Target Audience:
DIY owners, independent mechanics, and professional workshops seeking detailed repair and maintenance information.
Advantage:
Provides a centralized, in-depth resource for a specific generation of a popular Australian vehicle, offering significant cost savings compared to dealership service.
Instruction Style:
Step-by-step instructions with detailed illustrations, pictures, and diagrams.
Content Detail:
Covers complete disassembly and reassembly procedures, making it suitable for both routine maintenance and major repairs.
Primary Coverage:
Workshop Service and Repair
Specific Years:
1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
Estimated Page Count:
Detailed, likely several hundred pages (specific count not provided in product info)
Type:
Workshop Service Manual
Powertrain:
Engine, Fuel System, Cooling System, Lubrication System, Exhaust System, Clutch, Manual Transmission, Automatic Transmission, Rear Axle
Chassis:
Wheels and Tires, Suspension System, Steering System (Manual and Power), Brake System
Electrical:
Electrical System, Starting System, Charging System, Lighting System, Instrument Cluster, Engine Management, Cruise Control System, Emission Control
Body:
Body System, Heating System
Specific Systems:
Inlet Manifold, Exhaust Manifold, Heating System
Maintenance:
Lubrication, Fluid Changes, Filter Replacements, Tune-Up Procedures, General Maintenance
Repair:
Component Overhaul, System Diagnostics, Troubleshooting, Engine Rebuilding, Transmission Repair, Brake Service, Suspension Overhaul, Electrical System Repair
Technical Data:
Tightening Torques, Wiring Diagrams, Specifications
Troubleshooting:
Roadside Troubleshooting, General Troubleshooting
Diagnostics:
Engine Management Diagnostics, Electrical System Diagnostics
Technical Drawings:
Wiring Diagrams included
Depth:
Comprehensive, covering diagnostics, repair, and rebuilding procedures for all major systems, suitable for both DIY enthusiasts and professional mechanics.
Configuration:
3.8L V6 (3800cc)
Design:
90-Degree OHV (Overhead Valve)
Displacement:
3.8 Liters (3800 cc)
Horsepower Range:
Approximately 165-175 hp (specific output varies by tune and year, manual will detail exact figures)
Torque Range:
Approximately 200-210 lb-ft (specific output varies by tune and year, manual will detail exact figures)
Induction:
Fuel Injection (likely Multi-Point)
Fuel Type:
Unleaded Petrol
Era Specific Ratings:
Likely no formal ANCAP or equivalent ratings were widely published for this era; manual covers vehicle safety systems of the time.
Coverage:
Brake system (ABS may be optional on later models), steering system.
Coverage:
Body structure, seatbelts, interior materials.
Radio Options:
Factory fitted AM/FM radio with cassette player. Higher trims may have premium sound systems. Manual covers basic radio/speaker system diagnostics.
Cruise Control:
Cruise control system is covered in detail, including diagnosis and repair.
Availability:
No modern connectivity features like Bluetooth or USB. Manual focuses on the vehicle's integrated electrical systems.
Oil Change:
Typically every 7,500-10,000 km or 6 months (manual will specify exact intervals and oil type).
Transmission Fluid:
Manual: Check fluid level regularly, change every 40,000-60,000 km. Automatic: Check fluid level regularly, change fluid and filter every 30,000-40,000 km (manual will specify exact intervals and fluid type).
Engine Oil:
Likely SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40, API SG or higher (manual will provide precise API and viscosity grades).
Coolant:
Ethylene glycol based coolant, typically a 50/50 mix with distilled water (manual will specify type and capacity).
Brake Fluid:
DOT 3 or DOT 4 (manual will specify).
Transmission Fluid Manual:
Likely SAE 75W-90 or 80W-90 GL-4 gear oil (manual will specify exact API and viscosity).
Transmission Fluid Automatic:
Dexron-III ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) (manual will specify).
Engine:
Potential for head gasket leaks, intake manifold gasket leaks (especially on earlier 3800 models), distributor cap and rotor wear.
Transmission:
Manual: Clutch wear, synchro issues. Automatic: Torque converter shudder, seal leaks, potential for overheating in heavy-duty use.
Suspension:
Worn control arm bushes, ball joints, and shock absorbers are common with age and mileage.
Electrical:
Wiring loom degradation, starter motor, alternator issues, instrument cluster failure (especially LCD displays on some VP models).
