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Dear Yowiie I think you will find that Calais VY grilles are different to all other VY models. Whilst other VY models have a 1 piece grille in the front apron, the Calais grille is 2 part (lower section in apron, upper on the bonnet lip). The only "Vy Holden" Chevy grilles I have seen online...

I have been enduring an intermittent electrical fault in my 5.7L V8 VYII Calais that is getting worse. I have ready many threads, but found none with my exact problem or solution. I've never had any electrical issues until about 6 months ago, when I noticed a high pitched engine speed related...

If you can guide me ill get onto it Thanks

Hey there Ive got s VYII V8 Calais. Recently noticed a thumping only when braking above 40kmh. Feeks like 1 thump per wheel rotation, like something on calipers/pads & rotor are grabbing.. is this same as yours ? Ive checked wheels, calipers, pads... noithing stands out. You mention loose K...

VYII genIII rough idle VYLS1CALAIS I think i have a similar issue to you, although my car is a VYII genIII with LPG (BRC Sequent injectied system). My system always starts on petrol, once warmed up, switches to LPG automatically. Once it switches to LPG, you cannot even tell its not running...

my poor old VY key remote is getting tatty, the buttons have just started to crack, and i think the battery is probably near the end..... so I plan to disassemble it, to replace the battery and buttons. What's the best way to "crack" open the shell causing the least damage? many years ago I...

A few years ago I was tempted to get genuine sill plates, but after seeing a pack of HSV sill plates at Holden for $200+ I looked elsewhere I found non-genuine sill plates at Repco, they are a generic polished aluminium, with frosted strips. I got the set (2 long for front doors & 2 short for...

time for new tyres on my VYII 2004 Calais, it's got original 17" Alloys. I'm considering Bridgestone Turanza ER300 or the new Adrenaline RE002, or Toyo C1S. As I don't punish my tyres, and don't do lotsa kms, I'm looking for medium performance tyres that are good in the wet, and not too...

GMH Recalls on Power Steering Hose duplicate ....

All, I believe their was a GMH Factory Recall on power steering hoses on VY models. When I bought my 2004 model Calais, in 2005, I think Holden fixed it free as part of the recall. It's so long ago I can't remember, but i think there was a mild shudder when steering at low speed, the hose...

I noticed the same mlid "clunk" on my VYII Calais' cruise control when engagin or disengaging, from when I first got the car. Whilst getting a regular service (years ago) with Holden, asked them to investigate. They said there's nothing wrong. I still occassionally notice it (only if the...

stalling Gen III This winter, I had an annoying problem, only on dead cold starts. The engine would not fire up on the first cranking. It would start on the second cranking, and would idle a bit rough. It would be rough on take off, and even sometime stall as I pressed the accelerator to...

Unless I am mistaken, the VY-VZ has no pollen filter. I also tried to install/replace in my VYII Calais, only to discover ...... it aint' there. I think the VE HVAC system has the box to install one, but they are not installed as standard by Holden (cost saving $$$).

BLU_FZ1 If your "creak" is the same as mine, it used to sound like a slight whirring, or whizzing noise, related to how fast the steering wheel was turned. I only noticed it at idle, and sometimes I felt it through the steering wheel. I can't remember where I heard about the cause, possibly a...

VYII 5.7 GenIII Impco BRC SVI Sequent lpg kit - Going well I've had the LPG kit on for a few weeks now, and it's going well. Lodged my LPG rebate application and was paid the $2000 shortly afterwards, thanks Mr Howard (credit where credit's due, the Liberals started the scheme, Labour had...

VYII 5.7 GenIII Impco BRC SVI Sequent lpg kit Well I finally got the Impco BRC lpg kit installed on my VYII 5.7L Calais and I am very impressed. :thumbsup: The installer told me that I'd probably not notice the difference in performance on LPG compared to Petrol. My old Kingswood from...

Holden VY Factory lpg - console switch/gauge Sam I am getting an Impco (BRC) SVI lpg system installed on my VYII Calais soon, with the kit specifically designed for the VYII, and Impco tells me their kit includes the lpg switch/gauge like the Holden Factory LPG ones.... I am told it fits...

i'm getting lpg on my VYII 5.7L GenIII Sedan in the next few weeks I'm told I must use SVI system (cannot put the cheaper system on, Gen III's backfire and blow off the inlet manifold, ducting... $$$$$) seems I have a choice of.. - Impco supplied BRC (italian) SVI system - AirRod...

I'm surprised this post has been quiet for so long, surely more and more people still want lpg on their Vy's. :dance: anyway, finally decided i'm getting lpg on my VYII 5.7L GenIII Sedan in the next few weeks Told I must use SVI system about $4500 or more... choice of.. - Impco supplied...

anyone found a CAI solution for the GenIII 5.7V8 motor, on VT-VY-VZ? Unfortunately ther V6 CAI won't fit, engine gets in the way, and I don't want to waste $400 on an SS Inductions CAI, especially when so many people say it doesn't work. I've looked at an SS Indcutions CAI in a store, it...

Well, i had the car seen to by Holden ... the noise/whir/vibration has actually been reduced, but not gone completely. :whistling They reported they lubricated the lower steering column firewall bush, but they detected no noise, and told me not to turn the steering whilst at standstill. This...

I've had a "dodgey" drivers door lock since new. Occassionally when I lock the doors (using the remote) the alarm sounds off (to tell me a door failed to lock.. I have a Calais with factory standard alarm). It's always the drivers door that fails. I hit the remote again, and it locks. I...

possible answer for the problem Everyone, I hope I have the answer to this annoying problem. :thumbsup: I've occassionally noticed a whiring/whizzing noise that sounds like it's coming from my steering wheel on my VYII Calais for about 12 months now. I can only hear it when I'm driving...

lpg systems for GenIII V8 reviews Dear fellow clever LPG users, The time has come for my VYII Gen III 5.7L V8 Sedan to get gassed. I'd appreciate (and might help others planning to go lpg) hearing some reviews on different systems people had installed ie. - brand/model/type.. eg. Impco...

... I think you will find that leather seats were actually standard on VZ, velour was an option (no cost I believe). Sounds odd, but was probably just the usual "add some extras on the new model" they always do ... On the VY2 Calais velour was standard, leather an option (as you'd expect)...

comparing T/C between VY and VZ I agree with some people's comments, that t/c is a safety system for wheel spin, that not all drivers are capable of handling ... but at least we have the option if turning it off .... I believe you cannot disable it on the (snazzy looking) Chrysler 300C 5.7 Hemi...

... and also ..... a stupid question ... why would sunroof cabling run through the rear of the car, wouldn't it be more direct (sensible, cheaper) through the front B-pillars into the roof cavity?

plug could be used for something else? Dear ris00, I assume your car does not have a sunroof, otherwise the plug wouldn't be sitting there unconnected! If all VY's have this, then it could be used to power a boot mounted Power Socket (eg. to run car fridges, torches etc) ? Yes...

I noticed a similar problem to Waabs's (fuel gauge slowly increasing) recently. Out driving my gauge showed about 1/2 full, stopped at a petrol station I don't normally visit. It took about 30L, which I expected, paid and drove away. Once driving I noticed the gauge only showed 3/4 .. which...

Dear VZGEN4 Back to your original enquiry....It's sad that Holden would delete such a cheap but a useful convenience as a glovebox light, probably as an economic decision by the "meany bean-counters". darksidewa's tip above is helpful, I reckon you could score the light assembly for loose...

oh yes, and I forgot to mention, I was told by my lpg inspector (at rego time) to install Flash Lube, apparently helps "lube" the valves. I never got arround to installing a kit on mine, but I already had the new gas heads (with hardened valves) and I never noticed a problem

Stevo, As I am not a qualified mechanic, just someone who's used lpg in the past and picked up some hints from my lpg installer/inspector, I can only offer my opinions. From my travels I heard lpg has different burn characteristics from petrol (hence the camshaft & dizzy regraph), and like...

My previous car (dual fuel petrol/lpg Kingswood 4.2 V8 auto) had an impco lpg "carby" setup. The are often called the "taxi" setups, because taxis' used them ...simple, cheap. No injection or computer. As my engine was old (1979, pre-unleaded fuel) it did not have hardened valve seats in the...

Hey Steve, is your engine a V6 or V8? Did you get it done though Holden, or did they direct you to an installer?

Hey Steve, Have you got a V6 or V8?

I think the GenIII is powerful enough, that even if you lost power on lpg, the running costs would more than make up for it. And if you did want to tow a boat, or go for a "fang" you could switch to petrol. I had a dual fuel (lpg/petrol) Kingswood (admittedly carby) and I often would forget if...

Bennzy, I do hope you're right, perhaps Holden has recently released an lpg system for the GenIII, related to the imminent relase of the VE 6.0L V8 ... they'd be mad if they didnt. Would it be possible to get the details of your gas mechanic? What state are you in? I'm in NSW.

Bennzy After you said you were getting a Holden approved lpg system for your GenIII I was curious and called me local dealer, as I was under the impression they did not approve of one. When I called me dealer (in NSW) they confirmed there is not one for the GenIII. Holden only approves lpg...

Whilst I am yet to see a VE in the flesh on the road (here in Sydney) I saw 4 Omega's (base models) parked out in the open back-lot of a Sydney dealership. I wandered around for a few minutes to absorb the "new" look. Yes it's a just base models.. but it looks dull, exterior looks like a Falcon...

Woohoo :w00t: Thanks Bennzy, that's exactly the sort of system I want on my car. Whilst I had been waiting until the 3 yr new car warranty expired, before putting an aftermarket lpg system on (so as not to void my engine warranty...just in case), a Holden lpg system could (surely) not...