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    VE 3.6L Dual-Fuel Ignition Coil cost?

    If you live near Frankston VIC you might get offered $100 for that 30 mins work some time. :) Taking off the manifold with all the LPG stuff on top on it would stump me. Could probably manage the ones you can replace without removing the manifold.
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    VE 3.6L Dual-Fuel Ignition Coil cost?

    Cheers for that. The #3 cylinder was the one replaced yesterday. I'll let YouTube be my friend. :)
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    VE 3.6L Dual-Fuel Ignition Coil cost?

    That's what the MyCar manager said. No way I was doing it at $150 a pop for the part though. Fingers crossed.
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    VE 3.6L Dual-Fuel Ignition Coil cost?

    Trouble is I don't have the know-how to install them myself. Next one that goes at least I have more information and can get a few quotes. This job was done with no notice after the car broke down Thursday night, and I was just happy to find somewhere to fix it Friday so I knew it was safe to...
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    VE 3.6L Dual-Fuel Ignition Coil cost?

    I just called in and the coil used was an NGK. MyCar's buy price was $159 (I was shown the screen by the manager who is a really nice bloke). Must have been something like; https://www.repco.com.au/en/parts-service/fuel-ignition-exhaust/ignition-coils-modules/ngk-ignition-coil-u5073/p/A9615916...
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    VE 3.6L Dual-Fuel Ignition Coil cost?

    I'm thinking of dropping in tomorrow morning and asking exactly what coil was used and asking why so expensive. They recommended doing all 6 at once for a total cost of $1100 instead of the $400 I paid.
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    VE 3.6L Dual-Fuel Ignition Coil cost?

    Had a faulty ignition coil replaced today in my 2010 VE Berlina 3.6L Factory Dual-Fuel Commodore at a MyCar outlet, and the ignition coil (part only) cost $150. Does that seem right? I know it's eBay, but I'm looking at $303 for a set of 6 here...
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    Video showing VE AC drain tube location?

    Gotcha. I was just trying to work out what the "leaf screen housing retainer" was that GM recommended removing prior to removing the filter
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    Video showing VE AC drain tube location?

    Query - reading the manual, it says when replacing the cabin filter to "Detach the leaf screen housing container". Trying to see where that is...............................is that the thing your putting sealant on the top edge of? I note the bloke in the Youtube Video didn't do this, he just...
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    Video showing VE AC drain tube location?

    Cheers. I don't get which way Dayvo's picture is looking here with the leak he had.
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    Video showing VE AC drain tube location?

    Fu, I found one of your pictures in another post - is this showing where mine was leaking?
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    Video showing VE AC drain tube location?

    Update. The mechanic reckons he found the leak and has fixed it. He removed the glove box and LF passenger seat, pulled up the carpets on the passenger side, and sprayed water till he found it. Was coming in around where the power cable (that runs from the red +ve jump point under the bonnet...
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    Video showing VE AC drain tube location?

    Another thought. #1 son and his mate replaced the stereo head & fascia unit (which also controls the A/C) a few months ago; Could they have stuffed something up in their youthful exuberance which could cause a leak?
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    Video showing VE AC drain tube location?

    Yeah, there was a short piece of hose that comes from a hole on the far passenger side of the upper section near the mesh. Cleared it as well. It would be nice if this area being cleaned out meant no more wet carpet. Unfortunately Murphy's Law will probably apply where as per Fu Manchu's...
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    Video showing VE AC drain tube location?

    So is the water meant to come out of the wheel well at a specific spot? Seeping out of here seems NQR.
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    Video showing VE AC drain tube location?

    Those clips at the top don't seem to want to come out.
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    Video showing VE AC drain tube location?

    OK, cleaned out the air plenum of leaves etc. Where is the big round black hole at the bottom supposed to drain to? When I tip water down it, it runs out here;
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    Video showing VE AC drain tube location?

    Wow. GMH certainly made that difficult didn't they.
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    Video showing VE AC drain tube location?

    Cheers, I'll have a crack at that tomorrow. If that is blocked up, is that enough to make the passenger side front & rear footwells really wet? Pushing my thumb down into the rear carpet a bit of water comes up. :(
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    Video showing VE AC drain tube location?

    Is there a YouTube on that, or a link to instructions etc?
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    Video showing VE AC drain tube location?

    Hmmmm, thanks Holden. Mechanic it is then. Cheers.
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    Video showing VE AC drain tube location?

    That is way above my pay grade. I was hoping you could just stick something up the tube to unblock it, like;
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    Video showing VE AC drain tube location?

    Hence why there's no video, it's virtually impossible?
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    Video showing VE AC drain tube location?

    In the days of everyone having a phone and filming everything, why can't I find a video of someone showing exactly where the AC drain tube is on a VE, and unblocking it? :confused: Lots of yanks on YouTube with American cars doing it, but no Aussies with their VE's that I can find. :( Trying...
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    Changing 09 VE headlight globes

    Had cause to change the passenger side low beam headlight on the 2010 VE today, forgot what a pain it was. Tip #1: DON'T be like me and drop the dust cover after screwing it off - did my head in trying to find where it had dropped down to - somehow managed to retrieve it by getting my arm way...
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    Touch-Up Paint Clearance at Repco

    FYI clearance at Repco, touch-up paint pen for my Karma Mica VE was $1.00 vs $12.79 at Autobarn. https://www.repco.com.au/en/search/?text=Dupli-Color+touch+up Hit and miss what stock each store has. Let your fingers do the walking.
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    Cheaper alternative for VE Wiper Blades

    AC Delco's as recommended by the OP are down to $33.95 now from an authorised Holden dealer; https://m.ebay.com.au/itm/Holden-VE-VF-Commodore-Wiper-Blades-Ac-Delco-Front-Pair/252679758040?_mwBanner=1&_rdt=1
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    Cheaper alternative for VE Wiper Blades

    I just ordered what the OP recommended in his first post. $36.95 delivered from Alan Mance Holden's Ebay Store. :) https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Holden-VE-VF-Commodore-Wiper-Blades-Ac-Delco-Front-Pair/252679758040?hash=item3ad4e320d8:g:nN8AAOSw-0xYT1cJ&frcectupt=true
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    2010 VE Commodore Sedan Factory Dual Fuel - 150,000km service cost?

    Can't find the invoice, whatever pads https://www.stopngo.com.au/ put in when they did the work. I think the pads were the step down from the top line (& top price) Bendix pads. My wife drives this car, and she drives it normally, not hard, and not gently. If the original brakes lasted seven...
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    2010 VE Commodore Sedan Factory Dual Fuel - 150,000km service cost?

    Thanks for the comprehensive reply. Here's the Service Booklet description: https://imgur.com/a/tsTzaWO I think I'll check another Holden dealer and a couple of non-dealer mechanics next week. What do you think about a full machining of discs and new brake pads in late 2017 and steering wheel...
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    2010 VE Commodore Sedan Factory Dual Fuel - 150,000km service cost?

    Have been quoted $892 at Bay City Holden Frankston VIC for the 150,000 km "major service" on my VE factory dual fuel sedan. This seems pretty expensive. Thoughts? Also, I had the brakes discs machined & new brake pads fitted in late 2017 because of brake pedal / steering wheel shudder. The...
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    Changing 09 VE headlight globes

    Bumping an old thread as I had cause to do this the other day. Shorty 33's post above is spot on but here's a couple of extra things you might find helpful. I can only speak about the driver side low beam headlight globe replacement, which was what the original OP requested. First good tips re...
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    Front bumper scrape on VE

    Managed to scrape the front bumper/skirt on my VE Holden sedan this morning, just in front of the passenger side wheel. (Photo attached) Would this have to go to a panel beater for repair or would those on-site repairers be able to do it? Any rough estimate on cost? Thanks if you can...
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    VE Woeful fuel economy

    TumTum, you have me intrigued as to where in Northern Vic you live to travel 115 km to work and use CityLink. You must like driving. Bendigo maybe? Can you let me know if your fuel gauge moves much when you run full time switched to LPG? How many tanks of LPG would you go through before you...
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    VE Woeful fuel economy

    Mate, how many k's have you done now and what sort of figures are you getting?
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    Riveting on front number plate?

    I suppose I was also trying to think in a "community minded" manner and try and prevent petrol drive-offs and other crimes that number plate thefts often result in. Also, the hassle of advising insurance, CityLink, police etc and dealing with Vic Roads to replace the plate. Anyway, I've got...
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    Riveting on front number plate?

    No wonder you don't have your location listed in your profile, we'd all want to come and live there!
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    Riveting on front number plate?

    Thanks for the replies, I think I'll chase these screws up. It's no wonder so many number plates get stolen, with most people just leaving the standard screws in and not providing any deterrent.
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    Riveting on front number plate?

    If you ever want to take the plate off isn't there a drama with that? The rivets can just be drilled out, but I suppose reversible screws can too...............hmmmm. It's just that I already had the rivets and couldn't be bothered going near the madhouse that is the shops again at this...
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