WH Caprice 5.7 - what to look out for??

[ryanst8o]

Hey everyone, i am looking at a 2002 WH Caprice 5.7 tomorrow with only 75xxx kms on it. Just wondering if there is any known problems or if i should be wary of any particular aspect of the engine as i have heard there can be all sorts of problems with the gen3. Thanks

[accentstencil]

A great car, you will be happy with it.
The only problem I've had is the oil pressure sensor ( a very common problem) and the rubber joints on the PVC hoses perishing. Apart from that, all's well.

[walesy]

i cant even fault those things, and 75xxxkm is rreally good! i drive all round the country so my 02 wh hit 240,xxx today and is still fine

[BCRUZN]

Generally a Caprice is not a car that is thrashed, as mostly older people own them. (well compared to SS's or Clubsport's).

75xxx kms on it is extremely good for a 2002 model. I bought my 2001 model Caprice at the start of the year with 217xxx on it and it goes awesome. I had it dyno'ed and it put out 239kws at the flywheel when it is only 220kws from factory, and it was completely stock.

My point is that 5.7ltr's are generally a strong motor, and with the low kms and (hopefully) older previous driver, you should have an awesome car there. Perfect for some nice mods...

[BlackVT5.7]

Rear main seal leaks, leaks from the heads, gearbox leaks....list goes on, mainly the same issues with most commodores =)