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Yeah definitely, but I need something that can specifically issue instructions instead of read DTCs and clear codes.

ITEM: A code reader or scanner that can put electronic park brake in service mode LOCATION: Melbourne, northern suburbs PRICE: really would like to just borrow it as I only need to do rear brakes on a Kia Sportage. Happy to pay some sort of rental and bond. Even happy to pay in beer and...

Yeah that's the main reason I'm looking for double action. Thanks for the suggestions guys, good talk.

Do people usually go in from the side or something? Happy to hear some lifting tips. I'll definitely go check out the ones above.

Yeah, see the ones posted above, they look great, but it doesn't look like they'll reach to the cross member from the front.

I'm sick of the small trolley jack I have trying to pump it under the SS cross member. It's too short, takes ages and is the worst part about working on the car. What recommendations does everyone have for a relatively inexpensive long chassis twin-action jack? Be great if there's something...

Read it again. I did all 4 struts. It's my daily driver. I needed an alignment that day and couldn't have my car sitting in a shop waiting for parts. I was invited to come back for a touch up free of charge. So please, cool your jets.

Alright, should have said bushes, but it makes sense to do the whole arm. Knowing my luck the ball joints will go next.

Wow this took off. Thanks for the suggestions. To the smart arse that said why would I get an alignment with "stuffed parts", they're slightly sloppy (like, you push it with a prybar and it flexes a a bit) they're not flogged out. I needed an alignment after i did front and rear struts. TruTrac...

Can't get a wrench under the car with the wheels down. I thought about a ramp too but it's not exactly "driving position".

Was advised my radius arms need replacing (after an absolute kick arse alignment at TruTrac North Melbourne). The instructions for the Whiteline arms (I think, could have Ben somehwhere else) state the chassis bolt need to be torqued with the car on the ground in driving position. Is this...

The 6 speed autos are actual **** aren't they. Got a squawk going from 2-3 at about 110,000km, got it serviced all good. 180,000km it started slipping really bad. 5k for a reco. (in the same year I did the heads due to a bent valve)

Yep definitely the correct bolt. Part number 234-2503.

Hi all, just wanted to share how I did the balancer without locking the flywheel. I did not feel like buying a flywheel lock and dropping the extractors to take the starter motor out. Get a long chain wrench, I got this Chinese special off eBay for about 25 bucks. The top tensioner and...

Well, looks like I'm waiting until Monday. Managed to get the rear struts fitted up. Pro tip: release the handbrake to get the bolt through the knuckle and lower control arm.

Well, my car is on stands, I'm doing new struts, but the front lower spring insulators have rotted out. No Holden dealers near me in Melbourne is showing stock. Part number is 92295781. Does anyone know of an aftermarket option that suits that I can get from SCA, Repco, Burson, etc?

Ouch. Any idea if it comes with any wiring harness?

Yeah cool. Can't find a specific install manual for the VE kit, unfortunately.

No no, it replaces it. I don't really like the floating look and prefer a fully integrated look, but this unit seems to be the best integrated factory looking one on the market without the common limitations of the others like no reverse camera or no steering wheel controls. For this Alpine...

https://www.alpine.com.au/shop/perfect-fit-solutions/holden/ve-commodore-holden/ilx-f309e-ve-commodore-series-2-sports/ This looks like the best aftermarket, factory-look option. It's expensive though.

Yep, heater core. I did one of these just before christmas. Same issue with wet carpet. Here's a video of the "easy" way to replace it. Bit of a pain in the arse to get it past the steering column, even with the steering column on the floor. Now, when you get the new one (if you're in...

That wrench looks like something I'm after. I'll check it out.

What you can do is pull each coil and see what happens. Could be a shorting coil or whatever.

Can someone confirm the drive belt part numbers for a 2010 SS? This engine has the two idlers for the AC compressor. I'm looking at 6PK1940 and 4PK1110.

What's the exhaust like? Does it smell like fuel? Is it wet? Could just be pumping through unburnt fuel. I had a similar thing early last year and it turns out it bent a valve, so I was up for a new top end.

If you are opening the engine, definitely do the DOD delete.

I'm gearing up to do a balancer on my SS. Ordered the ARP bolt and Powerbond balancer. My question is, instead of removing the starter motor and locking the flywheel (I've got DiFilippo extractors, starter might be difficult to access), can I use either a chain/strap wrench or pulley holder...

Wow they're expensive. I can do the whole job for less than the cost of one fulcrum strut. I don't doubt they're good. Just looking at an effective OE replacement.

Yeah standard chickeny coolant smell for a few weeks in the cabin I think.

Simple as that ey? Thanks mate.

There seems to be two possible offerings for KYB shocks for VE. I've got an SSV Redline wagon (standard FE2). 339153, 339154 as front shock OE replacement and 834003, 834004 "suitable for up to 50mm lower and FE2 suspension" also as front OE replacement, which seems like the right one. For the...

Job is all done. No noise, found no chickens. Easy enough job. Hardest part was getting the OTR in and out.

Scored a genuine pump with thermostat and housing for 318 bucks at Ralph Dsilva in Preston.

Water pump confirmed. I also though the resistance might be that it's moving water. Anyway, I took the belt off, noise gone, put the belt back on, pushed the pulley with a spanner and the sound went. How are aftermarket pumps? Gates? Holden ones are expensive, and I'll do pulleys and belts at...

Alright! I'm back finally. Firstly the sound has evolved a bit. It's owner volume, but more constant. Here's what I found out. I've taken the long belt off. The idlers, alternator, and steering pump all spin freely. The water pump has some resistance. Is this normal? Should it spin totally...

Thanks for the great responses. I haven't checked it out yet because I've been busy with other things. I'll report back when I get around to it.

Hello all. This weird sound is coming from the engine. At first I thought a belt is slipping or a pulley is toast but I'm not so sure. The video says it all. Hit the link below. https://www.dropbox.com/s/us3kxe5073qbqho/PXL_20210308_034806175.LS.mp4?dl=0 EDIT: Squirting some water on the belts...

Thanks mate, looks like they have 1 part number for each shock, much easier to interpret. Looks like I can do the whole car for about 400 plus new strut boots which are cheap.

Hello everyone, first post here, but long time reader. Got me out of a jam many times. I need front and rear shocks for my SS Wagon. It's FE2, standard setup, not lowered. I'm confused with the part numbers i need. I'm looking at Monroe because I believe they're the OEM, but their part numbers...