Archive - May 2004

fixed, well sorta.

Someone on hear from W.A was after a power steer bracket. Have one to suit a V8 but I am in Sydney. Let me know if your interested.

JUNKYARD

Im pondering an lsd switch, but does it matter if the changeover diff came out of a ute? i.e do they interchange or is it a different piece o machinery? im a bit worried about this as i already bought it without thinkin to ask where exactly it came from.... =\

Hey guys, struck something strange tonight whilst sorting out the fuel system for my HK VN V6 project.

I have 3 hktg filler neck pipes from 3 seperate hktg vans.
The 1st pipe is just a filler pipe with no other outlets welded onto it. The fuel tank has an overflow tube in the top which runs to outside under the car.
The 2nd filler pipe has the filler plus an outlet which comes out of the side of the filler near the cap which then runs to the tank. This tank does not have an overflow to outside.
The 3rd filler pipe has 2 outlets, the same as above, plus another "upper vent pipe" outlet which goes to outside under the car.

i have an LX torana and i only drive it occasionally on the weekends i've had the same engine oil for more than 12 months i was just wondering how often u should change your oil? how long does it take oil to lose it goodness?

cheers

Just gone through the shed over the weekend and found many parts I don't need and wouldn't mind getting rid of. I have for sale

6cyl 202 red motor in good cond, complete with dizzy, leads, starter motor, manifold, stromberg carby hk-t-g sump. $250
2spd powerglide 6cyl $100
Pair of hk-t-g ute doors in good cond $50 each

Email rick83@dodo.com.au if interested. I am located in the northern suburbs of melb.

Hi all, i was just wondering what is the best way to test your spark plugs and leads? Thanx

hi all

on a red 253, what is the effect on the car if one spark plug isnt working at all?

ie how hard is it to start? and how well/bad should it idle and accelerate?

thanks guys

tim

can ya tell me if you can put a geardrive on a injected holden v8???????????????? and how hard it would be to do

I was wondering if anyone could tell me what voltage I should have at the pos side of the coil on my hq 253. I think its supposed to be 10.8 is this correct?

By the way, congrats on the new sight Rusty.

My wife likes it too, as it keeps me away from the porn sights and stops me from talking to her about the HQ all the time.

Just thought i would let everybody know that i have a Fb Holden ute for sale on ebay. Just search for fb ute and it should come up.The item number is 2479961636. If anyone is interested you can email me on hondo1@kooee.com.au. The ute would suit restoration.

Hi,

i have a Original XX7 1976 Sandman UTE for sale in Brisbane QLD.

The essential statistics

Twin headlamp Statesman front end incl NOS grille badge and overriders

Engine Bay
253 V8, extractors, Holley 350, Edelbrock Head, Air Conditioning and Power steering.

Drive Train,
m21 4 speed (reco) Salisbury diff (10 bolt) and road huggers on the back.

It has been my project for 6 months where i have have had it professionally restored to original standard. Full respray in Mandarin Red (with black outs), engine bay in Satin Black and tray in aqua fleck grey.

(Work performed by our forum Bro Andrew-STREETNEAT)

Hi guys

I have two Gregory's manuals for sale - listed on ebay - check em out:

HQ - HJ service repair manual:
http://cgi.ebay.com....

HX - HZ service repair manual:
http://cgi.ebay.com....

I am also looking for a gregory's or similar manual for a WB ute - contact me at brettjulie@optusnet....

Just a quick question.
Can you put a pre-pollution carby on an engine (253) that
has Pollution heads and manifold.
Would this be the same as blocking off pollution hoses on
the standard one.

Have just fitted a HQ 3speed into a 1980 comodore auto. Have used the HQ flywheel. Every thing fits but clutch dosn't work as there is a 10mm gap between thrustbearing and pressure plate fingers. What the ....!

Ok, an easy one for the experienced to start Sunday. I have developed a manifold leak and am going to replace the gasket. Should i use any particular sealer on the flanges? Any gaskets best? Cheers

My mate has a HQ tonner with a mildly worked 308, (cam, extractors, high flow exhaust etc). Hes thinking of supercharging it. Its got cold air intake and [Naughty Pottyword]. Hes wanting to run about 10 to 14psi through the old girl and wants me to ask all you what are the best superchargers/kits to put on it for max performance/economy.

Cheers lads

-Dave

please can i have a password then i can stop banging my head on the key board and post some photos of my supercharged fj thanks rusty old mate this is from fj53