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My 2010 Ve sports wagon is overheating, I’ve held the radiator, replaced the water pump and done a radiator clean. It runs great with the heater on full blast I’m currently terminally ill so can’t afford expensive Mechanjcs costs so hoping it’s not the thermostat. Any ideas?

Bought myself a nice sv6 about a month ago, it wasnt running when i got it because i thought it was an easy fix turns out i was wrong! Anyways it has a fuel gauge error and no crank im not sure what to do as I’ve replaced the ecu pim and bcu, gone over all fuses tested coil packs and replaced...

Hey all, Been scouring the forum for an answer, can’t really find one for me. Was testing my car out today around the block, probs going max 40kmh, and I hit a shallow pothole and heard a pretty loud clang. Then the sound of something metal dragging. Thought I’d lost my exhaust or something...

This week I’m looking at at clean 150xxxks 1999 commodore vt for $4500, but the steering rack is leaking is this purchase going to be worth buying and fixing or am i wasting my time. Any feedback is appreciated cheers

Heya! I’m new to the whole idea of car modding, in the near future I’m planning on swapping my 3.8L with a 5.7L, I’m not at all worried about price as it’ll be a work in progress, but I’m just wanting help with the list of things that would need to be swapped out or replaced. I’m assuming...

hey guys, just replaced my front struts/springs with pre-assembled ones including new strut top bushes and when ive gone and installed them i have noticed that they have a large gap at the top. i have made sure that all of the nuts are tight and all of the washer are in the correct direction...

Hi everyone, thanks in advance for any advice. Ok so to cut a long story short my Speedo stopped working a while ago and using a solution I found on this forum I fixed the issue. I did this by using a multimeter and finding the track the fault was on, then using alfoil taped down with electrical...

Hey hoping someone can give me a hand my vy ss electricals cut out when at high rpm for example my Speedo\rpms stop working for a couple seconds abs and battery light turn on and traction kicks in but it only all cuts out for a couple of seconds after the rpm’s get to high I was thinking a...

Hi there, I’m wanting to convert my dull green cluster globes to LED/SMDs. Unfortunately I’m not all that good at soldering, is there anyone in the Melbourne area who still works on these clusters that can help me with mine? I’m willing to pay for the service. Cheers

Hi everyone After 9 years of use and a little abuse, MUMSVX is getting a closed door respray and going to my daughter who is on her L-Plates. Respray work is being done by Shane at Rosedale Panels in Victoria. He is replacing the VX Lumina stock front, rear, spoiler and skirts with S Pack ones...

Hi all, I just trying to learn how to tune my 1994 VR Berlina 3.8l v6. I am going to be running a big crow cam, valve springs and all sorts. I was seeing if anyone knew how to tune the memcal or whatever. I know I need to get a Eprom Programmer and a 28 pin adaptor. Do I need a Eprom Eraser...

Hi I joined just Commodores forum a couple of years ago when I bought a VT Berlina. I got into an accident and lost the car. A victim of neglect. I was really upset but now I have a VE Berlina 2006 Holden and I feel better. I would like to open this thread for you guys to help me with my car...

Hey guys, gals and pals Im in the gist of buying a new Starter for my VE Commodore 3.6L V6 Ute, (2009). When i am buying them, i notice that they all have a spade connector for the relay terminal? (the one that closes the circuit of the solenoid. whereas my original starter (Mitsubishi...

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Hi all, I got this car 2nd hand. It has had this intermittent issue since the previous owner had it (they apparently had it checked but couldn't replicate or find the fault) On start up, if the aicon is on, it will sometimes only blow air at my feet no matter what setting is displayed on the...

Hi guys Iv got a 1987 VL non turbo and wanting to turbo the RB30 properly. Who can give me a comprehensive list of modifications I need to achieve the power. Group them in must have mods and optional mods. Don’t worry about budget too much…. For 200hp to 300hp For 400hp to 500hp Thanks...

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Hi there, I have a commodore vz ( v6 ) 2006 & I just did timing chain & oil pump on it, after finishing the job it was running very smooth & quiet, as soon as i took it for test drive, I notice a rattling noise started coming & it goes worst when I accelerate. I need your help guys please. Is...

Hey fellas, just been going over this commy I bought, fixing **** **** trying to get it to run good. I noticed the bolts for this plate are missing that go to the head next to the valley as show in the picture. It holds nothing to my understanding but seems to be sucking air through the holes...

Hey guys, here again. So I have two weird problems with my Commodore VE Ute 2008 5spd automatic. 1) the car has recently gotten a gearbox change, (torque converter stayed the same) and after driving it for a while I realised that it does not rev past 5,000RPM. I used to be able to go past it...

Hi guys, I'm currently rebuilding a LLT in my 2010 SV6 Ute. I need a new crankshaft and saw that revhigh sell one for it. I am just wondering if anyone has this in their commodore and if its worth it or get an oem replacement?

Hii, I have a 2004 VZ SV6 (LY7 10H7C) with starting issues which I'm hoping someone can shed some light on, Car cranks but just wont fire Tested spark: Good spark Sprayed some aero start down the guts and got some backfires Couldn't hear fuel pump so checked fuse/relay which turned out to be...

Thought I'll create a thread for people to show off their Diecast models/collections/builds Here is my best: 2004 VYII SS by AutoArt in Cosmo Purple, 1:18 scale, 1139/2000 ever made Note, this isn't my personal one pictured but looks like this... Sorry if I've got it in the wrong section...

Hi all I have a 2014 Holden vf sv6 and when you connect your phone to Bluetooth the experience isn’t that great, either sometimes disconnects or when skipping tracks it just stops, the only way to fix it is to touch your phone. What can I do?

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Hey guys, Just ”upgraded” from a Series 1 omega to a series 1 SV6 and I have a question about the operating coolant temperature. I was driving the SV6 today and I noticed the radiator fans have been coming on a bit recently. Did some investigating and the coolant was brown and sludgy, which I...

Hey guys, Just purchased a set of brand new c5 corvette calipers. Wanting to put them on my vz ss Will they bolt straight up? What will I need to fit them I think an adaptor is required to fit them? Any insights would be good for anyone who has done it! Some photos attached of calipers.

Hey guys i have a vz sv6 2004, runs and drives perfectly fine, but i have a check powertrain issue coming up which didnt effect how the vehicle ran at all, i took it to supercheap and got a scan done and the reading came back as "B0980 power switch malfunction" im wondering if anyone can help me...

Here is a very interesting VS Commodore Ute which has been converted to an EV :eek: It's also for sale but I believe it's an old listing, though it's still cool (and weird) https://www.tradeuniquecars.com.au/detail/holden-commodore-906164

H I all I'm wanting to know exactly what I need to swap my 09 lf1 3l ve international over to a 2011 llt 3.6l in this picture. It has the headers and torque converter already attached also the harness but its choped where the fused box was

Hi Fellow members Looking for the clip that attaches to the passenger side of the front guard that allows the rear of the bumper to slide into place. Have attached photo of the one on drivers side. I'm based in Christchurch if anyone on here is wrecking locally. Cheers Malcolm

I know the title sounds delusional and I don't really believe this claim either but I'm currently in a debate on the YouTube comments section where this guy is telling me that the LFX in the Commodores supposedly has 240kw like the Camaro, but Holden advertised it with 210kw to meet the...

Hi all , before i begin i appreciate anyone's help or advice in advance, cheers So to keep it brief i have a 1996 VS SS series 2 commodore, The issue im having is when the Central locking is engaged in the locked position,the key accessable door lock on the drivers side, which is the only door...

We all know that the LS engines can hold a crazy amounts of power but I've always wondered how much power a 304 can take with stock internals?

Hi guys i was wondering if anyone could help me out please. I have an 05 vz commodore alloytech that started having a very random rough idle when driving. The car would go back to normal after a little while of driving… I called a mechanic out to do a diagnosis and got the codes P0205 and P0351...

Hi all, My old man has a 2004 VY V6, the engine needed to be replaced, so he replaced it with one from a VX which had a stage 2 cam from MACE Engineering, he hadn't realised at the time but the calibration couldn't easily be swapped over, the car was running with VY ECU, but stalling and...

Hi everyone. Does anyone have a photo of the engine oil recommended by Holden in the owners handbook? Trying to see if I’m using the right stuff or not. It’s a V8 304. Thanks guys.

This is pretty hilarious: https://7news.com.au/news/vic/man-driving-solar-powered-holden-commodore-fined-in-victoria-c-9809080 Whether the solar panels are functional or not is a different story...

Hey , Keen to know if anyone can help on here I have a VX Commodore , nothing special , just a daily driver. When it starts , it dies straight away eventually it will start and hold idle , It also smells very rich . It was vibrating very bad at one point but thats since been fixed but now...