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    Series 1 front guard

    Hey guys, someone hit my fromt guard and I had to get it replaced . I bought the cheap one for 67$ brand new, but it does not allign properly. Was wondering if S2 guards are same as S1? If yes then I know someone wrecking a S2 VE same colour, and I can get it off him cheap.
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    Hey mate, got code p0008 on my ve sv6 alloytech, so i ll be getting a chain kit and get it done...

    Hey mate, got code p0008 on my ve sv6 alloytech, so i ll be getting a chain kit and get it done by my mate who is a mechanic. Any specific brand of kit? Or just a cheap one is fine? Also what else should i be looking at? Water pump i believe?
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    Sorry for not knowing the name of this

    When i bought the used sv6 the dealer just screwed in top of the plastic. I would say just buy the ebay one everyone saying, looks much better than a screwed one :)
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    Ve standard headlights/Ve ss headlights

    Because in my starlet turbo there were two models, one with projection and one without, and both their bulb sizes were different (9005 and without projection h4). I guess thats because h4 does both hi and low but 9005 is only low
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    Ve standard headlights/Ve ss headlights

    Any wiring modification needed? For the low beam? Or same globe?
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    The Super Duper Timing Chain Thread!

    Oxygen sensor or timing position sensor, maybe someone can confirm?
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    The Super Duper Timing Chain Thread!

    NSW? If yes where about?
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    The Super Duper Timing Chain Thread!

    Hey mate where did you do the job? Care to share? Also the price and whats icluded (eg waterpump, oil pump, etc)
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    Timing chain?

    if you are doing the chain i would recommend changing the water pump too if possible? and check the thermostat if needed changing, i bet you dont want to do over again specially the water pump
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    Timing Chain Gasket leaking & Front Struts repair

    my oh my, timing chain gasket 1,600? i don't know but i can get the whole job done (new timing chain kit) with that money, and i am sure they will change the gasket once they open it up to change the timing chain. go elsewhere mate, not worth it
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    Cabin Filter VE

    lol Holden made it hard in terms of everything, from cabin filter to thermostat... weird and awkward places to place these things
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    Replace Engine

    Still done see a reason to spend 5grand plus on a ve commodore whice drove 180k if yo know what i mean. Alloytechs are pretty much same just get the chains done and sell the car if you can afford to get a VF SV6, going cheap
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    Cabin Filter VE

    Be ready for cuts on your hands
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    Timing chain?

    Hey mate, got P0008 around 5-6 month back, car still drives no bad idle. Just lack of power. Your case can be oxygen sensor? Mine never stalled or gave bad idle, drove around 10k with it and still going
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    Replace Engine

    yeah and also if you spend money on buying an engine from a wrecker, you get 3 months warranty max, what happens if after 3 months you get the error for timing chain again? Changing the chain now on your current motor will give you the assurance that chain is new and will got another 80,000km if...
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    Hid kit help

    Hids are meant to put less heat than halogen
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    Replace Engine

    I am driving my 2007 sv6 with stretched timing chain, no problem. Although lack of power so i ll be doing the chain soon. There is a workshop who does this for around $1200 supplied and fitter, i guess not genuine parts but will do the job. If you want genuine might cost 200-300$ more, or you...
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    VE Calais V6 Not Starting in Hot Weather

    Can be waterpump or head gasket too
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    VE Carpet Replacement

    You mean the mat or the carpet under the mats? If just the mats with holes, get genuine for $90 set from holden dealer...
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    Cooling Issues

    I got the thermo for 90-100ish and i had to pay around $300 on labour i recall. The mechanic took the gearbox down to take out old one and put back new one. Dont know if that was the correct procedure as i have been with toyota and its always above the gearbox and easy to reach. I ll get the...
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    holden ve 2007 thermostate change

    Big job, under the gearbox i think. Will cost you more on labour than on hardware
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    Cooling Issues

    When my thermo went off, the ecu didnt rear the error. But like you said radiator not hot but water bubbles in engine. Good you are changing it in one go. Btw how much you paying for waterpump? Excluding labour?
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    Cooling Issues

    I had the same issue after a radiator flush after i bought the sv6 on 170k milage. Got the genuine cap from holden for $20 and changed the thermostat, all good now
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    How many mounts on a SV6

    Hey guys, just wanted to know how many mounts are there on a SV6 VE Manual? 2 engine and? Gearbox? Diff? I am planning to change them all as on hard shifts, I can feel the movement out there (i believe gearbox). Thanks in Advance Has
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    Cabin Air Filter

    I did the same as you, got the repco brand one for 25$ i think. Cut my fingers here and there to reach there, but ended up putting it nicely. For some reason doesnt fit properly until you take the mesh our correct? Well i kept the mesh and just placed the pollen filter on top. Yes air flow is...
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    Remote coilovers

    The lexus would adjust height automatically on hill roads and cornering, but not super low. On climbing uneven hilly roads or offroading, the car would automatically go higher. If you keep taking corner roads it will slightly go down and adjust camber. But the ones you want i guess can only be...
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    VE Sunglasses Holder

    I have a rattle noise coming from the speedo meter of my VE SV6. Dont know what can be done, anyone?
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    Anyone use there sunglass holder?

    I keep my sunglass in there but never heard any rattling noise. Maybe because i wrap my sunglass with the cleaning cloth they provided thats why?
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    Remote coilovers

    My lexus lx470 came with the hydrolic coilovers which you could change from inside, the height and stiffness. But, like i said the car had to be on P for that to work. You cannot just change height "WHILE" cornering. And height doesnt help you corner, there are other suspension parts you will...
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    Remote coilovers

    Try Lowdown.com i think they make customised electronic coilovers for cArs but very expensive. My friend had on his 370z but costed him a fortune (12k aud). But he could control height with a remote control. But note that you cannot do that while car is moving
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    6 speed manual , gears grind, 2006 sv6 150,000klms

    Maybe the slave cylinder is leaking? As a result the pressure when you press the clutch is not full? I got the car 6 month back so dont think the previous owner changed the original clutch yet. I will check the master and slave cylinders when i do that, also change all oils related to clutch...
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    6 speed manual , gears grind, 2006 sv6 150,000klms

    Mine is 177k but have same issue with 1st gear only. Others are smooth! I believe its the oil. Did you change clutch yet since new?
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    Engine Flooding (Technical Info)

    If it doesnt work with 2006, you can just hold the starter for 10-15seconds until it starts. Once started there will be some white smoke, dont get scared its normal to burn the excess fuel on the spark plugs
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    Engine Flooding (Technical Info)

    Thank you for the thread mate. For a moment i thought my engine was seized, the NRMA guy fixed it. He also mentioned he have seen quite a few commodores with same issue
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    Series 1 SV6 Timing chain issue

    Hey guys just a quick update, I called the NRMA and guess what the guy found out. My engine was flooded with fuel as i started the vehicle for 10 seconds and turned it off last time it was working. So all he did was hold the key to start and keep the engine crank until the excess fuel was...
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    VE Issues & Quote

    I thought the timing chain kit will include all the necessary gasket you require?
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    Series 1 SV6 Timing chain issue

    I will call nrma tomorrow to jump start with their goodies
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    VE Issues & Quote

    Hey mate I am having issues with my timing chain too and got quoted for 1200 supplied and fitted but in NSW. Can you find a mechanic and see how much they will charge if you buy the goods? Timing chain kit can be purchased around 550-600, if labour is 400-500 thats $1000-1100. Just have patience...
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    Series 1 SV6 Timing chain issue

    Hey mate, it turns normal but slows down in the middle... Does the timing chain issue totally stops the cAr? The car was running all good except the power loss, fuel consumtion was good no smoke from exhaust
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