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Hi I also own a 04 SV6 auto with 38,000km. Likes: - Auto gearbox, partcularly in sports mode on light throttle openings, but not so good when you overtake on full throttle and pull back in and lift your foot as it drops back a gear hmmmm. - Fuel ecomony. GREAT for a big car. Av. 11.4lt/100...

Hi I just purchased a new leather gearshift knob for my VZ SV6 and wondered if anyone has replaced one before? I will need to remove the gear indicater surround as I need to attach the existing fake leather boot to the new gear knob. I'm hoping you guys have done this before, rather then me...

I agree with you guys as well, but I think if I'm correct "Scotty_Doesn't_Know" is in fact a previous banned person with a new name, or is that a dozen new names, scotty? .... lets try VX_KNO79, for a start shall we? If I'm correct this guy lives in Canberra, works in the Public Service and...

After having a good look over the VE yesterday I noticed they have relocated the battery to the boot, and that the six cylinder is well back in the engine bay, into the firewall. There seemed plenty of room for me, but I'm not an engineer. Battery in the boot has got to be a clue thou? Ian

Just reponding to a couple of questions here. Firstly, quicker then a VZSV6? Hard to answer. The driver (Holden Dealership) put his foot into it, and its seems to have plenty of grunt, but was a bit non responsive down low. We both made the comment that the engine seems really tight. Once...

I just happened to be in the right spot this afternoon to have a ride in, and a good look over a VE Omega. Firstly my overall impressions are that the new VE is bigger then the VZSV6 I drive. Yes I know the spec's show that it is bigger, but the overall feel and look of the car make it seem...

Troy Great thread, and a bit of time and work putting it together. Well done! There should be more of these DIY tips etc on this forum? Keep it up Troy. Ian

OK Guys I have the same diff and tag...... I have asked Holden and they have said that it is an LSD? and , just to confirm this I have jacked up the rear of the vehicle and turned one wheel and the other turns, and with a mate on the other both still turn? This is a Limited Slip Diff in my...

Hi Troy Can you give me a call Ph: Ian I'm in Canberra and I'm interested? Ian Deleted your phone number, just incase - Troy711

BLACKVZSV8 Bit uncalled for PAL! It was you afterall that asked when SV8 had gone to 3.7 diff gears? This information was freely available if you had checked? Give the lady a go? She is asking reasonable questions and deserves a reasonable reponse! Do I make my point............ Ian

Hi JANETSV6 I guess the point I'm making is that it seems that pwr steer connections are a common problem (as confirmed by the comment from the service manager and others here) and that all hoses and pipes and connectors should be checked. Removing the two covers eitherside of the central...

Yes BLACKVZSV8 you did confirm that you had 3.7 gears, but you did ask when did this happen? My response ....Sept 04, so...now you know?

Well who's the bunny then? Well it looks like I owe TROY 711 a bit of an apology then? I sounded off a bit on the issue that if you approach dealers in a polite manner then you always get satisfaction (mostly) and if you take a screwdriver and do a little bit more then peck under the bonnet...

I can confirm that the VZ SS & SV8 changed diff ratio to 3.7 in Sept 04, ref Modern Motor mag Sept 04. read "first Drive New VZ Commodore. Ian

Hi Troy 711, The dealer I go to is Commonwealth Motors in Phillip ACT. these guys have always been resonable in relation to claims I've had. I have owned many (40 at least) new or cars covered under new car warranty, and in 95% of the time had most faults fixed under warranty.(mostly not...

Guys There is one common theme here in all your replies (other then the original) in that you all should on a weekly basis, check your pwr steer fluid? The handbook clearly states in chapter 7-12 that this is a weekly check? In my experience a loose hose, "is loose" for a long period of...

Guys, if it has the "High performance" tag then it is an LSD diff! And yes in 2005 they did come as standard. And yes another way is to jack up the rear! Ian 2004 SV6 (with high performance tag)

Hi Just like to clarify further regarding 95 or 98 octane fuel, the holden website states that power figures were quoted using 95 octane, BUT if you look carefully, that was only quoted for the 6.0 litre V8. Now, I just checked my SV6 handbook, and on page 5-3 it states the following, "use...

Hi Yes I can associate with the "bum & feet smell" in the air cond! And no, I try not to pass wind in the car............. What I have done to stop the B & F smell is to turn off the air cond switch prior to arrival and turn the fan on high. If possible I also leave the windows down until...

Hi Did you have the air cond going at the time? Mine makes a"whinning" sound when the air is on and up until about 80 kph. Seems to disappear after about 10 minutes of running the air cond. Try turning it off and see if it makes a difference? I also agree with the other comment, that...

I have a SV6 auto, and yes the gearbox whines, when you start up without even moving, Its noisey in 1st and 2nd gear, bur one you get moving the noise is replaced by tyre noise. I think its the internal auto oil pump? I owned a BMWX5 3.0 auto prior (same gearbox) and even it was noisey, but the...