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Hi all, Looking to buy a quality ratchet spanner kit since there are a few sales going on. Found a set containing: 8mm, 10mm,12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 17mm and 19mm. Is this a good range to be able to use on both the engine and car itself? Or would I need to also purchase 15mm,16mm, 22mm, etc? Cheers

Hi all, Just curious here… When a clean stone chip (when down to bare metal) appears on a given panel, does it mean that clear peel will occur, even when the touch up is fixed correctly? Assuming this panel is perfect and free of imperfections. In other words, do stone chips necessarily mean...

Hi all, You know how generally with a lot of cars, during the cold start the car will sit at about 1000rpm for 30 seconds before dropping to normal idle rpm. Well my VR V6 Commodore during a cold start will idle at 1000rpm for around 3 minutes or so before dropping to the normal idle rpm. This...

Hi all, I’m considering to put factory VZ SV6 rims on my VR Commodore Executive. These VZ sv6 rims are 17inch. A couple questions: Will the speedometer be out since I am going up 2 inches in size? I think the tyre size on the sv6 rims is 225 50R17 94V. In everyone’s opinion, do they give off...

Hi all, Yesterday I did a 50km trip, with 90% of driving on the highway at 100kmh in my VR V6 commodore auto. Car ran beautifully until I went to park the car at the carpark. Whilst doing about 5kmh in the carpark looking for a spot, the car just stalled and died. Put the shifter back to park...

Hi all, I recently changed the radiator and thermostat. Cooling system does not have any leaks, and the system was bled out correctly. Fresh Heater tap and fresh radiator hoses and clamps were done 2 weeks prior without any problems. No coolant loss. Gauge works correctly, and moves slightly...

Hi all, I want to buy headers soon for my VR V6, but since I am on a budget I don’t want to spend heaps. I want a set that are decent enough in terms of quality and performance difference. Has anybody heard of, or used “Tiger headers”. I can’t see any reviews online. Here is the link...

Hi all, I have a 1994 VR Executive V6 sedan (auto). Long story short, I have a brand new universal (PWR brand) transmission cooler kit and am wondering if it is fine to install on my car. I don’t tow anything. I only give the car a good squirt here and there. Car is daily driven. My questions...

Hi all, I want to apply the following to my VR V6 (Buick motor): . Mace Cold air intake . Headers and catback exhaust . Mace memcal The thing is, however, that I absolutely love the brilliant down low torque characteristics of the Buick motor. They are however asthmatic/ run out of puff higher...

Hi all, Just purchased a 1994 VR V6 Executive sedan. Owned a 2009 SV6 sedan prior to this. Is it normal for the leg room to be a lot smaller in the VR than the VE? On the VR, I have the seat all the way back and still feel a little squashed, whereas on the SV6, my legs would bearly reach the...

Hi all, Just asking a question here on behalf of a friend. He has a VZ V6 acclaim or executive (can’t remember) and has recently installed aftermarket 19 inch rims on it (4 inches above factory). His car was also lowered at the same time. His question is, will the speedometer reading be out, or...

Hi all, I am thinking of beginning a mechanic apprenticeship later this year or early next year. I already have some mechanical knowledge, and work on my car whenever I get the chance to. Can anyone who is either a mechanic or understands quite a bit about the industry chime in about the...

Hi everybody, I am possibly looking to purchase a VR 5.0l Commodore. Now, I understand and constantly hear that they are a heavy and slow slug despite the nice 5.0L v8 powering them. I currently drive a tuned VE SV6 (P plate driver here) which has some bolt ons including extractors...

Hi guys, If anyone old-school skaters can chime in- what decks did you skate and love in the past, and would recommend to someone wanting to skate an old school deck? I currently ride popsicle shaped decks and would like to change to an old school deck Cheers

Hi all. I hope all has been well for everyone reading this. Went to start my VE sv6 ly7 auto yesterday morning and I was blessed with gremlins. I’ll paint a picture first: 220xxx on odometer. I have owned the car for the past 8 month. It has been as reliable as gold (NEVER had a check engine...

Hi all, I have a few questions about the aircon system in my VE SV6. Please bear in mind, given how cold it has been in Melbourne I have been using the heater quite often (it is frequently used). Let me paint a picture first. . No cold air, only the blower only spins when put on cold, but hot...

Hi all, Just want to put an intake on my SV6. Has anyone experienced this intake...

Hi all, I will be getting my Pacemaker headers put on my VE sv6 shortly. Given that the factory cats have to be modified slightly to accomodate the new headers, is it worth upgrading aftermarket high flow cats as well? Will I still reap the same sound/ performance difference of the Pacemaker...

Hi all, My fuel consumption on my VE sv6 used to be about 13.5L per 100km around town, and around 11L per 100km when on the highway. Since installing the insulator, I am getting 15L per 100km around town. If I reset the fuel consumption meter whilst travelling at highway speeds, I am getting...

Hi everyone, I purchased a used set of 20 inch rims for my VE SV6 from the wreckers. Being used, they have obvious wear and tear on them, but I couldn’t see any visible folds or bends in the rims. Put them on my car. Went for a quick drive up the road with them. Up to about 90kmh, the rims felt...

Hi all, I would like to ‘restore’ or maintain the paintwork on my VE SV6. The paint is pretty good overall, but has some panels that look a little dull. The only parts with clear coat are the spoiler and the ridge on the bonnet (these will be pictured below): But in terms of making the...

Hi everyone, I recieved my pacemaker headers in the mail today which were purchased from an exhaust store. Do they appear used? I understand they are mild steel so may have some rust, but these have a lot. Is this normal? Are those scratches simply from storage or do they look like they have...

Hi all, I treated my sv6 a nice vacuum today. I decided to go deep and get into the hard to reach spots. However, the passenger footwell looks like it is missing pieces? Is it? Or did they come from factory like this. I have attached pictures below. The reason I ask is because if interior pieces...

Hi all, just a quick question: I plan on doing the following to my SV6 (I have already purchased some of the upgrades): . OTR+ tune . Pacemaker headers . Plenum spacers . Underdrive pulley (I won’t really play around with the exhaust as of yet as from what I have gathered, it flows well...

Hi all, I will begin my carpentry apprenticeship in about six months from now. At this stage I am planning on working in framing rather than cabinet making. In hindsight, I should have considered this before purchasing my SV6… but I am worried about the wear and tear from work. Should i just...

Hi all, Could anyone tell me what exhaust is on my SV6? I’m very stunned, because it looks stock but doesn’t sound stock. I am feeling like it has SS mufflers but not sure. I tried asking the previous owner, but he said he didn’t touch anything on the car and was unsure. The car is 100x stock...

Hi guys, I have searched around online and these forums to try and understand what this filter/ foam part does, but have not found an answer. Heck, I have not seen it on any VE/ alloytec engine whilst searching for images of the engine bay. It is located behind those four imbedded lines on...

Hi all, I just discovered this aged coolant mess on the front of my 09 sv6 engine yesterday, which must have been there when I purchased the car (I didn’t realise). Upon doing research on the forums, I found out it could be a failed manifold inlet gasket. There was very little coolant when I...

Hi all, I am looking at basic bolt on mods to improve bottom end torque on my VE SV6. After doing some research, I have so found found: OTR/ cold air intake. Mace plenum spacer Diff gears. (Please suggest anything I may have missed) But, I have come across an Underdrive pulley kit...

Hi all, Just a quick one because I have been searching around for an answer for this. How do you pre oil a new oil filter for sv6/ alloytec? Do you put oil in the large inner hole? Do you splash the side? Do you just not do anything? I know with the Buick/ ecotec oil filter (forgot the name of...

Hi all, The time is coming very soon when I will begin working on my 2009 VE SV6 sedan. Like mentioned in other posts, the car will have a few bolt ons (from mace, revhigh, etc.) and I plan on doing headers and an exhaust system. Thus, I would like some input on appropriate exhaust and...

Hi all, I am planning to give my VE SV6 an engine flush using Penrite oil flush solution. Like mentioned in other posts, car has 207xxx on the odometer. I plan to get her as clean and running smooth as possible. Is the oil pickup located on top of the sump? If so, how should I go about cleaning...

Hi all, I am thinking to remove the spoiler on my Future 2009 VE SV6 and debadge. I feel the stock look of the car looks too much like a V8 super car haha. My question is- what would you do? Leave the spoiler on and debadge OR remove spoiler and debadge. How much would it hurt the value of...

Hi fellow Holden enthusiasts, I have been thinking lately that I may purchase a 2009 VE SV6 auto sedan rather than a VR/VS sedan. The car I’m looking at has 207xxx and supposedly has a clean driving history eg. ‘not trashed or thrashed’. $6.5k (pretty firm at that price). no reg no RWC. Paint...

Hi fellow enthusiasts, I am looking at purchasing a 97 VS V6 Holden Commodore acclaim with 205 XXX on the odometer. Car has supposedly been owned by an elderly gentleman is completely stock. I do plan on applying some tasteful mods: CAI Headers and exhaust Overall, I am looking for a...

Hi guys, sorry I deleted my other post as it wasn’t very clear. What comes to mind when you hear this sound? Apart from harmonic balancer as it looks like it may have been replaced. 330xxx on the odometer and starts first time everytime. Still got grunt Is there any way that you can tell if a...

Hi there, Does anything come to mind when you hear this sound? It is a ticking and ‘whop whip’ sound. Someone said it is an engine knock or bad lifters, not the harmonic balancer. 330xxx on the odometer. Starts first shot EVERYTIME. Even if not started since a week Apparently this car was...

Hey Holden owners, I am new to cars, and have just picked up a VR V6 Executive 1994 commodore sedan with 320xxx km on the odometer. The car is bone stock, and fluids looked clean during the car inspection. Despite the high mileage and age, the car runs really smooth (both the motor and engine)...