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Hey all, It's time to replace my radiator cap on my 2008 ve v6 as it's starting to leak. Atm I have a cap which has a 125kpa/18 psi raring on it and I've looked online, I can buy the same or a 140kpa/20psi. Is there a big difference between the two? As if I buy the same cap, im sure it...

Hey all, I have a electricial issue with the vl which has happened recently it's and its driving me crazy and I need to sort it out. Below is what is happening. 1- when I apply the brake pedal, If the indicators are on, the indicator will then off and not come on until the brake pedal is let...

Hi there, Im looking to replace the thermostat on my rb30 turbo and looking to purchase a nos Nissan 76.5 degree thermostat. My question is, would a nos thermostat run cooler compared to a aftermarket 77 degree thermostat? And would the nos thermostat read a lower temp on the temp gauge? Or...

Hi All, im currently in the process of replacing the internal and external fuel pumps on my vl and looking for alternatives of what i can run. The vl is running a t3 highflow running 10 psi now and making approx 160kw at the wheels which is good for a cruiser. Is anyone running a internal low...

Hi all, Im having this issue in my vl turbo that I am blowing the fuel pump fuse at random times, happens only I accelerate hard on the freeway and going over 80kmh. This issue has started when I fitted a long range tank as never had this issue with my standard tank. In the long range tank I...

Hey all, Im looking to hook up a electrical water temp and oil pressure gauge into the vl and looking for some info on how to wire them up. To hook up the accessory 12v power, where would be a good spot to tap into? The gauge has two wires which need to be grounded, one ground for the gauge...

Hey Jc, I've noticed on my vl I have a few possible electrical issues which are; - everytime I turn the car off and on, the clock resets itself. - my horn doesn't work unless the key is in the ignition and in the on position. - my interior light won't light up when you open a door unless a...

Hey all, it's time for me to replace my front brake pads for my 08 ve and unsure which pads to go as theres many options out there. I only use the car as a daily and will be using my standard rotors and looking for a brake pad with a bit grab than standard oem pads. I had a chat to brake...

Hey all I noticed the other day that I have a leak coming from the heater pipe connection which comes out from the firewall closer to the brake booster. When the car warms up its a slow leak and I thought the factory clamp gave up and changed it to a hose clamp but that didn't help. With the...

Hey all, asking for some assistance if anyone can help me with my issue im currently facing. I have a vl rb30et and a few months ago I noticed every time I would take off it would stall up then eventually take off and I would feel a shudder after it would take off. Other times it felt like the...

Hey all, Im looking for some info about fitting a long range tank into a vl. The installation part isn't the issue, however, I've noticed most long range tanks are out of a vq, vr or vs these days and on the actual sender, it has only 1 yellow plug which runs the pump/fuel level and on a vl...

Hey all, I've started to experience some harsh backlash going through my driveline when I auto changes gears, mostly when taking off and it changes to 2nd. So far I've done my engine mounts, auto and diff service and the backlash is still there. Car has done approx 311xxx km on it and it's...

hey guys, looking for some info on what to do next. I have lowered my vl on king springs sl all round with monroe gt sport shocks and im running fr 20. Problem im having is the rear feels too soft with the king springs and monroe gt sport shocks and my tyres rub on my gaurd (I've had the...

Hey all, I have a ve which I suspect it could be one or both my rear wheel bearings are gone as they give a loud humming noise and it gets louder the faster you go. I thought it was the front ones so I've changed them but it wasn't. I've also had other people tell me.it could be the diff or the...

hey guys, im looking to lower my vl, nothing to crazy just SL all round as im currently running fr20 but im not sure what sort of shocks i should be running as i still want the smoothest ride possible as its just a weekend car. Any recommendations on what shocks to get ? and do i have to get...

Hey guys I have a ve v6 with approx 295xxx km on the clock and I noticed my thermostat needed replacing and my water pump as they had seen better days. I also bought a new radiator cap as well. After all.that I made a 50/50 coolant mix and bled the system, now when I'm driving cruising it sits...

hey guys, i went to start my berlina turbo to move it out of the way but when i turned the key to the ignition, i could hear the fuel pump but when it primed was really weak then the car wouldnt start. I got my other car and hooked up the jumper cables and it started like normal but when i...

hey all, my ve alloytech has started to make a bad squeeling noise from the front of the engine when the car is started and even after it warms up. I know im due for a new belt but does anyone who what could be causing this sound and whats needs to be replaced? below is a video of the sound.

hey guys, everytime i turn off and start my vl, the digital clock on the cluster always resets itself to 1:00 o clock. any ideas on how to keep the time that i set? thank you

hey guys, i currently have this weird engine rattle as you can hear in the video below when your rev the car from around 2.5k to 3.5k. Does anyone know what that sound is and what can be done as im looking to fix it asap. thanks :)

hey guys, its time for me to change my hd sway bar links as one of them is shagged and that's why Im getting a clunk noise from the front. when I bought the links, i read the service manual first to ensure I fit it correctly and I noticed in the ve service manual it says to install the...

hey guys, hope everyone is well ? ive noticed i need to change ny rear tyres due to nornal wear and currently i have monroe gt sport shocks installed all round with SSL front and SL rear. springs. I can feel its firmer in the rear as i know having comfort when lowered is hard as im running on...

Hey guys, I've had this issue for quiet some time now and now I'm wondering what it could be. If I accelerate real slowly the revs will jump up and down like the video in the link and if I accelerate quickly when taking off it feels like a big flat spot but driving normally it's great. Any...

Hey guys, I currently installed some Monroe gt sport shocks in my ve and already 8 months in the passenger rear one has blown a oil seal which im pretty angry about and it needs replacing which ill claim under warranty but still need to purchase one. im currently thinking of changing both rear...

Hey All, ive started to experience a problem with my 08 ve v6 which is starting to get a bit annoying. When i accelerate softly from 80km/h i hear continious clunks which is maybe coming from the drive shaft or the tranny, and Is worse when i have a full car load and i also feels the car shakes...

Hey Guys, Currently i have a audio problem in my ve that is driving me crazy. I can hear the high pitched alternator whine sound everytime i accelerate up to lets say 60km/h, anything above that i dont hear it as the road noise takes over and if i dont have any music on. Im currently running A...

Hey guys, Currently my ve needs a bit of freshening up as the shocks have had it and im purchasing some kyb shocks as the standard shocks are on there way. The car is lowered with SSL front and SL rear. the car is on lpg and with the standard shocks and king springs the rear was a little...

Hey all :) I finally bought calais seats for my omega and there so good but I'm not sure if I wired them right as something doesnt seem right. My omega standard seats had three plugs (Black plug with postiive and negitive wires for power and two yellow plugs for the airbag and seat belt)...

Hey all I'm thinking of purchasing a set of fr20 for my Ve which is lowered on ssl front and sl rear and have a few questions about them. They come in 2 options which are non staggered 20 X 8.5" for all 4 or staggered 20 x 8.5" front and rear 20 x 9.5" 1. Will the 20x8.5" fit on the front...

Hey Just Comm Members :) im going to give my ve alloytech a full coolant flush as its been quiet sometime since i have owning the car for 5 years already. Since im going to top up the car with fresh coolant mixed with distilled water with a ratio of 50/50. With my coolant recovery tank...

Hey all I have a old intake pipe laying around at home from a cai setup i use to have. Is there any benefit of replacing the stock plastic inlet pipe with a straight metal pipe like the one in the photo below ? Would the metal pipe be good for colder weather compared to the plastic inlet...

Hey all :) I'm thinking of changing my diff oil as my ve is ready to hit 150,000km so I think it's time as it's never been done. I have a 2008 ve omega v6 so which oil would be recommended for my case ? Thanks all

Hi all :) My 2008 ve 4 speed was experiencing a shudder under light acceleration around the 80-100km/h mark so I took it to holden to get a diagnostic. Holden came back to me saying the torque converter needs to be changed. I've told them I've changed it last year in Oct to a reconditioned...

Hey all My 2008 ve duel fuel is due for its 150,000km engine service soon. It's a standard v6 alloy tech. Which oil would be best recommended for my ve being it's on LPG ? Should I stick to a full synthetic oil still or a semi synthetic will do the job aswell ? I'm all ears to hear...

Hey all After picking up my 2008 ve 4 speed v6 from the holden dealer, i was experiencing a vibration at around 80km/h and holden have came back to me that it needs a rear tailshaft coupling kit. A few weeks ago i had a driveshaft shop reconditioned both my drive shafts but for some reason...

Hey JC I'm starting to give up on my ve as I've tried almost everything and not sure what else to try to fix this problem I'm having. My ve v6 has a shudder once your creeping up to around 70-80km/h and its driving me crazy. It's even worse when I have extra load in the car. It's like a...

Hey all Im starting to face a problem with my transmission in my ve 4 speed. When im creeping up to 70km/h i can feel a shudder through the tranny and through the car. Its like the car is misfiring but its not Its always here when i accelerate from 70km/h onwards but slowly. Its still...

Hey all Ive noticed the other night my right rear tail light isnt working when i brake at all. However if i turn on my headlights the tail light still lights up as usuall but when the brake it applied the tail light doesnt work ans goes dark. If the light still lights up when the parker...

Hey all My ve is throwing fault code p0306. I bought a new coil pack and spark plug. Is coil pack 6 the one at the back of the engine on the side close to the brake booster ? Or on the passenger side ?

Hey all I installed a set of twins exhausts on my duel fuel omega. I think the system came off another ve and the mufflers are the single outlet that come out like a y into twin pipes per muffler. The exhaust was Installed correctly with the right parts and hangers. But for some reason...