How to Restore Your Commodore 1978 - 1988 VB-VC-VH-VK-VL

By: Max Ellery .

Models Covered

• Holden Commodore VB, VC, VH, VK and VL - 6 cylinder & V8 engines

Production years covered 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 and 1988.

Description

This comprehensive manual covers the complete vehicle restoration of the Holden Commodore range. It also covers all aspects of vehicle restoration including the complete pull down and assembly of the vehicle. There are numerous chapters covering all sections of the vehicle including engine, transmission, suspension, rear axle, instruments, interior, body and all other aspects of the vehicle. Included are comprehensive chapters covering body repair and restoration. A complete chapter dedicated to the vehicle upholstery, from removal and installation to recovering of the seats. This is a must have manual for anybody planning to undertake the restoration or rebuild of an early Holden Commodore.

Contents

• GENERAL INFORMATION
• ENGINE TUNE-UP and MAINTENANCE
• 6 CYLINDER ENGINE MAINTENANCE AND REBUILD
• 6 CYLINDER VL ENGINE MAINTENANCE AND REBUILD
• HOLDEN (253, 308) V8 ENGINE MAINTENANCE AND REBUILD
• TRANSMISSIONS
  • VB - VK Manual
  • VB - VK Automatic
  • Trimatic
  • Turbo 400
  • VL Manual
  • VL Automatic
• REAR AXLE
• FRONT SUSPENSION
• REAR SUSPENSION
• BRAKE SYSTEMS
• BODY RESTORATION
• UPHOLSTERY
• INSTRUMENTS
• HDT & HSV
  • VC HDT
  • VH HDT
  • VK HDT
  • VL HDT
  • VL HSV
• HDT & HSV Specifications

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