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While the general best practice is to go genuine with replacement parts, I'm keen to hear people's experiences with non-genuine stuff like radiators, electrical stuff, water pumps, gaskets etc. My personal experience is hit and miss with non genuine stuff but a few years back I fitted a non gen...

Hi all, my partner and I have begun a camper van project with a 1996 Ford Econovan. It's a 5-speed manual with a grinding/bearing-type noise whenever the clutch is released, and in all gears except 4th. The trans works perfectly, other than the noise. I've ripped it out but cant seem to source...

Early VTs are almost 25 years old. VF ended production a few years back, but I started thinking about the 20+ years between VT and the last VFs and how it compares to, say, HQ and VS, which is close to a 25-year gap. Which was the greater leap in development? HQ to VS or VT to VF? Just a...

So my SS has the dreaded clear coat bubbles on the rear spoiler. Given that the rest of the car has excellent paint, it's always bugged me that the rear wing was degrading and getting worse each month in winter. I got a quote of around $350 to get it professionally resprayed which is pretty...

The boot spoiler on my SS has the dreaded clearcoat bubble happening so I've decided to remove it and repaint it myself. What's the best way of removing the old clear and base colour completely? Is it a bead-blast job? I'd imagine paint stripper or sand blasting would be too aggressive for a...

As per title, does swapping the cluster maintain the vehicle's actual mileage or display the new cluster's?

From the outset, let me say that I respect the Aussie Barra engine and really admire the horsepower it can achieve in turbo form -especially modified. What I struggle with though, is why the turbo Barra brigade think this engine is untouchable -certainly nothing Holden ever made can touch them...

Like wiper blades, I'm staggered at the price of air filters for VEs. Standard Ryco stuff is $60-$65. I'm considering going K&N at my next service. Do K&N actually flow better or is it just a service benefit?

Bit of a rant but forums need more activity so here goes: I honestly can't comprehend where the whole 4WD trend has come from, and it is a trend 100%. Very few people need the capability and size of a dual cab or other such 4WD/SUV and yet they're fast becoming the must-have vehicle for the...

2035 might seems a while away, but 15 years is nothing when you think about. I wonder if they'll ban new sales of trucks, aircraft and ships? Sorry no link but Google reveals plenty.

The dreaded ignition click but no fire to the 6.0. Battery checks out fine and even tried another (newer boat) battery. I’m guessing starter motor/solenoid, But is there any other common cause for this in VEs, stuff like ignition relays etc? Cheers in advance. It’s stuck in a Coles car park...

Been researching getting a new key for my Statesman. It only came with one and I lost it a while back. Car is locked and all books are inside so getting key code info is challenging... Anyone had success getting a new key cut/programmed without a second key or key code info? Obviously buying a...

A first glance not a lot of appeal for me, but interesting to see: https://www.whichcar.com.au/news/local-vehicle-production-to-resume-in-adelaide?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Wheelsnews_19_05_15&utm_term=list_wheels_newsletter

Apparently Australia will follow the Euro line with this new technology. https://www.whichcar.com.au/news/speed-limiters-are-coming-to-australia?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Wheels_19_04_03&utm_term=list_wheels_newsletter

Bit of a general thread/chat about the pros and cons of nanny-ing or flogging cars like V8 or V6 Commodores, and people's experiences with wear, tear, durability, reliability etc. Like most people on here, I like cars and I like driving. I love the sound of my SS climbing through the rev range...

Hopefully this link works. Otherwise it's on the Bunbury Holden FB page. $95k. https://www.bunburyholden.com.au/VehicleDetails/used-2005-Holden-Monaro-CV8-Bunbury-WA/3358001823#close

http://www.perthmotorsport.com.au/used-cars/for-sale/holden/commodore/2018/lt/zb/692057

So, I know what an Over The Radiator intake is and that you subsequently need a new tune due to the deleted MAF sensor. What I'd like to know is, people's experiences. What brands are best/no good, what is a tune worth, is there much extra intake noise, what gains in performance are people...

So I bought and installed an SS-V triple gauge (red digital) display in my SS. I was told all the sensors may not be enabled for it. Turns out only the oil temp is not enabled/fitted (reads -40 lol). Anyone know if an SS L98 has an oil temp sensor fitted already? I would've thought so. BUT, the...

As title suggests, I want to buy a cheap scanner. Not fussed whether it's an all-in-one unit with a screen or one that works wirelessly through a device/app, just want one that works great and easy to use. Cheers!

Ok, the car is a WM Statesman. About six months ago it developed a tapping noise every time the ignition is switched on. The noise is coming from directly behind the vents somewhere in the dash above the HVAC unit. It literally knocks/taps 17 times every time I turn the car on. It sounds like a...

I'm assuming it's a 6.0L too. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/australind/cars-vans-utes/2009-holden-calais-sedan/1140491773

Don't really know how I feel about this: http://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/kia-stinger-gt-on-the-cards-for-australian-police-50343

Interesting story in the current Wheels where they're interviewing Jaguar honchos about its new luxury electric vehicle (i-Pace or something). Some obvious comparisons come up in the questioning about how powerful/fast it will be compared to Tesla ect. The Jag guy says they never intended to...

Was going through some old pics and I found this thing I photoshopped a few years ago. Was it just financial reasons Holden didn't put VY/VZ front on the V2 Monaro? Anyone got any pics of converted examples?

Bit of a lighthearted thread but I actually lost count of the amount of beeps my car welcomed me with before even leaving the driveway this morning. I have a habit of not putting my seat belt on until I've started my engine. For that I'm punished with 5 'bongs'. I also have a habit of...

Put a brand new steel floor in a trailer earlier in the year and deliberately left it outside during winter knowing it would surface rust. Now I have to deal with it. Any of-the-shelf products (Bunnings etc) people recommend that neutralises and-or covers fine surface rust? Thanks in advance.

I'm always on Gumtree etc looking for bargains in my local area. Came across this today and reckon for that price you're getting a lot of car and a lot of weekend fun! Even the parts alone would double that figure. Thoughts? VT Commodore track car | Cars, Vans & Utes | Gumtree Australia...

G'day, want to fit a tow bar set up to the Statesman. Going to go the second hand option and fit myself. Question is: is the commodore set-up different to the long-wheelbase versions? I'm kinda guessing it is but also kinda hoping it's not as the Commodore ones are plentiful. Thanks.

Hi all, Just finished painting an outboard engine cover using genuine Yamaha silver blue metallic paint. I assumed it was an acrylic paint but a bit of online research reveals it's enamel product, so I went and brought an enamel clear and threw on a couple of coats. It looks ok, but nothing...

Among its many, many talents the new E-Class Mercedes-Benz plays white noise to prevent eardrum damage when airbags are deployed. Now, I'm all for safety and love a bit of useful technology but aren't we just going a bit too far here? New Mercedes E Class on sale in Australia today, can steer...

Dude at work has a stock as a rock VZ with legitimate-looking '15th Anniversary Edition' badges and decals. I know my Commodore history pretty well and I cant think what the hell this VZ is celebrating. Anyone have any ideas?

The first VEs will hit the big 10 years of age later this year. I have a late '06 WM and while it generally still drives/feels like a pretty new car (240k), there are some wear and tear and subtle driveline things I'm noticing, like a small torsional vibration at 1000rpm and subtle whine under...

Zero air movement out of the vents even at fan speed 20. Was working up until last year, then just stopped. Fuses OK as are circuit breakers. Haven't dived into the dash to check actual fan motors. Thought I'd ask here first instead. Anyone have any ideas?

Hi guys, first post here for me! I've got a HQ ute with a 202 blue motor in it (cira VC commodore) that I'm having carbie issues with. It barely starts, idles roughly at about 500 rpm and won't take ANY throttle. As soon as you give it some throttle it stalls and puffs out the carb...