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  1. Wombles

    K frame spacers/subframe strengthening

    wondering, while I'm in the bay, if I go for k frame spacers, would I need a new steer shaft to work with it? So a longer shaft... Also, with subframe strengthening, wondering if anyone has pics of how they've done it... Maybe even looking into these ones...
  2. Wombles

    Wombles has stuff up... Again. He got another VS.

    7th car... a 95 VS ute. Not pretty. 3 seater manual. Work bus. Red. 220ish on the clock. Lasted 5hrs with its new plates before a guy at work backed into it. Good ol Prado with reverse sensors/camera.... does the job. Practical. Will add pics soon.
  3. Wombles

    Wombles 6th car

    Dont have a 5th... Kinda ignore that one. So the new daily is a wee little TF Gemini '83. 66 thou k on her. A couple little rust spots but meh Pics will tell you all
  4. Wombles

    Wombles 4th car

    Well... picked this up today. 240 thou k. 6 speed LS1. HBD extras... (ssp) lol Drives great, NSW could have done a better roady but getting it done in VIC anyway. Will get more photos when im not so exhausted. 10 hrs of driving. 3am start. Hahha
  5. Wombles

    VS BCM questions.

    First off, I want to fit the boot lock mechanism that works with a key. I'd need a BCM, mechanism and key yeah? If so can any BCM work?
  6. Wombles

    Surf fisherman! Where you at.

    Just thought of making a thread for surf fisherman. Wonna know what you take. Obviously a rod/reel combo, bait, tackle and chair. But what else do you take? An esky? Do you have a custom frame to roll it around with? I'm just starting to make one up and trying to decide how to make it turn...
  7. Wombles

    L67 building.

    So. I'm doing the cam timing. I have this cam. In 'Stage 2' form PERFORMANCE COMP CAMS TO SUIT HOLDEN SUPERCHARGED L67 3.8L V6 VS VT VX VU VY - Mace Engineering Group With the Rollmaster double row, what would I set it? +6, +4, +2 advanced, standard or -2, -4, -6 retard? What else should I...
  8. Wombles

    5L tuner.

    Need someone to do a mail order tune for a 5L. The1 is out of the question. Already got onto him and no go. So any other members do tunes?
  9. Wombles

    BCM upgrade on 304 wagon.

    Want to replace my BCM with a mid, high or lux. For power windows. Would any fit? Part Number is 92049 and main number is 150. To suit a 95 VS V8 wagon.
  10. Wombles

    5L Cam identification

    Hey guys. Need help to identify a cam. Only numbers I have are '230 271' and '2802'. It's a Crane Cam. Roller. For a 5L
  11. Wombles

    304 oiling mods.

    Hey. Pretty sure I saw a thread about this but can't find it. Just want some tips on oiling mods to suit a 304 bored to 355.
  12. Wombles

    Number plate woes on Barina.

    07? Holden Barina. Sister in law needed to get new plates as hers were stolen. What's the laws on drilling the plate? Old ones had 2 screws in the middle. One screw slightly over the lettering. She wants to do the same but Vic Roads says no.
  13. Wombles

    VS 304 troubles

    The only troubles my 304 is giving me is when I press the clutch in while slowing down, it acts like it surges. To put it simply it almost stalls then revs up then repeat a few times. Sometimes stalls if turning a corner etc. Any ideas on that? It's a converted to manual Wagon.
  14. Wombles

    Strange things happening....

    Story starts at the wedding... Brang it to drive the groomsmen around. Nek minnut they put red dye in the window washer. So the next morning I sat there flushing it out for 15 minutes. Took it for a run went well until 5 to 10 minutes, when I stopped the engine was missing like mad. Would go...
  15. Wombles

    Wombles LJ Torana 2 door. (3rd car)

    This is my new ride. Picked her up today. A 1973 LJ Torana. Plans are to restore her to original. Its just a 4 cyl 4 speed manual 2 door. Here are pics that give 1000 words a pic.
  16. Wombles

    [VIC] 5L, Auto, ETC for sale

    ITEM: A VR? 5L with an auto gearbox out of a 95VS w/ TC, Wiring and ECU. LOCATION: Vic, Gippsland CONDITION: Used PRICE: $1500 Negotiable DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: Pick up PAYMENT OPTIONS: COD CONTACT DETAILS: PM OTHER INFO: Motor supposibly has 165,000 on it where the...
  17. Wombles

    VS brake upgrade troubles.

    got the VE big brake upgrade. How the fk do the hoses go on. Any way I do it it either hits something or the hose is too short. Decided to get to that point and say fk it..
  18. Wombles

    Thoughts on this brake upgrade kit?

    Just want thoughts on this kit. Kinda unsure if I should get it or not. Brake Upgrade Holden Commodore VR VS TO 322mm VF V8 Spec | eBay
  19. Wombles

    VY auto windows down wont work

    Windows in a mates VY Senetor wont have auto down work. It only goes down after 5 seconds of holding the switch down. BCM issue or switch issue? Has tryed another BCM but no luck.
  20. Wombles

    Door locks not working correctly

    Story is that my doors arnt locking straight away. Takes about 10 seconds+ of continuous pressing for them to work. Brand new key and head. Unlocks straight away. BCM issue?
  21. Wombles

    miss/flat spot under load.

    Seems im getting a miss/flat spot under load when accelorating. Sometimes it even backfires in the engine bay. Could it be a coil on the way out or DFI? Doesnt do it when in park.
  22. Wombles

    Help me identify this rear end.

    What vehicle comes out with 3.45 diff gears. and these pictures of the rear end. Just wanting to know really...
  23. Wombles

    Cargo Barrier

    Hey guys. Where are the mounts for the Cargo barrier. I believe I have found the bottom ones on top of the wheel well. Are the other 2 under the roof lining?
  24. Wombles

    Help me find my cold start issues.

    Yep, me again... About the wagons starting.. Whenever cold the car will start fine then when going down in revs sounds like its missing like mad but still sits on 900 RPM. It also hesitates when tapping the accelerator. But when warm it is un-noticed. 20130623_081242_zpsfb39abbe.mp4 Video by...
  25. Wombles

    VS boot install ideas.

    hey guys. Want a hand with ideas on a boot install. Criteria is: Fit a 20" spare. Sub amd amp package. Boot to still be practical. Ideas that have been thrown around is the wheel to one side and sub/amp on the other. If anyone has an idea/ can photoshop it that would be lovely.
  26. Wombles

    Running injectors without the plastic caps

    Just wondering, will running injectors without the pintle caps damage them? Just cause I need to move it and will put them on tomorrow.
  27. Wombles

    VS 5L T5 conversion

    I know... Another one... But I need help. My reverse lights will need go on when reverse is selected. Plus my interior light will not turn off. I have used the manual wiring loom and computer. Have also plugged the park/neutral switch in. Any ideas?
  28. Wombles

    [VIC] Garage sale. VS Ecotec parts to dash parts. There's a gearbox too!

    All pictures are at the bottom of page ITEM: Full dash.Can part out but prefer whole thing gone together. LOCATION: Gippsland VIC CONDITION: Used PRICE: Make me an offer. DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: Prefer pick up as I work a 12 hour day 9 days a fortnight. PAYMENT OPTIONS...
  29. Wombles

    5L Manual conversion wont start.

    As title states. 5L T5 conversion wont start. Everything is plugged in. Using a manual loom and computer. It doesnt attempt to turn over at all. Whats the go? Would I still need to bridge the auto park sensor?
  30. Wombles

    T5 pedal box.

    I believe I have a VN pedal box. The hole for the cruise control switches are larger for one of them. If I buy a new one to suit will it 1) work with VS wiring 2) Come with the thing that clicks into the box? Does the spring hold the pedal downwards or is it supposed to force it up? Also...
  31. Wombles

    VS 5L Auto to Manual wiring.

    just want to know what pins need to be switched to run the manual ecu with the auto engine harness. Doing the conversion now and hating wiring diagrams.
  32. Wombles

    Vs 5L manual conversion

    So for the 5L conversion, what do I need? ECU? T5? Driveshaft? Wiring for T5? By the sounds of it I can still use auto loom, just swap a few pins for the ECU? Flywheel? Clutch? Missing anything? Anyone got clear instructions for the pin moves?
  33. Wombles

    [VIC] WTB: T5 V8 stuff.

    DESCRIPTION: Wanted to Buy ITEM: T5 Driveshaft to suit sedan and/or wagon, console and pedalbox. LOCATION: VIC Gippsland CONDITION: Used DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: Willing to Travel depending on distance. Also willing to pay postage depending on price PAYMENT OPTIONS: Bank...
  34. Wombles

    5.0L steering.

    Story is, the steering oil is producing a LOT of metalic. So looking at getting a new pump. Should I also get a new rack?
  35. Wombles

    5L oil leak.

    As the title states. I have an oil leak. Its not the rocker cover gaskets as I have goo'd them both sides which was my third attempt. Its bad enough that ot fills the chassis rail up and sprays the exhaust. Its the drivers side thats leaking.
  36. Wombles

    VR Level 3 cluster in a VS

    So the story is that I tried fitting a level 3 cluster out of a VR wreck into my VS. When testing it the revs wouldn't work at all. Basically nothing worked. Would it be the cluster that's broken or VR clusters don't go into VS's?
  37. Wombles

    5.0 running strange.

    To start things off. What I have done. I have replaced the inlet manifold gasket and leads. Syptom. Engine has irregular miss fires. At times can fun for a while without fault then you get a slight pop and engine shake. The pop is only noticeable when standing at the rear of car on idle...
  38. Wombles

    vibrations on slowing down.

    As title says. Getting vibration type sounds when slowing down. Just did a rear uni and tank swap. Could the driveshaft being in the wrkng position cause this?
  39. Wombles

    Speedo jumping in park

    95 VS Wagon. Exectutive. Speedo jumps up when you hit the accelarator in park. What would cause this?
  40. Wombles

    [L67] double row timing chain benefits

    Hi guys. I know its a usually asked question but what are the advantages of a double row timing chain? Builder would like to know. Im currently building an engine up with a 'Stage 2' cam from MACE. Will most likely have 105 springs or LS springs. Will be a fairly tough engine.. Starting off...
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