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I'd say they only mention SSV and Calais is because of the projector headlight. But I've got an SV6, with SSV headlights. Straight swap out, same plugs.

Yeah they'll fit. Complete swap over, plug n play. Just make sure you get the right series - 1 or 2

Nope - completely different

yeah I'd get some SSL for the rear, otherwise with the SSSL it will be head up, bum down. Mine sits at 95mm ground clearance (centre muffler). So to avoid anyone in blue wanting to argue over 5mm, I'm going to get my centre section exhaust cut, re-angled, and tucked up. Theres a lot of room...

I literally just done this to mine last weekend (albeit a Wagon). The V6 model, there is no "ultra low" for the fronts. It shares the same part number as the V8, but the "ultra low" height, or lack off, simply comes from the extra weight of the V8 engine, compared to the V6. So the SSSL front...

Yes

Checked the oil? If it looks like ice coffee,coolant and oil are mixing because of a blown head gasket.

I was of the understanding that the only difference between the LLT and LFX intake was that the LFX was composite and there for lighter than the LLT intake. It's all personal choice but I'd rather the LLT intake for asthetics rather than the LFX honeycomb.

The alloytec engines in the last of the VZ and first VE were notorious for stretched timing chains. If the later SIDI LLT or LFX engines had had to have chains replaced, it's usually because of poor maintenance or and absolute hammering or both.

The new SIDI engines from late 09 onwards, are brilliant if maintained properly. Im going to give myself a plug here and say, my 2010 SV6 wagon is for sale. Got $14000 on it. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2604238132998687/

You'd be able smell if the catalytic converter had blow all its guts out. IT STINKS!!!

Even though I love the V6 Commodore's, getting a "nice" note out of them, just doesn't happen. I put a stock V8 exhaust on mine, and its just given it a bit of a pur. You can just hear it. I found that the rear muffler actually made a big difference. I put the V8 quad tip mufflers on the...

there should be a relay that you hear click and the fan turn on at idle when the air con is on. Check that that is happening. If not, it could be as simple as a blown relay.

I had it. Was the exhaust bouncing on the centre cross member. The exhaust rubber mounts had stretched over time so it was moving a lot I just put some washers where the cross member bolts to the chassis. Just dropped it by 5mm, so the exhaust didn't touch it anymore.

lets just say the car weighs 000kg, you've only got to hold 500kg each corner. I've got 2 sets of 1500kg. so holds up 750kg each corner.....good safety net.

not quite in my opinion. the car weighs 1800kg (near enough) you'd need 2 sets of the 1200kg stands to hold the whole car up.

If it says STD suspension...its just the same as the Omega, Berlina etc. Its not FE2 And for your LSD tag, there is a sticker on the bottom side of the diff (well it should be). It will say the ratio also, which I think will be 2.92. It will say LSD Y or N

Could be the head gasket man. Oil and coolant can mix that way too

I'm the same. I use CarScanner, but the same PID' s you've mentioned, and nothing. But on a scan tool, I can see the ATT, so it's there, just can't be read for some reason.

Mine does it too sometimes. I think it's when it's a dry window and there's not enough power in the motor to drag it all the way down again.

If you want something different....mod the V6. If you want the dame, get a V8 My opinion

There was also a massive compression ratio difference between the Falcon Lpi and Petrol engines, which I read somewhere really made the petrol engines lose a lot of the efficiency that comes with LPG and also the power because the lower compression petrol engine can't squeeze the LPG as much...

To me - it looks like the LY7. Which is the one in all those videos I posted earlier. - 3.6L LY7 Alloytec (series 1) - 3.6L LLT (first of the SIDI upgrades, series 1.5)

The 3.6L V6 factory LPG in the series II has a power output of 180....why is it not as powerful as the SV6's LLT / LFX at 210, if gas has a higher octane rating (yes you use more if it). Even the Omega Series II factory gas has the 3.6L, compared to the SIDI LF1 3.0L petrol. Is the factory gas...

Ok do that

Then if it’s a 2009, it must be a late 2009 and would be the new SIDI engine. In which case you don’t have to take anything off. The coil packs are all visible and easily removed. Just unclip the electrical socket on each, and unbolt it.

Give these ago Not exactly the way I’d do it, but mines a different engine. - this one actually shows how to take off the windscreen shroud ( it’s a gas engine but same engine

Hey man, No special tools are required. But with the HY7 engine, the intake manifold has to come off, because the spark plugs and coils are under it. The SIDI LLT engine, the manifold is narrower so no need to take it off, to change coils or plugs - maybe that’s the YouTube videos you’ve...

no mate. I had single zone. Now I have dual. Was completely plug and play, just had to get the console VIN programmed. It all works, dual zone, auto climate control. Only thing that doesn't work is the outside temp. But anyway - good luck with yours.

Not sure man. Once I got my dash apart, I swapped out the HVAC and the centre console in about 10 mins. Put it all back together and it all worked. I went from S1 SV6 to S1 SSV. I’ve seen other early S1 Omegas upgrade to the Series 2 IQ with no issues either.

You have to have the SSV or Calais centre console upgrade, which has the schematics built into it and the buttons on the facia to be able to control the HVAC (dual zone). Was pretty easy. Which style console you choose will depend on your current model, SV6 / SS = SSV console, Omega / Berlina =...

If you feel the need to, go ahead. At the end of the day, it’s probably $10 adjustment?

Yeah it’s normal

I can’t see the video but yes it’s normal. Few beeps and clicks all normal

Nice work!

Had the same thing Was the seal of the flexible rubber cable harness holder thing - technical term that is New rubber - fixed Is a C$@t of a job though. Have to pull cable harness through from inside the tail gate, feed the harness into the new Flexi rubber, seat the seal both ends and it’s...

You have to change the whole arm

The SIDI straight gas engine put down 150rwkw (when new) which is down about 40 rwkw compared to the SIDI petrol (when new). It also uses about 17 - 18L/100 in town. The gas engine is pretty thirsty. Running a car on gas won’t throw you in the back seat. Of course a full service will make her...

I've seen those little suction pumps that are on eBay where you stick a tube down the dipstick and suck out the oil.....is ridiculous. (in my opinion) Just do it the traditional way.

Not sure mate.