186 head on a 202?
By besty123 25/11/09@06:30 LetsCruise 7304I was just wondering whether I would get a fair bit of performance by putting a 186 head on my 202? Does it raise the compression? What is the compression ratio for a standard 202 with low comp head? Does the LC imprinted on the head mean its low compression?
Thanks
holden HQ engines
By loto 24/11/09@22:58Hi everone can someone tell me wqhats the deffernces between the 308 red, blue and black engines. can someone tell me witch one of these do i have thanks guys.
Spark plug socket to thick?
By Fletch_N 24/11/09@22:40G'day all
Seem to be having a drama with removing the plugs on my old HQ 308, only had the car a couple of months and I went to pull the plugs this arvo and replace them BUT, my plug sockets (3 good brand units) will not fit on fully and due to this just want to round the end of the plug nut, I have looked at the situation with a mirror a torch and some extreme rubber arms and neck, all of the sockets seem to be to thick walled and binding on the head with out getting full purchase on the plug thus rounding the very end? is this normal? sockets are all the same o.d. is there a smaller o.d. socket that can be bought? had 308's before and never run into this problem so any help would be appreciated!
Cheers
Fletch
any one now if this is genuine
By mackv8 24/11/09@22:38 Shed 3028Vic roadworthy checklist
By Circlotron 24/11/09@22:10I hafta take a car and get a roadworthy in the next week or so. Is there somewhere a copy of the list of stuff the dude checks through? If I can go through the list before I get it looked at I might have a better chance of passing first time.
Looking for original Kingswood radio for a HQ.
By a Holden Fan o.O 24/11/09@22:03Hi,
I'm looking for an original radio for my HQ Kingswood, does not need to be in working order but preferably in good condition.
Contact me here or via e-mail at ashtraydirt_@hotmail.com
engine plates
By blah-blah 24/11/09@21:50hi there everybody!!
i'm in search of 308 engine plates. these are the plates that bolt onto the engine and then to the engine mount has any body got some that there willing to part with? for a price of course.
if so send us an email please: willy_wonkas_oompa_loompa@hotmail.com
i'm in perth i've checked out a oupl of the local wreckers near me and none of them have any for a 308 into hq.
cheers brodie

calling fjv653
By Old school fan 24/11/09@21:44I was wondering if you have checked your emails recently? It's just that I would like more info on your v6 conversion etc ie pics, and a bit of a rundown of the whole project. Like what mods you have done with your FJ.
P.S, to other OH members in W.A, I will be visiting Perth for 1st time very soon in the 2nd week of December. Be nice to possibly meet any members while I am over there. Any one interested email me at v8fanlive@hotmail.com.
cheers
Ashley
FJ Sedan front Scuff Plates wanted
By FJNZ 24/11/09@20:50 8009hi guys, just wounded if anyone out there has a pair of FJ Sedan front scuff plates for sale in reasonable rust free condition they don't need.
my email address is :- rsjrichards@xtra.co.nz
Cheers Ron
hommade mini soda blaster guide
By stepto and son 24/11/09@20:42 Shed LetsCruise 3450 MemberMany Thanks for your Support.cant remember if I posted this link b4 or not, its a guide to making a soda blaster at home for blasting carby parts etc
uses baking soda
Quick off topic question..
By stepto and son 24/11/09@20:38 Shed LetsCruise 3450 MemberMany Thanks for your Support.Are Permits aviable in victoria for motorbikes, like permits are aviable for cars?
And,, whats a victorian rego worth on a bike 400cc?
cheers
stepto
Clearout.
By Droobs 24/11/09@20:08List of things to go. Any reasonable offers SOLD. 2233 Sydney. Can deliver/post. Call to discuss condition of items or shipping. Drew 0431873548.
HQ bench, poor condition, FREE. Hz buckets, one damaged. HZ Front bumper. HZ rear bumper. Nose cone, complete with hz grlle. Drivers side guard with inner. Drivers side door, complete less lock/mirror. Wiring harness from HX v8, good fusebox. HX dash with good instruments and fascia. Rear seats from HK-HZ wagon, black top excellent condition, cream bottom average. Cargo interior HK-HZ black carpet as new, complete. Bonnet, clean. Rear passenger door, damaged but complete. STD camshaft.
Overheating Red 308
By HZSTATO 24/11/09@19:54Hi all,
Recently had Air con installed and the old Statesman is now overheating. It doesn't seem to like having the condesor sitting in front of the radiator maybe? It sat at 80deg before, but now pushes 110 on open road. Found the radiator was blocked and damaged, just got a brand new heavy duty cored radiator put in, car is now running at 100deg (a little cooler but still too hot) went to replace the thermostat today only to find it didn't have one anyway. Anyone got any other ideas? Pretty sure the water pump is still going strong as there is plenty of pressure in the hoses, standard clutch fan seems to be functioning fine and the original shroud is still there.
Tacho Problems
By 253uc 24/11/09@19:47Having more dramas with the VB. I had a new tacho laying about that was still new in the box so i decided to put it in the VB followed the wiring diagram to the T Black to good earth, Red to switched 12 volt power, Green to negative on coil and white to instrument lights. Problem occurs once the car is started it takes about 5 seconds for the tacho to start working then it jumps up to 900 rpm, under revs it is very inaccurate depending on the throttle i give it varies between being 1500rpm - 3000rpm lower then it should be. The tacho is one of those do it all jobs 4's,6's,8's and its definitely set to 6 (working with a 202). Ive tried running the live feed and earth directly from the battery but this made no difference.
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Off Topic. I thought you guys would appreciate this
By Perth Mick 24/11/09@19:21 ShedIm not sure if youve seen this, its a cask badge from my local pub.
hg trimatic kickdown cable needed
By myhg186 24/11/09@19:10 LetsCruise 3805Hey guys i'm only new to the site and not quite sure how all this site works yet so any help would be much appreciated. What i'm in need of is a hg trimatic kickdown cable, if anyone knows of one or has one for sale would be great. Thanks
not mine but....
By blissy 24/11/09@19:10 Shed LetsCruise 3216any one help with this , i'm jus curious as to what there from....by looking at the half windows i would say ht rod of some sort windows......
monaros from south africa
By a Holden Fan o.O 24/11/09@18:54can any one help me
are the monaros assembiled in south africa any different
any help would be good
trying to find out codes
thanks
eh air con
By mitchehprem 24/11/09@18:42 Shed LetsCruise 3214hi i was wanting to konw if hk-t-g air con would fit in my eh prem im looking at buying one like this http://cgi.ebay.com....
any info would be great :)
6 speed silvia box to 202
By nugget09 24/11/09@18:41g'day all i was wondering if any one has heard of putting a silvia six speed box behind a 202. have heard it done before was just wondering if anyone knew how.
thanx to all reply's
V6 Engine number
By revhead 24/11/09@18:25 Shed LetsCruise 5017Can anyone tell me how many numbers are in a VPII V6 engine number. A guy I am looking at buying one from sent me a 5 digit number and some one told me it should be a six digit number. Anyone know?
Cheers Nev
Off Topic - Solar Power
By htdave 24/11/09@18:11Hey guys. Sorry about the off topic post. I am looking at getting solar power and solar hot water for my house (the money I save can buy more parts for my old Holden, so technically it is still on topic..). Does anyone have solar power or solar hot water? are there companies you would recommend or not recommend? are there any forums in Australia for this stuff?
Cheers
Dave
What am i doing wrong????
By besty123 24/11/09@18:04 LetsCruise 7304firstly what am i doing wrong?? because i have tried to put the lower half of the oil seal in twice. both times the rubber was torn. when installed i could also not turn the engine over by hand. and secondly whats the part in the bottom of the photo? it was in my acl gasket set? theres two of them.
thanks
Urgent Question
By jacko27 24/11/09@18:04Hey guys does anyone know the weight of a Bare 308 Block?
or if not the weight of a complete engine?
Ambos for those ambo fiends here
By Dodgy Rogers 24/11/09@17:16 LetsCruise 4510Just a few pics of early model Ambos Ive seen around my local area in recent times, seen the HR today while shopping with the missus, the fairmont while visiting a friend and the link is to a HZ that I remember from when I was at high school, it was owned by a guy a year or two above me, If I had the money and room Id give it a good home.
As far as I know the others are not for sale so dont bother asking.
Mistaken Identity?
By Timtam 24/11/09@17:09 Shedhttp://cgi.ebay.com....
Premier or Brougham? You decide, lol.
Help - Oil Seal
By besty123 24/11/09@16:53 LetsCruise 7304I recently tried to replace the bottom half of the rear main oil seal on a 202. The new kit comes with two blue half circle shaped seals. How do they fit? Because I thought i had it fitted correctly but when i tightened it on it tore the seal up and the engine could not turn?? Do they put two types of oil seals in the kit because different ones take different seals? Because there are these two round seal kind of things. They are solid, but look to be made of a rope kind of material ???
Please help me
Stolen Car - VX Senator - WA
By Matt_HZ350 24/11/09@16:02hey everyone
Just found out that a friends car was stolen from her house last night in Forrestfield WA. its a Storm Grey Coloured VX Senator. License plates are 1BXP 011. It was stolen between 5:30pm and 7:30pm from her house. it has been lowered and has an exhaust (pretty loud) so it wouldnt be that hard to spot.
If you do see or hear anything, please contact me on 0421 305 903 or place a post up here. Thanks guys. Much appreciated
HQ-WB 3 Core V8 Radiator
By Ambo_nay 24/11/09@16:01HQ-WB 3 Core V8 Radiator
Was in good condition when last used, no leaks etc.
Has been sitting in garage for a while now. .
Looking for around $50 ono
Pick up only from Epping, Sydney.
Nathan
0417308337
PROJECT CAR
By wesh357 24/11/09@15:53Hi all,
I am getting rid of a HZ SL Sedan.
There is no carpet. All original, still has the original Irish mist blue paint. Is on LPG - not dual fuel, and fuel tank has been removed. minor rust in doors, the car is not running, something wrong with LPG set-up but when it was it went beautifully. red 308 motor, air horns.
If anyone is interested the car is in Springwood NSW (30 mins from penrith) I'm not worried about getting great money for the car. I just need to get rid of it, otherwise it will be going to the wreckers at the end of the week.
ask any q's or contact me on 0424 652 452 - Dan

