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Hi.
A couple of months ago I bought myself a 2006 5.7 CV8 small boot (and I love it!).
I'm handy with the spanners and I want to give the car a good service - engine oil & filter, air filter, cabin and fuel filters, spark plugs, gearbox oil, diff oil.
Now that Monkfish is no more, where are you guys buying your service parts from?
I've looked online and no specific places seem to come up in my searches.
I don't mind spending the money on genuine / quality after market parts.
Thanks,
Martin.
A couple of months ago I bought myself a 2006 5.7 CV8 small boot (and I love it!).
I'm handy with the spanners and I want to give the car a good service - engine oil & filter, air filter, cabin and fuel filters, spark plugs, gearbox oil, diff oil.
Now that Monkfish is no more, where are you guys buying your service parts from?
I've looked online and no specific places seem to come up in my searches.
I don't mind spending the money on genuine / quality after market parts.
Thanks,
Martin.
Opie oils for fluids , if you do the diff and don’t want the klunk there is a post on here about using castrol from memory 75/140 ?? but check the post out , for plugs leads oil filters use rock auto , pay the duty when you buy it , i often do the fed ex delivery option and buy a few oil filters and plugs makes it more worth while , delivery with fed ex is a few days so it’s pretty quick , as above worth doing ht leads get some uprated ones they do sometimes just break no warning or if doing plugs they can just fall to pieces ,gbox i used standard oil i think it’s dextron 2 same as power steering , diff gets fluid gets dirty quite quickly , gearbox fluid does not , easy car to work in good luck with servicing it
GM 92142006 - LS1 OEM oil filter.
GM 92068161 - Air filter.
GM 92075337 - Fuel filter (big boot Monaro only).
GM Dex cool - Coolant.
AC Delco 41-110 spark plugs.
The Monaro has no cabin/pollen filter.
You can source all the above from Walkinshaw Performance UK 0845 4020402 - normally in stock along with other parts you might need. I believe they are equivalent to what Monkfish used to be, experts in the Monaro/VXR8 cars.
Alternatively, I'm confident AAS in Newcastle will also have in stock the basic service items for your Monaro. They do them regularly including mine early in the year, but (I think) they use K&N products as apposed to genuine GM filters along with Royal Purple fluids. That said, they will source genuine stuff if you want it. Many would say they are also experts with these cars now, I agree having used them and talked at length with the guys there.
I swapped the diff oil out for Morris Lubricants LODEXOL XFS 80w140, no friction modifier was required and mine as been clunk n clonk free ever since.
Otherwise as stated already the US is a great source of supplies and I've used AUS, but they tend to be more expensive and less helpful, however you may need specific RHD parts example trims.
Use this forum search function too, many answers are in its archives.
GM 92068161 - Air filter.
GM 92075337 - Fuel filter (big boot Monaro only).
GM Dex cool - Coolant.
AC Delco 41-110 spark plugs.
The Monaro has no cabin/pollen filter.
You can source all the above from Walkinshaw Performance UK 0845 4020402 - normally in stock along with other parts you might need. I believe they are equivalent to what Monkfish used to be, experts in the Monaro/VXR8 cars.
Alternatively, I'm confident AAS in Newcastle will also have in stock the basic service items for your Monaro. They do them regularly including mine early in the year, but (I think) they use K&N products as apposed to genuine GM filters along with Royal Purple fluids. That said, they will source genuine stuff if you want it. Many would say they are also experts with these cars now, I agree having used them and talked at length with the guys there.
I swapped the diff oil out for Morris Lubricants LODEXOL XFS 80w140, no friction modifier was required and mine as been clunk n clonk free ever since.
Otherwise as stated already the US is a great source of supplies and I've used AUS, but they tend to be more expensive and less helpful, however you may need specific RHD parts example trims.
Use this forum search function too, many answers are in its archives.
Edited by Lincsls1 on Tuesday 4th December 13:44
I have the same car as you and use the following service items,
GM long life coolant as it's decent stuff and it isn't expensive, I change it every four years.
5-30 Royal Purple engine oil and their brand filter.
Royal Purple gearbox oil. There is filler plug on the side of the gearbox, if my memory is correct there is also a reverse switch just above it, use that to fill the box with extra fluid, but don't over screw it when you put it back in.
I use Castrol 75/140 for the diff. You might need an additive after an oil change to reduce any clunking, it all depends on if its a standard diff or not. My car has a Wavetrac LSD so I don't need any friction modifier.
I use standard factory spark plugs,as they last for ages, but not from Vauxhall, they wanted £28 a plug !!!!!
There is no service change for the fuel filter on these cars. I think it's an in tank job and not required.
My air filter is a K&N cone filter, so I just use their cleaning kit, it's a faff on but it only needs doing once every couple of years or so.
Now Monkfish has gone I use AAS in Newcastle, they are the official agents for Royal Purple oils. In reality as long as the spec is right, any make of oil for the engine/ gearbox/ diff will do for a road car. I just like to go a bit overboard with the parts I fit to my car....why? I don't really know!!!
John
GM long life coolant as it's decent stuff and it isn't expensive, I change it every four years.
5-30 Royal Purple engine oil and their brand filter.
Royal Purple gearbox oil. There is filler plug on the side of the gearbox, if my memory is correct there is also a reverse switch just above it, use that to fill the box with extra fluid, but don't over screw it when you put it back in.
I use Castrol 75/140 for the diff. You might need an additive after an oil change to reduce any clunking, it all depends on if its a standard diff or not. My car has a Wavetrac LSD so I don't need any friction modifier.
I use standard factory spark plugs,as they last for ages, but not from Vauxhall, they wanted £28 a plug !!!!!
There is no service change for the fuel filter on these cars. I think it's an in tank job and not required.
My air filter is a K&N cone filter, so I just use their cleaning kit, it's a faff on but it only needs doing once every couple of years or so.
Now Monkfish has gone I use AAS in Newcastle, they are the official agents for Royal Purple oils. In reality as long as the spec is right, any make of oil for the engine/ gearbox/ diff will do for a road car. I just like to go a bit overboard with the parts I fit to my car....why? I don't really know!!!
John
Edited by mfp4073 on Tuesday 4th December 10:00
Ah yes that's right. The small boot Monaro either 5.7 or 6.0 doesn't have an external easy to change fuel filter.
Its only the big boot models that have one underneath the car near the tank.
Regarding the gearbox oil, the filler is on the n/s, the reverse switch just a little higher on the o/s.
I just put it all in through the reverse switch hole, can't see the reason in disturbing the normally filling point if you have to put extra through this hole anyway.
For the newbies, this extra 0.5 litre or so is only for the Monaro, when the box used in other American applications the normal fill point is used and extra isn't required. Weird.
Its only the big boot models that have one underneath the car near the tank.
Regarding the gearbox oil, the filler is on the n/s, the reverse switch just a little higher on the o/s.
I just put it all in through the reverse switch hole, can't see the reason in disturbing the normally filling point if you have to put extra through this hole anyway.
For the newbies, this extra 0.5 litre or so is only for the Monaro, when the box used in other American applications the normal fill point is used and extra isn't required. Weird.
I use shell helix oil in mine. easily got from euro car parts. a rover k series oil filter sits a treat and is easy to get hold of. if your keeping the airbox and keeping the car get a k and n panel filter and youll never have to buy one again ,
I use rock auto a lot as long as you pay fed ex 2-3 days all fees paid at purchase with no import duty
id recommend a set of leads as they normally break on removal if they are original .
diff use castrol . 75-140 I have it with no modifier and my diff is lovely and quiet.
gearbox uses dexron 3 iirc. just get a decent brand from anywhere. its all the same.
I use rock auto a lot as long as you pay fed ex 2-3 days all fees paid at purchase with no import duty
id recommend a set of leads as they normally break on removal if they are original .
diff use castrol . 75-140 I have it with no modifier and my diff is lovely and quiet.
gearbox uses dexron 3 iirc. just get a decent brand from anywhere. its all the same.
Lincsls1 said:
Ah yes that's right. The small boot Monaro either 5.7 or 6.0 doesn't have an external easy to change fuel filter.
Its only the big boot models that have one underneath the car near the tank.
Regarding the gearbox oil, the filler is on the n/s, the reverse switch just a little higher on the o/s.
I just put it all in through the reverse switch hole, can't see the reason in disturbing the normally filling point if you have to put extra through this hole anyway.
For the newbies, this extra 0.5 litre or so is only for the Monaro, when the box used in other American applications the normal fill point is used and extra isn't required. Weird.
Please quote to Martin the total amount of oil to put in through the reverse plug, as it is not filled to the reverse switch level, also do not over tighten reverse switch as they can shear. Should you need to buy a swtich get it off ebay, as Vauxhall want realy silly money for a new one.Its only the big boot models that have one underneath the car near the tank.
Regarding the gearbox oil, the filler is on the n/s, the reverse switch just a little higher on the o/s.
I just put it all in through the reverse switch hole, can't see the reason in disturbing the normally filling point if you have to put extra through this hole anyway.
For the newbies, this extra 0.5 litre or so is only for the Monaro, when the box used in other American applications the normal fill point is used and extra isn't required. Weird.
Ade
THUNDER STORM said:
Please quote to Martin the total amount of oil to put in through the reverse plug, as it is not filled to the reverse switch level, also do not over tighten reverse switch as they can shear. Should you need to buy a swtich get it off ebay, as Vauxhall want realy silly money for a new one.
Ade
Yes, the box is filled up to the reverse switch level. As per manufacturer. And yes the switch should only be tightened to 28Nm, but they can in fact shear just undoing them! As you say, available from eBay for less than £15.Ade
vxr2010 said:
forgot to mention , rock auto site look under pontiac gto , it’s basically the same car
I'm new to the Aussie V8 cars so forgive me for the simple question whilst I learn a few things! On Rock Auto, would the VXR8 6.2's be a Pontiac G8? I had a quick search of some images and they look pretty similar! Cheers
Pontiac G8 GXP is the one with the LS3 engine.
There was G8 GT with a V8 6.0 engine...which version, not sure, but not an LS2. L76? L98?? one of them maybe?
There was also a V6 version.
When they cancelled them, Holden had loads of panels left over so released them as special edition Holdens.
HSV released a Clubsport GXP and a Maloo GXP that used parts from them to.
There was G8 GT with a V8 6.0 engine...which version, not sure, but not an LS2. L76? L98?? one of them maybe?
There was also a V6 version.
When they cancelled them, Holden had loads of panels left over so released them as special edition Holdens.
HSV released a Clubsport GXP and a Maloo GXP that used parts from them to.
Lincsls1 said:
Therefore can someone confirm the correct level in both cases.
Ade
I followed this bulletin on my 5.7 VXR, the switch is on the O/S of the box slightly higher than the standard filling point which is on the N/S.
I think you may be looking at that diagram too literally, like you say - its a sketch. And quite a poor one!
Monkfish say fill to level on fill plug, then add a measured 1/2 litre through the reverse light switch.
All Monaro uses the T56 box regardless of version, so this applies to them all. There was no difference on my 6.0 VXR.
I think you may be looking at that diagram too literally, like you say - its a sketch. And quite a poor one!
Monkfish say fill to level on fill plug, then add a measured 1/2 litre through the reverse light switch.
All Monaro uses the T56 box regardless of version, so this applies to them all. There was no difference on my 6.0 VXR.
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