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  1. C

    Spark Plugs

    Hi everyone, just looking for some recommendations. I’ve got a 2008 VE SSV and need to change my spark plugs next service. Which ones do everyone recommend? Thanks in advance.
  2. A

    Made car worse after coil change

    My vz had a shaky engine and have less power but would be drivable. So I changed all the spark plugs and swapped 2 coil packs with 2 I had in the glove box, started up and was running the same as before. So then I changed the 2 coil packs that had the dirtiest spark plugs with the two coil...
  3. J

    L67 Spark Plugs

    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?
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    Ignition coil pack advice

    Hey, I have a 2011 commodore with about 180k on the clock Recently flashing engine light came on, control stability failed etc. but turned off. Took it into the mechanics and they did diagnostics (don’t have the codes on hand atm) but said it’s probably the ignition coils and spark plugs...
  5. Brayden3223

    Oil on the spark plugs??

    Hey guys just got a quick question, I’ve found oil in with my spark plugs across every cylinder, I can’t imagine it’s the best sign, I can’t see any marks to say it came in from above so I’m curious to what could be causing it and/ or what a solution to it would be? excuse the poor quality...
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  7. Ta Moo

    Hey! there stop. HELP!!!! Spark plug change over problem.

    This is the story. Went to shop and buy a spark plug of 6 (NGK BPR6EFS-15) for Holden Commodore VY V6 2003 series II. Not because old spark plug are bad. Just want to change to a new set. Drive back home. Put the new spark plug in and in all of them. Car on "Wish me a Luck". It make a surge...
  8. S

    2012 LPG Wagon - Change Spark Plugs - Which Gasket?

    Need to replace my spark plugs over the weekend. Does anybody know if the 2012 commodores still use a paper gasket for the inlet manifold, or had they upgraded to metal by this time? I just want to make sure I have everything I need before pulling my car apart and not being able to get to...
  9. robgm

    Commodore VZ fuel injectors replacement

    I've been having issues with my commodore VZ 2005 over the last few weeks. Used these forums a few times. Turns out it was a faulty fuel injector. I made a youtube of replacing the injectors in Commodore VZ Acclaim 2005 Alloytec (170kw?). Im no expert so bear with it if you need to do it. It...
  10. RorzaaBoy

    Is there an easy way to get cylinder 6 spark plug out

    Doing spark plugs and everythings in the way of cyl 6, what can i move and what dont i move Vr buick 3.8l
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    Spark plugs smaller than origional ones

    Basically the title says it all bought new spark plugs and the threads are like 10mm smaller o.o will try post a pic but dunno how. Just signed up. Frequent reader new member. Cant add it q.q. the ones in there say bosh super and the ones i bought are dual fuel ngk ones from supercheap (cheap ones)
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    Vz Running Rough

    Started my vz v6 lumina drove for a little bit, car started running very rough and misfiring. Checked all areas for vacuum leaks, there were non. One by one I disconnected the coil packs while the car was running and found that “cylinder 1” had no change when disconnected. I than swapped coil...
  13. DeathSammich

    Car Struggling to Start

    Ive just finished an l67 rebuild, Put new injectors in, new coils, tried multiple DFIs, new plugs and have tested my spark leads and, injector pulse, coil resistance and all. It goes pretty well when it goes but seems like it has a slight misfire. But when you turn it off and try to start it...
  14. Hannah B

    Car running rich/jolts/black smoke/faults on dash after engine swap 2011 holden equipe ve series II

    Basically I got my engine swapped due to an engine knock, cost about $5k altogether (got a loan from the bank) and i don't have much money left I got the engine from JJ auto parts with 1 year warranty and it's a 2012 omega engine After the swap the car drove fine, turned on fine, EXCEPT engine...
  15. DEiiTY

    VX II 3.8L Ecotec LPG Overhaul (Backfire/Air Box/Smell)

    Before I start, I will admit I am a complete noob and have next to no idea what I am doing. That being said, I do have an electrical engineering degree and I've toyed around with car electronics before, so I do have a capacity to learn, but there are so so many people talking trash and saying...
  16. J

    Spark plug heat shield

    Just purchased new spark plugs (ngk) and new leads(eagle) and i was wondering if I need to buy heat shields for the leads or they don't need them? Thanks
  17. F

    powertrans alarm ??

    Hi all my vz had powertrans alarm go of was running really ruff then next day fine but alarm still on. The auto shop ran reader sead miss fire and trying to flog me 600 to fix. How do I check witch coils are bad?. Also my car really hard to start after filling up the fuel tank ?? Any one else...
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    How to change spark plugs and air filter Holden Rodeo V6

    Gday Holden Fans In this video see How to change spark plugs and a air filter on a Holden rodeo 2006 v6 petrol engine, items needed to do the job 6 spark plugs in this model they are a platinum plug and cost around $15 each and last longer than basic plugs, air filter is simple to change as...
  19. G

    help!!!

    Hey guys I need help went to change my spark plugs in my vz crewman today all was going good until I see that the rubber boot is still around the spark plug and I can't get it out to remove the spark plug. So I put the coil back on and tried another and it's the same on that so I gave up now my...
  20. BadJesse

    bit of an issue

    Hey fellas, Any comments or responses are much appreciated. So a day ago i flushed my radiator and got a whole bunch of crap out and was happy. I wanted to do an oil change but didnt have the right tool for the nut underneath, so i just put some new oil in her, not too much of course, she was...
  21. S

    VQ V8 Coil choice

    Hi, I am currently in the process of upgrading my VQ's electrical system and have already bought NGK semi-performance spark plugs, Top Gun Spark Leads 8mm performance, and am wondering if anyone can suggest a nice mild or high performance coil to suit. I was told by a mate that MSD coils are...
  22. S

    Ignition Leads, Coilpacks & Spark Plugs

    Ive got a MY9.5 SSV and so far ive done exhaust high flow cats and extractors, otr and cutom mafless tune with a result of 270rwkw on a dyno dynamics dyno. If i were to replace the ignition leads, coilpacks and spark plugs would i gain more KW? if so how much could i expect and any help on...
  23. R

    Ongoing Sparkplug Problems.. Now Sparkplugs are tinted orange....

    My VR Exec was recently idling real rough. I bought all new bosch leads and bosch spark plugs and fitted them. Car was running smooth for 2 months with no problems then again it started idling rough again, not as bad this time. Checked all plugs and leads once again, car ran smoothly for a month...
  24. STEEV888

    LS1 GEN III spark plugs and high tension leads.

    hey all, this morning i tried looking up this info but couldnt really find mch. dont know if thats because i suck at searching or because it it not here so after doing it myself i thought id post it up myself. spark plugs: NGK LASER IRIDIUM. part number: IZTR5B11 price: $112 for 8... $14...
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    vl leads

    hey just got a quick question. i did a bit of work on my vl yesterday, just a few things that involved replacing the rocker cover and putting alloy intake pipes on. all went well except when it came to reconnecting the spark leads i mixed the back 3 cylinders up... and cant seem to find anywhere...
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    Don't buy NGK sparkplugs

    hey guys just wanted to put a warning out there. bought some ngk spark plugs the other day just doing the change over. at first all was sweet after a little while the engine started misfiring and got progressively worse. taking the sparks out, gapping them and checking all make a spark couldnt...
  27. E

    High Performance Spark Plugs in a VX 3.8?

    Hey Guys, i have an 02 VX Series II Exec and i have my routine full service due soon, just wondering what the go is with high performance spark plugs. Will they increase performance in any way compared to regular spark plugs?Are they worth the extra cash? Mind you the car engine is a stock...
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