How do you change a differential pinion seal on a holden commodore. This harrop sports diff cover suits holden commodore vt vz, monaro, hsv models. Hi all, just wondering what economy people tend to get from their vt on city cycle. These tools make differential work much easier and makes your setup. I would assume that this may apply to a vt commodore but i know that on ford telstars of 1994 vintage the thermostat can stick causing the cooling system to not work properly and this can cause the car to run cold which may explain why overdrive is not working. Hardest part for me was undoing the 4 bolts on top of the diff, long 17 mm ring spanner did the job though. Vl vz borg warnerdana diff pinion seal replacement. Redbooks used car price search lets you check the value of a new car before you buy or sell. Shop for new auto parts at in the video, 1a auto shows how to measure the backlash and. He took the car for 3 days and got the diff recod over night to a melb repairer a day to repair and on back to the mechanic and it was still going fine at nearly 100k when it was traded.
The differential is mounted to the rear suspension assembly by three rubber mounts, one either side of the pinion flange at the front and the third at the rear of the housing. I have an fc and am looking to put a vn diff into it. They perform like an open differential under normal driving conditions, automatically transferring torque to the wheel with better traction when ground. It was the first iteration of the third generation of this australian made model and the last one to be powered by a locally made v8 engine 1999. Live axle with trailing arm, coil springs, panhard rod and fixed mount antiroll bar. It was manufactured from 1978 to 2017 in australia and from 1979 to 1990 in new zealand, with production in australia ending on 20 october 2017. Viewing 14 posts 1 through 14 of 14 total author posts march 8, 2015 atread more. This kit includes a brand new 9inch diff with your choice of ratio from 3. There is no numbers on the id plate that has the engine number there. Vt why the commodore is better than the jap competition. Rwd differential backlash noise diagnosis and fixpt1 youtube. We drag race a new and classic ford shelby mustang gt500 to see what 50 years of progress makes. Lastly, the only way anyone could tell if the engine number is for that car, is if they still have the original owners book. Drop the exhaust, tailshaft, remove axles, and undo bolts that hold the bracket that holds the diff centre up.
We are the preeminent provider of new car prices, values, vehicle identification and pricing information in australia and the asia pacific region. Vt vx vy vz v8 holden commodore torque lock lsd truetrac. Differentials is a new 408 page book on the science and practical aspects of. Differential setup tool kit this tool kit includes some of our most popular differential setup tools at a greatly reduced price. Differential work requires a few special tools to do the job properly. The v6 commodore diffs are all the same from vlt onwards made by borg warner.
Rather than having to pay the price that you will be charged in a book shop you can do this free of charge and store it on your computers hard drive, meaning that it will always be close at hand when you need it. You also receive mounting brackets and bushes with the diff cover. Vt vx vy supercharged v6 holden commodore torque lock lsd motive 3. Released in august 1997, the holden vt series i vt. Vt vx vy supercharged v6 holden commodore torque lock lsd. The vt commodore was called because the wheels car of the year for 1997. Cost hzchevy gday guys im trying to look for maybe a cheaper option than cutting down my salisbury to suit my needs. Apr 08, 2012 hi im looking for a procedure for adjusting pre load of the carrier bearings in my m80 lsd out of my vy ss ute. Buy and sell almost anything on gumtree classifieds. Im looking for a procedure for adjusting pre load of the. Sold by all industrial tool supply and ships from amazon fulfillment. A page for locals around geelong and surrounding areas to buy, swap and sell car wheels of all makes and models. The holden commodore ve is an executive car that was produced by the australian manufacturer holden from 2006 to 20. For ssonly, sports seats and a standard limited slip differential optional on all other models.
Can be used in the original single spinner or lsd diff housing. It absolutely was the first version of the 3rd generation with this australian made model and also the last anyone to be run on a locally made v8 motor 1999. How to rebuild your rear axle and limited slip differential book. The new range included the luxury variants, holden berlina vn and holden calais vn and. Also i wouldnt use an r31 lsd at all as they are weaker than the vlt lsd by a long way. Sep 26, 2012 vh commodore diff options posted in driveline. Established in 1987 and based in clayton, victoria, the company modified holden models such as the standard wheelbase commodore, long wheelbase caprice and commercial ute for domestic and export sale. The holden commodore vt are a full size vehicle that was created by the australian manufacturer holden from 1997 to 2000. How to rebuild your rear axle and limited slip differential book bearingkits. Jun 16, 2014 we drag race a new and classic ford shelby mustang gt500 to see what 50 years of progress makes. The holden commodore vt is an executive car that was produced by the australian manufacturer holden from 1997 to 2000. Holden special vehicles hsv is the officially designated performance vehicle division of holden. Please read the rules pinned to the top of the group.
Pinion depth how close the pinion is to the ring gear, backlash how. This article aims to show you how to build a sub12s commodore cheaply that. Hsv also modified other nonholden cars within the general motors portfolio in low. How to check backlash and pattern on rear differential 0914 ford.
Harrop now makes 28 and 31 spline varieties from vl to vt series 1, and vt series 2 to vz. On some cars the overdrive wont work until the car is warmed up from cold but if the thermstat is sticking then you may have problems. The day has finally come when the crazy custom turbo commodore ute gets a set of upgraded diff gears. At the end of the vl series, the 25 spline, 2pinion m78 ceased as an option in the commodore range. If this helps the sailsbury axle of a cortina details are crownwheel and pinion backlash 0. The 80k service was done by an independent mech and he diagnosed it as a diff issue which may never get any worse but would never get any better. Nov 20, 2012 how to rebuild your rear axle and limited slip differential book bearingkits. Oct 05, 2009 im no expert and would like some advice and opinions cheers. Rear drive axle description and operation the differential assembly is a cast aluminium twopiece housing design. Commodore vt vx rear toe link conversion 12th june 2002 version 1. The holden commodore vn is a fullsize car that was produced by the australian manufacturer holden from 1988 to 1991. Strickly only wheels and accessories such as bare tires, centre caps etc. Vt commodore repair and workshop manual the holden vt commodore, berlina, plus calais are the tenth iteration of the holden commodore, a fullsize automobile built by holden, the australian subsidiary of general motors.
Harrop sports diff cover for holden vtvz, monaro, hsv jhp. It was the second iteration of the third generation of this australian made model. During the vnvs series, the solid diff widened another 41mm and rear discs becam standard fitment. The holden commodore vt is an executive car that was produced by the australian. The holden commodore vx is an executive car that was produced by the australian manufacturer holden from 2000 to 2002. My mechanic tells me this is a common problem with commodores and suggests fitting a more reliable ford diff. The holden commodore is a medium to large sedan sold by holden since 1978. I have mini tubbed rear end in the vh, looking to fit some 27560r15 under the rear end but considering i only have standard length salisbury diff, wheel offset is an issue. Its range included the luxury variants, holden berlina ve and holden calais ve.
Suitable for all m80 differential vt vx vy supercharged v6 3. Harrop is a preferred supplier of eaton supercharger and traction control technology. Torqueline torque lock lsd suitable for vt vz holden commodore v6, m78 series differential these differentials use a sophisticated design to provide a quiet, automatic splitting of torque. I commodore was available as a large sedan or wagon. Manufactured in elizabeth, south australia, the rearwheel drive vt commodore was initially available with 3. Diff covers harrop engineering, superchargers, brakes. Harrop engineering design, develop and manufacturing precision components for low volume automotive oems, performance and industrial markets.
They perform like an open differential under normal driving conditions, automatically. When setting the pinion bearing preload on a crush sleeve design differential, it is. Fits m80 only, as fitted to vt2 vx vy vz v8 models. If youre prepared to take the risk, you could look at getting a 2nd hand diff put in, find one at a wreckers or from ebayls1 forums etc and have the mechanic fit that for you. Homeforumstechnical generaldrivelinethe differential thread this topic contains replies, has 7 voices, and was last updated by cava454 5 years, 1 month ago. It was the first iteration of the fourth generation of this australianmade model. For sale i have a commodore diff it is a limited slip 3. I have done a search and cannot seem to find a guide on how to replace them in these cars. I think thats all, i can check the manual if you need more info. The vr and vs commodores before it had been well accepted by buyers and the vt built on the success of those two models.
This video covers disassembly of rear end and component inspection. To get a new diff do a proper reco of the diff would probably cost that much. On todays episode of daily transmission, dan and bad daddy braddy update the utes driveline by swapping rear. Vl vz borg warnerdana diff pinion seal replacement i mentioned a while back that i all of the sudden had a diff pinion seal in my vy commodore ss, this diff has previously been rebuilt back in 2002 when the car was new to change the diff ratio from 3. Ours runs great but tend to really chew fuel around town, it nots driven grandpa style but we dont floor it at every set of lights either. Some books give exact specifications of how much preload to add to the. Changing a pinion requires tools to measure backlash and gear clearance without it, the differential wears excessively, and will shorten the lifeperformance of your diff.
Fuel economy on vt v6 commodore holden general discussion. Independent with semitrailing arm, progressive rate coil springs and an antiroll bar. Here we have a group specifically for monaro owners to buy sell swap parts share info andor stories. In this video tool girl sam gives me a hand setting the backlash between the crown wheel and pinion gears a critical clearance, too little and. Vtwhy the commodore is better than the jap competition. Suitable for all m80 differential vt vx vy vz holden commodore. Hi guys just wondering if anyone has a guide or tips on how to replace a diff in a vy commodore as i have a 3. Ratio lsd diff clubsport commodore maloo vt vx vu vy vz. Differential setup tool kit diffsetupkit complete offroad. Its range included the luxury variants, holden berlina vt and holden calais vt but not a new generation utility version. Widely used as the upgrade of choice for vt vz commodore. I looked up the 1995 vs commodore on carsales and for the rear suspension it says. I will be going a one peice tailshaft, and still need top links as they diff is held by the lower control arms, or go a four link, i have kept the 5 stud as i am puttin the hoppers stoppers vt front brake kit, which is cheaper if you keep the 5 stud also, and can use commodore wheels in respective width though. Copy of email posts discussing options with converting earlier model commodore irs systems to use the later model systems incorporating the adjustable toe control link.
Vtvz commodore 9inch diff the castlemaine rod shop. How do you change a differential pinion seal on a holden. We stock a wide range of genuine gm holden parts to suit pontiac gto, g8, chev ss, lumina, commodore vevf, monaro, coupe, caprice plus many more. It is possible to download a service manual for your holden automobile directly from this site.
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