tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-172040192011-12-15T13:13:03.720+10:00Detailed How - To's for anything technical relating to the VN - VP series of holden commodore. From simple servicing to changing complicated parts and performance upgrades.BR377http://www.blogger.com/profile/14022390196049748912noreply@blogger.comBlogger91100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17204019.post-1146115957298892342006-04-27T15:31:00.000+10:002006-04-27T15:33:49.056+10:00

Hi all - given the number of people with the same problem, I had a go at fixing this today, and it worked, so here is a quick rundown:The problem as pointed out in a previous thread is the 3-pin 5-volt voltage regulator on the circuit board inside the cluster - dry joints on the 3 pins. This is why it sometimes works when you bash the dash - I am so fully sick of bashing so checked with a local

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How to make your own High flow type washable air filter element.1. Remove the original air cleaner element from car. Using a knife, hacksaw, stanley knife , your teeth etc, remove all of the concertina paper from the air cleaner element. Try to remove as much as possible and don,t distort or damage the element too much.2: Make a grille for the top. I used some perforated metal sheet

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Tools needed:18mm socket and bar or 18mm spannerLocktite1. Remove fan belt by using the 18mm spanner and rotating the pulley assembly anti clock wise.2. Undo the bolt holding the tensioner pulley on, use the 18mm spanner and turn the bolt clockwise to undo the bolt (the bolt is actually right hand threaded.)3. Place new pulley onto shaft, drop some loctite onto bolt and screw in (anti clockwise)

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Parts needed: 3 x MSD Coils (part number: 8224)Ratchet 7/32 socket (VR upwards requires a hex head socket)Engraver (could use a texta but I used engrave so as to not rub off) Ok I fitted these to a VP but they can be fitted to any model from VN Series II - VY V6. If you want to test your old coils to see if they are faulty connect an ammeter between the two terminals of the

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I thought this might be of interest to our readers, its a complete bolt on supercharger kit and it not only fits the VN-VP but MOST makes of commodore. This kit retails for $1950.00 plus freight.which is pretty good for a ready to use kit considering it comes with all the parts that are required to use straight away supplied.It can be found here http://www.rodshop.com.au/superchargerholdv6.htm

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Righto well after being recommended this nifty little kit, I thought it was about time my car got some central locking, to ya know drive the value up sky high. And this is what I purchased, a 4 door kit for $39.95 from Jaycar, 2 door kits are $29.95.Inside you will find these items; everything is multiplied by four, except the instructions. Far left is the screws, next in is the bracing arm which

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This is a simple task that most people need to do every once in a while, here is a simple how-to so you can save the $$$ on labour.I completed this in 1 hour myself on the weekend.Tools/Equipment Needed:1. Screwdrivers2. Jack or Hoist3. New Fuel FilterInstructionsFirst and most important, DEPRESSURISE the fuel line. To do so start the car and lift the bonnet, in the fuse box just infront of the

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After seeing a few people have trouble making these cables, or getting them to work, I've written up a small tutorial, with a revised edition of the schematic (Thanks Chuff for (parts of) your drawings).For this Tutorial you'll need:A soldering ironSome solderPliers (long nose are especially useful)3 x 10kOhm 1/4 watt resistors1 x 9 pin RS232 plug plus casing1 x ALDL wiring connector, Supercheap

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Tools Needed:Medium Sized Philips head Screwdriver10 mm ring spanner13 mm ring spanner and open ended spanner Pointed Nosed PliersScraperBall hammer (If making your own gasket) Other Material/s Needed:Gasket or manila so you can make your ownGrease If you've got crappy idle like just about every other VN owner which is not uncommon out there here's a quick and simple way of making things a

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