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That was a helluva big job Lex! Lots of custom work. Ever considered building a hot rod? They require LOTS of that kind of work.

So it got to me..., So I googled the problem. ( "holden trimatic transmission fluid coming out of breather" ) Heaps of solutions - even on this forum. Some suggestions: If the filter is installed incorrectly it can cause the fluid to spill out of the breather. Ditto water in the transmission...

Thanks - I should have known. Is the new stick flexible? Could it be hitting something inside and deflecting? Is there enough of the old stick to check with that instead of the new one? Do you know (or are there) any "old style" trans shops or mechanics near you? Traumatics were pretty popular...

OK, I meant if you could compare the old and new dipsticks, from where they seal/mount into the gearbox, to the level markings - to make sure they are the same length.

Ancient thread I know, but just to add, my VX (avatar picture) still has both remote fobs, working, and on their original batteries... I have replaced the buttons on both. That's all. 2001 VX.. Now 2024. Yes, the car's has been driven. It was my work car, now still my daily, with 352000 k's.

Reading through the thread, my money is on the dipstick. You said it was replaced. Why? Do you still have the old one? Just so you can compare the two. If not, maybe beg/borrow/buy a standard one? Even just for a check. Wreckers maybe? Have you driven on any long trips so that the fluid can...

Thanks. Did the dealer accept the fact they have to replace the rack? And I wonder why your car wasn't on the recall list?

How many k's has the car done? Are the roads in your most-travelled area generally rough? Might just be shocks?

Not wishing to drag the pain out any longer, but why was the trans replaced? Self-interest here with 352,000 k's on mine.

Thanks for letting us know. Looking back over the thread, the evidence was there. I suppose you wouldn't like to tell us who the specialist was? (or whether the mechanic who referred the gearbox back to them, actually did?) There's heaps of 4L60E's out there. Shouldn't be hard to get right -...

That TB looks the goods! Lot of work therein!

Thanks Lex. Re the alternator, I ended up fixing the original VX one. New brushes and bearings. Been ok for years.

G'day Lex and all. Firstly, Lex: Love your work! You approach faults in a manner that guarantees you find the actual source of the problem. You said "Correct alternator cases for the VT" . Are they unique? I say yes. I bought a second hand alternator from the wreckers and it wouldn't work...

Hi All. I am researching engine mounts for a project. LS1 hydraulic mounts might be suitable, but I need to find out some dimensions. 1: the diameter of the mounts 2: the distance between the upper and lower mounting surfaces. 3: the length of the threaded securing studs. Thanks in advance.

Please let us know how it goes. My VX had 352,000 k's on it, mainly using the Shell HX 15W 40. I did have issues a while ago when I stupidly used an "high mileage" oil in it. After a flush (X2) and return to the Helix 15W 40, all is ok. But maybe it could be better?

Yeah, with the braks applied and the car in Drive, give the engine a small rev. Now select reverse, brakes on and give the engine a rev.

Sounds like the system used in the old Astron Mitsubishi OHC engines. My old Magna had a tick tick tick at idle, classic valve train noise. I traced the noise using a stethescope, to around the cylinder one area. Then I decided to take off the valve cover and start the car to see if I could hear...

Good transmission specialists are hard to find, so once you locate one, keep him. Recommend them to your friends and colleagues, and make sure you tell the transmission guy. That'll make sure he stays in business, and keep him honest as lots of folks recommend him. And keep in touch. Just so he...

That's a very simple way to attempt to open a very simple lock that has been poorly made. It relies on - well, I guess everyone on here knows. My wife thinks I am a gun locksmith because whenever she goes away on holidays, she brings me her collection of suitcase locks to find her forgotten pin...

Do we know how this is progressing?

Jesus! It's not even the right yellow! I understand it WAS Brock's, but it's till an old Commodore with over 200K on it. And why is that an HSV steering wheel? But maybe Brock's farts are worth the money? But it is worth noting how well the interior has stood up. Check out the wear on that seat.

Tried the online auctions? https://www.carbids.com.au/c/allbids-car-auctions/medium-family-cars/7-2017-holden-commodore-evoke-vf11-4d-sportwagon-white-v6-30-1483820 This was an ex-Australian Sports Commission car.

Heh... When I saw the condensed little pincture, I misread Shuuterstock to be Shitterstuck!

"A" protected species. There are many. And re the poor kid attacked by the Police dog, that poor kid still gets a free ride in the ambulance and his (her?) arm still has dog bite right to the bone. No amount of species protection will make that hurt less.

" You do not have permission to view sharing information for this item." Thanks anyway.

Sometimes you have to look harder and have experience. I dismantled a Toyota Crown when building my 1936 Chev hot rod. The Crown had hydraulic power steering, but also had a crude form of ESC. While dismantling the steering column I came across 3 wires going to the ABS controller. According to...

My question is: What has this to do with "Any problem solving with the start button in the VF?"??

Any forum as only as good as the people that use it (regularly). Facebook is "instant" then it's gone. No history. Forums maintain history (and pictures etc) so users can search and see what users wrote about a particular issue, years ago. I am also a member of Ozrodders, which was (still is) a...

Voice control..... So what response would Ahhhhh ****! get?

Just checked... You are right! Never thought they'd be different. Thanks.

There is a great write-up on here (somewhere) that describes how the CAS works and how to trace/check wires. The wires from the CAS to the DFI are known to fail, especially at the age these cars are now. I had the same issues with my VX's CAS a few years ago. Original one failed once, then a...

I am going by memory here, but I think the 1361 code IS the crank angle sensor, or the wiring to the CAS. The CAS has two timing wheels, one is X3 and one is X18, as in pulses per revolution of the crankshaft. When you turn the key to start the DFI module (under the coils) gets fed the X3 pulses...

Bottom one is like my VX Series 1. That top one doesn't even look like a Holden type. It has a strong spring with a roller on it, and the arm has detents along it so the door stays open and various points.

1. If the cooler inside the radiator is leaking, trans fluid will leak into the water/coolant. Not out to the engine bay. This is a Ford issue that doesn't seem to affect Holdens. 2. My VX has had one replacement radiator. I screwed up when replacing the battery and leant on the top radiator...

No responses? It sounds like the replacement alternator is faulty. With the dash in diagnostic mode, does the alternator charge normally? If you leave it overnight does the battery discharge? With the battery disconnected, disconnect the alternator at both connections, then test it. Then...

Maybe the "tune" included changing the ppk setting? And/or the tuner got it wrong?

Yeah. 22 years and 352,000 k's of driving will do that.

I watched one on the Canberra carsales auction last week. It was a very low kilometer white wagon. I was impressed by the interior. Cloth seats (a plus for me, (3 year old leather just looks like someone else's car - old). Nice designs and well coordinated. If I was after a wagon... It went for...

Hi Commo Baba. As has been said, it sounds like it's not going into 4th. That "ghost shift" you speak of could be the torque convertor lock up (they can lock in 3rd and 4th). If you get out on the highway at 100kph and 2600 RPM, what happens if you shift to 3rd ( with the shifter)? Does the...