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ohk so i have a vt had it for a year now always owns holdens and im builting a ecotec vk wagon so know a bit bout them but in my vt when i brake...
Hi all. Recently bought a 97 vt v6 and noticed the day after I got it the peer steering pump was starved of oil topping the resovoir up fixes the...
Hi all, I am looking at buying a VT series 1 with the Holden 5.0 but am also considering the VTII which came out with the Gen3. I am a bit put off...
But hpr10 is rated as a 10W/50 oil, it will be(should be) just as thick at operating temp as the 20W/50. Did you mean that just anything with 20W...
Does the power steering oil need to be changed like you do with engine oil. I have read that you top it up, but does it ever get fully removed...
Hey Guys Gals Need some advice with my car its a VT SS 5L The Problem is when i give her some gas it wont go over the 40 KPh with out Backfiring...
if its done 320k try penrite 15w6o oil
So my VT decided to make a horrid knocking noise, here is what I know so far: V6 Ecotec auto Noise is only while its in gear after about 5-10...
Holden's pellets are a charcoal based substance and are not used at all anymore.... I had this oily problem with my first VT (and 100's of...
synthetic engine oil You could also give Mobil synthetic diesel oil a go, its supposed to be the same stuff BMW and Mercedes use on their...
I have a leaky power steering hose in my vt series 1 berlina on a normal v6 engine. Its the hose that seems to rap around the oil filter......
dude if your still having the problem seriousdly message me i had the same problem flushed the radiator in my vt changed the thermo and water pump...
Sorry mate, but you have now caused the dreaded reason for me to actually agree with commsirac. There is no way possible that by going a thicker...
I have a VT V6 which developed a tappet-like noise. Sounds like it is coming from the rear or middle of the engine. Had the tappets (cam...
Yesterday changed the oil in my VT 300K, put in penrite 20W60 and this morning when i started the car the engine started to shake really bad, the...
when i start my vt v6 the abs and trac off light are on...followed by 2 different audible tones and then oil, seatbelt, abs, trac off and engine...
5.7 is the way to go IF the 5.0 was an alloy block like the LS1 then it would be a hard choice ,Ls1 handles better than the 5.0 as there is a lot...
That sounds like low oil pressure, with the low idle while brake is on. Oil light doesn't come on does it? But then it could be anything else,...
No one can say. Degrease the underside of the engine, Get it nice and clean. Then, See if you can see where it's comming from. And engine can...
Hi guys, I don't know much about cars yet, but I am learning slowly. Just have some questions. Just got a VX Equipe with 250,000 kms. I want to...
+1 for torch. Holden employs university trained people with all sorts of degrees and qualifications in everything car related. From new the VT V6...
Sorry to dig up an old thread, total justcommodores newbie. Just bought a 2000 VT Acclaim, apparently previous owner had changed the engine,...
try this..take your battery off for 15 mins and reset the pc.. seems to fix all of my problems
G'day fellas. I have a slight problem with my vt, now the other day I was driving and the oil light came on. And soon enough the engine started...
$114 for one is that the asking price ?...
G'Day Guys, Opened the radiator on the VT today to find some really crappy coloured water. - I've attached a pic. Checked Engine Oil and...
I bought a vt ss that had 3 alternators replaced in 2 years (before i bought it) each one was damaged by leaky power steering rack (constant...
my vt 5.7 is leaking oil from the side of the block near where tranny bolts on passanger side. theres 4 bolts 2 with bolt heads and 2 with allen...
VT LS1's are well known for rear main oil seal leaks, and piston slack. Im not sure when the problem was reciterfied or if it was at all, so when...
i use a 25W oil in my VP, 20 at the lowest... 15 is to thin for an engine as old as a VP... aZk.
I've recently bought a VT Calais converted to manual, it has got gearbox oil all over the gearbox. I assumed it was the output shaft seal so I...
Red oil in water could be autotrans oil from the oil cooler in the bottom tank of the radiator. You would usually get a towway transfer if this...
hmmm this is what i want to know if anyone can help me. Will it be ok to run the oil i bought which is rated at 5-40? I thought the first...
series 1 vt ss had the 5 litre holden v8 (304), then from series 2 onwards in vt the ss had the gen 3 v8 (ls1). i wouldn't buy a series 1 vt ss...
Hi all, I've used these forums in the past (without logging in) and have been able to save big $ using your advice, so first up a BIG THANKS to...
here is a how too for a vz diff fluid change but im pretty sure the diffs are same in vt (would check but wife has taken vt too work)...
I appreciate the point that the manufacturers specs are for when the engines are new, however, as I pointed out earlier we dont go putting 25W/70...
My VT had the mayonnaise under the rocker gaskets. Cleaned them with degreaser. Tightened up intake manifold bolts, a couple were loose. 4 months...
Hi, Wanted to get opinions on oil pressure levels on a VT V6. Its realy overdue for a service, however, even with a fresh service, my oil...
OMG YES THEY DO. FFS. I have the original VT manual, its exactly the same as posted by "ShadeTreeMechanic" (I've posted it here before too) which...
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