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Hi all, I’m new to the world of mods and DIY car-related tasks (beyond basic servicing and maintenance which I’m capable of and do already), but was just wondering if anyone had good suggestions on a Holden (preferably Commodore-platform based ute) that would be a good starting point to really...

Hey, I have a 4 cyl star fire with a varajet 2 carby that has just been rebuilt. Just chasing a diagram that shows where this bloody choke link goes or even some experience to tell me where it connects cheers!

not sure if this is where I post this... sorry if not. fairly new here. done a l67 swap into a vy exec, and now have a rear lamp fuse fail pop up everytime I turn car on, checked the fuses under the dash but they seem fine, does anyone know where this fuse is located? or how to fix?

Hey guys got a vt commodore runs rough on idle when it gets warm it was ran on lpg but now isn't it's shows code 21 I've replaced the tps twice and the connection but still no luck and still shows error code 21 it also still has the lpg air filter hoses on so the pcv hose goes to the plastic...

Hi all, I'm using a razor to clean the gasket off my lower intake manifold, I can't seem to get it all and the razor keeps scratching the surface around it, I've tried using new razors and wd-40 to lubricate, did I **** it up or will 1 or 2 scratches not hurt?

Hello everyone I'm putting a vr v6 and t5 into another car and I'm wondering if anyone can shed some light on how to wire the thing up I've got a manual vn engine loom and the ecu is on its way I've got the body loom from a vr hoping I can use that but I didn't pull it out and I've got bugger...

okay, so i recently purchased a 2010 Holden ve omega sportswagon (Auto). The previous owner said hes been running it on 98 and that it was “running a bit rich” I’ve noticed that sometimes after turning it over the engine kind of floods, drops to below 1K then stalls? On the inside of the...

I'm not sure how to set the cam timing on my vr v6 I've stripped it to block as it was buggered and I was curious and ive cleaned everything up and sourced some bits from another engine and its going back together and it might actually run ifff I can work out how the cam timing works I see...

I guys, I own a 2002 Vx series 2 supercharged and I've only had it a couple of months havnt done much driving in it. Today when I pulled up in the driveway I noticed the engine temp was about 3 quarters of the way up and the engines idle was going up and down as if I was pressing on the...

Hey everyone, I’ve just purchased a LS1 stock engine and my plan is to build this engine from the ground up with a 6/71 supercharger on top with a 3 port big n ugly hat. Now I know a bit about engines but this is my first engine build and I have no idea where to start or what to do exactly. Any...

Any good choices for exhaust options, was looking at X-Force with rear muffler but have heard bad things about so thought i'd come get some advice on good ones. I know it wont sound like a V8 but that's fine with me, just want something with some noise.

Hey just just bought a 2001 vu ute and wondering what are some good coilovers, are ebay coilovers too shitty and not worth it? If there aren't worth it what are some good brands?

Hi all, does anyone have the relevant information to unpin the harness to make it stand alone struggling to find accurate information on how to do this for the Australian harness

New to the car scene! Need to know if i can run ssls all round with stock shocks on my vx 2002 series 2/ Is it a good idea, Will it be still be legal and if running 20’s will impact it at all? Please help a brother out I’m looking to get springs ASAP but I’m unsure!!? Pic below of my car

Hey team, For a while now the manual heater/air conditioning in my 2006 Holden Commodore SV6 hasn’t been working. I finally took it to an auto electrician yesterday to determine the issue. He replaced the FL9 HVAC Blower Motor (40A) fuse twice and it blew both times that he turned the AC on...

I've changed all my lighting to led now only one break light is working and my interior works only sometimes And my fron Parker lights won't work. What could it be? It is a vx ss 2001

Hey guys, just got my new ute and going to be doing a much needed service for it, I was just wondering what type of oil would be ok to use with the v6 getrag gear box? Had some nulon 75w85 full synthetic (gl-4?) In an unopened bottle in the shed but not sure if it would be ok to use? Also the...

Hey guys, just got my new ute and going to be doing a much needed service for it, I was just wondering what type of oil would be ok to use with the v6 getrag gear box? Had some nulon 75w85 full synthetic (gl-4?) In an unopened bottle in the shed but not sure if it would be ok to use? Also the...

Hey guys I just thought I’d throw a question out there as I’m in need of some help, when I have time I will be taking photos and posting them if further help is needed. okay so a couple of months ago me and my partner got a 2009 VE Omega It’s actually an ex detectives car which comes with the...

Hey guys, I’m fresh to the group and forum here, having just bought my first decent car. VF SS Auto Sedan with just under 90k on the clock. Looking for some advice on some baseline/starting modifications that I could get done to make it more of a sleeper. Also if anyone knows of a good place...

Hi all, After some opinions as I'm unsure and worried about doing more damage. Gut feel is I already F'd it. My 2 questions are: 1. Is this probably a blown head gasket? 2. Can I (cautiously) drive at all? 22km to get it to the mechanic. I recently had a looong overdue service and among the...

Hi guys I was wondering if anyone could shead some light on my problem. My heater in my 2008 wm caprice is blowing hot air from the passenger side and cold air from the drivers side and rear seats. The actuator on the drivers side seems to be working fine but it's still blowing out cold air. Has...

Hi all, im a Holden noob I want to go all out and RB my 1992 3.8 V6 Vp ute. Does anyone know if the VL RB K frame will bolt strait into my VP? I want to use an old VL as a donor car and pick parts/wiring off that, what other factors do i need to consider when attempting this engine swap? Cheers

I have a 2013 vf sv6 ute; it’s done around 100,000kms when it starts cold it has an occasional violent shake and when pulling up at lights ect idiling the revs drop and you can hear the car rev itself back up or it sits there struggling. It does not trigger an engine code, the coil packs have...

Hi everyone, I recently got my brakes fixed by a tyre shop that does brake repair. After replacing the discs and pads I found d the brakes were sticking. Returned it to shop and they now tell.me my brake calipers have seized. How can I rectify this issue??

Hey guys I just bought a 2004 vz Calais it’s factory auto ls1 it’s got 290 000km andhasnt been drivin for a few months I’m assuming only because it’s summer as **** and the heater was on full bull when I picked it up but anyway it runs rough and it actually stalled on me when I was leaving the...

Hey guys, I'm new to this forum but I have a 2008 SS and it was driving fine the other day, but the next day, it wouldn't start and it doesn't even beep when the key is turned. There's no lights, no power getting to anything at all. Cant even open the boot with the button or the doors. I have...

Hey guys.... I'm new here and one hell of a warrior woman but when it comes to cars I have no idea and I'm worried about being taken for a ride by my mechanic as we are both well aware.....I have no idea about cars!! I have an 04 acclaim...was my mother's before me, always serviced looked after...

Hello, I just had a upgraded alarm system with a auto close window module installed into my 2013 VE Commodore Zseries V6 The automatic window is a cyclops. The window module was installed by SA Auto Installs in South Australia and they did a good job... but I have the module attached to all 4...

My vt Commodore wont start. But it has air, fuel and spark. The engine winds over but wont fire. Any advice or trial options will be much appreciated.

I had missfires in my car which haunted me for the better half of a year, it would come and go all the time randomly, I had all the spark plugs replaced and got all new coil packs in the end which fixed the problem. Now, a couple of weeks after, I'm getting fault codes I've never gotten before...

Hi All, I've got a VX II Executive 2002 with a busted spoiler (large crack length ways). I've been looking for a replacement for over a year with no results (surprising I know) and I'm not willing to pay $150 from the wreckers for my spoiler in the wrong colour which I'll then have to pay to get...

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Hi there, i've been driving around with crappy ssw 19'' 8.5 wheels on my vu ute s for a couple months now and i'm looking for an upgrade, i've been looking into satin black simmons fr19 wheels on ebay (new) 19'' with 8.5 front and 9.5 back. I'm unsure if they will fit. what tires and offset...

Hey everyone, I've done a manual conversion on my 5 speed Vz Calais to 6 speed manual. I've gotten all the modules out of an SV6 and everything matches up and the car starts. since completing the conversion my digital and analog speedo will not work but all the other gauges work fine. Everything...

Hey just brought a vp for the time being an can't fit any wheels bigger than 17 without rubbing on the springs i have a set of 18" 245/45r18 & 19" pre ve wheels & also 20" but without purchasing coilovers anyway to fit my sets ?

Hello from Michigan, a State of Confusion in the USA. I am trying to ID a part that has no factory box, but it has a tag with the Ford Part # C6AZ-7143990-B. This part is NOS and appears to look look like a top latch, but in my research I have not been able to ID the part. I have looked...

Hi guys, I been looking at trading in my old sensible car to get back into a v8. Got my eyes set on a ve ss. I have found a nice ve ss manual at a holden dealership with a nice colour, reasonable kms and unmodified. After speaking with holden i have found out that after it was sitting in the...

I have a Vs Ute and i wanted to change it to a hard top cover, how do I take of the hooks for the original cover? do i need to buy different panels?

I need to replace a leaking radiator hose and have been told that filling the radiator correctly is quite complex. ie. no air pockets. Can someone please advise me?