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I am wondering if a Calais lip kit (front,back and sides) is going to fit on my 1999 vt executive -Any info and advice would be appreciated- (the white vt lip kit is the one in question that I am wondering will fit on my silver vt with the current stock black lip kit)

Hey, so I recently purchased a 2009 ve berlina wagon v6 alloytech second hand (I know, I know, WhY'd YoU gEt A vE, dw about that just leave it lol). I came up with a few codes that I have been able to fix myself after replacing my timing chain however I have one code and cannot locate where...

so I noticed a bit of a clunk when braking at lower speeds only from the front left wheel and I'm wondering what could be causing this. just some information I put new struts in like 3 weeks ago. the lower control arm bushes are worn a bit and I have new ones on the way. so any idea on whats...

Hey guys, been here before, y’all helped heaps. I’ve got a 99’ berlina 3.8 auto, just (yes prepare yourself) had its third engine put in. Last 2 had fucked up valves on both heads. anyway, with the last 2 engines (current and previous) I’ve had issues where under throttle (usually when taking...

Hey guys I’m 17 and tearing down my 304 from my vt and wondering if anyone has used either of these cams I’m thinking going the 888271 for the rough idle but what would be easiest to tune on the factory ecu? I don’t really want to get a haltech mainly as I’m not looking for hp numbers more just...

Hello all, I’ve got a 2009 Ve International, recently had a my 4spd transmission replaced, I’ve now noticed that while sitting still, reversing or going at a low speed the car thumps, it doesn’t happen all the time. The other issue is that when i accelerate from any speed it feels like the...

My Vt commodore struggles when you give it some power when going up an incline, it’s like a spluttering and shakes the car a little bit. Have also notice it also does the splutter thingy when you plant your foot when stopped sometimes. The only things I have done to the car is headers, catback...

So I have a 2003 vy commodore all the doors lock except the drivers door. The drivers door lock knob on the doorcard is stuck down and will not go up with any amount of force, yet the door is unlocked and won’t lock with the key or fob buttons. all the other doors do lock and unlock perfectly...

Hi, I have noticed this squeaking/bird squeaking (hard to describe sorry) sound coming from my back left wheel. it only used to happen once or twice when I would accelerate then would go away but now it's starting to have every time I accelerate and stay for a little bit after driving at a...

Lowered springs. What way should the bottom part face to the left it’s tighter and dosnt wiggle as much. The photo of it facing to the right it wiggles more but not sure what way they should face. They are khrl-46sl Appreciate any help

hey just wanted to check, would a set of v6 Vz pacemaker extractors fit onto a vt commodore? one of my mates said it would but I'm not sure cheers for any help

So I filled my car last week and it said 720 kilometres after driving it for a week I’m on 100km till empty and I’ve only driven 235km all up since filling it full

I have just recently done the long drive from W.A to NSW with no issues with my car. But in the past week, after driving down a stupid unpaved road, I accidentally hit a couple unavoidable potholes.. since then I have had a pretty strong wobble in the steering and pulling to the right. I thought...

Hopefully easy to see my arrow I drew the front one has failed and rubs on the back pulley under load and sounds terrible

Hi, I've got a 2007 VE SV6 and it won't start after an engine swap. I've been told it's most likely the bcm. Are these able to be reprogrammed/reset or do I need a new one?

Gday guys i have got an vt commodore i would like to know the proper name of this window mould and how to remove it as mine is very faded and its annoying me.

First time posting here not too knowledgeable about cars but not horrible either. For reference it’s a stock VF SV6 Sportswagon Auto. Me and my dad share this car and we have both noticed that when reversing (when cold) that there is a low grinding noise coming from either the engine or...

I’m currently looking at getting a set of brake shims as I have noticed that after taking the old ones out that I hear a clunk as the brake pad slides so I was wondering if anyone knows where to buy a set for all four wheels. Because the only thing I can find is a set in ebay for $60 which I...

Hi, I'm currently changing the look of my bumpers and side skirts since my Calais has a white body but the skirts are grey all around. so I am putting a ss lip kit don't the front bumper (I'm guessing I gotta cut holes into the bumper to allow the tabs to slide through) then I'm looking at...

Hey all, First post here and its one where I need a bit of help. This post might get fairly long but just to get as many details as I can and I'm not very knowledgeable about engines. Video of the issue: I have a 1998 VS Statesman 50th Anniversary with a stock L67 ecotec in it and in the last...

I was just wondering if these are the bleeder nipples as I am going to attempt to bleed my brakes and just wanted to make sure. thanks for any help

Hi I’m currently looking for a Vt ss front bumper, rear bumper and side skirts is there a reliable website to purchase these from

Hi guys, I have a 2011 ve commodore and I have an intermittent engine immobilised fault where the car would stall and the engine will be immobilised for a couple of mins, anyone one else had this?

currently looking at upgrading my exhaust it has this catback rear muffler delete (current exhaust) but I would like to get a louder exhaust as this isn't as loud as I thought it would be. but a person at work with the same car as me showed me how his sounded and it was a lot louder and had pop...

Hi all, So bare with me and I'll try explain everything this is my first post and I appreciate any help I can get. My VZ Calais has been sitting for 10 months and I've had the battery disconnected. I'd Start it now and again and everything was fine. The other day I started as usual and moved...

Hey fellas/lasses just needing some advice about my car/engine (WH statesman, N/A 3.8 V6.. pretty sure an L67) I was talking to one of my mates earlier today about cars and then I bought up my car and what I want to do with it, I told him the car and engine she has in her and that later on down...

G’day I’m hoping someone can help me with the tags on my VY 3.6 what have I got S/SS ? Suspension? And what does the Holden by design tag mean like options PDL. SSP. LHU. Cheers

about to service my car for the first time and I want to jack my car up and put jack stands under all four jack stand locations. I have seen this video saying I can jack the front of the car up by K frame (in this video) and I wanted to make sure that it is okay to do so. I have also heard that...

was just wondering what size are the filler bolt and drain bolt for a 1998 vt calais. Cheers for any help

this is probably a stupid question but I thought it would be best to ask here. so I'm starting to do my own maintenance on the car and just fixing stuff on the car I have like barely any knowledge but I'm learning along the way so the question is that I wanna do an oil change on my car as when I...

Hey there being told I need this part or my beloved ssv redline and piece of motoring history will be written off?! Anyone know where to purchase a new or used one? Needless to say it’s rather urgent! It is for a 2016 ssv redline wagon in Victoria but will buy part from Oz or nz .

Right then.. I've got a 3.6 alloytec with a OTR in a 2009 series 2... I need to replace the intake filter and I can't for the life of me find the right one that will fit.. I thought what better place to ask then here

Hey so I'm new to this group but I have seen it a few times. I have a 2002-2003 VY commodore and it has a headlight issue. The passenger side low beams don't work, the bulb and the fuze have been replaced but still doesn't work. Any suggestions on what it could be, how to check and how to fix it?

Hi guys and goals I have a 2002 lumina that's decided it wants to play games with me. Started with random lights popping up on my dash then I lost power to the dash and now the car is dead. No power to the dash or ignition or anything.

Don't ask me how i managed to break it lol it just clean snapped when I undone my terminal to put in new tail lights Where would i replace this (battery terminal i think its called) And is it ok to drive downtown with it like this to buy it if it feels really tight or should I avoid driving?

i have a 2010 ve ssv series II ute with a walkinshaw upgrade (just basic upgrade intake, exhaust etc.) it’s got about 120000 on the clock i don’t thrash it like i’d love to it was my every day driver to and from work. but just recently my engine has seized :,( i heard a ticking one start up...

Hey guys I'm considering buying a alloytec equipped commodore but I was wondering what is the cheapest way to get roughly 220kw out of it. I can do most mods myself and can get my hands on most tools I would need for anything. Thanks.

I recently bought a vy from a mate, only to have issues nonstop since purchasing it. Battery has constantly gone flat and only today have I ever tried unlocking the car with the actual key rather than remote, it seems like it isn't the correct key, I don't know if it is possible but can a door...

Hey Guys, I've been trying to learn as much as I can about project cars, at a beginners level, as a long-term hobby and project as it's something I've always wanted to and really respected people who do it. My family just wasn't into cars. I do, by chance happen to have access to a mechanics...

hey guys just bought a ducktail spoiler from mrbodykits and my 2002 vx commodore hasn't ever had a spoiler its pretty much untouched in every way so do i literally just measure out where the spoiler sits and drill out the boot? but then i have the problem of i have 2 bolts 2 washers and 2 screws...