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  1. 06Calais

    Strut top bush/rubber moving.

    yeah we replaced the sway bar links, but not the "D" Bushes :( I did purchase them, but they were forgotten. I reckon its the strut tops. Let me run this by you all. Pedders Sells an "Oversized" Strut Top Bush. Why? Why did pedders think there would be a need for an oversized bush? Surely they...
  2. 06Calais

    Strut top bush/rubber moving.

    I'd like to also add that I dont understand the fuss that some people made about Eurathane Bushes being too stiff or making the ride too harsh. I think its only now a smidgen more harsh, but nothing like what I was almost expecting. lol. I was expecting it to feel like a mini truck like a 1980's...
  3. 06Calais

    Strut top bush/rubber moving.

    I have a simlar problem ( I think). I have just had all my struts and bushes replaced. I didnt notice it on the 90 minute drive home. Perhaps coz I was exhausted or perhaps coz I had the stereo too loud. Had the AC On too. But the next day I had to go to the dentist and it was then that from the...
  4. 06Calais

    That Front End Clunk

    Strut top bush is moving around. going through it now. only my susp is brand new :/ all std.
  5. 06Calais

    Genuine SIP Workshop Manual VY202005

    There's a screenshot program called Greenshots or Greenshot. I have been using it for over a decade now. It's great. Allows you to customize every aspect of taking a screenshot. Anything you could conceivably want to do with a screenshot can be done with this program. you can set it so you can...
  6. 06Calais

    How to Remove VZ Driver's Seatbelt

    its not all that geez dude, your assuming he's such a moron he couldn't tell the 2nd hander is worse than the one hes replacing. imo, seat belts are VERY good at showing defects and deterioration and if u cant see anything wrong with it after carefull examination by eye, then its pretty...
  7. 06Calais

    GM 4L60-E / GM 5L40-E / Manual? Transmission Questions

    Ill Just chime in here. I have a VZ Calais. It has the 5L40-E 5speed auto and I am coming up to 280,000. Though I have been quite gentle. It is just showing signs of problems now. I am researching how to change fluid and with what fluid now. I hope to do it in a few days time. Fingers Crossed it...
  8. 06Calais

    VZ SV6 '04 - Transmission Problems

    I know Right? You dont have to look far in this forum alone to find countless stories of Neglectful or Incompetent or outright Ripp off Mechanics When I was a Kid, I started work as a trade assistant for a mechanic in West Au. On my first or second day a lady brings her car in for a...
  9. 06Calais

    2006 Calais Vz

    06Calais submitted a new Showcase Item: 2006 Calais Vz Read more about this showcase item here...
  10. 2006 Calais Vz

    2006 Calais Vz

    Has Served me well, now issues untill 2015 Computers Seem to be reaching their use by date. I have seldom placed throttle postition beyond 60% therfore I have not suffered Stretched or broken timing chains, infact no noise from there at all. However Computers, Belt Tensioner, thermo Fans are...
  11. 06Calais

    VZ thermo fan issues

    I am having same issue. I have had the Issue for along time. Its not really been a problem since I live along way out in the country, therefore temp never goes above 96, and usually around 93. However this week I must travel to Melbourne and if stuck at lights for more than a few minutes I will...
  12. 06Calais

    HELP NEEDED - SVS + Non Functioning Instruments etc

    Thanks to the thousand of replies I have come to realize its the ABS Module (Unrelates to the registered trouble codes) The First MIL To come on, or rather stay on after the self diagnosis is the ABS, Followed by SRS, the Audible alarm is heard with SVS and stuff on LCD. Then Ever Since 2009 I...
  13. 06Calais

    [General] [VY/VZ] Everything to know about Changing Clusters!

    that should be my Dash :/ Feel sorry for the people waiting since 2012 for the software. lol
  14. 06Calais

    [VT-VX] Photo Essay - Removing Stuck Wheels and Flushing Brake Fluid

    Chesus. I'd love to see someone accuse you of not paying attention to detail :/
  15. 06Calais

    HELP NEEDED - SVS + Non Functioning Instruments etc

    OK, So the only two codes the Actron Techtool could bring up was: U0100 Lost Communication with Engine controlPowertrain Control Module "A" P0700 Transmission Control System (MIL Request) I then clear those Codes. I then drove 100Km No codes came up on OBD Tool after that trip however. When...
  16. 06Calais

    HELP NEEDED - SVS + Non Functioning Instruments etc

    BTW, Various Instruments and features Intermittently Cam back on & Off dugin the 200km Trip today to get the scan tool. For E.g. at different points I had Access to the Trip Computer, although the fuel consumption was working in reverse or lagging seriously behind what was actually happening...
  17. 06Calais

    HELP NEEDED - SVS + Non Functioning Instruments etc

    99notout. Batt is 100% 14.2 Volts while running, 12.5 at rest. Its only a few weeks old. Engine Cranks Fast very little dimming of lights while cranking.
  18. 06Calais

    HELP NEEDED - SVS + Non Functioning Instruments etc

    Ive always realised the cable wont do it, but cable + laptop+software? Anyway Turns out I know someone with MODIS. but from what I have learned today I am 9/10ths certain its ECU. Causing this, but.... BCM is not in very condition either, its just not failing right now, but will someday soon :(...
  19. 06Calais

    HELP NEEDED - SVS + Non Functioning Instruments etc

    oh also the first time it ever failed to wind over, there were no other errors or issues other than missfire detected and fuel cut off, and missfire was fixed and it only ver failed to start first go once after that, but nt today :/ Given the issues with the gauges, and ESC andremote locking...
  20. 06Calais

    HELP NEEDED - SVS + Non Functioning Instruments etc

    but amazingly it hasnt failed to start this time. i means since the SVS and "service error, retur to dealer" 1hr 10mins i leave for buying scan tool. i will try ro eliminate trouble codes by replacing cheapest first. the car needs to stay alive so long as im alive so it wont hurt replace cheaper...
  21. 06Calais

    HELP NEEDED - SVS + Non Functioning Instruments etc

    Why do things my self and not Pay a Mechanic (Aprt from Cost)? This is because I have some very serious trust issues with mechanics. And its sad, because there are some great ones out there, I just dont know how to spot them properly. Or afford them either :/ Before doing a Pre Apprenticeship...
  22. 06Calais

    HELP NEEDED - SVS + Non Functioning Instruments etc

    Hi. Im starting a new thread because the others that are similar to my problems are getting a bit old. I own a May 2006 VZ Calais. I Inherited from my parents in 2009 when they both passed away. So this car means a lot to me and I have been very gentle with it too. I have serviced it myself...
  23. 06Calais

    Oil Catch Can VE V6

    I thought most have a little drain plug/valve on bottom where you just hold a cup or mug under it, open the plug/valve and drain. close it back up and your all set to fill it again. There will be unburned fuel in there you dont want that near you thrust bearings (possible ignition), plud there...
  24. 06Calais

    Oil catch can install

    looks like no body knows. I want to do same thing. Im sick of all the oil and crap in my upper intake manifold even dribbles down into thott;e body sometimes. also when you say "after the maf" have you made a new hole in the plastics there etc? why not just have the outlet of your can "plumbed"...
  25. 06Calais

    VZ 3.6l Engine Miss

    yes this is what my WS Manual + found image states. (making number 6 the rear right) that post on page earlier states it the other way round, that could cause miss diagnosis :-S
  26. 06Calais

    VZ 3.6l Engine Miss

    I have book marked this page. I Promise to report back with my results. but yeah, I must know for sure which is #6 before proceeding. coz if I replace #5 while thinking I did #6 I can see how I may think it was something else. so before moving onto ECU I must try the cheaper route, of plugs $124...
  27. 06Calais

    VZ 3.6l Engine Miss

    My VZ Calais is throwing a code for number 6 cylinder miss fire. (along with a clear sound, vibration of a 6 running on 5 cylinders) One thing that concerns me, is it only does it when under load at over 80kmph, then I only have to pull over, kill ignition , restart and problem is gone till I...
  28. 06Calais

    [General] How to Jack up your car and put it on Safety Stands

    when I was a kid I'd always be tinkering around with cars. One day I jacked the car up and put some milk crates under it, did a bit of work then left it overnight. Came out the next morning the whole car was touching ground with no wheels on as the 4 milk crates appeared to have slowly crushed /...
  29. 06Calais

    VZ Repair Manual

    I have max ellery's. Its absolute crud. Much missing, lots of spelling a grammar mistakes, very little on VZ, doesnt even mention my 5 Speed Sports auoto found in Calais. Very little elctrical for VZ too. may well be usefull for VT to X but useless for VZ, will try gregory's next unless someone...
  30. 06Calais

    High pitched whining noise coming from Engine Bay

    I have the same thing. the way i describe the high pitch sound is like when you have an old style TV or computer monitor. Its extremely high pitched. Electrical high pitched where as when the idler pulley bearings etc are noisy they sound something like a supercharger sort of. The bad thing for...
  31. 06Calais

    Another Alloytec performance-related thread

    Please bare with me on this question I have, but when you install an OTRCAI obviously it has no MAF anymore. What is the result of that? i mean like how does the ECM or PCM cope with there not being a MAF anymore? Obviously its doable coz people are doing it. i was wondering on a technical level...
  32. 06Calais

    SV6 has lost power

    yeah guys, ive lost some power, maybe 10 to 15 %. Also it seems that from time to time she has been lunging. what I mean is that I can feel one cylinder cutting in and out or something, only there's no strange Exhaust note or strange vibration from the engine. The idle is only ever so...
  33. 06Calais

    2000 VX Commodore Berlina Losing Power While Driving

    Hey Tsunamix, maybe you can help me. Im almost flat broke. I could never afford to have all the work the above guy did only to find nothing was helping. The thing that you said that really caught my attention is something failing / going faulty at high / higher temps. When my car is cold it goes...
  34. 06Calais

    Has anyone elses vz v6 developed a ticking noise after oil change??

    can the purge thingi cause bad fuel economy if its not working, also can it cause power loss if its ticking and not working properly. Mine does tick a fair bit, but it may be unrelated but I have also lost maybe 10 to 15% power and have slightly worse fuel economy too.
  35. 06Calais

    Wanting to paint Omega badge

    @inf3kted that front Looks Awesome, I have got to do somthing similar. My Calais is Silver so its gonna end up being quite different, but I sure is Shoot gots some inspiration there. Thanks
  36. 06Calais

    Alloytec Engine Covers Painted

    thanks heaps for that man. Im going to get right onto it, well once i have done some plastic welding as I have now broken a little piece of the corner of one of them off. I had them on the floor of shed and walked in the shed at night with the light off thinking I could navigate around and...
  37. 06Calais

    Alloytec engine covers

    @ SV6 P-Plater I was going to say: Perhaps its the VE Series or something that has different colors between the 190 and 175 (LY7 and LE0) but another dude above this post I think hit it on the head when he said that on a certain date a whole bunch of changes where made including colors and what...
  38. 06Calais

    Alloytec Engine Covers

    If you want your Upper intake Manifold cooler MACE sell Insulators to help stop heat transfer from lower intake manifold to upper. but that's off the topic. Anyway if you do take your Covers off, make sure you put them somewhere safe. I had them on the floor of the garage. I went out there one...
  39. 06Calais

    Reliability / Durability Thread

    Kinforest Tyres have served me very well. I have 235/45 ZR 17's. While this current set is brand new, my last set lasted well over 70,000km and they still where just a little above legal. As in the had not quite leveled off with the Tyre wear indicators. If you know of any Commodore product...
  40. 06Calais

    Reliability / Durability Thread

    Bumping the Thread... BUMP!!! BUMP!!!
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