a 1/8 fitting for the Trans Temp Gauge.
Changed the rocker covers to another stock set i had without -8 fittings, fitted all the PCV lines, Purge Solenoid and remaining charcoal canister lines
fitted both oil pressure switches
just…[Read more]
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exec24 replied to the topic VS Acclaim in the forum VN – VP – VR – VS 8 years, 8 months ago
been saying that for years, mines almost finished i’m kinda glad it is too. Think i’ll leave it a while before i do anything else
yeah i hate that too
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exec24 replied to the topic VS Acclaim in the forum VN – VP – VR – VS 8 years, 8 months ago
The good old fuseable link
had mine go a few years ago
how much more is left of yours to do?
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exec24 replied to the topic VS Acclaim in the forum VN – VP – VR – VS 8 years, 8 months ago
looking at it again the mounting clips are broken on the radio surround
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exec24 replied to the topic VS Acclaim in the forum VN – VP – VR – VS 8 years, 8 months ago
looking at it agin the mounting clips are broken on the radio surround
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exec24 replied to the topic VS Acclaim in the forum VN – VP – VR – VS 8 years, 8 months ago
no problem, did you swap the cluster to a v8 one?
also if you still have the v6 cluster you could pull the cluster apart and remove the LCD, and swap them over?
dont forget to flick the fuel tank switch on it to from 70lt to 80lt
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exec24 replied to the topic VS Acclaim in the forum VN – VP – VR – VS 8 years, 8 months ago
no problem, did you swap the cluster to a v8 one?
also if you still have the v6 cluster you could pull the cluster apart and remove the LCD, and swap them over?
dont forget to flick the fuel tank switch on it to from 70lt to 80lt
if you want the spare cluster i have you have it but it had high k’s on it
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exec24 replied to the topic VS Acclaim in the forum VN – VP – VR – VS 8 years, 8 months ago
no problem, did you swap the cluster to a v8 one?
also if you still have the v6 cluster you could pull the cluster apart and remove the LCD, and swap them over?
dont forget to flick the fuel tank switch on it to from 70lt to 80lt
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exec24 replied to the topic sold…………………….. in the forum Parts for Sale 8 years, 8 months ago
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exec24 replied to the topic FS in SA: TCI 378000 aluminum deep transmission pan for GM Turbo 700R4 or 4l60e in the forum Parts for Sale 8 years, 8 months ago
price drop to $200.00
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