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Hi all, Been looking through the forums and cant find any answers. I think my catalytic converters are slowly dying (they are making a rattling noise). I need to know if anyone knows or has changed the catalytic converters for high flow units and if so how hard was it. From the looks of...

hi all, Does anyone know how to repair some cracks in a rubber boot spoiler? I have 4 cracks that go across the spoiler (so front to back) and they are very noticeable. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Cheers

Hi all, I am very new to painting, so here goes. I have an issue at the moment where I am getting a crazing cracking effect around the outside edge of my repairs. I have attached some pics to help illustrate the issue I am having. This is the method that i follow at the moment for any...

Hi all, I had someone ask me the other day if my car was a V8. I laughed but then thought it really isnt loud enough. So I am after some ideas for a new exhaust system. I would like it to be loud, but not drone. I do currently have a Redback 2 inch system from the CAT back. This system...

Hi all, I have trouble starting my car its a 1992 VP senator... I have replaced the following: Fuel pump and filter Ignition module distributor (includes cap,rotor button and hall effect sensor) Coil fuel pressure regulator I am at a loss now what would be causing it to take so...

Hi there all, I am looking to redo the interior of my car does anyone know where I could locate as close to the factory material as possible.. It is in the Blue colour velvet. I need to redo the whole interior (roof lining, door cards and front seats.) I have enquired to several motor...

ITEM: HSV Senator Build Number 121 PRICE: $7,500 Negotiable or Make an offer LOCATION: VIC, Ballarat YEAR: 1992 SERIES: VP BADGE: Senator ENGINE: Standard with Extractors TRANSMISSION: Auto COLOUR: Cardinal Red EXTERIOR CONDITION: VGC, dent in rear bar and top of...

Hey there, I thought I would post some pics of my ride... Completely stock at the moment.... Plans for the future: 355 stroker Strengthen driveline to cope with the extra power Custom Car Audio install New Paint, Leaving the stock rims on it as I love them. Smoothing and hiding...

Hi there all, Just wondering is there any decent installers in ballarat that are capable of doing custom work ie fibreglassing, vinyling etc... ? I have a VP Senator and I don't have the time for DIY. I know what I want done just need to find someone to do it for me.. Any help will...

Hi all, I am looking at getting some more power out of my Senator. Just wondering if people can suggest what i could do. Looking at around 200 250 kw at the wheels.. Mods so far: Extractors, Cold Air intake. Preferably would like to stay N/A if possible.... Any comments or opinions...

Hi guys just curious as to how many ppl on here own a Genuine VP Senator.. Will post some pics of mine when i get the camera out. Cheers Simon

Hi all, We have just recently bought a VR wagon. We had a VR Calais but that was written off. Does anyone know if the calais dash and climate control will fit in the wagon.... I have all the looms etc for both, just curious to see if anyone has done this before and if so what was involved...

Hi there all, I have a non lsd diff out of a vr v6, the diff is fine.... but its not an lsd.... I also own a VP senator.... but the crown and pinion gears in the diff are stuffed... I would like to know if i can use the crown and pinion gears off the v6 diff to suit the lsd centre in the...

Hi guys, Just a quick question lately i have been getting a squeaking noise from the front end of my vl as i turn, has anyone come across this before? cheers Simon

Hi there all, My Partner unfortunately was involved in a car accident about 3 weeks ago and unfortunately we have had no choice but to wreck her pride and joy.. a vr calais v6.... has 4HDD gearbox been reconditioned about 6 months ago..... Hayman Reece Heavy Duty Tow Bar.....Sports Exhaust I...

Hi there all, It has been a little while since i installed dvd players onto car roofs, and I am running a blank but the question i am asking is how to hook up the built in lights in the dvd player to the existing wires which come from the factory interior light...... ? I know in the WH...

HI all, I am trying to help a friend out, they have a WH statesman with a v6 motor and computer out of a VX Commodore.... The car runs fine on gas but wont run on petrol...... Can anyone help me out please...... Simon

Hi all, I have a HSV VP SENATOR build number 121. Just curious to know what power these cars came out with? cheers all, Simon

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Hi there all, Been loving driving my VP Senator but was just wondering what could i do to this car to make some more power........ I think it has 180 kw from factory but i know thats at the flywheel.....Also does anyone know what i can do for a noisy diff (lsd) apart from getting it...

Hi there all, just wondering if anyone knows how to tell a genuine VP Senator from a Mock up......... Cheers Simon

Hi there all, looking at buying a HSV VP Senator just wondering does anyone have any information on the specs for this car. I know the engine is a 5 litre but does anyone know what difference if any was between the stock 5 litre and the HSV Version....... cheers Any help will be greatly...

Hi there all, Has anyone had trouble fitting this gearbox to a NA VL..... If so can someone tell me what I need to make it work.....As far as i know it is not a straight forward fit....... Cheers Simon

Hi there all, Just finished replacing the cam timing belt and now there is a 'knocking noise' coming from the bottom end of the motor. I dont think it could be a big end bearing or the like as I only changed the timing belt and there was no noise like this before. Has anyone had this...

Hi there all, looking to purchase a 3.9 LSD diff centre out of an R31 Skyline for my VL. Can anyone tell me if this is going to fit, if not what do i need to do to make it fit........ Cheers Simon

Hi there all, I have recently been given an xf fairmont ghia dash and was looking to wiring it up in the vl I have the berlina dash in their at the moment. But just thought it would look different than the normal dash...... As far as physically fitting the instrument cluster in the car that wont...

Hi there all, I have a t3/4 hybrid turbo and i have come across a r33 exhaust manifold. Does anyone know if it will fit on the rb30....... Any help will be greatly appreciated cheers simon

Hi there all Have a surging problem with my vl commodore which is duel fuel. hitdrivingdrivingWhen i hit 2800 rpm the tacho needle flickers from 3000rpm to as high as 4500rpm just as i reach the 3000rpm mark at the same time the car surges until it hits 4000rpm then its fine. It does this...

Hi there all, I have bought the gearbox for the turbo, next on the ajenda is a diff centre.....(what sort should I go for...?) Also is the tailshaft from the n/a the same as the turbo? I will also be running straight gas........so has anyone done a setup like this before running either dual...

Hi there all, is there any way to identify a vl turbo 5 speed manual gear box? eg> serial numbers etc......

Hi there all, Is there any ratio difference between the n/a 5 speed and the turbo 5 speed? Cheers

Hi there all, I just recently acquired a G-Tech Pro and I am wondering how accurate it is? Has anyone used one before and can possibly give me some feedback.....cheers

Hey there everyone, has anyone done a cold air intake without cutting a hole in below the airbox...? I was given some intercooler piping from a gts-x skyline it is about 1 and 3/4 inch inside diameter. would this be big enough for a cold air intake? Any help will be greatly...

Hey there all, Would anyone know if a Garrett T25 turbo would suit the RB 30?? I have come across one from a friend just wondering if its worth getting......and also does anyone have a manifold for a VLT for sale.......I think i will need it to bolt the turbo on....... Thanx for any...

Hey all, I have a really weird problem with my vent controls.......when I sit stationary all works well.......but when I take off and the rpm reaches just over 2,500 then the vent changes direction from face to floor ..... but when i change gears it then goes back to the face and so on and so...

Hi all, Has anyone heard of a resistor which you can put in the Intake Air temp sensor, which fools the computer into thinking it is getting cold air all the time................?? A friend of mine has one and he put it on his vn 5lt.....and it makes it go a lot harder than stock.....just...

Hey there all, I was told there maybe an emulator for the rb 30, which will enable you to tune the rb 30 in real time.....such as on a dyno....... Anyone ever heard of this......???

Hey all, I have a VL Commdore 5 speed manual. Just wondering what performance mods can be done to a car that runs mainly on gas........ Yes it is dual fuel, but I only start it and let it run for at least 5 minutes on fuel in the morning then switch it to gas....... Thanx for any...

Hey all, just wondering if anyone knows how to check the oil levels in the diff and the gearbox of a manual VL commodore...... Any help greatly appreciated.......cheers

Hey all, after I have warmed my car up the temp gauge sits on just below quarter....but the air out of the heater vents is not hot at all......just luke warm..... Can anyone give me any suggestions as to what to check to see why its not working properly......cheers