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After 259XXX kilometers, the faithful supercharged engine finally gave out. What started out as a rattling in the engine bay, turned out to be a worn out conrod bushing which damaged the crankshaft. almost 3 months of searching for parts, but no such luck trying to source a main engine...

My engine mounts are not leaking, looks to be in good condition, not compressed or flaky at all. Thanks for the tip on the castor bushes. Looks like more bushings are involved.

Oh crap! I got the swaybar links and bushes but not the top strut bearings. Are the top strut bearings re-useable? they look to be in good shape, just that the front left absorber is leaking all over the place.

Front Monroe shock absorbers, strut boots, brake caliper service kit, brake pads, front wheel bearings and new brake fluid will be installed this weekend. Do I need any other tune up besides a front wheel alignment? I got new Continental tyres fitted Front / Rear, will the rear tyres show more...

Urgently needs Front wheel hub bearing ABS version, OEM front brake pads and a 'tuneup' kit for my car. Its due for a technical inspection in a week. Can anyone recommend a trusted shop? no ebay, need items to be delivered door to door to an address in Malaysia. Does anyone know what KYB...

ITEM : OEM front brake pads and OEM Wheel hubs (ABS version) for a Holden VX v6 s/charged LOCATION : Malaysia. Sabah Condition :New Price : ?? Delivery : Express courier with door to door delivery Payment : Fund transfer via Bank Contact : Stan (006012-8538763) Parts needed...

What do the spring of wires do? keep the wires from twisting around? i have a fair idea of how to disassemble the wheel to take a look at the squeak

My clock spring is making a squeaky sound again. I am aware this is void the airbag setup, so its a risk. what could possibly make the clock spring squeak?

What is the function of the 'clock spring' in the steering column of the VX? If i had planned to replace the steering wheel, do i need to change the clock spring AND get a separate boss kit to fit the steering wheel?

Finally tracked my non-start problem to the dead battery in the remote! the 'answer' was in my hand all the while. going to drive home after racking up a massive parking bill being unable to start the car...

i just came back from this multi storey carpark and my VX still cant start. So far... 1. Battery is still new (less than a year old), zero corosion at the terminals and all connections from (-) to (+) i've already checked. no cracks . Registers 14.4V, all lights on the dash come out strong. 2...

the engine wont start or will it just crank?

can you reach the connector from the top of the car? or do we need to jack up the car and check for loose connections on the starter? I'm currently trying to diagnose why the car cant start. eliminated the battery, fuel pump and hope its not a BCM problem and just a matter of the key unable to...

I had the same problems with flat spots and the engine dying when i am coasting on the highway. Long story short, i had to change the entire set of ignition coils and the DFI module (the part where these coils sit). Problem went away and the car never showed any problems. My trusted mechanic...

The latest update from the sole owner of a Holden commodore in Sabah Malaysia... My mechanic managed to do a complete rebuild of the steering rack and the car turns like its on rails, smooth as butter. I handed over some cruddy, grease covered power steering rack over to him and i got a shiny...

I'm wondering if you are asking if the commodore gears are straight cut OR if there are straight cut gears and gearboxes/transmissions for drop in installations?

I had to change 2 of these units as the electrical connectors got wet and my dash registered an 'engine check' warning. My mechanic thought that by spraying electrical cleaner will 'dry out' the connectors after having them unplugged and making sure they were completely dry. but it still...

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Thats my 'chin-scratching' delay. I'm getting a lot of different prices that vary from different suppliers for all these items. I'm just looking for ONE supplier that can get all these items at bargain prices, with immediate shipment. One on-line store gave me the reason that they havent got a...

This is an off shoot of my problem regarding ordering spare parts for the Holden VX in Sabah Malaysia. I urgently need to get this car repaired for the car journey (about 450+km) home. Can anyone help me locate the nearest Holden spare parts dealer for Sabah Malaysia? Its the only Holden VX...

The weekend has come and gone and didnt receive any news from the online shops. The car is currently on jack stands and this morning the mechanic CONFIRMED that there are no spare parts in stock in the whole of Sabah Malaysia for the Holden VX. I posted the list of wanted items in the...

DESCRIPTION : Looking for this list of items that are needed to repair a Holden VX v6 supercharged 2002 model ITEM : 1. Power steering rack 2. Front wheel hubs (Left and right) ABS version 3. Heavy duty stabilizer links and bush kits (Front) 4. OEM front brake pads 5. OEM fuel filter 6. Drive...

The GMC brand here is catering to the truck models and there is no early model chevrolet agents in the city either, so i am still stuck looking for a reliable workshop and good news from the spare parts shop all the way in Australia.

done that. waiting for replies. just hated to see my weekend having to clean up power steering fluid leaking all over the driveway

Hi guys! Just moved to a city where there is no holden dealer and i'm forced to order parts online. I cant seem to find one single shop that has all the following items and starting a new job by next week. I dont have the time to track multiple orders. Can anyone recommend me a shop that...

Thats where my curiouslty begins. What does a few +-.02mm of a gap in a spark plug makes a difference in the stock supercharged engine? MY VX is due for its routine general service, but this time in a completely different city

would there be a huge performance difference in using spark plugs with a smaller gap? or less fuel economy? i'm under the impression that smaller spark=less power and bigger spark=more power. and on cold starts would a smaller gap in the plugs make it easier for the coils to start the car?

BPR6EF-13 is the OEM plug for the S/C version. I read that it is the plug recommended for highway driving and the city center. I've now transferred to the city with lots of stop and go traffic within 20sq.km (house / shopping / work / hobbies). should I change to a hotter plug like the...

Are you sure its a coolant leak? could be from the power steering hose. check the radiator coolant level when the engine is cold

Good friend of mine told me he could source out quality swiss-bearings. I wanted to entertain him so i told him i'll get back as soon as i know the size of the wheel hub bearing for a commodore vx. Does anyone have its size?

plucked some dog hairs from under the wipers

I got to reading the news where Malaysia deports an Australian senator immediately but when there are hundreds of armed insurgents who entered the country illegally, then they entered into negotiations! :rofl2: What kind of news headlines made you shake your head?

You might want to check the ignition coils and the dfi module ( that electronic base where all these coils sit). and check the wiring harness to the coils. have a look around the vacuum hoses for cracks or leaks. i experienced this before driving down the highway and the car suddenly died. lost...

When i wrote the post, i had in mind an air cabin filter that needed to be replaced. but all i found was just a wire mesh. so maybe it was not the appropriate description. my friend told me about pre-filters for modern AC units that can be used for this, heaps cheaper... I have also thought of...

Long story short, I located the cabin air 'filter' in my VX and was extremely disappointed that it was just a wire frame over a hole. I remember reading a compatible airfilter from FRAM but since most shops are closed till next week, what can make do as an air filter? I'm glad i took the 1hr...

Hand polished the car and admired my reflection before going out for birthday dinner...

After typing out the last reply to my post, I thought why not ask for spare parts and one gift as birthday gifts? My latest 'to-do-list' needs 1. Front left passenger side Wheel hub (ABS version) for a holden commodore Vx 2. DBA brake rotors front 3. OEM brake pads 4. The fuel flap for a VX...

I wish i could be in Australia even for a day, just to come back home with boxes full of parts. Sadly when these spares go through customs, I get taxed for them and though they are not as expensive as the agents' prices, i 'd still be paying a lot for the spares.

I posted the thread about the rocking front seat but i cant see where are these nylon bushings. I grabbed hold of the seat and tried to see if i can move it but cant see where all the slack is coming from...

Warped brake rotors? Good area for me to check. thanks