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google search mentions $1200 to $3000 as possible cost of repairs.Have paid about $250 for parts with self repair after buying for around $1500 about 2 years ago.Could be better of buying another junk car

The cost of replacing the head gasket would be more than I paid for it 2 years ago

My VX 2001 holden has a head gasket problem.I drove trying to reach home but it blew a radiator hose and had to be towed.I previously used a head gasket sealant about 2 years ago.When I check the radiator hoses there is mucky white and redish film with small chunky bits inside.Is there some way...

The ignition problem was due to a flat battery in the key pad,not worried about the radio only mentioned it in case there was some computer malfunction connection to the radio which also affected the starting problem

The starter does not engage if I wait for the dash lights to go off.If I turn the ignition on without waiting for the dash lights to go off the starter engages ,but then it stalls.Also somewhat confusing the radio shows the number of the station I am listening to will change,but the station...

This my first car with a computer so I did not disconnect the battery,as was unsure of the result

The air con used to activate the fans but now even if I return the connections to normal the fans do not turn on.The mention of increased fuel usuage could be correct, but hard to define as the fuel gauge is faulty.Would a seperate switch to activate one or both fans have any affect on the comp...

Has a new thermostat.only connected the passenger side fan with the sensor on the thermo disconnected so it now works continuosly and keeps the engine from overheating.Even when it was overheating there was no indication on the dash lights.They both work with only the thermo sensor not...

vx was overheating.Replaced sensor at thermostat no change.Removed connection to thermo and disconnected one of the fans.Now one thermo works on a continual basis when driving.No overheating.The overheating light comes on.Before the temp gauge when at less than half it was overheating Now I can...

My vx is overheating when at idle.The thermo fans do not kick in.Remove the coolant temp sensor at the thermostat and both start working.Removed the thermostat and replaced the sensor with a $23 one from ebay Pat premier part CTS-016 VS-VY No change in problem.Fuse relays appears okay.Temp gauge...