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Hi Folks, I own a 6.0 litre (MY2010 built sep 2009 so very early Series 2) Calais auto Sportswagon. 1. The !05000 service reminder comes on at start up and shut down; Can someone instruct me how to disable? 2. Also, Check oil beeps and shows up pretty much at random, which is very annoyinng...

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Cheers, thanks for that. Had a bit of a read..... .... in the v8 section of my not very good service manual it talks of "oil cooler (if equipped)" .....is the oil cooler an option/aftermarket on the Calais?? I'm assuming if I had one it would be located in front of the radiator??

Hi all, VE early series 2 (sep 2009 my10) 6.0 v8 Auto sportswagon. Radiator was cracked around the top hose inlet, so the hose had nothing to grab onto. New radiator and hoses, with oil change/new filter. Oil replaced was 7.6 litres, as per the manual for a standard oil change...

Thanks. Quentin

Hi, MY2010 Calais. Issues with unlocking the car with both keys. I am assuming this is a battery issue given they are 12 years old. Can anyone assist in a) what type/model number battery I need; b)how to replace the battery in the keys without having to pay a holden dealer and without wrecking...

Noice !! Please please don't choptop / flare guards and keep it true to factory. ( except for brakes/ motor/ safety gear). My fave is the 65, but 68's are cool too (gotta have those triple tail lights!!). Enjoy and cherish your grandpas stake in the car, keep it familioso !!

I do a lot of highway driving, 2010 6.0 Calais with a mild cam. Carnarvon to Geraldton WA is 473 kms. Last time I travelled we had a strong headwind and used 53 litres at 114kmh speed indicated. Coming back, no headwind, 46 litres. When you plantem foot to overtake, it starts guzzling. Its a 68...

Fixed mine around the edges with Tarzans Grip. Very cheap. You can also run a staple gun around the edges beneath the rubbers over the doors (to hide the staples). This is where it initially lifted, wind got under it.

I'm a calais owner...Also different rear mufflers- Calais has one exit pipe splitting into two chrome tailpipes, others 2 exit pipes into two tailpipes. Calais mufflers bigger, quieter. Barely tell it's a v8. They give me the shizens, a V8 with barely any note.

Just did this myself with my L76. Kit from Tuff CAr PArts on ebay was 1880 with cam and all the bits. (they offer two pricier kits with a bit more included, your choice). Put DOD/AFM delete in the ebay search and it should come up. Installed a VCM532 camshaft, as my pick (choice of 15 cams) to...

hThanks - can you tell me how you bleed the cooling system?

Thanks - will try the bottle method - just had a look at a 2 litre golden circle juice bottle - almost perfect fit.

That's what I think has happened- haven't bled the system on reassembly. But unfortunately you are dealing with someone (me) fairly ignorant mechanically - where may I find these steam ports?

Hi, MY2010 Calais Sportswagon 6.0 L76. Recent rebuild AFM/DOD delete with VCM532 cam, L98 lifters. Feels nice, goes well. However, the other day I did a shopping run, 6ks, so up to temp, then stops at the hardware store, supermarket, newsagent etc. 5 short stop/starts then home. Unloaded...

thanks for the info. Cheers

Hi, I have a MY2010 series 2 "V" Calais that has the AFM L76. I have recently removed the L76 AFM/DOD facility via a kit from Tuff Car Parts, adding a mild VCM532 Cam. Now with L98 internals. However, the vehicle still has the standard L76 rear mufflers, large enough to accommodate a small...

Thanks, good info.

Hi Folks, MY2010 series 2 VE Calais "V" 6.0 v8 with AFM. 92000 ks...Has always run smoothly and problem free until last week when on startup it suddenly made a clattering noise that continues, i.e permanent. Top of motor, drivers side. Initially thought something simple like...

I found with my VE 6.0 Sportswagon that on the open road (Geraldton-Carnarvon Wa, 473km) the air con would freeze up and not blow a candle out, resulting in driving at 40 degrees cabin temp. There is a fault rectification publication that details how to move the temperature sensor (located...

OTR used to be optional. I declined. I did fit one at a later date but only ran it for a week. Felt the gain was minimal unless in a drag situation. They make the car sound good under plantemfoot acceleration, but I was concerned about water in the system during wet weather driving

Yes - I have a Calais sportswagon - roof lining came adrift all along the front, and around the dvd player centrally located. Tarzans grip did the job on the front (had to hold in place for 15 minutes) and used same around the dvd player, but used a staple gun to temporarily hold in place. If...

I have a 2009 MY10 series 2 6.0 L76 sportswagon auto. Had a remote patch tune done by OZTRACK https://www.oztrack.com.au/ from Qld, and am very happy with the result on a stock engine. Cost was $700 from memory. Have not had it on dyno but feeeels like an extra 15kw at least. Very cheap...

Oil sensor only arrived yesterday, very slow post these days. Checked the manual re:MAF, checked voltage between yellow and brown/white, should be between 4 and 6v, OK. Checked voltage between black and pink, 11.75 volts, supposed to be 12 v plus. Manual reckons possible bad earth at back of...

Perfect. Thanks. Quentin

Thanks. Have correct 1261234 on order. from Autolink on ebay $64. will get that MAF plug checked, as the outer black insulation has unravelled a bit, leaving an inch of exposed wiring. Thanks again.

apologies, yes L76 AFM. Sensor located at top rear of motor, yes??

Hi, Sep 2009, MY10 series 2. Calais, 6.0 auto sportswagon. Vehicle is stock apart from OZTRACK (Qld) engine and transmission tune, which I am very pleased with. Nearly 2 years ownership with no issues, then - 1. I have an oil pressure voltage high code coming up. Engine seems to be fine, but...

\ The endless beeping in the VE is my pet gripe. That and no internal switches for fuel cap and tailgate (sportswagon) What I would give to have the noise from the parking sensors shut off ..beep beep beep !...................... drives me crackers, and I manually opt out via dash switch...

Brendon I have an Orssom OTR for sale if you are still looking. - fitted for a week, (less than 100km) very happy with it. Great fit, no undoing radiator etc etc. However, my insurance policy does not cover mods, so I have gone back to stock. As new presentation, still in box. Cost $630 (with...

excellent postings, thanks - the same thing happened to me returning from Perth (to Carnarvon), when around Shark Bay turnoff the temp was 40 plus. Air Con crapped out, fan speed dropped to almost zero, and the temp of the air was like room temp. Only solution was turning off for 10 minutes then...

[PS- checked the book with dealer stamp and numbers recorded from original purchase - number as described by you is correct - somewhere along the line another number two has appeared......pain. Transport require an inspection, and for me to pay the $73, to fix their error.

yep- at back, but need to be Houdini contortionist to read it with a mirror, and try and work out mirror image. I'll find a camera-on-a-stalk, easier. Quentin

The only number I can locate on the front right looks exactly like this : 32244379 NA 130 Any ideas?

I'll have to have a look on the engine itself - that number with the two 2's is correct as of the paperwork - but yes, 10/09 birthday. I'll get back to you.

Hi, wanted to run an engine number by people. Car is a MY 10 VE v8, engine number WBH0292530355. Is this a v8 number?? Rego papers have the car listed as a 6, seems like a misprint and just wanted to check before I go in and get all assertive with them. the VIN is kosher for L76 v8. Thanks...

no worries, thanks for that.

Thanks for your detailed response. - re: turning AFM off, as opposed to delete - I take it this still needs someone with IT/tuning talent to achieve??

New to this so not up to speed with the acronyms. What is VSS ?; ditto TPS ?. Thanks.

Thanks for the workshop names, will get there in due course next time I am down south. Park assist magnet thing did not work after all....(.tested with handbrake on......!), So it's happily beeping its brains out. Oh well. Got a response from Oztrack re: remote tune. Feedback on this knd of tune...