You need to get the right thread size which should be M12x1.50 (someone else may be able to confirm this) Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by jsobey [View Post] hey guys and girls. have a stupid question. my wagon has picked up an annoying thing ( i guess u can call it) when i turn etheir at slow speed or not moving at all the steering wheel keeps jerking... its not turning smooth as it used to... just jacked it up and found that with no load on the steering it turns mint but if i manually change the direction of the front wheels you can slightly feel it jerk... has any one had this problem before?? one person has vaguely suggested it could be the steering rack... but before i get another i wana be sure... any help much appreciated. thanks Jono Most likely the pump,One of the vanes inside is stuffed,cheap fix as the pumps are not the expensive. Cheers Marty ---------- Post added 25-07-11 at 17:01 ---------- Quote: Originally Posted by VL-Dan [View Post] You need to get the right thread size which should be M12x1.50 (someone else may be able to confirm this) 100% correct! Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by PSIWPN NZ [View Post] maybe check the power steer fluid level. i had similar problem when i put mine back together after it was all disconnected i just jacked it up and keep turning the wheel from lock to lock i think it had air in the lines bt1 does it real bad, can't move steering wheel unless you put heaps of revs on lol. how on earth do you bleed the system?

Don't have my Gregorys manual to hand, but I think to bleed it you just pull off one of the hoses!! When you fill it/top it up, with the car running and the reservoir cap off, simply turn the steering from lock to lock slowly several times. Just keep an eye on the fluid level. It would be easier to do if the front wheels are off the ground slightly.

Quote: Originally Posted by NZ_GTS [View Post] Don't have my Gregorys manual to hand, but I think to bleed it you just pull off one of the hoses!! When you fill it/top it up, with the car running and the reservoir cap off, simply turn the steering from lock to lock slowly several times. Just keep an eye on the fluid level. It would be easier to do if the front wheels are off the ground slightly. would it be in the vl manuel book?

Quote: Originally Posted by NZ_bt1vlt [View Post] would it be in the vl manuel book? Dunno. Probably not. From memory there are no bleed nipples in the power steer system. Best place to drain it from would be where the hoses enter the rack (lowest point of the system). Pull one of these hoses off, then let the fluid drain out from there. Turning the steering from lock to lock (with the engine off) should help flush out the rack. Refill the system as I mentioned before. If this doesn't help then you'll need to establish whether it is the rack or pump that is at fault.

Anyone got pros/cons on Dobis and King springs?

I've got Dobi superlows. Seem ok...but what is it with lowered VLs - they never seem to sit right; too low in the ar5e, and too high at the front. I've already raised the rear of my car 10mm using Nolathane Coil spring seat upper bushes (+10mm #47300). Looks way better in the rear now - and the tyres don't rub. Unfortunately to fix the front it's either use an angle grinder or upgrade to coilovers...

Would you suggest ultra lows in the front to even it out ?? Or only going lows in the back and super low in the front ?

I've got Dobi Superlows in mine, see my car thread for pics. sits ok although If I was to put bigger wheels on I'd probably chop a coil off. The thing with Commodores is that they look high in the front because the front guards are bigger than the rears.

you can check out how my car sits here; http://www.calaisturbo.com.au/showthread.php?t=235146 I raised the rear after I took the photos. Pretty sure the Dobi springs I have are the lowest ones they do - so maybe try and find another brand of spring that is lower. Really not keen on chopping off a coil tho - don't wanna risk the springs not being captive. Read a few build threads to see what springs people are using. My tyres used to rub ever so slightly on the rear, but not now that I have raised the back tho. Depends on how wide your rear tyres are. Mine are 235s, although the actual width of 235s seems to fluctuate from brand to brand.

I was driving my bt1 home tonight as i noticed a very loud ticking sound comming from engine? more revs you put on engine the faster the ticking goes. does this mean the lifters are buggered and time for new ones?

Quote: Originally Posted by NZ_bt1vlt [View Post] I was driving my bt1 home tonight as i noticed a very loud ticking sound comming from engine? more revs you put on engine the faster the ticking goes. does this mean the lifters are buggered and time for new ones? Check to see if you have enough oil in the engine before driving it again

Quote: Originally Posted by NZ_bt1vlt [View Post] I was driving my bt1 home tonight as i noticed a very loud ticking sound comming from engine? more revs you put on engine the faster the ticking goes. does this mean the lifters are buggered and time for new ones? Time to put in a V8 You might want to give her an oil change,Make sure it is the correct grade.An engine flush perhaps??If it has just started ther may be some crap that has just come loose and is in the system,Or have yuo been over reving it and damaged a spring?Start with the simple thing first. I hope it is something simple. Cheers Marty Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

it wont be over reeving....he drives like a nana lol Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Hey peeps! Quick question for you guys whats the usual or most common setup of springs people put into their vl's, like ultra low, super low etc?? mine currently looks like i have dead bodies in the boot and i just want to even it out abit Cheers Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by NZ_BT1 [View Post] it wont be over reeving....he drives like a nana lol At least he's driving it ---------- Post added 02-08-11 at 08:19 ---------- Quote: Originally Posted by enzieVLC [View Post] Hey peeps! Quick question for you guys whats the usual or most common setup of springs people put into their vl's, like ultra low, super low etc?? mine currently looks like i have dead bodies in the boot and i just want to even it out abit Cheers What springs are in it? Ultra Lows up front and Super Lows at the rear would probably give you the most even look Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

I think it has super low pedders in the rear and lows in the front, you can get some idea from the photo :P so if i put ultra lows on the front it would look more even? thanks Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Yeah that does look stupid. Ultras in the front should even that out

Are ultras street legal? had a guy at stocks say even super lows weren't street legal. I had lows in my old commodore, and i always wanted to go lower.