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Ive just "inherited" a severely front-ended VS wagon and was wondering are there any big hassles (computer system etc.) in putting the motor and trans. into a VN sedan. Any help would be appreciated, thanks.
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I have completed this. There are several problems but not impossible. I did it in about three days.
Some of the problems are minor, like exhaust hangers in different spots, headlights have to be rewired internally, AC compressor mounting, gearbox mount
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Thanks for that, changing the entire lume looks like a bit of a pain in the proverbial but if it must be done I guess Id better start. Also as Im changing the motor and trans as a unit, I noticed that the VS has a converter lock (power/economy switch) tha
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There is so much difference between a VN and VS that it is just not worth trying to "cut in" the VS harness. I too changed the entire motor and box.
Do you want me to email you all the pitfalls?
if so please supply email.
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I wouldnt mind a copy of the Pitfalls if its not too much hassle Warren. Ive got a VP ute that I wouldnt mind upgrading to VS spec. ( as fate would have it I sold a mechanically perfect VS Statesman 3 weeks before I bought the ute for a steal. The stato w
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Warren, thank you for your help, electrics are not my forte and especially as this is my first foray into motor swaps with an electronic car I would really appreciate a copy of your info. My e-mail address is [email protected]
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Just be careful there is no physical engine damage as you said the car was severely front ended!
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Warren,
Any chance of that light reading???
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I did the job over Easter, hence some of the info. SO if you are intersted in converting VN to VS, here is what I found. The only reason I did it was I too had a crashed VS for a good pricee and a VN that needed some work. So 4 days work was a small sacra
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