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What grade of oil would you suggest for a 2006 E1 GTS with the factory LS2 (only mild mods) it's being used as a shopping trolley and short trips for the wife these days as Ive got myself a Patrol for work (it has a bit of piston slap that its had since new and hasn't got any worse) but I'm...

Had a squeak in the rear end (2006 E1 GTS, coil overs and 260,000 klm's) so I jacked the old girl up and it looked like the bolt had come loose and the cradle was sitting lower than normal so I tried tightening the bolt and couldn't budge it. So my next thought was bush had collapsed so I...

Is it more like to be a head gasket or inlet manifold gasket symptoms are - pressurised cooling system - water conning out of no# 4 & 6 cylinder - water out of exhaust Cheers Pat PJDM1980

Just installed some coilovers in my '06 HSV GTS so I just cable tied the MRC looks out of the way drive fine but on the way home from Melbourne today I gave it full throttle for the first time and traction keep stopping the car from accelerating, soon as traction is turned off its a a good as...

I've just brought the wife a VX II V6 auto on LPG it idles really ruff on gas but fine on petrol, it will stall when back out of the drive way but once warm it will just idle ruff. It also struggles to rev past 4000rpm when under load like over taking. It also has a really strong gas smell...

Is this diff a LSD or or open Thanks for any help Pat PJDM1980

I've got a mate that has a 2008 VE SS wagon and the rear hatch popped open while driving, he got out and shut it and when he got home it wouldn't open at all the electric switch/button doesn't make any noises (like it's not operating anymore). Any ideas on how to open it and what might be wrong...

I didn't even know they sold them Vauxhall Omega in America under the Cadillac name plate Cadillac Catera - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Looks pretty cheap and nasty inside-...

I've got a under driven pulley on my car (VE V8) and I use a 4pk1040 and I've just changed the air con pump bracket from the original single pulley bracket To the updated version two pulley I just need to know what both the belt sizes are so I can work out what size belt I need for my under...

My nephew has a B168 and I've found a few parts, the people say the colour codes are B176 and B193 but they look like the same colour in the picture I don't want to travel a hour there and back to end up wasting my time. Are they right is there different dark blues in the VT range? Cheers Pat.

What happened to tap a talk for iPhone it doesn't have the latest option for post and the option looking at threads that you've written in? PJDM1980

I tried connecting my PS3 to my D-link dir-600 by holding down the button on the router until the blue light flashed and it flashed but the PS3 will just sit there till it times out? Any ideas would be appreciated as I know jack all about computers and the like, a step by step would be good...

What make OTR is this I called the HPF and the guy said it didn't sound like one of theirs? It was in a manual 2008 VE SSV Ute at the auctions. PJDM1980

Just wanted to know if the rear control arms off a VT would fit a VP IRS?

Does the VE airbag module need to coded to the car or can I just plug and play from another car? Mine has failed in the GTS. Cheers Pat. PJDM1980

Like the title says did they have Voodoo blue on the series 2 VE's? PJDM1980

What do you use to wash your car parts or in your parts cleaner? I've been told kerosene (cheapest I can find is about $65/20ltrs) or diesel but I wouldn't mind hearing what you prefer, what you think works best and where you buy it from. I've got some engine parts and drive line parts that are...

Do the CV's on VP V8's just pull off once you've cut the strap on the boot? The reason I ask is that the CV boots on my VP were split so I pulled the shafts out and the CV joint just fell off with a slight pull, I would have thought they would have had a circlip or something? PJDM1980

I'm trying to help out a friends sister she's a single mum on the pension, her VR Calais V6 on dual fuel (car has never ran on gas) will turn over and sound like it will fires but won't start. I've checked and its got spark (took leads off coil pack), fuel pump is working disconnected fuel line...

ITEM: 1 X VE SS wheel and tyre 80% tread LOCATION: Geelong, Victoria CONDITION: Used PRICE: $100 DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: Pick Up Preffered PAYMENT METHOD: Cash CONTACT DETAILS: Email: [email protected], Phone: 0419 105 947 or PM OTHER INFO: Came out of a mate...

Has anyone got a idea of how to change the front bushes on the rear sub frame of a VT, are they pressed in then pressed out? I've found a couple of threads but the info is a bit sketchy:hmmm:, any help would be appreciated cheers Pat.

ITEM: VS Series II/III V8 Auto Gearbox 8HBD & Converter, Reconditioned 25,000 Ago. LOCATION: Geelong, Victoria CONDITION: Used PRICE: $400ono DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: Pick Up Preffered PAYMENT OPTIONS: COD, Direct Deposit, Funds Transfer CONTACT DETAILS: Email: [email protected]...

Just wanted to know if the HSV range uses the same 6 speed auto transmissions as the Holden V8 range of autos? Reason I ask is I think my box might need a freshen up before I get my cam so I'd like get it sorted and a stall before the box explodes.

ITEM: Holden VE Calais V 6.0Ltr V8, Black, 19" Wheels, REG & RWC PRICE: $20,000 LOCATION: Geelong, Victoria YEAR: 10/2007 MY08.5 SERIES: VE BADGE: Calais V ENGINE: 6.0Ltr V8 TRANSMISSION: 6 Speed Sports Shift Auto COLOUR: Metallic Black EXTERIOR CONDITION: Very Clean, Well Cared For...

ITEM: Active Twin Throttle Body LOCATION: Lara, Victoria CONDITION: Used, Excellent Condition. PRICE: $450 or trade for 1000cgm throttle body DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: Can meet half way or do pick up from Geelong area. PAYMENT OPTIONS: Cash CONTACT DETAILS: PH: 0437 198 285 Email...

I've seen plenty of clusters over the years mostly VS/VR/VN but I've never seen one with this switch is it a VP only thing?

DESCRIPTION: Wanted to Buy ITEM: VT/VX drivers door and R/H Guard in B168 Bermuda Blue LOCATION: Geelong, Victoria CONDITION: Good condition no scratches or dents DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: I'm willing to travel up to a hour for the right price PAYMENT OPTIONS: Cash CONTACT DETAILS: PM...

What is the purpose of the little in between the door open light button and interior light button for? I can only really tell its on if I have the dash lights up to their brightest setting It doesn't really make sense to use it to illuminate the console as all the buttons are back lit?

Anyone have a parts list of what I'd need to install traction control on a VX wagon it has ABS, and cruise control on it already and I'm not to worried about cost as I know a fair few wreckers, from what I've gathered (guessed) so far I'll probably need the following - ABS/Traction control...

Just wanted to know if there was a thread that showed which gearboxes are interchangeable with different models (VR through to VZ)as there's a lot of incorrect information out there. I'm no expert myself, so maybe there's someone on here that could do a sticky thread? Cheers Pat

DESCRIPTION: Wanted to Buy ITEM: I need all these items in factory colour white VT/VX wagon rear passenger door. VT/VX wagon rear bumper bar VT/VX front passenger door VT/VX passenger side front guard VX front bumper bar LOCATION: Geelong, Victoria CONDITION: No dents or scratches...

DESCRIPTION: Wanted to buy Item description: VXII, VY, VZ wagon rear end sub frame. LOCATION: Geelong, Victoria CONDITION: Any as long as its not cracked or bent DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: I'll travel to pick it up within Victoria PAYMENT OPTIONS: Cash CONTACT DETAILS: PM or...

Found this link on another forum- Not the Kingswood!

So my wife's grandad has been put into a home recently and they are selling off his things to be able to afford the bills for his aged care and I was asked what the price should be for his '78 HX Kingswood 3.3 manual (matching numbers) it has 400+ klm's. He brought it when it was a year old off...

ITEM: I have heap of stuff to get rid of ranging from VR, VS, VT, VY and Interior, Exterior, Mechanical LOCATION: Geelong, Victoria CONDITION: Used PRICE: Call me and I'll give you a price DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: Pick up PAYMENT OPTIONS: Cash CONTACT DETAILS: 0419 105 947 OTHER...

Has anyone used XYZ suspension before, I need to do the springs and struts in my VP because its going for its road worthy certificate and thought a set of these coil overs HOLDEN COMMODORE VP IRS - XYZ Coilovers HO09 Suspension Parts Shocks Springs Coilovers Bushes would be good to pass it then...

I just purchased these globe- http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300679307829 on recommendation from a friend that has them fitted to his E1 Grange and for some reason they work in his car and not mine and I know the globes aren't faulty because I swapped the globe out his...

I've been offered a VQ dash to replace my damaged VP dash, my question is will it fit (I'll be using all my switches, instruments and lower dash) and is the STATESMAN badge on the dash the same length so my Calais badge will fit? Cheers Pat

I'm looking at getting my WH Grange wheels repaired (gutter rash) and had a few question I hoped someone might be able to help with- Will I get a better finish with 2 pak than powder coating? Should I get a coat of clear over the top if I powder coat wheels? And is one easier to keep clean than...

DESCRIPTION: VP Calais or VQ Statesman/Caprice wiper switch block controller ITEM: VP Calais or VQ Statesman/Caprice wiper switch block controller LOCATION: Geelong, Victoria CONDITION: New (if you've got one which I doubt) & Used DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: I will pay...