Forum: AWD Magna / Verada

Hello all, I'm trying to figure out what the paint code KA (a metallic white with a pearly grey-green cast) is named, can anyone help? It's in a 1999 KA Verada. I've looked all over the internet, but this has eluded me.

Hi Folks. I currently have myself an 04 TL awd vrx and am wanting to remove the chrome gear selector surrond. How does it get removed without breaking the clips??

This road test report is a bit basic, but better than nothing. It has some useful facts & figures. https://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring/news_reports/xrt_magna-awd.htm

Hi guys, my next mod is a rear sway bar, and I can't see a Sway Bar thread in the AWD section, so maybe this can become a repository for valid info - eg: opinions, experiences, sources of products and prices. Below is my story, but first some specifics which I hope to update with latest...

Hi all, I was just looking at the exhaust system on my KJ AWD compared to my KL FWD and I noticed on the AWD all the areas where the exhaust is join its welded, the Cat, the rear muffler etc whereas on the KL FWD the areas where different sections join its bolted together, I wanted to take the cat...

Hi all, I bought a KJ AWD Verada a week ago and I think the valve stem seals are pretty warn, it only has 223,000 k's which is ok for its age, but its very fumey, if it idles for 5 minutes then I give it a rev a bush fire comes out the exhaust, LOL, I did flush the motor and put HPR10 in it but...

Hi all I want to replace the steering rack in my AWD KJ Verada with a rack from a KL AWD, I have replaced the rack in 2 FWD Verada's I have owned, just wondering is it much more of pain to do this in a AWD Verada/Magna? I just see the transfer case as making this job more of a pain, anyone have...

Hi all, I was just wondering if there is any difference between the front springs on a KJ AWD Verada compared to a KL FWD Verada? I done a search but couldn't really find anything, cheers

Like my other thread about transmission and TC oils; I now want to understand what the recommended engine oils are and the pros and cons. The AWD is coming up for a service and I notice that the oil is dark black. I'm surprised because I had this done only about 8000 kms ago just after I bought...

Hi all, I changed the ATF in my KJ AWD and yes there was a bit of the wave spring stuck to the sump plug, no bits of the wave spring have damaged the gearbox yet as it still drives well, has anyone had the wave spring replaced in their AWD ? if so what is the cost, cheers

One difference i noticed immediately between the FWD Verada and the AWD is the perceived loss of power, (due to all the extra weight on the AWD I believe). Most of the time it's not very noticeable but occasionally, such as when overtaking, it's really apparent. I'm interested in any simple mod...

I'm not a young man, and probably emblematic of the Magna driving caricature. As I look back my big regret was trading my AWD for a VZ Monaro, it was a fine car but wrecked by coilovers, from a suspension company known for getting things wrong. The ride was so awful on the Monaro it was replaced by...

Hi everyone, Just wondering if anyone knows if the Auto Triptronic Shifter from a TJ or TH is a straight swap/plug and play with a TL AWD? The Chrome on mine is buggered like most and, I like the more positive feel of the metal assembly from the TH/TJ series than the plastic assembly.

Hi guys, just after some advice. Our TL AWD, which we've had for more than 10 years, occasionally stalls when idling e.g. waiting at traffic lights. It just cuts out and you need to re-start it, but it re-starts straight away. We had some issues a couple of years ago with stuttering while...

Hey all, Awd tl owner here. My one owner car has 182000 ks on it now, and I'm starting to experience a few minor issues as it ages. The car has always been serviced every six months, with bits replaced as soon as needed. It's general condition is good and it is garaged and well cared for...