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Yeah I know they used essentially the same set up for the V8 option between the VN to VT series 1 for the power steering side of things. Only real changes were in the positioning of the lines. And this stupid little metal pipe they introduced. The other problem is, the car is parked in my...

Thanks for this! That'll help. Having a good look through it, the top left image doesn't have the high pressure line illustrated, while bottom left has a part of it shown, it doesn't make mention of it. The two rightmost images are for the placement of the high pressure hose under the engine and...

Hi! I'm in a bit of a pickle right now. I have a VS Calais V8 Series II and the power steering failed while I was around the corner from my place, a few weeks ago. I had noticed the pump was whining for a while when I turned the wheel, and since technically the pump is easier to try to...

Just did this the other day. You need to prop the car up on stands at the front (don't want your head squished...), get on your back and look under the reo bar that holds the front bumper in place. There are two large screws that can be undone with a socket wrench. Undo those, unplug the fog...

Just letting you all know, the new resistor for R2 is *not* 220k, as suggested in the howto and subsequent posts. On a V6 tacho, R2 is 220k (Red Red Yellow), which is moved over to R3. The now empty R2 is replaced with what appears to be a 2.2M (Red Red Black Yellow Brown) 1% tolerance...

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hey mate, is the Stock Exhaust Manifolds and Y-pipe still available? Very interested...

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Hey guys, This may have been covered before but I can't find it anywhere... I'm almost complete with my v8 conversion in my VP now, however I appear to have it a slight snag... The original starter loom does not quite reach from the battery to the starter without it hitting on everything on...

Hey guys, as the subject says, is there a difference between the gear stick linkage when comparing a standard V6 Auto and a V8 Auto trans? I'm doing a conversion right now and for the life of me I can't get the gear stick to line up with the V8 trans using my original V6 linkage... I guess...

My v6 l3 calais cluster has that switch too. I'm actually about to convert it to a v8 one...

Bloody hell thats a severe modification!

ITEM: 5.0l VN VP V8 + Auto transmission LOCATION: South Australia, Osborne CONDITION: Used, 168,000Km on the clock PRICE: $1500 (Negotiable) DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: Buyer is to arrange pick up of item, it'll require a trailer and a hoist to get it on there! PAYMENT OPTIONS...

Hi guys, Doing a v8 5l conversion on my VP Berlina and having a big issue trying to find a replacement Throttle Valve Cable, also known as a Kick Down Cable. Mine seems to have become frayed somehow... So, does anyone here know where I could source a standard VP V8 Throttle Valve Cable in or...

Hehe, I wish. Unfortunately the VN and VP dash loom simply runs through the firewall into the engine bay, with no plug separating the two. The VR and VS dash has a plug separating them, which is something holdens have been doing ever since.

vn88holden, been extremely busy this week, I'm hoping to get a bit more done over the weekend, however I need something from you. Are you able to take photos of your switch blocks from the circuit board side? I *might* be able to make you a complete wiring diagram but I need to see what the...

Yes I know, however, sometimes its best to make do with what you have. Besides, the actual reason why I did this was because the aftermarket alarm system I have a few extras in my car (nokia bluetooth module, alarm system with auto power windows etc) that I didn't want to lose if I did this...

Hey mate, I haven't finished with the diagrams and as it is the main loom adapter I made is specific to my cars loom options aka cruise and electric antenna etc so we will need to work On this together. Stay tuned!

yes I know DavoVP, I was just saying its easier said than done... :)

The problem with doing a firewall replacement is its extremely hard to get a firewall out of a car, and then trying to put it back into a totally different car. I mean, anything that bolts onto the firewall needs to be removed, even the front windscreen, which can be quite expensive. I agree...

No worries mate, its a good excuse to finally digitize my notes. If you can use any of it, then it doesn't go to waste. Anyway, ok so it looks like you have Hazard, Demister and.. Dome (?) and of course the wiper controls on the left block, and Dimmer and headlights on the right? If this...

It did. I started poking around with a multimeter about 6 months before I did the dash install, mainly because I wanted to be absolutely certain I had everything ready to do before putting it all in. Since I was literally making adapters between the VP loom and the VS switch plugs, I actually...

No worries mate. If I get a chance this week, I'll go get the book from the house that it's at and start the conversion to digital for you ;)

Hey mate, I'm gonna reply here instead of the PM just in case it helps others etc. I installed a VS statesman dash into my VP about a year and a half ago and I must be honest, its a big job, but so worth it! I need to give a bit of background about my car... its a 92 Berlina with a level 3...

Hey mate! Hope the dash conversion is going well! Any news/pics?

This will look very very good once its all complete. Keep the pics coming mate, anything at all!

hehe, ok :) no shame in asking anyway, right? Thanks for clearing it up for me.

Ok! So I was under the car over the weekend unbolting the tailshaft and exhaust etc and noticed the y-piece on my v6 in the car *looks* like it'd bolt up to my newer v8. The reason why I think this is the case is because both the v6 and the v8 have pacemaker extractors on it, and the end points...

Man, so sorry to hear what happened over there!!! I hope everythings at least a bit better now, and you've gotten back on your feet with a new place or fixed up your old one.

Damn, so I guess thats yet another thing I'll add to the never-ending list of the v8 conversion... Thanks for your reply mate

Hi, as the subject asks... is there a difference between a vn/vp v6 and vn/vp v8 y piece for the exhaust?

Hey! Thanks for the reply mate. I was able to get the plug out! Now all I need to do is degass the ac, unbolt the exhaust, remove the drive train, and then the coolant lines for the heater, oh and the fuel line, and then finally unbolt the mounts from the trans and engine. So much work >.<...

Hi everyone, Currently removing bits from my VP, prepping for a 304 conversion. I've hit a bit of a snag though; how does one remove the main engine loom from the firewall on the passenger side? I am assuming I may need to remove parts of the sound proofing inside the cabin area but once...

hey, yeah the dimensions of the car and sizes etc are helpful, but in order to model a 3d version of the car in Blender or 3ds max youd use a non-perspective-distorted picture of the object, from the front, side, top and rear. That way the final outcome looks much more realistic than something...

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Hi guys, Does anyone have a copy, or a link to a copy of the schematics for a VN or a VP? I want to make a 3d model of a VP in Blender, and I need the front, side, rear and top views of the car... I can't seem to find them on google. I am aware I could just use pictures, but they are...

Ive done a VS Statesman dash into my VP, kept the original wiring, just made adapters between the VP plugs and the VS plugs on the dash... this means I can put my VP dash back in with no wiring issues at all! If you need help, I've got a few notes...

Awesome, thanks everyone. I'll build up the engine bay after it is resprayed and take it from there!

Anybody? Surely itll be ok just to drive to the shop to get regassed..?

Ok, so if I were to put the engine in, and put all the aircon componentry in and then drive it to a workshop to get filled, it will ok, yes? I mean, I wont turn on the aircon etc, since there will be no gas and no oil in it, so that will be ok right?