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It is M10 thread. M10x75 bolt is just right. I got a galavanised bolt from major hardware chain, and they are rubbish. Get a quality stainless steel bolt instead.

I think I will invest in some thread gauges; I couldn't find a matching nut in the junk box.

I got a cheap Chinese alternator, and the flange is thicker than on the Bosch model which I removed, so bolt is only engaged about 2 turns. For the lower mounting bolt, bolt shaft is 71 mm, so I reckon 3-inch long would be good fit. But what thread is it? The head needs 1/2 inch spanner, so I...

In the USA, there were different maps for the 3 litre HFV6: Cadillacs had a mere 5 HP more than Chev donks. The 3.6 litre has about 20% more torque than the 3 litre. To achieve that, would be doubtful unless you completely disregard emissions.

The radiator fan died on low-speed about 2 years ago. I went to wreckers and got one cheap (cracked shroud) and swapped the motor. Now that has also crapped out. I can't see any for sale, but the price of Denso motors for other vehicles seems pretty steep. Has anybody found replacement motors...

Or if it's had wrong coolant for 23 years, could corrode enough to leak.

A VT V6: I found coolant dripping from bell housing. I removed the automatic transmission, as it is misbehaving and needs and overhaul anyway. The rear plate on the engine was corroded and leaking. I suspect this is a more reactive metal, so would corrode before the iron block. But is it a sign...

My compressor was leaking. The refridgerant had dye added, and with UV light, I could see the compressor was the culprit. It had a Sanden compressor, but I believe it had been changed 10 years ago or so. At Repco, this model is $876 and out of stock. Although I see them online for $ 500 to $600...

Maybe the sway bar links - there are 8 rubber washers that probably won't last 25 years. If they are okay, then steering rod ball joint could be worn out.

Get a new key blade cut to code (if you have security printout) sometimes helps with dicky locks. Typically keys are softer metal than lock tumblers.

That is quite remarkable. I have been looking for low-mileage VS for a while. The lowest I found with supporting evidence was 64000 km.

If it comes from higher-level models, it would have pre-tensioners and not be compatible with VS

I went to an auto locksmith to get a key copied, and he said I don't have a fob. So tried another, he said he hasn't been able to get VS fobs for months. He further said don't get them off eBay, as they are junk. I needed one quickly, so went to a Holden dealer, it cost $150. They had a 2-button...

Body is pretty much the same VR-VS. Engine and PCM will be different. A few odd items like steering wheel are different. Colour of interior trim is likely to be different if you are obsessive about matching stuff.

Actually the Acclaim was a good model - IRS, ABS, airbags - stuff you can't retrofit. Just found the advert: 179,000 km is not worth $6500. Maybe if it had less than 100,000 km. Also says no aircon - that is surprising.

Currently a few (VS V6 ute) for sale up to $5000. I wouldn't pay that much unless it was lower mileage.

You can get caliper slide pins if that is the only problem.

I replaced it with the Nolathane kit, now much better. Interestingly, it says for models VN-VX1, but Whiteline's equivalent kit is only for VN-VS,

I would go for a 1997 Volvo 960 (last of the rear wheel drives)

Thanks for the tip, I didn't want to risk the $20 kits on eBay.

Handling suddenly went crap, so had a look and one of the link rubber bushes is gone, and the others look a bit shabby. Nolathane website lists 2 kits: part number 42449 or 42369 to fit the old Dunnydores. But they don't look like the Holden parts, which have a chamfered edge both sides. So are...

Well the 5 litre could be boosted about 20 kW without opening the engine up: exhaust, air intake, fuel injector map, and radiator fans. So possibly it had all that, but the motor alone would be same as any other.

VS didn't have EGR, so you can't put it in VT-VY

They made them for fleets. The mayors and cabinet ministers, maybe the odd airport limo.

Do you have 2 keys? Are both like this? I've had 2 VS models, and in both cases 1 of the keys became intermittent, the other worked perfectly. Changing the battery did not help. So got the good key duplicated.

I needed a fuel pressure regulator for a VS V6 - that's a critical part. Unfortunately, it was different to older and newer Commodores. I called lots of places, who said it no longer available. Even the Fuelmiser copy part was out of stock. Luckily somebody called back 2 months later to say they...

It's not worth matching, it's run up a lot of km. If it were something like a HSV Senator, I might worry about getting everything right.

Some thief busted open the glovebox of my VS. So I went to the wreckers to seek a replacement, and could only find a VR. However it is a lighter shade of grey.

I saw a major retailer had slotted rotors for $75 - clearance sale, so I grabbed some. I happened to have some pads lying in workshop: the cheapo SUPERSTOP brand. They were very difficult to fit. I pushed back the piston, and removed the bit of tinplate (with ISO number) that clips on. But there...

Did you connect up the charcoal cannister when you did the conversion? If you smell petrol, might be a hose come off and then when purge valve opens (after 2-3 km?) it sucks in air....

The ZB measly 500 a month is still supposedly the best selling car in it's class (large sedan)! So ahead of Skoda, Kia, Volvo etc.

Well put 14-inch VN wheels on the rear, and find some ultra-low profile tyres. That will put the diff 2.5 inches closer to the road.

Rather hard to start, but ran fairly well when warmed up. Now better with new regulator. Didn't bother taking out the relay. When I loosened the old regulator, nothing spurted out - so the rail was already depressurised.

I replaced fuel pressure regulator. The quick connect hose would not come off, so I soaked it in hot water. It came off, but the fuel-resistant lining has detached - still stuck to the old regulator. So the hose is loose on the new regulator. I put a hose clamp on it, but I can still smell...

VZ utes did not have side air bag. They were option on the Crewman. And VT-VZ seats do not fit earlier Commodores.

Honda and Renault make soft urban utes, but I doubt we will see RHD versions.

Or maybe you could ream out the fuel rail to take the VN-VR regulator (if you have a 95/96 VS with 3 bar). Anyway, I spotted on Autobarn website: Bosch 028016552 regulator, but when I went to a store, they said none in stock, and have no idea how long you would have to wait for an order. These...

Would you get oversteer if you don't have the wider tyres at the rear? The Redline has a very thick rear stabiliser bar.

As for fuel line disconnection tool, I got one from Repco, part number RST208. Instead of a stubby screwdriver, I used a Philips driver tip stuck in a small (1/4" drive) socket spanner.

My old one is marked 3.5 bar. A relative has an older VS (1996 build) and that is 3 bar. My The VT-VY regulators look quite different, so they are not suitable either. Anyway, I searched the 280160529 part number and found another vendor listing the compatible engines as the 5 litre boat anchor...