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Yeah I also checked the water they're using, just regular tap water, nothing recycled... you know they don't care about such things here heeheehee... And the car shampoo they use seems fair enough, its definitely not dish-washing liquid or some other nonsense. I do the waxing myself...

Ok, so I can't really find the time to wash my car by myself... well maybe I also just can't be bothered... I used to wash my VZ Commodore back in high school, so I'm familiar enough with what a basic car wash consists of... however, I've moved now, gone to college, little brother's going to be...

OK, lighting problem was simple enough, just a blown fuse. Fixed now. The give-away was the tail-lights... and is it turns out... I was driving around with no tail-lights last night! Good thing I wasn't pulled over! Engine, so far so good. Done about 200 km's of highway and city driving, no...

More update: Dashboard and centre console lights all dead... didn't realise until I switched on the lights at night... we'll have to see what that's all about...

Update: Mechanics removed the top of the engine and had a good look... concluded we needed a new engine. The guys went out looking for a used engine from the junkers. They found one, went about their inspection and decided it was in decent shape. I've got the car back now, took it out for a...

Alright, it seems we're on to something here. The dealer suspects its either a stuck or broken valve... if that indeed is the underlying problem, repairs and labour will cost a hell of a lot less than an engine rebuild. Let's hope that's all it is. The cylinder in question is cylinder 3.

Mazda 3 fog lights, very nice fit. I've got them on my VZ. Click my sig and have a look.

Right, the GM dealer got back to us. They checked the coils and spark plugs... all fine. Yes, the ECM did not log any misfire codes. Its definitely a mechanical issue... they're suspecting a blown head-gasket. The spark plugs and ignition coils have been changed. As the car is still drivable...

They went straight to the compression test before trying anything else... they said they would carry out the rest of their tests tomorrow, which will include coils and spark plugs. Yes, I'm a bit skeptical about all this... if they don't get the coils and plugs done and insist on a rebuild, I...

I've got a VZ Commodore Executive Alloytec V6. So a couple of days ago I started the car and was greeted with the engine misfiring. At idle, the engine splutters and coughs, struggles when revving it, but everything's fine once up to 2000 rpm and above. Dad's WM Caprice had a similar problem...

Nope, no LPG in Jordan. Just a reminder, we're talking Jordan here. $1.38 per liter is not exactly cheap for me. Sudi fuel prices are nothing compared to here.

Give me a break lol, I've been cast away from my precious, my car, my honey that I'm emotionally attached to haha... and she's only a bone-stock VZ Exec but she means the world to me... so there :)

1) Not an Arab, so I can't simply drive my Saudi-registered Commodore into Jordan. 2) If I were to bring the car in, I'd have to give it a Jordanian registration, number plates and all... costs a fortune, nearly the price of another car... not doing so will get me jailed lol. 3) Jordan has very...

AUS $1.38 / litre for 95 RON. Only other option is 90 RON at AUS $0.95 / litre... can't think of any cars that would run on that without problems... a Geely maybe? :P Diesel is AUS $0.70 / litre. 95 RON in Saudi is AUS $0.15 / litre, used to fill her up to the neck once a week for less than $10...

Hi fellas, Long story short. Left Saudi Arabia, now in Jordan for college, spending the next 6 years here. VZ Exec stays in Saudi due to the expensive prices of 95 RON petrol here, as well as several other complications that completely shut out the idea of bringing my VZ into Jordan. Now its...

Car is not even in my name. I can't own a car, because I don't have a sponsor and don't have a job. My dad owns the car, I am simply a driver... that's the way crap works in Saudi and neighbouring countries. Extremely unlikely I could ever get insurance. Guys my age in this part of the world are...

Done with school, I'm leaving home for college soon. Unfortunately can't take my VZ with me. However, my parents will keep the car and take it occasionally on a drive when commuting to work. The car will be waiting for me after 5 years or so... will it hold up fine for that period of time, with...

Thanks TinSnips, I'll inquire about that. I'll let you know what I find.

That's the point. The OP only mentioned headers, with his stock factory cats he'll be less than impressed. He should only proceed to mod if he has any plans to continually upgrade to achieve proper results. Modding in this part of the world (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait etc) is done in very shabby and...

Is there really any point in buying just headers alone? OP might have some other plans for his car... but headers alone? All headers do is make it easier for the waste gases to exhaust from the engine... maybe 1 - 2 kw gain at the most? It would make sense if he's looking to buy an exhaust...

Nothing worth looking at in this part of the world ehehehe :hit: Saudi Arabia Y U no any good? :axe:

Hi all, Dad and I live in Saudi Arabia. Paint of the cars here takes a good beating from the sun, very high UV index in the summer. Fortunately, I've got a shade where I can keep my VZ Commodore parked in the whole day. Dad's not so fortunate, he's got no shade whatsoever at his workplace...

You've probably got the 5-speed auto. See for yourself on Youtube, 0 - 80 km/h all in first gear with the 4-speed auto!

Hmmm interesting to take a look at this sticky thread again. Been terribly busy for the past several months, no time for my car at all... I'm thinking the main performance-killer for the V6 Alloytec is the extremely high gear ratios of the 4-speed gearbox... I mean come on flat out and in 1st...

Thanks for the video! I'm going to try it this afternoon on my VZ. Driver's window got the same problem... only it refuses to go down not up. Edit: Aaaargh! Job's more complicated in the VZ. The switches consist of a sealed module each soldered onto the board. No way to get in without...

By any chance... does the 2-hole-mod produce the similar power gains? Or is the whole thing just a myth?

My steering wheel had always been very very slightly off-center to the left. Car never pulls to any side, its just off-center when travelling straight. 6 months ago, I got new tyres and the moment I drove out of the place I noticed my steering wheel was more off-center than before. I never took...

Found some time to spare, got the wheel out and started playing away. There's nothing out of the ordinary in this video, just thought to share.

Oil: Castrol GTX 10W-30 Intervals: 5000 km Replacements: Oil Filter Other: Clean the air filter and radiator from sand and dust build-up

I recently had my radiator cap and thermostat crap themselves out, temperatures where fluctuating quite wildly. If I understand correctly, replacing them should be a very simple job... not with Holden. Why in the hell is the thermostat located in such a place that requires removal of the...

Hey mate! Thanks for sharing your story! Its really nice when someone takes their time to write such a long article and share all the experiences they have with their rides. My Commodore Story: I got my first car 2 years ago: Commodore VZ Executive. Great driving the car. She has had her downs...

Thanks for all your replies mates! I'm pretty much for the 360, and relieved to hear its not as disastrous as the earlier models. Looking forward to driving the Toll HSV Holden, the HSV W427 and the Monaro! :D Anyone else on Xbox Live? We can have some good racing! And don't worry, I'm not one...

How about a good old bike or just playing outside with the other kids? What happened to those?

Well, simple question... should I go for an Xbox 360 or PS3? I've tried both and like the 360, mainly because of Forza Motorsport 3 (and the upcoming Forza 4). I'm more concerned here about the infamous Red Ring Of Death... is the new 360 "slim" still plagued with that problem? Or have...

So... does she love you now? :D

Same problem here mate, very annoyed with them... while the VZ was in for service, they broke the frame that holds the driver's seat controls, wouldn't fix them...

The thing is see, I took it to the GM dealer for its 160k service about a month ago... everything should be fine! New pads, skimmed rotors, all fluids changed... don't forget that the Middle-East spec Commodores have no ABS. Had the car been fitted with it, wheels wouldn't have locked and I...

Hi mate, I believe so, since they're the same headunits.

Drivers taking up 2 lanes on the road.