Hey there. I have a VS Berlina with cloth interior and I have noticed that the compartment behind the two front seats are flimsy and don’t sit well. I’m talking about that storage pocket behind the two front seats. Any ideas on how to tighten them up? Or would I need to get them professionally...
I picked up 2006 VZ LY7 with timing chain issues and a fairly gunked out engine. I've done the timing chains, the pickup tube o-ring, changed the oil pump, cleaned out most of the gunk and flushed the engine multiple times. The car runs but after you drive it for maybe 2-3 minutes it will...
Ok guys so recently I’ve crashed my baby it was a vx s pac with the Getrag manual I’m just wondering if I can use the parts from the vx in a vy shell or if I could just swap the whole front end k frame and some electronics around (I know it’s not that simple but you get what I mean)
Hi all, im looking for some help, i have a 09 ve sv6 ute. It has had a million problems since i brought it, car was owned by a mechanic before me, and appeared to be well looked after. I have also looked after the car. Car gets babied most days these days.
Car has had power steering pump changed...
scanned my ve omega for faults to see why my air bag light, Abs light and stability control fault we’re appearing and it come up with the following
Codes for Srs: B0079, B0014, B0015, B0021, B0022, U0140, B1370
Other codes: U0151, U0159, B2815
if any one could help me as out as I don’t wont...
Hey guys I have a bent rear trailing arm on my 2010 ve commodore Ute and was wondering on how to remove it the bolt that goes to the chassie seems to hit the fule tank when I try and remove it wondering if there is a easy fix
Hi guys,
im sure this has been asked a lot but I’m personally struggling to figure out if a vy commodore super6 is legal for p plate drivers in this day n age. Asking for Victoria.
Cheers for your time.
Hi all just wondering if I need to do any supporting mods to put heavy duty valve springs in my ecotec like pushrods or rockers or will they be strong enough?
Hi guys, you are my last line of defence before heading into a dealership to get ripped off. My transmission is playing up and I'm hoping to reset my TCM (Transmission Control Module). I think my issue is either this module or a dying torque converter but either way a factory reset of the TCM is...
Hey legends,
I am able to get cruise control working if I press the cruise button immediately after starting the car, take off to the speed I want and set it. HOWEVER, if i start the car and start driving, if i hit the cruise button nothing illuminates on the dash. The cruise light wont even...
Hey guys,
Just wondering what the best way to troubleshoot my vx commodores air conditioning system. I took the car to the mechanic to get it looked at and they said even after the car was filled with gas, the a/c clutch wasnt engaging.
Cheers
I’ve had my auto 1996 vs spac commodore for a little over a year and while it’s been very reliable it’s had terrible fuel economy. When I first got it I used to get about 400kms to a tank just driving around (not city driving but not highway) but in recent months I’ve been struggling to get...
Hi all, I have a VY 3.8l 25th anniversary and want to get rims. I’d like a set of Simmons but am not sure of the offset I’d go for. I don’t want them sticking outside of the guards. Id either go for a 18 inch or 19 inch rim. Any help of recommendations are appreciated.
thanks
2002 vx Calais supercharged 220k on the clock. I have noticed a knocking noise coming from the back of the engine sorta ontop of supercharger. Now this noise is only when the car is warm or sitting in park but soon as I get the revs over 2.5k it goes away until I let it idle again. Iv notice if...
Hey all,
Last week I got my pride and joy defected. Was sitting in a car park just about to get out, cop pulls up to me
'can you start it up for us mate'
(mind you it is an underground carpark)
he then proceeds to open the door and rev it and says
'thats a bit loud mate dont you think'
Now...
I've just removed the lpg system and all of the components to the lpg system that are in the engine bay. Just wondering if I can get any hose or if its special type of hose that I'll need I'll attach a photo of where I need the hose for.
Hey Lads.
Just gotta engine on a 2012 Sv6 ve that ISNT the original engine and they briefly told me it was VF (hoping you guys help confirm this).
LFX125010051
Just wanted some help identifying this engine (model, what car it comes off, is it safe and suitable to be on this ve). Just so I can...
Hi guys I have a 96 VS commodore 3.8
Trying to find a new sump plug for it at a readily available store such as Repco, Supercheap etc.
I know the current one has a 19mm head but all the stores say they don’t stock any plugs with a 19mm head and offer me other sizes. Can anyone point me out to...
LOCATION: Morayfield QLD
CONDITION excellent
PRICE: $750
DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: Pickup only or post at buyer expense
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Cash on pickup or bank deposit
CONTACT DETAILS: Text 0477541987
OTHER INFO: Will Suit earlier Commodore or Holden
750 Holley Annular discharge ,4...
Howdy,
The commodore I have is my first car and I’m just looking to do little things that will improve it and improve the overall enjoyment for myself.
I’ve been looking at deleting my muffler and replacing with the following pipe….
Was just wondering whether this is the same circumference as...
Hey,
I have these Holden original spark plugs, I can't find the "gap" amount on them and Im not sure what "gap" I need for my engine. The part no is 92141894 and is attached below. Are these ok for my car?
Hey guys, how's it going?
I'm trying to get to the bottom of an issue with my steering wheel buttons not working on my 2001 vx Berlina. The horn works, so it can't be my clock spring. Plus my "mode button" and up and down buttons don't work. I pulled the radio out to have a look back there and...
Hi guys I have a 96 VS wagon 3.8
Coolant in my reservoir seems to be continuing to drop and I’m having to top it up every so often.
there are no leaks of any sort that can be seen
Not blowing any smoke out the exhaust
Engine does not overheat
No coolant mixed into the oil viseversa
have...
Hi all,
My One tonner won't start unless you disconnect the battery just before you start it any info on what it could be greatly appreciated as I just brought the ute and had no idea it would do this.
Kind Regards,
John.
The car has been sitting for a while, I've tried swapping the relays, checked all the fuses and the housing for the bulbs themselves but nothing has changed it I've bought 2 sets of bulbs LEDs and just normal halogen ones, I've checked the light switch but doesn't seem to be anything worng with...
Hi guys. Was hoping someone may be able to help
I’ve noticed some oil leaks, mainly on top of my intake manifold around where it bolts on. There are small little puddles of built up oil all over the top, and it even looks like there’s oil weeping through the bolts if that’s even possible?
also...
My abs had been playing up after we removed the front wheel to change the aircon compressor, but eventually went away, had to get a new back tyre, and now the abs light is on, turns the traction control off and I plugged a commodore scanner in and it isn't bringing up any codes, any ideas???
My...
Was just curious if it would and if that’s the case might try it, trying to get the rear end to look lower, already lowered on e36 superlows and shortened shocks so yeah. Would like someone’s take on this?
Hey there,
I'm looking into buying my first car. I've saved quite a few on Carsales that I've found, but just wanted to get everybody's opinions on them. I've been told by a mate of mine that the 2002-2004s have the best motors, but I didn't really want anything older than 2004, and my budget...
Hey Commodore owners. Desperate for information but not sure how active these forums are. I’ve recently done a cut out into my standard VS executive bumper. And I was in the market for a Manta grill; I know now, how hard they are to get, and expensive in today’s market. So I present this...
Hey, read some forms and heard you can fit 6.5 inch speakers sometimes in a vs commodore front and rear with a bit of work, was gonna run 6” in the front to keep it hastily free but what about the parcel tray, what soze can you fit in there, the covers look fairly big and was wondering what I...
I’m having trouble with a VZ Sv6 that keeps going into limp mode and throwing the P2138 code. I have tried replacing throttle body, throttle pedal, cleaning earths and plugs and even a new ecu I am wondering if anyone knows a solution as it’s giving me lots of trouble
Hey all, wondering before I purchase these, I was hoping to put 19x8 VY sig wheels on my vs acclaim irs commodore, going to be using king springs super lows, says it will drop it 50-70mm, will I have any trouble with figment of the rims or springs?
Hey all,
read a lot of arrivals and Havant had a confirmed answer, am I able to put a VY SS commodore diff in a VS V6 commodore, I know I’ll have to change the yoke but will it bolt up and use the same axles, the reason I want to do this is because the VY diff I have has an lsd in it