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I'm going to change the plugs on my ve because its done 135k without the plugs ever having being changed, to the best of my knowledge anyway. As this car goes through humungas amounts of fuel I am wondering wat the problem could be if changing the plugs does not fix the problem. One thing I've...

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Given that its been about 30+ years since I've changed plugs, and I know things change in this world just for the sake of it, I thought I'd like to verify that to take plugs out of my VE, I turn them anti clockwise, that is correct is'nt it? If so, the installation is clockwise. thanks

All vehicles in Australia are registered (listed) on a national register or list. In addition to any other info that may be recorded on the list or register, is the Vehicle Identification Number as this unique to the vehicle and stays with that vehicle for the life of the vehicle. Police use...

Thanks for that, I thought the the manifold had to come off. I suppose that would mean that I also need a tension wrench with a uni joint too?

Thanks for that tip on the coils its something I did not know.

Thanks mate my ve was built in 09 of 2008 so does that make it Alloytec? I am picking up that NGK are the right plugs for it, is that right?

thanks for that mate, I need that kind of info too as I aint no mechanic

My VE has done about 120,000k and using a heap of fuel so I'm looking at replacing the plugs in the hope that this will fix the issue. One Sunday a while back I started out with a half a tank to get from Joondalup in Perth to City Beach a distance of about 50-60ks at most. I got where I was...

If you can prove you gave them written instructions and they failed to abide by those instructions then you have a cause of action for negligence If you can prove you told them to look at the oil pump FIRST and they did not do this you have a cause of action for negligence If they run the...

Important note. When you get done by police for not having your car registered you can now be very certain that it is registered. The above details go into a national register of motor vehicles before its even been rolled out of the factory door. The VIN number is the vehicles registration...

Dumb question I know but, getting old in the head these days but i just need to clarify, is the MAF Sensor the bit the electrical cable attaches to? If so, Is the bit the electrical cable attaches to part of the sensor or is the sensor only the bit that's inside the back tube, or inside the...

Thanks, if its not the timing chain then I spose the idler pully becomes a good suspect.

That sound like good news.

Thanks for that but no, I hear it at idle at lights and so forth

It does not come on as soon as I turn the engine on but pulled up at lights I can hear it at idle.

sorry, not that techie, I see if it can be done on using the phone.

Good thoughts, but no, now you mention it, it seems to occur at idle and going down the freeway on the low sound surfaces but it does sound like a power steering noise like the very early after market power steering add ons made.

Thanks, No, I dont have the noise on much so I can be certain that its not that.

I drive a stock standard Omega auto VE MY09 built 08-09, 3.6L unleaded fuel. I've had it since Feb 2013 and its done a 116+ks. last outing or two I have started to hear a whirring sound that is directly related to revs. I can now, only just, hear this when I'm going along the freeway. Before I...

Thanks, I'll have a look at that, sounds handy

Righto; I put a few more litres in and now its way over full. Dont know what happened there. The level is about half inch over the top. How do i get the excess out? Thanks

Thanks, I have not put that much in but I put about4 litres in. would that not be enough to show on the dipstick? I use Mobil Super 1000 which I've used quite a few times before without problems, thanks

CP 09/08, Built 09/08, Holden, Commodore, VE MY09 Omega, Sedan standard auto. I replaced the oil filter and tightened it up. Drained the oil into a pan, replaced the plug and then pulled out the oil refill cap and started refilling. Went to do a progress refill check and nothing on the dip...

Hi People. I need to get another passenger side front fender for my CP 09/08, Built 09/08, Holden, Commodore, VE MY09 Omega, Sedan. On ebay the ones that I think might be the right one is one like this: Holden Commodore VE 8 06 4 13 Omega Berlina SV6 SS Guard Fender Passenger Side | eBay The...

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I've had a clunk in car for a long time. I had the diff changed out recently and diff and trans specialist who did it said there was nothing wrong with the diff when he pulled the back off it. I had a look and couldnt see anything wrong with it either, no broken or chipped teeth on the cogs So...

Thanks for the help people, much appreciated.

Done a couple of searches on this but didn't find anything that fits my question. My VE owners manual states the specification for the engine oil is: SAE 5W/30 or 10W/30 API SL/SM ILSAC GF-3 or GF-4 oil. To date I have used stuff that is either 5W/30 or 10W/30 than by price. Over christmass...

I've had this problem for 2-3 years in my VE 2008 MY. I recently had the diff changed out by a diff specialist who inspected the diff when removed and he said that he did not find what he was looking for in the diff which was broken or chipped teeth on cogs. He said there was little if anything...

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In the process of researching to change out my diff, someone said that it will be neccessary to bleed the bakes again so I been reading up on one person pumps. Anyone got any hints and tips on which ones to get, which to avoid etc? Can the axels be pulled out without having to disconnect...

Been avoiding asking cos I was hoping someone might describe it, but what exactly is the donut?

are you sure its not just the bush's or the donut on the diff flange. Didnt know anything about that as a cause. I did take it to a bloke I think is a good mechanic. He put it on the hoist and got another bloke to put it forward reverse seveal times while he felt here and there. He said the...

Cheers thanks for that. there's no such thing as ecotec VEs. Didn't know that. a.g.e. is a terrible thing.:beer chug:

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I bent mine changing lanes coming home from work tonight. How much should I expect to buy one from a wrecker for and how much should I expect to pay to get it repainted. how much would a new one cost to buy and get painted. How much has anyone paid a panel shop to get, paint and fit a...

Jacking up the vehicle I plan on putting the front on stands and jack the back up with a hydraulic jack and then put stands under the sides. I have usually jacked the back up using the diff. Is this still an OK thing to do with the VE as it looks a little fragile to me. Thanks

Forgot to add this is a stock standard 3.27 non slip diff

I've brought a new (scond hand) diff off Ebay. I want to do a straight swap, out with the old and in with the new. I'm doing this cos the VE sedan had a clunk in the back of it since I brought it at auction year or so ago. I'm 62 years of age with arthritis just as background. I changed...