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Hey All, I have a Vk 1984 with 355 motor and wanting to get a new black alternator (Aeroflow) to match engine theme. There is two to choose from that I see 100 Amp or 140. What would suit my set up better? Car has no air conditioning yet - but will in future Battery is in boot (current...

Hey All, I’ve just noticed that My wipers are rubbing on the back of my bonnet scoop (HDT). Is this normal? Easy fix solutions? Anyone else had this issue and fixed it. The bonnet alignment is good (not high). TIA.

Hey All, I have just had original dash cluster repaired and all was working well with an additional monster tacho in line with the dash tacho yesterday. Today the dash tacho has stopped working. My questions are Can I run two tachos? (Previous owner set up) Is it better to just run the...

Good Evening All I’ve just upgraded my brake booster and master from original VK Berlina to a VT setup. The issues I have is the reservoir. The VT master reservoir is tilted poorly - is there another reservoir that will fit on that will fix this? Also I have a new master cylinder for the...

Hey All, I’m just trying to work out the wiring for my vn sender unit to marry up with my VK. Has anyone done this before? Can you tell me what goes where? I just want to ensure it’s connected correctly. Any help will be greatly appreciated- I have recently just had Attspeed gauges fix the...

Hey All, I have a vk with four disc brakes on it now with original v8 booster and master, which isn’t braking well for me What and where can I get rear brakes/hubs/rotars to suit vt brake upgrade. I’m looking at getting vt master & booster with front hub adapters to suit vk to vt. I’m having...

Hey All, I’ve recently bought a VK and I am currently fixing and working out what is what from the past owner. The original dash fuel gauge has recently stopped working and I need to fix it. I was told it had been changed to a VN fuel tank - but not entirely sure. What’s the best way...

Hey legends, Where would I start to fix airflow issues. I have a 84 VK Berlina that has all the internals and plastic pipes and fan works, however the directionals of it all seems to be missing. Can anybody point me in the right direction? Thanks again, any advice or help is appreciated.

Hey All, Just looking at the brakes I have inherited on my 84 VK. It appears I have on the rear WB callipers (Girlock stamped & Holden) It appears I have VR/VS callipers on the front It appears I have a VR 15/16 PBR MASTER CYLINDER on it as well. What can I do to gain better braking? I...

Hey All, Hope all is well. 84 Berlina sedan V8 I have replaced original wheel with a momo wheel. I’ve noticed the indicator stalk is setting the horn off while I’m turning left only. I like that fact that I’m warning ppl my baby is moving left / but seriously it’s a bit too much lol I’ve...

Evening All, Go easy on me - I’m learning - this is my first 355 carby motor & we are getting to know each other - slowly. I just wanted to confirm if I needed to investigate more into my motor 355/cam/carby that is shaking a fair bit on Start up when cold. Structurally it appears fine...

Hey All, I have just got the car and have been tweaking little issues (seems ongoing) and I have noticed the back and the passenger side locks are sliding good l, however the drivers side door is sticky and isn’t locking when should. Where and what do I do to fix? Any advice is greatly...

Hey All, I have a speedo and odometer that isn’t working or not connected. Where do I begin? Can someone give advice on what to check and what I might need to get to sort this out? Is it better in an Auto electrician’s hands? Or is this something that I can do myself? Keen to get it...

Hello All, I have a 355 in my Vk. However, I have rusty bolts on my harrop single plane manifold (from previous owner) and I would like to change the bolts to new bolts. Do these manifold bolts require a torque wrench? If so can anybody tell me what the setting should be? Should I be concerned...

Hi there, I have the new column in, and I’m a couple of mil short of making the top brackets. We have tried everything loosening the bottom bolt that attaches the shaft. With attempted to wiggle it around moving the uni joints and still coming up short. Is there a knack or a way this can be...

Hi All, Hope you are all well. I’m replacing a honey pot due to mine being loose and was able to pull back towards me under pressure. I have attached photos of the new honey pot. I’m hoping the bearing will be okay? Is there a way to ensure this part is okay before installing it? Or is...

Hi All, I have a VK with power steering with a mono steering wheel and just picked this beauty up. It’s running a 355. However, while driving a gave it a bit of gas and I pulled the steering wheel back towards me & the steering wheel came back towards me and the column, yes I had the fright...

Hi All, Hope all is well. 304 bottom stroked 355 with VN heads high rise manifold I’ve noticed my oil sensor is leaking oil at the bottom of motor - this is connected to my oil pressure gauge on top of bonnet. I attempted to tighten this and gave it a wipe / clean up. Ran the motor for a...

Hi Guys, I am chasing a low mounting bracket for my 304 VN motor in my VK. I have the power steering on the drivers side and I just picked up a bracket that old mate sold to me and said it was a low mounting bracket. I’m looking for confirmation of this bracket. Please see picture attached