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  1. J

    Difference between 7HAG & 9HKG gearbox

    Hi looking to replace my broken gearbox from my 2008 Ve Calais sportswagon its got the LY7 motor and M82 gearbox (5L40) the gearbox code is 9HKG Would this gearbox fit M82 7HAG 5 SPEED AUTO 5L40E BLACK PLUG 03-09
  2. TractorGuy19

    VS Commodore won't start after starter motor replacement. HELP

    Hi guys I've has this issue bugging me for a while but haven't had motivation as this isn't a daily car. I own a 96' VS Commodore wagon S2 and have been facing this issue of it not starting. This issue became present after trying to put the car into drive and the automatic gearbox slipping...
  3. W

    Can't rev past 5,000 RPM? and weird vibration when driving under 100 at 2,000RPM on 5th gear.

    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...
  4. Baconandeggs

    Vy Executive 2003

    Just wondering if a gearbox with the code 9HFD is compatible with a 2003 Vy executive. If not what code should I look for that will fit?
  5. N

    6l80 gearbox rebuild or service

    Hi all I have a 2009 ve ss auto and have just done a dod delete, bigger cam, otr, and headers back exhaust system with a tune. Got 412hp at the wheels, my question is should I just rebuild the 6l80 gearbox to handle extra power or would a simple service be enough for now? Any advice is greatly...
  6. Glaze

    Tailshaft coupling/gearbox seal

    Hey guys I’ll be changing the tailshaft coupling soon behind the gearbox, the one at the diff looks okay but may as well change it while it’s out. I heard genuine are the best to go but I have a kelpro one sitting in the garage was wondering if I should use that as well, if anyone has had...
  7. W

    Issue after clearing codes.

    Hi everyone, proud owner of a 2008 VE Ute with a 3.6L V6. The car initially had issues with the exhaust, which I got replaced, after this I was getting codes such as P0430 and P0420. I decided to buy a TOOLPRO OM126...
  8. Ell76

    Gear box screaming won’t drive

    Hi any advice would be helpful. Drive the vt today and all of a sudden lost gears and it started screaming.. when you start the car it got a loud squealing noise, you can put your foot on break to select drive and the car lifts as if it’s going to do all that fine it is even saying it’s in drive...
  9. REDRUM-6L

    Air flow from gearbox.

    Hey guys. I was under my car checking for any exhaust leaks, when I got too back half of my engine I felt a significant amount of air coming from that rectangular cut out in the gearbox, is that normal? Car was idling in neutral.
  10. L

    VX Commodore

    Hey blokes. Bit of a back story. I just bought a VX manual. The car is mint, however, the previous owner claimed that all the fluids were up to date, turns out the oil was on half. Now the gearbox is making a crunchy whirring noise when going into certain gears when ice cold. It only happens...
  11. P

    Ve shutters. Auto gerrbox?

    Hi So I have a ve sv6 Ly7 2007 auto with 300.000klm on it. It shutters at various speeds but more noticeable around 70-80 especially going uphill or trying to accelerate on the highway. And also when slowing down. It seams to be getting worse as the car warms up. I took it to a mechanic who...
  12. V

    1995 vs auto gearbox

    Hey all, having trouble with my 95 vs auto’s transmission. I don’t have a wealth of knowledge by any stretch but I’ll give any thing a go, I’ve surprised myself with a few bits of work I’ve done on my car so the hope of DIY-ing it is what brings me here. long story short if I’m cruising along...
  13. V

    Turbo 350 help

    Hey guys, Have a turbo 350 behind a 355 in a vh. Between first to second shift it has started slipping just in between the 1st to 2nd gear change out of no where, doesn’t slip in the gears themselves, as in can do pulls in each gear fine and shifts into top gear normal. Box is manualised, meant...
  14. C

    Vs gearbox

    Hey all, I own a V6 vs commodore but it’s auto, I know the bell housing for the v8 and V6 are different lengths (40mm) and the V6 is 23 teeth and the v8 is a 24 tooth, I want to have a manual V6 for a bit then I’ll v8 swap it, can I cut the spline and change the bell hoisting later on when I...
  15. G

    Auto gearbox

    Hey people I’ve recently purchased a auto vy but I’ve noticed getting it into drive is hard when pulling it straight down but when I pull it to the the right/left and down it goes into drive like it should. I know it isn’t the trans itself.
  16. B

    5L vs gearbox and 5.7l WH statesman gearbox

    From research I understand that the 5.7l have a 4l65e 4 speed auto I have lost 3-4 previous owner put diode in and there was big chuck yeah metal but in the oil pan, was thinking of just swapping the box because **** it, the v6 4l60e from my understanding can bolt up if u change the bell housing...
  17. J

    Can you use any replacement shift knob on a VZ manual?

    hey, I want to buy a shift knob off of Ebay but from what i can understand there isn't any thread for the shifter so my question is, is there any thread and if not do i have to buy a special adapter? I'm only changing shift knob because I want to have a different one. thanks
  18. S

    Holden VS V8 transmission cooler lines

    Hi I'm hoping someone could help me. I got a Holden VS 5L Series 1 and as you know series 1 has different transmission cooler lines than the series 2. My ones are pushed on and have clamps from the radiator to oil lines. Just like a radiator hose setup. Series 2 have the hoses screwed together...
  19. Turtl3

    Tr6060 gearbox 2nd gear problem

    Hey all, Has anyone experienced issues with the ve manuals not enjoying stationary shifting into second at high rpm? I know it sounds ominous, but before anyone jumps to conclusions we were breaking in a new pad at a mates farm. Car is tuned, torque management is disabled, esc was off. Clutch...
  20. J

    Manual/auto bellhousing

    May be a stupid question. But I have a manual v6 VN. I am going to to an engine swap, the problem I want to know does the bellhousing for the manual match the auto bellhousing?
  21. G

    Car is carrying on, running rough, etc.

    Back again guys. VY Berlina V6. Just ticked over to 300,000km. Car is still running fairly rough. If I accelerate gently it’s not too bad. But it I try to give it a bit, a rough vibration occurs. Carries on quite a bit when accelerating. And overall the car runs a bit sluggish while in 4th...
  22. D

    Over revving

    Hey guys, ive got a 01 wh statesman ls1 auto today i planted it and it splattered just as it changed into 2nd and the engine light came on. Now when i put my foot down its holding too long/red lining before going into 2nd. Any thoughts ?
  23. ONROADYNO

    VY T56 Reverse Lock out problems

    Changing gears from 4th to 5th sometimes I am getting a grind as it is going into reverse. What can I check to confirm operation please ie, fuse, solenoid, switches or just a sloppy linkage 160k on car. Thanks
  24. C

    TH400 into 2006 VE senator

    I’m trying to fit a th400 gearbox into my 2006 VE Holden senator signature but because of the park/neutral safety switch the car won’t run. I’ve been told I have to bypass the switch to get the car going. Does anyone know how to do this? Or would anyone have a PCM Wiring diagram? Thanks
  25. N

    SIDI Conversion

    I have been trying to find any information regarding an sidi conversion into a vz manual ute. yes i have searched the fourms and all i can find is people saying just v8 swap its easier, v6 is a waste of time, ect, so if thats what your thinking please keep it too yourself. Im looking for any...
  26. H

    VN 3 Speed for Speedway Car

    I'm currently in the process of building a vn commodore production sedan for speedway and really would like to know if a holden 3 speed manual synchro gearbox would fit onto the buick vn engine as it is an automatic and no good for speedway racing. thanks.
  27. J

    4l60e no 1st and 4th gear

    So I recently did a gearbox change in my vx calias 5.7 and when Ive turned accessories on I heard a shorting out sound, all the fuses were fine so I didn't think anything of it. So I went to take the car for a drive and when I started the car t the check engine light came on and I noticed I...
  28. R

    Need help. Gearbox related

    Gday guys. Ive got a vt l67 with decent cam and some go fast bits on it. Its Got a shift kitted 4l60e and a standard v6 torque converter. Was giving it abit of curry one night and it just made a terrible sort high pitched sound from the gearbox area and just came to a stop. Wouldnt move you...
  29. MiKExAUS

    4sp auto trans mated to ls1 enquiry

    Hi Guys, Wondering if anyone can shed some light on the topic. Cruising in "D" at low speed - maybe 60/70 light throttle ...start going up a small hill, auto feels like it shifts down slightly (revs increase) but then if I put the selector into "3" the revs go up even more - so it's like it...
  30. snuglez

    Gearbox shavings!

    Recently more often than not i have been having trouble with my 2nd gear popping out when i shift between 2000 - 2500 rpm from 1st . To minimize this happening i usually shift around 3000 rpm . The same thing happens if i shift from 3rd to 2nd with low rpms , so i rev match. As i said this...
  31. AlexCameron23

    VSIII Ute Getting Stuck in First and Reverse

    VS III V8 Ute stuck in first and reverse sometimes with the clutch engaged. Will creep unless i have my foot on the brake. If im in traffic and cant take off only option is to stop, turn off the ignition, Double the clutch which will release shifter from gear and start again. Usually in first...
  32. Sunnycoastcommodores

    VZ SS THUNDER - Weird noises and vibrations

    Hi all, Am looking at buying a 2006 vz Thunder SS ute and upon driving it (brother in laws ute, lost his license) have noticed some noises and vibrations that I have no idea what they could be. First one is when the ute is in gear and you let the clutch out it will sometimes grind. This...
  33. G

    V6 to v8 or keep it six so on so on

    Hey all got a couple of vps around my place I'm pulling apart one and not sure where to go with it.And i have a another one which is for work. Any ideas to get the vp that I'm pulling apart would be awesome , I'm hoping to make it 10 second ride yeah. Soo if I was to keep it v6 what would be the...
  34. M

    Reversing Sensor for Manual Gearbox

    I'm having some trouble locating a new sensor for my manual SS. The issue i'm having is that the sensor was stuck on constantly which of course left the reversing camera on, along with the reversing lights and the annoying dinging noise. The mechanic disconnected the sensor but this particular...
  35. V

    High revs

    My Calais has been doing this problem for roughly a month now, when idling it's very rough, while driving the gear changes are sluggish and the revs are high. While doing 50, it sits at 2k while doing 60 it sits at 2500 and so on, I've done a tran service, changed tips, iac, Maf sensor, vss and...
  36. T

    VL turbo gearbox.. N/A or Turbo, pics attached.

    Gday fellas, In the pics attached, is this a n/a or turbo box? how to tell?
  37. M

    Transmission code for a series III VS Ute

    Hi everyone, I was wanting to know what transmission code a VS III ute (VT eco running gear) will have? Would also love it if someone here has one or knows someone who is looking to sell. I'm located in Ballarat but depending on where, I can travel. Any help would be greatly appreciated :)
  38. J

    How to identify VE Sportswagon Transmission

    Hi guys, I am wondering how can you actually confirm with a 2010 VE Sportswagon Series 2 what the actual transmission is whether it is 4 speed or 6 speed? And which is better? Going to look at one later today. Cheers.
  39. A

    Vx executive commodore gearbox type

    I have an automatic vx executive commodore series 1 with a cracked gearbox housing. I need to buy a replacement but I'm not sure of the type of gearbox that is in it. I was told to look on the passengers side through the engine bay and I will see a sticker that says either 6hdd, 5hdd or 4hdd...
  40. B

    VL Hurst shifter

    Hey I'm running the standard MF5 gearbox in my VL and was wondering what Hurst shift lever or full shifter would fit this gearbox if it is even possible ? Mainly only after doing it for the looks
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