28th March 2012, 12:56 PM
Check with a straight edge that the pulleys all line up, if the new alternator sits 1mm rearward or forward it will cause a squeal.
Also, how much lube is on the belt? Too much will cause a...
28th March 2012, 11:41 AM
Proportioning valves and brake fluid pressures are definitely worth looking into, but I don't know if you'd feel much difference from swapping drum to disc...
Drums have good stopping power as they...
26th March 2012, 02:36 PM
The torque convertor is only a component of the transmission, equivalent to a clutch on a vehicle with a manual tranmission.
As stated before, the failure could have been caused by imbalance,...
21st March 2012, 08:01 AM
You don't need to remove the 'Patrol' badge section to access the screws. Unfortunately my car is not nearby to take a photo....
The screws are fairly large philips head screws that (from memory)...
20th February 2012, 10:19 AM
This is my current toy:
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t164/gordy308/64912_10150091810873327_721708326_7257794_7934155_n.jpg
1966 HR Holden Special
58,000 miles, original unrestored condition....
9th February 2012, 10:47 AM
The ZD30 has an 'automatic' belt tensioner with a little shock absorber. It sits next to the water pump from memory.
If you have belt squeal it could be caused by the belt (worn, or stretched, or...
18th January 2012, 08:28 AM
Get on to this guy:
www.onautos.com.au
He sells heaps of brake pads, rotors, etc at good prices and is pretty switched on! He'll point you in the right direction.
16th January 2012, 07:09 AM
Hi Col,
I've fitted the ASE intercooler, it's a bit bigger and thicker than the standard unit. It's also got a fan underneath which pulls heaps of air.
I've got some pics in my "Bear's GU ST...
14th January 2012, 10:43 PM
I've been to Ian Rose Motors in Moorabbin, they seemed a pretty good mob.
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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-37.845479,144.946597
21st December 2011, 02:14 PM
I ended up getting the superior engineering links, my thought are:
- they're pretty fiddly to disconnect & even moreso to reconnect.
- the difference in travel with the sway bar connected compared...
8th December 2011, 09:45 AM
So here's a couple of the pics from last night, finished up at about 12:15 after fitting the intercooler, catch can & drive belt tensioner (which I picked up for a steal on ebay :clapping: )
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31st October 2011, 11:44 PM
I've also got a GU without cruise control (mines a ZD30), I have wondered what would be required to fit it...
I have a bit of knowledge with this sort of thing but with different manufacturers...