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Hi All Looking to buy a VF SV6 Ute (series 2) for work. Private car sales are always cheaper however you can find yourself buying someone else's mechanical nightmare. Can anyone provide a dot point list of things to check/ lookout for when inspecting VF Utes /V6s Cheers

Hi All When you swap out a factory Trans, in the case I was, reading into a V6 6L50,(major torque converter issue ) some people say you need to have the new Trans "flashed over" at a Holden dealership What is meant by this?

Hi All Can anyone provide instructions on how to remove /replace the rear VE Wagon cargo area side windows? Cheers

Hi All Mucking around in the shed today. Noticed in the middle of the rear subframe on my VE Wagon potentially two bolts are loose They hold some rubber bush on by the looks of it Can anyone advise what this part is and if these are in fact loose. Looks like a weird Totx or Hex head bolt Cheers

Hi All Looked through the threads however cant confrim , does the VE Wagon have one or two window washer pumps? I.e one pump for front windscreen washers and a second for the rear window? Front is working however not rear, cant hear anything. Might be pump or blown fuse?? Cheers

Hi All Looking for recommend car detailers in Melbourne, preferably North/East Suburbs. Need paint/chip touch ups and ceramic coating. Spoken to few however not keen on overpriced deep cutting through layers of paint to get a shine . Looking for knowledgeable & quality work. DM. if required...

Hi All Been going through the threads, one of my HVAC actuators has gone south Tried the reset to no avail. Question, how many HVAC autustors are in the Series 2 VE's? If one has gone others will too at some stage. I want to buy a whole set whilst parts are. still available Cheers

Hi Does anyone have instructions or know how to remove/replace this exterior window applique trim? All the clips seem to be broken and it keeps popping off. Cheers

Hi All Summer is here and my 2011 Wagon Air Con is working however not as cold as I remember from I'm last season. I don't know a lot about A/C but I'm pretty sure you can get them re - gassed Question, is there a specific Air Conditioning service you can get done? I've read you should run it...

Hi All I see Mace Engineering dont offer their VE catch can kit anymore https://www.maceengineering.com.au/MACE-OIL-CATCH-CAN-KIT-TO-SUIT-HOLDEN-CALAIS-VE-VF-ALLOYTEC-SIDI-LY7-LLT-LFX-36L-V6 Can anyone advise of a a good quality kit that includes brackets etc. Cheers

Hi All Is this the pcv valve hiding under my heater hoses? (lfw s2)

Hi All Seen a few threads on VY's etc on power steering flushing Can anyone point me in the right direction or upload some photos of what hose I need to disconnect off the reservoir and what to block off so I can pump through & top up with fresh Dexron VI? Cheers

Hi All Tackling replacing of the front struts on my VE Wagon this weekend. Just befote I jacked up the car I noticed what I think is a protruding bush from the Drivers side control arm control arm Can anyone confirm from the photos if this is stuffed?

Hi All I received two new genuine front Shocks for my VE Wagon today. Im going to install these over the weekend. Question, (dont laugh ) how do I release the shocks? When they arrived they came in the "compressed" postion. I need to release them to place the insulator, spring boot etc See...

Hi All Been reading many threads as I dont have much of a clue on suspension. Can anyone provide the following - front and rear componrnt/part break down schematic /photos - Are all genuine Holden struts oil or gas? - vehicles fitted with FE2, Does FE2 mean the type of spring? I.e all...

Hi All Climbing under the car on the weekemd I noticed the lower spring ruber insulators look perished. Is there a difference in these between FE2 and standard Holden suspension set ups? Looking to replace these(FE2) however if these are gone I assume the boots and possibly top ones will be...

Hi All Got a pair of new wiper arms to install on the weekend. I see they come with the plastic connection on the end of the washer hose. Do I just pull on the existing one and it will come out of out little rubber nipple on the windscreen cowl then just push the new hose in ? See photos Cheers

Hi All Going to do a full coolant flush for my V6 next week . I noticed the other day the top radiator hose looked a bit pererished, not leaking though. Thinking whilst I do the flush to replace all radiator and heater hoses as car is coming up to 10 years old Can anyone advise of a full...

DESCRIPTION: Wanted to Buy ITEM: VE Commodore Inner front LEFT wheel/guard liner LOCATION: Melbourne Victoria. CONDITION: New. DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: Willing to travel for right part or happy to pay postage. PAYMENT OPTIONS: Cash, bank transfer, Paypal or whatever suits seller...

Hi All Looking for any advice on how to replace the insulation panels in the engine bay WITHOUT removing the engine . All mine have perished. Seem to be clipped to the air box on the passenger side, one in the middle on the firewall and another behind the brake booster/reservoir. Photo...

Hi All Cant find much on specific VE window issues. My Drivers side window squeaks like crazy when going up, not as bad going down tho. Goes up OK however seems like its rubbing on something indide the door. I replaced the outer window moulds about 2 years ago so it's no these. If anyone has...

Been trawling the threads and cant find alot of current info on V6 LSD Diff servicing Taking the car in next week for Auto Trans service (was meant to do it months ago) and was wondering if there even is a Diff service or if they just simply open up the plug and just top up the oil or drain...

Gday All Posted a thread about VE door cards a while back. Mine were very scratched up on the bottom. Used a heat gun to try to bring them back but Im really unhappy with the result, better but NQR. Anyone ever purchased new door cards from Holden and how much are they? Also how do you find...

Hi All As my Sportswagon is getting on near 10 years old thinking of doing a big coolant flush and get all the gunk out of heater hoses etc. Question, I have no overheating issues or water leaks but should I look at replacing the thermostat housing and pump seals as precautionary? . It a...

Hi All Are the factory fitted GM rear upper control arms adjustable or fixed? Or do they differ between different factory optioned suspension set ups across the range Eg. SV6 Fe2, Omega Standard or HSV models? Cheers

Hi All Recently completed all major serving etc on my VE Sportswagon A while back had one of my front control arms flogged out and was replaced. My wagon is on factory standard GM FE2 and I'm looking to replace suspension bushes all round. I hear Superpro are good. As the bushes need to be...

Hi All Is it a big job to replace the rear spoiler on the tailgate on a VE Sportswagon. Mine is very faded and has a chip in the plastic I can get a new genuine one for $180. Anyone tackled this? My thinking of the process Pop interior plastic most rear roof trim off Hopefully find nuts, undo...

Hi All I've trawled through a few old threads, looking to get a Trans service on VE Series 2 (6 speed auto) cars has done 135k and most likely has never been properly serviced. Got quoted $380 this includes flush, filter and trans calibration, what is this? I've been told the VE's require...

Hi All Probably a stupid question however , my spoortswagon is an Ex-cop When I'm playing music via Bluetooth or an old CD, when I press the left hand side wheel/button on the steering wheel it displays Trap Speed and does it allow me to change to the next song. The only way I can change the...

Hi all I noticed a couple of weeks ago my rear window demister not working on my VE Wagon. I took off the side trim pieces in the tailgate and found one of the connectors had come away from the glass. I went to Autobarn and bought one of those conductive glue repair kits and stuck the connector...

Hi All Got my eyes on a low K VS SS in phantom Mica for a project car. Looking at a LS1 conversion. Will require full paint resto etc. Current owner is being a bit stiff on price however I should win him over. Quick question, Can you purchase the red SS bumper band moulding? Been putting...

Hi all Can you purchase from Holden and replace the dash panel that the passenger side air bag is installed in? My car is an ex-cop and it's extremely scratched. I'd assume you would disconnect the battery to stop the air bag going off? Cheers

With the absolute sad news that the Holden name will be retired after 72 years do you think we will see a dramatic drop in second hand Holden prices ? News out today stated that Holden will be slashing up to 30% of new cars to clear current stock and most Dealerships will close by June 30. I'm...

Hi As per one of my earlier posts, looking to "maybe" update my 16 x7 to 19 x 8 wheels Currently on FE2 Standard suspension. Will these increase is size require any shocker work or simple change over? Im not looking to lower the car any further. Just want the 19 x 8s sit right. I dont know alot...

Hi All Mate of mine rang me yesterday. He's come across a used set of VE 19" x 8 Calais rims (no centre caps) haven't had a chance to get around to have a good look at them. Got about 85% tread on two and maybe about 75% on the others. Question, would the stud pattern on these fit a SV6 hub...

Hi All Looking to get my car paint corrected. Had the front end resprayed a few months back and after near 10 years my VE's paint is looking abit dull wirh afewminor scratches. Anyone know any decent places in Melbourne to get this done ? I've read about stage 1,2 and 3 paint corrections...

Hi All Had the front head resprayed a few months back. One "minor" thing is now bugging me, the plastic chrome surround on the grill is stone chipped and pittered. Its only minor however with the front end all looking brand new I'd like to replace it. Before I start undoing screws can anybody...

Hi All Pulled the door card trims off my VE to give them a good clean. Like most VE's I see these days the bottom plastic section of the door trim has scuffs and minor scratches that just won't clean off. Has anyone used one of those mobile vinyl and plastic repair/respray companies to touch...

Hi All Its come time for me to purchase a VF SS Redline. Been looking at 2015/16 series 2. I have a bit of mechanical knowledge however before I go and hand over my hard earned can people here give me a list of things to look out for on the VF Redlines. Spoke to my mechanic and he said the LS3...

Hi All I just finally got the child seat out of the back of my VE Sportswagon after about 4 years . The cloth trim cleaned up ok however the child seat has left an indentation in the seat back foam. Does anyone know if you can somehow get the foam to "fluff" back out flat again or is this...