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Hi All. I've put all new (six) - Genuine GM / AC Delco shift solenoids, 3-2 downshift solenoid, and Force solenoid etc on my VZ LS1. I've got a Tech 2 and wondering is any sort of parameter reset required in terms of ECU re-learning etc if required. Thanks

Hi All. The steering on my VZ V8 appears to be lacking at low revs, time has come to put a new pump in. I see there is a decent price difference between a GM Steering pump and a AC Delco one. Even though GM owns AC Delco, they appear to be not exactly the same pump. Has anybody used both and...

Thanks for the replies guys. I guess I left the 5.7 out because it appears to be quite slow until it wakes up so more of a motor you have to rev to have fun with. Would a 6.0L Auto pull harder right off the line as you stab the throttle?

Hi Guys. I have a VT Wagon 3.8 and just for some fun I'm chasing some more punch right off the line without changing diff gears, I'd like to put a larger engine in it. I have noticed the Ecotecs just have amazing take off and torque below 3000rpm even against some V8's. The car will remain...

What's the difference between the front suspension on the VZ compared to the VY, commodore665 you mentioned its more compliant? Is it bushes, or struts? I do know sometimes some cars are fitted with aftermarket struts that always are more harsh than the originals that are so nice to drive on...

Hi Guys. I use a VT as my work wagon and I need to carry conduits in there, lengths of 4m. I'm wondering can you attach a conduit carrier to the factory points without it sagging or cracking. Has anybody done this and how have you gone about it, I can't have it hang out the back too...

What is the go with the timing chain tensioners failing. Some have said the chain stretches itself causing failure, but I cant see how a stretched chain puts more load, it should put less load on the tensioner as it has more slack. I know this is apparently a costly fix but I want to know what...

Thanks for the input mate you are of a great help. I would like to hear from anybody else with their VZ ownership, thanks guys. Has anybody had sensors or modules go, things that will just bang leave you on the road this is what I'm trying to replace as it was common in Ecotec. I'd like to hear...

Thanks for your reply mate, it helps put things into perspective. I guess without being a Holden Dealer Mechanic who see's these things day in day out it's hard for me to know. I'd appreciate any other guys inputs especially the good and bad also, trying to find more info on the timing chain...

Hi Guys. Looking to get a VZ Commodore, from having my VS I remember all sorts of things were failing on it which would leave me stuck on the road. Crank angle sensors, DFI Modules constantly dying, failed coilpacks you name it. I'm going to get something low KM, about 100,000km. I want to...

ITEM: Hi Guys. I've just got some new old stock left. I got a few brand new DFI Modules for VN Series to upto VY V6. $120 + $9 Post. Cheers. LOCATION: WA, Will post CONDITION: Brand New in Box. PRICE: Firm DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: $9 for Post. Pickup in WA...

Hi Guys. The time has come to probably buy a VY or VZ Wagon. I'm wondering does the VZ have any changes other than the VY other than the motor, but mainly interested on peoples experiences who have owned both. I have heard the VZ V6 is unreliable compared to the Ecotec. It will be a work...

Hi Guys. OK here is the situation. So I had a bootlid painted, they blended into the quarters so I believe they painted the top part of the 1/4's then cleared it. It's a metallic silver colour. All looked good but then one day I noticed what looked like few dried rain spots on there...

You have a leak, how to fix it depends how bad the leak is and where it is. Step 1 - Can of Degreaser and lots of rags, clean, then clean again until it is dry and not oily at all, this does not mean a she'll do mate type of Job, really get into it, everywhere from bottle feed hose, bottle...

Trans fluid Levels are fine not leaking at all, this happened almost like day and night. Trans code was 66 which is a downshift solenoid, but the taking off in 4th Issue seems to say to me that one of the Shift A or Shift B Solenoids would not be working?