🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: Holden Model: HX Series Year: 1976 Variant: Monaro GTS, Statesman DeVille, Statesman Caprice, Belmont, Kingswood, Premier, Utility, Panel Van, One Tonner, Sandman Codes Chassis Code: HX 👋 Introduction Market Position Target Audience: Restorers, mechanics, collectors, and enthusiasts of the Holden HX series, particularly Monaro and Statesman models. Key Features Unique Selling Point: Unparalleled detail with exploded diagrams and part numbers, making it indispensable for sourcing correct components for restoration. Value Proposition Restoration Essential: Considered a 'must have' for any serious restoration project of the 1976 HX Holden range. 📋 Manual Details Coverage Areas Manual Type: Parts Book Catalog Language: English Format: PDF Coverage: Comprehensive parts listing for all HX Series models, including specific variants. Page Count Page Count: 865 Supplementary Info Supplement Included: August 1976 Supplement 📖 Manual Coverage Systems Covered Engine: Comprehensive parts breakdown for Holden six-cylinder (202ci, 245ci) and V8 (308ci, 350ci) engines. Cooling System: Radiator, water pump, hoses, thermostat housing, fan components. Electrical: Starter motor, alternator, distributor, ignition system, wiring harnesses, lighting, switches, instrumentation. Fuel System: Carburettors (e.g., Stromberg, Rochester), fuel pump, fuel lines, fuel tank, filters. Transmission: Manual (M21, M22) and automatic (Turbo Hydramatic 350, 400) transmission components, clutch assembly, driveshafts. Brakes: Front disc brakes, rear drum brakes, master cylinder, brake lines, calipers, wheel cylinders. Differential: Rear axle assembly, differential gears, axle shafts, bearings. Suspension: Front independent suspension (ball joints, control arms, springs, shock absorbers), rear leaf spring suspension, shock absorbers. Steering: Steering box, steering column, tie rods, drag links, power steering components (if applicable). Frame: Chassis components, crossmembers, mounting brackets. Sheet Metal: Body panels (fenders, doors, hoods, trunk lids, roof panels), floor pans, structural components. Fasteners: Detailed listings and diagrams of nuts, bolts, screws, washers, clips, and rivets used throughout the vehicle. Air Conditioning Heating: A/C compressor, condenser, evaporator, heater core, blower motor, ducting components. Body: Bumpers, grilles, trim pieces, emblems, glass, seals, interior components (seats, dashboard, door cards), lighting fixtures. Accessories: Factory-installed optional accessories and their associated parts. Procedures Included Part Identification: Detailed exploded diagrams with corresponding part numbers for nearly every component. Assembly Disassembly Guidance: Visual guidance through exploded diagrams, crucial for understanding component relationships and assembly order. Technical Depth Depth: High. Provides granular detail on individual fasteners, brackets, and small components essential for accurate restoration and repair. 📊 Manual Specifications File Format File Type: PDF Searchability: Bookmarked chapters for easy navigation. Print Quality Printability: Print out 1 page or what you need. Compatibility System Compatibility: Works on all computers. ⚙️ Engine Specifications Primary Engine Options Six Cylinder: 202ci (3.3L), 245ci (4.0L) - often referred to by their engine code (e.g., '245 Red Motor'). V8: 308ci (5.0L) - Holden Red V8, 350ci (5.7L) - Chevrolet Small Block (optional in certain models). Performance Notes Monaro Gts Performance: Typically equipped with the 308ci V8, offering strong performance for its era, especially when paired with performance transmissions. Fuel System Carburetion: Single barrel (e.g., Stromberg) for 6-cyl, various Rochester Quadrajet or Holley options for V8s, often specific to engine and trim level. 🔧 Transmission Standard Transmission Manual: Often a 3-speed or 4-speed manual (e.g., M20, M21) for lower trims, with 4-speed performance transmissions for GTS models. Optional Transmission Automatic: Turbo Hydramatic 350 (TH350) or Turbo Hydramatic 400 (TH400) 3-speed automatics. Features Clutch Parts: Comprehensive parts for clutch operation, including pressure plate, friction disc, release bearing, and associated linkages. 📐 Dimensions Exterior Notes Body Styles: Sedans, wagons, coupes (Monaro), utes, panel vans, and chassis cabs (One Tonner) offering significant dimensional variations. Weights Gvwr Notes: Varied significantly by model, with utility and One Tonner variants having higher Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings for load-carrying capacity. 🛡️ Safety Features Passive Features Seatbelts: Provision for lap-sash seatbelts in front and lap belts in rear, with part numbers for all associated components. Body Structure: Reinforced chassis and body structures common to Australian automotive design of the era, with structural body panel part numbers available. 💡 Technology Features Infotainment Radio Options: Factory AM/FM radios and tape decks were available, with part numbers for these units and associated speakers and aerials. Comfort Features Air Conditioning: Factory-fitted air conditioning was an option on higher trims, with the manual detailing all components of the A/C system. 🔧 Maintenance Service Intervals Oil Change Interval: Typical intervals around 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months, depending on driving conditions. Specific recommendations would be in the owner's manual, but this parts book provides the filter part numbers. Fluid Specifications Engine Oil: Refer to owner's manual for specific SAE viscosity grade (e.g., 20W-50 for V8s, 10W-30 or 10W-40 for 6-cyl). Part numbers for oil filters are listed. Transmission Fluid: Automatic transmissions typically used Dexron II (or equivalent). Manual transmissions use specific gear oil. Part numbers for transmission filters and seals are available. Coolant: Ethylene glycol-based coolant. Part numbers for radiator hoses, thermostat, and water pump are...