This manual provides a comprehensive compilation of information for Monaro vehicles, spanning from the HK generation introduced in 1968 through to the VZ Monaro CV8-Z models produced until 2005. It is designed for Monaro owners and enthusiasts, offering extensive historical data, technical specifications, and identification guides crucial for restoration and appreciation. The compilation covers various Monaro models including the GTS, and extends to related vehicles such as the Belmont, Kingswood, Premier, 1 tonner, and Sandman, encompassing details on paint codes, engine prefixes, transmission identification, and VIN decoding.
The scope of this manual is to serve as a detailed restoration and technical information resource, going beyond standard workshop manuals. It includes historical coverage of Monaro generations, specific details on transmissions like the M22 gearbox and Trimatic, engine information, and paint and colour codes. Additionally, it features pricing guides, model launch dates, registers, and information on interchangeable parts for early models. This compilation aims to be an invaluable tool for anyone involved in the restoration, maintenance, or historical research of these iconic vehicles.
Product Name:
HOLDEN MONARO HK ONWARDS CD INC GTS HQ HJ HX HZ VZ CV8Z
Product Description:
HOLDEN MONARO HK HT HG HQ HJ HX HZ RESTORATION MANUAL
Target Audience:
Holden Monaro owners & enthusiasts
Covered Paint Codes:
HK Monaro Paint & Engine Codes, HQ Monaro Paint Codes, HQ Paint Codes, Colour Codes A-L
Covered Engine Prefixes:
HQ-WB Engine prefixes
Covered Transmission Codes:
Trimatic ID Plate Codes
Vin Decoder Coverage:
VIN Decoder
Value Proposition:
Extensive information resource for Holden Monaro owners and restorers, offering a broad range of historical and technical data beyond typical workshop manuals.
Differentiation:
Claims to be more comprehensive than other available bootlegged manuals. Focuses on a wide array of historical data, pricing, and identification alongside technical details.
Feature Highlight:
Covers Monaro history from HK to VZ, includes pricing guides, registers, and information on related Holden models, M22 gearbox, and Sandman identification.
Copyright Status:
No copyrights violated (as stated by seller)
Not A Workshop Manual:
Clarification that this is not an official Holden workshop manual and not for sale by Holden.
Primary Focus:
Holden Monaro restoration and technical information
Historical Coverage:
HK Monaro (1968), HT Monaro, HG Monaro, HQ Monaro, HQ HJ HX HZ Monaro generations
Modern Coverage:
VZ Monaro CV8-Z (up to 2005)
Related Models:
Holden Belmont, Kingswood, Premier, Holden 1 tonner (HQ-WB), Holden Sandman (identification)
Estimated Page Count:
Varies by CD content (comprehensive digital collection)
Type:
Restoration Manual / Information Compilation
Engine Information:
Engine prefixes (HQ-WB), Short History of the V8, Paint & Engine Codes (HT)
Body Chassis:
Body Numbers, Chassis Numbers, HK HT HG Interchangeable Parts
Transmission Information:
M22 Gearbox (“the rockcrusher”), Trimatic ID Plate Codes
Paint Trim:
HQ Monaro Paint Codes, HQ Paint Codes, HT Monaro Paint & Engine Codes, Paint Colour Codes, Colour Codes A-L
Identification Decoding:
Engine / Body / Chassis Numbers, Holden Decoder, VIN Decoder, Identifying a Sandman
Pricing Historical:
Monaro Pricing Guides, Model Launch Dates & Prices
Technical Data Access:
HQ Technical Specifications, HQ Specifications
Historical Research:
Monaro Register, Model Launch Dates & Prices
Part Identification:
HK HT HG Interchangeable Parts, Holden 1 tonner prefixes HQ-WB
Depth:
Comprehensive compilation of historical data, specifications, and identification guides relevant to restoration and enthusiast knowledge.
Format:
Data CD (likely contains PDF, images, and text files)
Digital Nature:
Digital compilation of information
Print Quality Context:
N/A (Digital format, user prints as needed)
Binding Type:
N/A (Digital format)
Paper Type:
N/A (Digital format)
Engine Families Covered:
Various V8 engines from the Monaro lineage (specifics detailed within the CD content for HQ, HJ, HX, HZ, VZ generations).
Performance Details:
Details are likely present for specific models like GTS and CV8-Z, but not a singular performance spec due to model range.
Fuel System Coverage:
Information on V8 history and engine codes implies fuel system relevance, but specific details are within the CD.
Transmission Types Mentioned:
M22 Gearbox ('the rockcrusher'), Trimatic
Transmission Options Coverage:
Likely covers various manual and automatic transmissions offered across the Monaro generations.
Transmission Features:
Specific identification codes and historical context for key transmissions like the M22 and Trimatic.
Exterior Dimensions Coverage:
Specific exterior dimensions are likely included in 'HQ Technical Specifications' and 'HQ Specifications'.
Interior Dimensions Coverage:
Not explicitly detailed, but trim codes and interior components are referenced.
Cargo Dimensions Coverage:
Not explicitly detailed.
Weight Specifications Coverage:
Likely included in 'HQ Technical Specifications' and 'HQ Specifications'.
Safety Rating Coverage:
Not explicitly mentioned as a primary focus, but restoration context might imply body integrity information.
Active Safety Features Coverage:
Not explicitly detailed.
Passive Safety Features Coverage:
Not explicitly detailed.
Infotainment Coverage:
Not a focus, as the primary coverage is on classic and earlier models where infotainment was basic or non-existent.
Driver Assistance Coverage:
Not applicable for the majority of covered models.
Connectivity Coverage:
Not applicable for the majority of covered models.
Service Interval Coverage:
Not explicitly detailed as scheduled maintenance intervals, but restoration context implies knowledge of component longevity.
Fluid Specifications Coverage:
Likely covered within technical specifications for engine and transmission, particularly for historical models.
Common Issues Coverage:
Implicitly covered through restoration advice and part interchangeability, but not a dedicated troubleshooting guide for common failures.
Holden Heritage Context:
Provides historical context for Holden models like Belmont, Kingswood, and Premier alongside the Monaro lineage.
Monaro Generations:
Detailed history from HK (1968) through HT, HG, HQ, HJ, HX, HZ, and concluding with the VZ Monaro CV8-Z (2001-2005).
Production Years Covered:
1968 - 2005
Production Information Sources:
Model Launch Dates & Prices, Monaro Register
Award Recognition Coverage:
Not a focus of this compilation, but the Monaro itself has significant automotive historical accolades.
