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  1. Dynamic Dazz

    Safe ways to work under car?

    Hehe Perfect Greenacc totally understand now and makes perfect sense
  2. Dynamic Dazz

    Safe ways to work under car?

    Not quite sure what you are saying in your reply, I'm thinking English isn't your first language lol but its a VE 6 speed transmission so I guess its a "modern day **** design auto" as you describe it
  3. Dynamic Dazz

    Key Stuck in Ignition won't come out.

    As a Locksmith myself (31years) I'm not 100% sure its a lock problem but I havnt worked on a VE as yet and tend not to do auto anymore as I am slowly reducing the sort of jobs I take on
  4. Dynamic Dazz

    Disturbing News

    Sounds like my mechanic.......charged me for a VE sump gasket and even made a big deal how expensive they are.......but they use a sealant not a gasket according to Holden.........Mate its a sad fact that honest businesses in general are getting getter harder to find
  5. Dynamic Dazz

    Safe ways to work under car?

    I want to service the auto
  6. Dynamic Dazz

    Safe ways to work under car?

    Often wondered how safe it would be to make stands out of three 75mm thick sleepers the wheelbase lengths on top of each other each side of car with ramps at the front staggering the sleepers to form a ramp
  7. Dynamic Dazz

    Safe ways to work under car?

    I have holes drilled in garage floor, tent pegs go in hole and the ramp sits up against the pegs stopping them sliding Dazz
  8. Dynamic Dazz

    Safe ways to work under car?

    I better buy another pair then....thanks Dazz
  9. Dynamic Dazz

    Safe ways to work under car?

    I have a ve wagon and was wondering if this is a safe way to lift car and work underneath.......Drive front wheels onto ramps then jack up rear putting axle stands underneath Edit....just thought maybe better to drive the back wheels up on ramps so handbrake will work Dazz
  10. Dynamic Dazz

    Is anyone considering the NG commodore after their VF?

    I'm considering one after my VE wagon does that count.....keen to see what the new wagon will be like especially if the rumours are true with an all wheel drive Turbo Diesel Dazz
  11. Dynamic Dazz

    How to change the transmission oil and filter?

    Wow just found this thread......I love working on my car but always thought transmissions oil and filter was a specialist job.....cant believe how simple it SEEMS......certainly going to give it a go myself.....my mechanic quoted $280 Dazz
  12. Dynamic Dazz

    HOLDEN COMMODORE VE 2010 3.0L SIDI CHECK ENGINE LIGHT

    Hopefully nothing too serious.....my VE 2012 3.0 sidi LFW did a timing chain at 160k and 170k the engine completly seized requiring a new engine (VF 2016) Car was always serviced too at every 10,000km.......new engine I'm using full synthetic oil and changing every 5,000km Dazz
  13. Dynamic Dazz

    Close Call

    Might just be us Commodore drivers we are a weird bunch lol
  14. Dynamic Dazz

    Battery Life

    Since last Easter but the uprated alternator came on the 2016 VF engine that was only just installed
  15. Dynamic Dazz

    VF console lid removal

    Good work....ps What ya do with the original one, up for sale? Assuming its nit worn out but looking at your seats I'm guessing its perfect just not leather? Dazz
  16. Dynamic Dazz

    Battery Life

    My understanding and I'm no expert just researched it alot online and asked alot of questions as I love doing stuff myself.....all these electronic wizzos in the pic control the second battery charging, the actual car computer etc dosnt get involved.....Its a setup cop cars use but they use...
  17. Dynamic Dazz

    VF console lid removal

    Wonder if the leather one is off a VE with it having 8 screws......Do the 6 line up with 6 out of the 8 screws
  18. Dynamic Dazz

    Ute badges and other myths busted

    I was stoked when I bought my wagon to find the lion badge had no holes.....all my Commodores ive owned over the years I debaged straight away and always frustrated me that the Lion had holes underneath
  19. Dynamic Dazz

    Close Call

    Wow thats an amazing difference
  20. Dynamic Dazz

    VF console lid removal

    Not sure if its the same as a VE but I found its easier to undo the Philips head screws underneath the pad leaving the actual connected hinge plastic base part and just swap the tops if that makes sense
  21. Dynamic Dazz

    How to set off Seat Air Bags

    Will check out youtube thanks
  22. Dynamic Dazz

    High output alternator

    I have a 140 Amp alternator in my VE.....My engine was out of a 2016 VF that happened to be an ex cop car hence the high amp alternator .....Its perfect as I installed a second battery to cope with the 12volt machinery I have in the back and now I can also run a fridge Here's a pic, top numbers...
  23. Dynamic Dazz

    Close Call

    At roundabouts I always move head side to side when checking to the right......Those that reckon somehow they look through the A pillar like superman are just lucky.......a couple of years ago driving through a roundabout another VE slammed in to my left front.....I have the video still if...
  24. Dynamic Dazz

    How to set off Seat Air Bags

    Just replaced my Omega seats with some nice SS ones and thought it would be fun to set off the air bags in the old seats......I also have another set of SS seats that were from ebay but were **** so I have four to do..........Now theres 3 wires and I'm assuming I'd have to apply 12volts to which...
  25. Dynamic Dazz

    Black nuts

    I have a VE and fitted VF rims and came with chrome too (left of pic) Sounds like the naughty Holden dealer has fitted nuts off a VE to me
  26. Dynamic Dazz

    Battery Life

    I have a VE wagon, 2 years probably maximum for me, however mines a mobile locksmith workshop so theres lots of things plugged in drawing power.......Last year I had a second battery (deep cycle gell) and larger amp alternator installed so main battery shouldnt get caned as much now.....also the...
  27. Dynamic Dazz

    Engine Knock, Connection Rod, What are my options? SV6 SII SIDI

    Just as a reference although mines the LFW VE3.0sidi..... Picked up a second hand VF 2016 28k motor with all add ons, alternator etc $2200.....Labour was just over $1800 which included a sump swap so VF engine would work in VE..... Ps a mate who is a mechanic was going to charge $500 to $600...
  28. Dynamic Dazz

    Ve v6 v8 towing

    I had a boat for 12months, Towed better behind my VN V6 than my 2012 VE 3.0sidi wagon.....3 litre not enough torque for towing...the 3.6 SV6 may be better and the V8 would be effortless towing imho
  29. Dynamic Dazz

    2012 series 2....engine swap from 3.0sidi to 3.6sidi

    Still waiting on written report as I need it for 3rd party extra care warranty claim
  30. Dynamic Dazz

    Oil change after 200,000 kms

    If you have got to 200k you must be doing something right so keep doing the same thing......In my 2012 3.0 sidi I used quality brand oils 5w30 changed every 10k and did a timing chain at 150k and my engine seized at 170k........My new engine I will be going overboard Nulon full synthetic 5w30...
  31. Dynamic Dazz

    2012 series 2....engine swap from 3.0sidi to 3.6sidi

    I'm carrying around 150 - 160kgs, Fuel consumption is around 12.1l/100km acording to trip computer....not really working at the moment but do about 70km every second day driving to and from the Diaylsis unit in medium traffic.....I never use e10 and only brand name fuel and if funds allow...
  32. Dynamic Dazz

    2012 series 2....engine swap from 3.0sidi to 3.6sidi

    Thanks.....Just on 28k with VF engine.....Its probably a little smoother but that could just be in my head
  33. Dynamic Dazz

    Ve stockies won't stay on???

    I thought he meant actually egg shells lol.....I was trying to work that one out
  34. Dynamic Dazz

    2013 VE Commodore Sports Wagon tailgate latch

    I too wanting to know the answer to this as I want to re wrap the chrome and want it to tuck under switch
  35. Dynamic Dazz

    Rattles in our VE, I'm sure it has more than a millionaires baby.

    Lol "portable tool shed".......I'm a Locksmith, don't normally drive on dirt roads but this pic was taken after a weekend away
  36. Dynamic Dazz

    2012 series 2....engine swap from 3.0sidi to 3.6sidi

    Just an update for those that want some knowledge....I couldn't get a definitive answer from anyone to wether a 3.6 would work.....So I ended up using a VF 2016 3.0sidi which was a straight swap except that the Sump needed swapping as the VF Kframe is different to a VE Kframe
  37. Dynamic Dazz

    VE Alloytec Start Up Noise Woes

    So did I but 12months ago I had the timing chain replaced in my 2012 then last month the engine completely seized requiring a new VF engine
  38. Dynamic Dazz

    Ve internation sportswagon help

    Thats what I did, a new VF motor
  39. Dynamic Dazz

    Ve internation sportswagon help

    My wagon just passed 170k and I have just replaced the seized engine so good luck
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