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Commodore Home<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

VK Commodore<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

VB VC VH VK Commodore Repair Manual<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leaks of all kind in all places and rust. Solid running gear, except when leaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air pump failure<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cam gears stripping teeth, if this happens engine wont start<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leaking rear main seals<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Extractor issues<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transmission issues<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poor handbrake operation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Melting headlight switches<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poor earth for tail lights<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steering rack issues<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diff issues<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fan speed control switch failure<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water leaks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rust around front and rear windscreen and in boot near tyre well<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water seeping into headlights and tail lights<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odometer stops working<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ignition barrel wears out<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indicator stalk failure<\/p>\n\n\n\n

VB VC VH VK Commodore Repair Manual<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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