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  1. agrsv8
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    VT ISSUES, ENG KNOCKING, SLUGGISH, ROUGH, not head gaskets??

    Hi, Posting on behalf of a mate he has a VT Ecotec V6, had a blown head gasket has had the heads off and gaskets replaced, new radiator,...
    Post by: agrsv8, Aug 20, 2011 in forum: VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)
  2. Cúl-Báire
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    Car might be dodgy

    Sounds to me the dealer wont be doing you any favors mate, and probably better off doing it yourself anyways (you learn that way)... To fix...
    Post by: Cúl-Báire, Jan 22, 2011 in forum: VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)
  3. nes138
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    What can dry out? (VT 5L 304 V8)

    (VT 5L 304 V8) Ive had an engine/box sit for two years, Wondering what can cause a problem by drying out? I've been told to check rear main seal...
    Post by: nes138, Jun 23, 2015 in forum: VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)
  4. pixelord
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    Understanding Holden Commodore VT Car Dash board light.

    Hello, In my 1999 Holden Commodore VT II Executive, when I start my engine I don't see any dash board warning light (which is good I think)....
    Post by: pixelord, Aug 17, 2014 in forum: VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)
  5. jindy
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    Coolant in trans. oil

    My 98 VT Commodore overheated, it has been using about 2 litres of coolant in the last month. I checked the engine oil and it was perfect and...
    Post by: jindy, Oct 22, 2013 in forum: VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)
  6. HBDCalais
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    4l60e no second it free revs for ages before finally kicking in?????

    do as savage says as it is the easier/cheaper option and it could save u money, but i am a mechanic/transmission rebuilder by trade, and more ofen...
    Post by: HBDCalais, Mar 21, 2010 in forum: VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)
  7. mutley hee hee
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    vt v6 in 4wd-engine blowing heaps blue smoke when climbing steep hills???

    hi guys, i am new to this forum, I have an unusual issue with my vt v6 motor i have a Toyota surf4x4, manual with a vt v6 series 2 engine( about...
    Post by: mutley hee hee, Feb 27, 2013 in forum: VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)
  8. motorhead454
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    Dash lights.oil,abs,a/bags,engine,traction,come on and off.help!

    Hello people. my vt is having dash light problems,ABS,OIL,A/BAGS,ENGINE,TRACTION,all coming on then a beep. When driving the power steering is...
    Post by: motorhead454, Jul 21, 2010 in forum: VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)
  9. Ozzie
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    oil residue in coolant vt s supercharged v6

    Flush it. Theres a thread in the "how to" sectiocooling system, Do a search:)
    Post by: Ozzie, Feb 4, 2009 in forum: VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)
  10. mattman
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    LS1 questions

    Good call ;) I dunno what I was thinking then...
    Post by: mattman, May 9, 2007 in forum: VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)
  11. minux
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    LS1 questions

    Considering LS1's are only in VT II onwards... Some engines right up to VY ate oil, however, most of the problems were rectified under warranty,...
    Post by: minux, May 9, 2007 in forum: VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)
  12. bennoc
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    Grinding Noise in Neutral/Park

    Got a weird problem with my VT. After getting home yesterday I put the car into park and had this horrible grinding noise like metal on metal. It...
    Post by: bennoc, Jul 30, 2014 in forum: VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)
  13. seangell
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    VT Engine replacement

    Hi All.. Well, the missus's VT needs an engine replacement due to head gasket going, fair amount of water in the oil, its not pretty...still...
    Post by: seangell, Apr 27, 2008 in forum: VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)
  14. stockyvrcalais
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    Opinions wanted

    Hi all, im considering buying a VT Calais with a Gen 3, has around 227k and asking price seems quite good, i asked if there were any knocks in the...
    Post by: stockyvrcalais, Dec 14, 2009 in forum: VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)
  15. hecticCalais
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    Snow white.... Smoke.

    Hey guys, 99 vt calais v6, just changed the rear oil seal, now got another problem, just what I need right? Well it's coming out with white smoke...
    Post by: hecticCalais, Apr 7, 2012 in forum: VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)
  16. st3r3otyp3
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    VT problem

    Its a 1998 vt so its either a ecotec V6 or 304 V8, the LS1 was not bolted to a holden until 1999, cheers.
    Post by: st3r3otyp3, Nov 24, 2012 in forum: VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)
  17. jindy
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    Time for PCV replacement.

    My 98 VT has been leaking oil from engine / trans area.I tested the engine vent hose (as shown in the Haynes) and there is no pressure from the...
    Post by: jindy, Aug 19, 2012 in forum: VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)
  18. comfortss
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    I cant find the computer on a vt wagon

    I have a vt wagon , 99 model , had water come in on a very stormy nite , the drivers foot well was about 20 mills deap , not sure where it came in...
    Post by: comfortss, Jul 24, 2011 in forum: VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)
  19. greenfoam
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    super6 vs 5ltr.

    They are both unbreakable pretty much. But the 5 litre would be slightly more unbreakable :) if you do choose the 5 litre make sure you get one...
    Post by: greenfoam, Mar 19, 2009 in forum: VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)
  20. sparkymac
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    vt computer

    My 1998 VT Calais has a faulty computer. When I drive along the dash warning lights come on ( ABS,engine,oil,airbag ) but the car runs fine. The...
    Post by: sparkymac, Mar 29, 2005 in forum: VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)
  21. Grennan
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    What oil thickness?

    So heres a helpful tip. It really doesnt matter what the manufacturer recommended in 1997. When a customer came and asked me for oil for a EA-AU...
    Post by: Grennan, Feb 6, 2014 in forum: VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)
  22. vtbob
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    Noisy Lifters (?)

    After replacing the inlet gasket due to coolant in engine oil, the engine was run for 1 week with new oil & filter. On the last day one of the...
    Post by: vtbob, Apr 29, 2009 in forum: VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)
  23. muso
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    Can't find oil dipstick to sump hole even when looking underneath.....unbelievable :(

    Just about finished job on heads gaskets etc ready to put oil/water in but cannot put dip stick back into sump, it must be hidden behind air con...
    Post by: muso, Apr 3, 2015 in forum: VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)
  24. trav27
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    /Oil everywhere! Opinions

    hey guys, just a quick question. I just serviced the VT for the first time since buying it, i noticed there's oil almost everywhere in the engine...
    Post by: trav27, Aug 7, 2012 in forum: VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)
  25. karlos
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    VT SS Manual or VS SS Manual - How do I decide

    Well said.A nice black manual VS SS ftw.
    Post by: karlos, Aug 26, 2010 in forum: VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)
  26. VT Owner
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    Disappearing Coolant

    Nah, it's as clean as a whistle - was the first thing I checked when I suspected a blown head gasket. Never seen the head gasket on a VT so I...
    Post by: VT Owner, Aug 26, 2010 in forum: VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)
  27. codeunknown
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    NEED a engine swap in brisbane?

    :surprise: Guys if you need an engine for commodore...and your in Brisbane... And you want it done right ...at the wreckers... I can support...
    Post by: codeunknown, Mar 26, 2010 in forum: VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)
  28. phatvtcom
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    Strange VT stalling Problem!!!

    Hey all. Just recently I've had this really annoying stalling issue with my VT ecotec. Basically what happens is every time i hit around the 60 to...
    Post by: phatvtcom, Feb 20, 2011 in forum: VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)
  29. moose man
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    Catalytic Converter and Diesel

    Diesel will poison your cat (and O2 sensors), just like lead, engine oil, coolant, silicone and a whole host of other chemicals will. (You have...
    Post by: moose man, Apr 9, 2010 in forum: VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)
  30. fitz_vt
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    how do i prime an oil pump

    well essentially it works in other words engage,activate, begin, energize, get started, ignite, initiate, introduce, log on, put in gear, put on,...
    Post by: fitz_vt, Nov 17, 2008 in forum: VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)
  31. ShaneOsss
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    Odd VT oil leak

    Hey guys I have a VT Commodore and there appears to be an engine oil leak that's semi major BUT only when I park it so the passenger side is...
    Post by: ShaneOsss, Apr 21, 2012 in forum: VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)
  32. XU8beast
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    VT transmission not selecting gear

    Hi there. I just put another engie in my vt, i connected everthing up and i mean everything ive gone over it all again and again.... its all...
    Post by: XU8beast, Mar 19, 2011 in forum: VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)
  33. shaylea25
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    VT Dash lights on

    Hi i have a vt commodore 2000 model this morning when i started the car it was fine as i drove off the engine and oil and airbag lights came on...
    Post by: shaylea25, May 22, 2010 in forum: VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)
  34. sammi1780
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    Vt airbag warning light

    Have you noticed any other warning lights coming on? I have a 97 vt acclaim, I had the same problem the air bag light started going onand off at...
    Post by: sammi1780, Nov 21, 2007 in forum: VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)
  35. Trevor loves holden.
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    flashing mode light

    Wouldn't the check engine light come on?
    Post by: Trevor loves holden., Jan 3, 2020 in forum: VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)
  36. dirty hands
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    2000 Acclaim V6 Engine overheating

    inlet manifold gaskets do leak -- the coolant can steam off with heat condensation inside the oil filler cap-- needs to be carefully watched...
    Post by: dirty hands, Jun 29, 2014 in forum: VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)
  37. grumpy54
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    Warning lights coming on

    97 VT Exec auto 3.8, no ABS Just washed the car and water came in undre the dash as it sometimes does - apparently a VT 'thing' Now I have the...
    Post by: grumpy54, Jan 11, 2006 in forum: VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)
  38. onmy6
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    oil line from power steering to steering rack

    I had my 98 vt's steering rack reconditioned about a week ago. Noticed last night an oil leak on the drive, on further investigation i noticed a...
    Post by: onmy6, Dec 14, 2007 in forum: VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)
  39. magomes
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    whats the better oil

    Well i have used Penzoil and Shell and caltex, valvoline on my VT Berlina and i can say there is only 1 oil that has really satisfied my engine...
    Post by: magomes, Oct 17, 2005 in forum: VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)
  40. Rob18
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    VT Supercharged Calais

    Hi I have a VT Supercharged Calais, and was wondering if anyone could help me with a problem i have. I would like to know if anyone knows how to...
    Post by: Rob18, Feb 4, 2009 in forum: VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)
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