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  1. PlenumBiscuit

    Twin tips on mufflers

    Got single tips on the mufflers and just want the twin tips whats easiest way? # buy tips seperately...get exhaust shop to weld on # buy brand new full mufflers with tips # wait and wait and wait for wrecker on gumtree ( idont have fb for market place)
  2. PlenumBiscuit

    Rocker cover replacement

    I wrecked a screw hole on one of the coils, snapped the screw in then made a mess getting it out lol anyways i need a new rocker cover, but its looking like the 2014 lfx is different, the coils are embedded anyone know where i can get a second handy, i dont have facebook & marketplace
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    Tow bar hole surround

    Put a heavy duty tow bar on the wagon and having to cut a hole in the bumper is ridiculous, looks stupid anyways i went to holden and theyve got the wagon surround piece in stock and i even held it price $110 :eek::eek::eek::eek: haha wtf part number is 92269144 anywhere else i could source...
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    What is lfx compression

    Where should a good compression psi be at for an lfx are they high or low compression motors Did mine tonight and all pistons were about 155 psi on a warm to hot motor So this week have disabled fuel flex sensor, check compression and found 1 of the spark plugs were gapped wrong at 0.9 where...
  5. PlenumBiscuit

    HPFP or not?

    Would it be certain my 2014 lfx motor in my VE would have a high pressure fuel pump or is there an off chance it's using the old LLT fuel pump or something else? I've tried to view the pump but bit tough with that shield over it Is there any other way to tell? My fuel rail and injectors are...
  6. PlenumBiscuit

    Clean internal fuel filter

    is there anything we could add to fuel tank that might clean away the gunk on the internal fuel filter?
  7. PlenumBiscuit

    Where's fuel pump relay

    So where is the fuel pump relay VE series 2 Calais It's not under the bonnet, not in passenger footwell (there's a blanked area for one) and there are no relays in back above the battery
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    Multi meter testing sensors

    As the saying goes....dont throw money at it, it could be a wirin g fault Anyways so ive got a multi meter haha what next do i take a sensor off and test the resistance/continuity? i ried this say on a cam sensor and theyve have 3 pins so i get no response also if testing whilst sensor and...
  9. PlenumBiscuit

    What throttle body

    The 2011 VE has a 2014 LFX in it, that means Id need a VF throttle body yea? Seems like VE throttle are different to VF?
  10. PlenumBiscuit

    Where ie Barina TK 2009 purge cannister located

    Error code on scanner says purge cannister so ive bought a new one, but under the bonnet its not visible. its likely behind the TB and plenum underneath? dont really wanna have to pull the above all off, maaybe its visible from underneath car (when i can be bothered jacking it up)...
  11. PlenumBiscuit

    Ignition troubles

    Sometimes when turn the key she kinda spits and splutters before starting it happens say once every 10 times just bitches about for about 4 or 5 seconds otherwise it starts instantly where should i be looking? ignition module, vacuum lines, fuel pressure?
  12. PlenumBiscuit

    Fuel flex location

    Where would this be located on my Calais? Its got 3 mounting holes I looked around my fuel tank and behind engine can't see much Also does the engine wiring come with a wire/loom that goes right back to the fuel tank? If U upgrade to an lfx engine U have to upgrade the engine wiring too yea?
  13. PlenumBiscuit

    HP tuning on these models

    So I'm interested in buying a HP tuner tool myself and tuning the car myself I mean $700 for the tool and software OR pay some stooge $1200 to spend a half an hour tuning it for me Anyways I've looked at the supported vehicles list and most of the VEs are not supported??? What the ?? That...
  14. PlenumBiscuit

    Ls3 clutch fit ls1

    As title goes will it fit? With ls3 fly wheel etc in the VX LS1?
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    Vf sump removal

    Do I gotta remove the balancer to remove the sump on a 2014 lfx engine? I'd like to service the oil pump it's got a nasty 2 second rattle on cold starts
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    New diff?

    An 3.27 LSD sedan diff from a lfx V6 will go straight into my wagon yea also with lfx V6? What diff ratio would my 2011 Calais wagon be without looking ? Be so worth getting one yea? Any other alterations I'd have to do to it to suit the new diff?
  17. PlenumBiscuit

    What would you do next...

    2011 Calais wagon with a 2013+ LFX engine in it Drives so beautifully But...get on the freeway and start going up inclines then grrrrrrr it starts starving for fuel or something. I guess it's a misfire...it just starts to run poorly and yep only when it's goes up hills. Go back to horizontal...
  18. PlenumBiscuit

    Go the HVac actuator then?

    Dimister button reset Took battery off reset Took fuse out reset Upon dimister reset the top drivers side actuator goes all clunky, not clicky the others seem quiet enough So that's the one to replace yea? All modes are locked on window mode, can't get face or feet The passenger side seems...
  19. PlenumBiscuit

    Easy Air intake upgrade

    Like yea sure $600 for an OTR etc But I just wanna ditch the **** box air induction on the throttle and put a simple black elbow in place instead....I mean $15 on AliExpress easy BUT!!! The breather pipe/hose I cant find any adaptors for that If I got a catch can I will still have to have the...
  20. PlenumBiscuit

    Manifold vacuum hose

    I put new injectors in tough tough, anyways the aircon modes are not now able to change from window to face or to feet etc Could this mean I've missed a vacuum hose on the manifold? Because I can't see any hoses hanging off and I can't see a vacuum hose coming out of the firewall V6 Does...
  21. PlenumBiscuit

    Injector clip

    I gotta get the clip off and put it on the new injector I bet Holden have a special tool to do it How would u go about it gently...see pics... (I haven't attempted it yet but it's on tight)
  22. PlenumBiscuit

    Where to get injectors

    Needing vf injectors on v6 best price so far is $500 on ebay... anyone used a better option? Amazon such as GM overseas parts?
  23. PlenumBiscuit

    Fuel flex sensor location

    Gday before i put it on stands and get under the wagon.... Where exactly is the fuel flex sensor? I have a replacement as its throwing the code p0178 and staggers up hills There's a few covers to pull off it, will be accessible or like the fuel pump is it somewhere impossible Drivers side? or...
  24. PlenumBiscuit

    Crazy but true: starts missing when goes up hills

    Yep true story here comes a slanted road lfx starts missing Im thinking fuel tank issue? Bad injector....are they under the plenum on the lfx? Car runs like a dream on the flat road but up a hill it starts staggering wtf...
  25. PlenumBiscuit

    Can head unit be disabled?

    To test for a drain on my hsv gts 2008 (not my ve 2011 calais, or my vy series 2, or my 2009 holden barina).... if my loser stalker is reading can the car still run if i pull the fuse on the head unit?
  26. PlenumBiscuit

    How to know my exact motor

    So it used to have an LLT but now it has an LFX Putting the rego plates into repco...doesnt give me correct parts as it thinks its LLT So i need a drive belt for LFX it seems there might be 2 or 3 part numbers for this... How am i gonna tell which parts suit my specific LFX? If makes sense
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    Can series 1 ute mufflers fit series 2 wagons?

    As title goes its for mates sv6 not my calais Also my new calais wagon has resonators on the back and sounds so crap..... Drooooone Do i need wagon mufflers or will sedan mufflers fit on
  28. PlenumBiscuit

    High kilometre wagon...

    A mate has a 2011 calais wagon for sale its done 300,000kms but... Its had a 60,000km LFX engine put in it recently and a new 6 speed trans in it too.... With receipts The car is immaculate, brand new tyres and mint rims and tinted windows etc He want $11,000+ but ive got him down to a...
  29. PlenumBiscuit

    Painted spoiler...

    Base coat looks fine Clear coat looked pretty but was rough so i scuffed it back with 2000grit wet sand....felt good. Gave it a little cut n polish and it now looking half crappy What to do now...use a different polish that doesn't cut?
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    Window air leaks

    Both my drivers and passenger window whistle sort of like theres air getting in its super annoying been chasing it for years Most hear it at high speed on freeways...i took the lower outer window rail rubber/chrome strip of and tested if was different and it wasnt... Any ways to fix, im sure...
  31. PlenumBiscuit

    Software update

    Is there a quick way to know if mine has the latest up to date software version?
  32. PlenumBiscuit

    Door actuator test

    Door locking is all faulty normally i spray wd40 in my actuators and seems to go away. This time is not working Whats the quick to find the faulty actuator without taking door cards off. Because one of the 4 is crook and ive heard before theres a sequence u can do to pick the inoperable one....
  33. PlenumBiscuit

    GTS Battery drain

    Another Battery drain story The 2008 GTS, has a new battery but the charge still slowly goes down and down and down until it's flat, and I watch the charge via engineering mode... Itwas 17% yesterday so took it for a big drive got it up to 27% lol and this morning back down to 23% So with...
  34. PlenumBiscuit

    What are all the ve engines and what are the ones to avoid

    So far ive got... Good: LFX Avoid: LLT and anything that SIDI avoid them too What other engine codes are on the ve? Also on carsales.com theres no mention of the engine codes, is there another way to know if its an LFX for example...by the size or the torque...or the 210kws are the LFXs?
  35. PlenumBiscuit

    Hot tip please on sump bolts

    Whats the quickest, most absolute quickest way to get the two front short sump bolts out that hide above the power steering rack We're cleaning up so many oil pick up lately at work and cleaning the sump pans, but the two front bolts take way too long to crack and then remove in such a small...
  36. PlenumBiscuit

    Are there 3.6 litres with 6 speed transmissions

    Is it only the 3.0 litres that have the 6 speeds? I want a 3.6 litre with a six speed trans and one that doesn't have the big massive sv6 front bumper bar on them...did holden make them like this in the factory?
  37. PlenumBiscuit

    Commodore value rising

    With the way prices are going up with these holdens it would be silly to sell my vy right now yea? My vy is immaculate all around but has 290,000kms on it I believe now i could get 5000 to 6000 for it But lets say i shed it, if i can pull my fence down haha, and in 3 to 5 years would it be...
  38. PlenumBiscuit

    Vz seats into vy executive

    Gday As mentioned whats needed to get vz seats into a july 2004 vy series 2? Thanks for any help
  39. PlenumBiscuit

    bushes questions

    anyone know my sway bar width ?? its part number is 92078863 im no good with the caliper measuring tool....parts shop said theyve got 25, 26, and 27mmm D-Bushes available grrr also whats the best bush to replace to stop that side to side rocking? i got relatively new shockers front and rear...
  40. PlenumBiscuit

    717u blue

    717u is not karma blue is it? Not as deep blue hey...
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