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  1. SSVAGON

    Rear tires are not straight even after the alignment

    I had endless trouble with my rear passenger side tyre scrubbing out and the car tracking. Turned out to be a rear wheel bearing. New bearing another alignment. Fixed.
  2. SSVAGON

    Engine oil for VF V6

    Tried heaps of oils in my VEII ute these V6s are hard on oil. I like this the best, stays nice and clean for ages. Exceeds Dexos requirements. Full | Valvoline.com.au
  3. SSVAGON

    VE redline brembo brake problems

    Number one mistake people make when installing new rotors is they don't clean the mounting surface on the hub. Smalles bit of rust or crap can feel like warped disc. Simple things first.
  4. SSVAGON

    6 SPEED AUTO CLINK noise

    Mine does it too, it gets worse over time to the point where you can here the same click/clunk when coming to a stop. More noticeable stopping from 80ks on a down hill slope for some reason. Holden told me it's backlash in the transmission gear set. They also said its not detrimental to the...
  5. SSVAGON

    VF Panelvan Canopy

    I should add, you can't see jack sh#t out of the panel vans. Carry boy have glass side windows, vision is limited but better than nothing.
  6. SSVAGON

    VF Panelvan Canopy

    I have a carry boy on my VEII. Very happy with it, does not leak etc. Those panel van Canopies are all well and good, however in practice working out if them is a pain. No access from the sides or the front means you have to either drag every thing out, climb over stuff or have a draw system...
  7. SSVAGON

    What deal did you get on a VF?

    This thing about prestige paint is a crock, I have never paid more for a coloured car than a white one. Get a price of a white car first, then tell them you changed your mind and want a colour. If they try to sting you for a colour go else where, paint is paint it's all clear over base. Oh...
  8. SSVAGON

    ve sv6 using oil

    Yep, mine would go half way down the dip stick in 3000ks, done 6000 since update has not moved off full.
  9. SSVAGON

    MY.10 SV6 Timing Chain P0008

    100% correct, however. If the car was purchased in 2010 he will be covered under the old act. New consumer law did not come out until 2011 and only covers purchases made after 1st of Jan 2011.
  10. SSVAGON

    SV6 Oil Catch Can

    Here is how I have mounted mine on the LLT V6. Above pic is where I bolted the mount. I used the bolt that holds the engine cover pin, I also spaced it out with a washer. Use the mount that comes with the can, just cut it off to clear as it's too long then lock tight the...
  11. SSVAGON

    SV6 Oil Catch Can

    https://store-581ad.mybigcommerce.com/template/pdf/Camaro_Catch_Can_Install_V6_LFX.pdf
  12. SSVAGON

    06 SV6 Auto trans clunk.

    Same problem with a 6 speed auto, Holden said it's back lash in the gear set due to ware. They also said it not a problem. Do I trust them, no.
  13. SSVAGON

    lean problem !!

    Sounds to me you have oil ingestion in the inlet manifold which in return reduces the octane of the fuel. Only way to really tell is pull off the throttle body and have a look inside see if there is any oil sitting inside the manifold. Catch can is the cure.
  14. SSVAGON

    falken 452 still all the rage?

    Correct Brasher ^^^^
  15. SSVAGON

    falken 452 still all the rage?

    I also have a set of Falken 453s, personally I find then great in the wet and dry, however there is just one thing I have found. It's probably just me being picky, but they appear to me in cold wet weather to track like a bastard, they are great in the hot weather no tracking just when it's...
  16. SSVAGON

    currently under going oil consumption test

    My VEII SV6 “was” in the burner club as well. I decided to have a go at fixing this myself, as I was sick of the BS from the stealership. I was talking to a customer of mine who builds race engines, he had one these LLT V6 engines apart doing some let’s just say "investigations" for...
  17. SSVAGON

    SV6 A6 click/clunk, from R into D and coming to a stop.

    Thanks for the feedback all. I have done the rounds the dealers before and know how they operate. It's bloody pathetic really and they wonder why people get upset. I have the car booked in at a trans place already once I get the report from them, dependant on what they say. I will call...
  18. SSVAGON

    SV6 A6 click/clunk, from R into D and coming to a stop.

    Just thought I would put this out there and see if anyone else has noticed this. Basically I hear a click/clunk when shifting the auto from R into D, I hear it when the box engages 1st. Same thing happens when coming to a slow stop from 80ks after the box has been in 6th gear. Took it to...
  19. SSVAGON

    Update on my Oil Consumption Problem-Very Interesting

    I was also told there is another rocker cover gasket on the driver side that partly blocks the inlet to the PCV hose to the inlet manifold for those that really use oil. That so called "FLAP" is controlled by a solenoid that the software upgrade will change when it opens. :lmao: We will see...
  20. SSVAGON

    Tru track or lsd

    I have a TruTrac and its hands down the best diff centre I have ever had. This is why. LSD clutches ware and need replacement, TruTrac has gears no clutches no servicing required, lockers and a pain in the ass for a street car. Been there done that. Best part about a TruTrac is you dont even...
  21. SSVAGON

    LFX Catch Can Setup

    Plus one for Elite, very happy with the results on my LLT.
  22. SSVAGON

    VE Oil Transmission Cooler for caravan towing

    I was thinking of a additional cooler for my ute, however I put the engineering mode on the dash and watched the trans temp. It did not go up more than normal running temp. So there was not need to fit the cooler in my case.
  23. SSVAGON

    Vf hsv

    HSV GEN-F GTS Product Overview - YouTube
  24. SSVAGON

    Americans to pay $10,000 less for VF Commodore

    Hmmmmmmm, just in case anyone missed this. Drive: Commodore prices cut by up to 18 per cent
  25. SSVAGON

    Info on these tyres

    Plus one for Falken's I have the new FK453, all good so far.
  26. SSVAGON

    Spotted VF today

    VEII will be my last Holden by the looks of that monstrosity.
  27. SSVAGON

    VE Series II Air Conditioner Mystery.

    I have had it too, mine would not re set even after turning the car off etc. I had to reset factory settings to fix it.
  28. SSVAGON

    Americans to pay $10,000 less for VF Commodore

    I know let's blame it on the AU dollar... Maybe Holden badges do cost $10,000 more than the chevrolet badges. Hmmmm. :hmmm: Drive - VF Commodore to be $10000 Cheaper in US
  29. SSVAGON

    2011 series 2 SV6 3.6 SIDI

    Early in the cars life it was using around 1 to 1.5 Lt per 5000ks. No, I did not do a consumption test. The consumption appeared to be getting better (less) the more Ks the car did. Car now has around 40,000 on it. Hope things work out for you guys, maybe just give it a chance. Change...
  30. SSVAGON

    2011 series 2 SV6 3.6 SIDI

    Did the same with the same result, prior to this the dealer had been using that Castrol GTX professional semi synth 10W30 rubbish. Has used no oil in 5000ks. I will only be using Penrite 5w-40 Full Synthetic in mine from now on.
  31. SSVAGON

    What's involved in dealer delivery? (Removing plastics etc..)

    They also charge this to cover the first so called "free" service at 3000ks.
  32. SSVAGON

    Holden Employee Discount

    They would not give them away or sell for cost, they still make money. Plus they get money from the government. Holden gets $275m to stay in Australia - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Just goes to show how very badly we are being ripped off. Check these prices out for a...
  33. SSVAGON

    Holden Employee Discount

    Pleeeeeeeeeeeeese dont take this the wrong way and no offence here mate, but I think the ball is in your court. Get into that dealer. Like I said before go in there and "TELL" what you will pay. Sticker price is for saps, if they wont deal walk out. They WILL call you, thats there job. Then tell...
  34. SSVAGON

    Holden Employee Discount

    All this so called employee discount sales guff is TOTAL crap, its the flashing sign of desperation. I know a few guys who sell new cars, one at GM the other at Toyota. They are finding it hard (real hard) ever since end of financial year. One of them discribed it as thou a light switch had...
  35. SSVAGON

    VE SS engine backfire

    If it was a Ser II they have a rev limiter at around 2-3000 rpm in park. This may have been what was going on.
  36. SSVAGON

    VE SSV Series II and Carryboy...

    allways wanted the carryboy as I like the smooth finish and dont look too bulky. Glass seals are good by the way.
  37. SSVAGON

    Latest VE Pictures

    lot of nice clean cars there guys, here is a real work ute.
  38. SSVAGON

    VE SSV Series II and Carryboy...

    I have a carryboy on my VEII ute, I got it off ebay and saved about 2K. The seal carryboy use on the roof is rubbish, I stuck some extra 4mm foam tape on the roof of the car and on the canopy its self. Also put two small squares of tape in the indent on the roof for a better seal. The trick...
  39. SSVAGON

    VE II SV6 MY 12 Ipod touch IQSystem Bluetooth Pairing Impossible? Ipad? HELP

    Yes this is correct I should have mentioned the device need to be discoverable setting on.
  40. SSVAGON

    VE II SV6 MY 12 Ipod touch IQSystem Bluetooth Pairing Impossible? Ipad? HELP

    May be able to help, I have found the problem is not the car but the device. Every now and then my iphone will not pair with the car, turn the iphone off and leave it off for about a minute. Turn it back on, let it boot back up. Then try to pair again. If that does not work delete all...
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