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I have a VH with a 304 from a VR. I'm running an Edlebrock Air-Gap and 650Dp Brawler carby all mated to a built T700 gear box from a VN. I'm having trouble setting the TV cable and the box slips when the foot it 3/4 or more of the way down on the accelerator pedal. I've read that this is a...

I have just installed a carby convereted 304 engine in my SLE. It has an Edelbrock AirGap manifold, Pacemaker headers and 650 DP. As part of the set up I've installed a Cater fuel pump. It's the 4600 model which is rated at 8-9psi. I had installed the pump originally too high compared to the...

I'm sure there's an easy explanation but I'm no mechanic especially when it comes to carby engines. The VH has developed a slight hesitation when accelerating either from a stand still or when taking your foot off the gas and then applying it again. The car hesitates only when I (re)apply the...

I have an SLE 253 and am going to throw in a VS 304 engine with VN T700 box. I know this is nothing new and people will say go LS but that's not what I'm after. The SLE is a one owner original 98000kms car and I intend on keeping it look as original as possible (Apart from the original Simmons...

ITEM: Preferably a carbie motor but must be turbo pattern block (304, 308 or 355). If it has a well built T700 good but not necessary. Must be available within the next 5-8 weeks LOCATION: Sydney, NSW CONDITION: New or Used PRICE: up to $10K depending on what you have. DELIVERY/PICK UP...

I bought a Vintage trolley jack on the weekend and am looking to restore it and have it on display in my garage. I was hoping that someone may have some idea on what brand it is and what colours it was when new? I've found photos of a APAC Mechanical Jack No. 247 that looks like mine but I'm...

Hi All, I'm looking at updating my front dash speakers in the SLE but I'm not sure how to remove them without breaking anything. Can anyone help?

SLE-883 submitted a new Showcase Item: 1981 VH Commodore SL/E Read more about this showcase item here...

I am looking at changing the 20 year old car alarm I have in the VH and was looking for feedback at what others have used and what features they have. Also any installers they recommend in Sydney - St George area. I was looking for something that had central looking capabilities as a minimum...

I currently have my VH SLE insured with Shannons for $8000 and my premium is $700. I found an Insurance company called Ryno Insurance (https://www.rynoinsurance.com.au) that has quoted me a premium of $630 with the value of the car at $20,000. I haven't read all the finer details yet but...

Can anyone confirm if the washer jet from a VN/VP/VR/VS will fit and work correctly on a VH?

Hi All, I have a VH SLE with a 253. I'm looking at doing a 304/308 install so I can run a turbo pattern block and use a T700 (I want the overdrive). I'm also going to keep the car carby rather than EFI to keep it all period correct. In order to keep the car legal and eligible for rego I...

Im restoring my VH SLE and am looking at installing new door check straps. Can anyone confirm that the front door straps are the same for the rear?

I thought I'd start a new thread about braking upgrades people have used or researched for their VB-VK Commodore. This came about as I was looking at brake options for my VH and haven't found much information about what kits there are apart from the VT 298mm twin piston upgrade. With my...

I was originally looking at the HSV 330mm or 343mm rotors for the VH but found that I could run the standard SLE rims with the Wilwood brakes. Anyone running a set of the Wilwood 320mm 4 piston calipers on their car? Just wanting some feedback on their performance, installation and the rim...

Hi All, I've been looking at sourcing some front and rear bar molds for my VH SLE restoration and as many of you would know, no one reproduces the rubbers and finding new ones is almost impossible. So I started looking at reproducing my own and found a company that says they can make the...

My car is going in for a respray this week and while it's there I wanted to get the doors and boot locks replaced to match the ignition barrel. Has anyone used the Rare Spares kit and do they install without any issues? Is there anyway of having the glovebox lock changed to also suit...

ITEM: White VP V8 BT1 PRICE: $3900 ono LOCATION: St George Area, NSW YEAR: 1992 SERIES: VP BADGE: Executive - BT1 ENGINE: Standard 304 V8 with extractors and 3inch sports exhaust. 3.45 lsd diff. TRANSMISSION: Auto with shift kit COLOUR: White EXTERIOR CONDITION: Very...

Looking at replacing the radiator in the VH. It works well at the moment and doesn't leak but look like it has been hit by a rock and the fins are all bent. What have others upgraded to? I like the look of PWR but can't justify the price. I was also considering JAR. I would like the...

After having a 1981 SLE 308 with all the options stolen back in 1997 I've always had a soft spot for the VH. In 2010 I bought myself a 1983 SLE with shadow tone (Blue on Silver) with a 202 and converted it to a 304 efi. My wife and I then had our first kid and I lost interest in the project and...

DESCRIPTION: Wanted to Buy ITEM: VH Commodore SLE - SL/E - 1981 - 1983 LOCATION: NSW, Sydney CONDITION: Used DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: Prefer to pick up the car as long as it's less than 6hrs drive from Sydney otherwise happy to organise a transport company to collect the car...

Hi All, Does anyone know much about the VH below. I apparently came from Western Australia and is not located in Victoria. I'm asking as I've been in talks with the current owner and am close to buying it. Any info you have on the car would be great.

Hi All, I'm considering an interstate car which I've had inspected but don't want to make the flight to handover payment, organise interstate towing and then fly back home (I have a young family and work commitments). I've been looking into companies that act on the buyers behalf and...

ITEM: 1983 VH Commodore SL/E in Shadow Tone Indigo Blue over Mercury Silver LOCATION: Sydney, NSW (Earlwood area) PRICE: $9,500 ono YEAR: 1983 SERIES: VH BADGE: SL/E ENGINE: 202 inline 6 (now VR 5L) TRANSMISSION: 3 Speed (now VR Auto) COLOUR: Blue over Silver EXTERIOR CONDITION: Good...

Hi All, I'm looking at getting new rubber for the VH and am not sure what to go for. I'm running the std 15" SLE rim which is 6.5 inchs wide. currently it's running 205/65/15 up front and 215/60/15 at the rear. I was thinking of going with Bridgestone Supercat tyres all round...

I'm looking at getting front and rear sway bars for the car. I currently have adjustable lower rear trailing arms and an adjustable panhard rod. My options are fixed front sway bars either 27mm or 30mm or 27mm heavy duty blade adjustable For the rear do I go 20mm or 22mm fixed or 22mm...

Hi All, I'm after new headlight globes and front indicator bulbs for my VH. Anyone know what type/size globes are needed?

I currently have a VH K frame with the 304 engine sitting on it and am trying to run my power-steering hoses. I thought the VR high pressure hose would fit the VH rack but it doesn't. Do I need to run the VH high pressure hose? I know I should have run a VN-VS K frame but I know a lot have...

As i've got a VR engine and 4L60E gearbox, I'm trying to find a solution to retain the original speedo. I know a few conversion places sell something called "Cable-X" but their asking in excess of $600. I've found one in the states on ebay for half that landed in OZ (Ebay item) What I would...

ITEM: 1998 Holden Vectra 2.0L engine Automatic gear box Traction control Air bag PRICE: Asking $4500 with 12months rego or $3500 with pink slip and rego until 21 September 2012 Open to reasonable offers Negotiable LOCATION: NSW, Sydney, Earlwood YEAR: 1998 SERIES: GL BADGE: Vectra...

Having issues trying to get spark. The car fires up but there's no power going to the coil. It's a Vh commodore running a VR 304 and TH700 box.

It's the valve that connects the brake line to the two rear calipers and bolts on to the diff. I'm in the process of sorting out the rear end and want to get a new a new part or reconditioned the original

ITEM: 1983 VH SL/E Disc Brake rear end. GU4 LOCATION: Sydney NSW (Canterbury Area) CONDITION: Used PRICE: $200 Very Negotiable. Make an offer DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: Pick Up Only PAYMENT OPTIONS: COD CONTACT DETAILS: Email me at [email protected] or send me a PM...

Hi All, Has anyone ever used a Castlemaine Gearbox cross member and made it fit? I just got one on friday and although it looks to be good and the bolts line up, there is about a half inch gap between the cross member bracket and where it bolts on to the car. I've sent CAE an email to...

Hi All, I have a T700 gearbox installed in the VH and was wondering if it was possible to have the original VH shifter work with the new box. Has anyone done this, is it possible? Any info/advice or instructions would be great. Thanks

Hi All, Can any one confirm which petrol tanks can fit onto a VH? I know VK and VL can but can any others? Thanks

Hi All, I'm in the process of wiring up my VH (originally 202) to suit a VR 304 and T700. What tips and tricks can you guys offer me? Should I just take the car to an Auto electrician or is there a Painless wiring kit available for this conversion Thanks

Anyone know where I can get the sound deadening sheet for the firewall of my VH? The one the car currently has is falling apart. I'm sure I heard that they don't make one to suit the VH But I believe there is a product called bituminous sticky-backed sheets. Has anyone used it of do you...

Hi All, What's the wides wheels you can fit on the rear of a VH with lower suspension? I've seen 19x8 wheels on a VH with 265 rubber but it didn't state if it was tubbed or not. Also has anyone mini tubbed their VH? Thanks

Hi All, Just picked up a 1983 VH SL/E Is currently a straight 6 but will be replaced with a VR 5L from a Calais with HSV upgrades I can see it's going to be a long and slow process but I'll try to keep you all posted along the way. Here are the first pics of the car in Melbourne...