New guy Just bought a CV8

[91964]

aka_kerrly said:

Same here.

Red monaros look fantastic, the HSV side stripes are a nice addition as is the LS boot badge but like the owner, I am also not keen on the factory V8 badges under the side repeaters - id remove those asap. Do you have an original Monaro or CV8 logo badge?

No, the back end was de-badged when I got it. I think you have a point about the wing badges. They are nasty!

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My gearbox oil tip is.... I use a length of hosepipe on a fuel can spout, this then screws directly to the gearbox oil bottle. The hose is quite a snug fit in the filler hole and the bottle fits nicely in the front wheel arch. I then squeeze the bottle to the point of over filling the box as required. A few drips come out into the pan but I then take the hose out and quickly screw the bung in. 15 minute job.
You just need to allow the bottle to breathe back every now and then.
The diff is no problem

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mfp4073 said:

Don't forget, on a Monaro, you top up the gearbox oil via the reversing switch, not the filler hole. Count the turns when you remove it. Do not keep turning the switch when you put it back in.

John

Edited by mfp4073 on Wednesday 18th April 11:08

This is to get the extra 0.5L in isn’t it? I found by filling with the hose I got the extra in and got the bung in before it ran out. Either way I measured the correct quantity and got it in. Unless there is another reason to fill it via the reverse switch?

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It’s sunny! Found a camera! Had car out! The result was inevitable

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I totally agree that a lowered monaro looks the nuts! Unfortunately I have a driveway on a hill and the cats scrape on the way in/out so it can’t go any lower. If I did the only place I could drive it was round the lawn! As it looks from my pics.

That black VXR look v cool sturdy!

Edited by 91964 on Sunday 6th May 23:40

[91964]

Cheers Sturdy! That actually makes a lot of sense. Was there a reason behind the “long” tube? It’s a royal pain in the butt as the car isn’t even that low yet those short but sharp speed bumps cause me to slow right up in fear of damaging the cats. Also I have to get the family to exit the car on the street before I back down the drive.

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Every day’s a school day! In fact it’s a great excuse!
Curious chap; Your exhausts don’t fit very well?
Me; More torque innit!

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selondonman said:

great looking car .. go the whole hog an re badge it as a holden !

Thanks very much! Just the door sill badges to go! I’ve found some stick “over” ones but would like to get the Holden kick plates

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throwyourbike said:

Car is up for sale?!

Yes. In two minds about it though. I love the car more than any car I’ve ever driven so would be happy if it stayed with me till the end!... but on the other hand I have a wife and kids who Have their own list of wants (new bathroom/driveway/holidays) but a Monaro isn’t one of them.
Will leave it to fate. And one lonely pistonheads add for now....


Took this at Sheringham on the north Norfolk coast on Thursday evening. Roads were very quiet and the sun was shining, it made for a great ride out!

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Sorry, this way up

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Aitch H said:

This may be a mute point now as you’ve put your car up for sale. But did you ever sort the engine covers out you wanted? I’ve only just read your thread as I’ve just returned to the forum after 18 months away, but should you be interested I have a pair of Monkfish CV8 covers in my cupboard going unused

Oooh, yes I might! Do you have a pic of them? I will try a google and see what I find. How much would you want for them?

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Ronaro said:

A red CV8 Monaro on a road in Sheringham?.... hmm now that’s what got me wanting a Ro in the first place, when I first saw and heard one way back in 2004. I can even remember where it was, as I was walking past the big toy shop / newsagents in the town on the high street .

Just a sad little bit of trivia for you. Great looking Monaro by the way.

Next time I’m in sheringham I will try and replicate that for you with a photo of mine outside the toy shop!👍🏼

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THUNDER STORM said:

You will have to remove cover, my pipes looked ok, thats the problem you think they are OK, but its the rubber mounting for the pipes that are the problem. Prise back the rubber and the rust is inside that section of rubber.

If you want to check other mounting at other points along pipe run towards the wheels and prise backthe rubber on them to check for rust to get a idea what I am saying.

Regarding getting cover off, the fixings came off OK on mine.

Hope this info helps.

Ade

With regards these rusting brake pipes.... I’ve just been looking through my service history for info to help another member sort his brakes and I’ve found that when the AP kit was fitted (at only a few years old) all the brake lines were replaced with “steel” pipes? What is this? I figured it might be another way of saying braided flex’s?

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A massive thank you for everyone’s interest and advice, this forum has been the best, most knowledgable and positive I’ve ever been a part of but today I waved goodbye to the Monaro.
Don’t let anyone tell you these cars are loosing value or interest, I sold it within one week to the first guy for the full asking price! Thanks pistonheads!!!!!!