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My brother and I recently completed a successful LLT to LFX engine swap for my 2009 SIDI VE SV6 ute and figured it would be beneficial to share the process for anyone else who is thinking of doing the same. The whole swap was completed for just the price of the LFX + cats, with no tuning or...

Hey so I'm new to this group but I have seen it a few times. I have a 2002-2003 VY commodore and it has a headlight issue. The passenger side low beams don't work, the bulb and the fuze have been replaced but still doesn't work. Any suggestions on what it could be, how to check and how to fix it?

Hi everyone, A few weeks back I made a post asking about installing a transmission cooler on my SV6, and how to go about it. I finally got all the parts I needed and put it in the car on Tuesday. Right now it seems to be doing just fine with zero leaks and still getting up to temperature, so I...

I have a vr ute, this is my second car but my first to holden makes an models: I bought a vr wagon front bumper and the fascia sits nicely but i cant screw in the 3 screws that go above the license plate holder because of these plastic notches. What i was thinking was to sand down these...

Hello I've noticed the headlining above the drivers seat is sagging more and more and I'm keen to fix it. Im after instuctions or a how to guide to remove it from the car. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Kind regards

Hey guys just wondering I have some front end damage to my car, the front metal frame of the car is a bit pushed down than normal so I'm just wondering on how I would go on to remove the front frame of the Commodore not too sure what it's called but it's where the bonnet latch goes into and also...

L67 to ecotec swap help

Hi everyone, I have 6 new fuel injectors (bosch/hitachi style like picture below), and am having touble getting the clips that connect the injectors to the fuel rail. The car's a 2009 VE Omega SIDI 3.0L If you know what I'm talking about, it's the 2 part clips, one crescent shaped one fits...

A few mates and I made this in-depth video on how to diagnose and replace trailer bearings. We will be making more videos in the future so please leave a comment suggesting what you want us to do.

hey people i have a vs statesman about 200 thousand kms what grade oil should i use ?

This guide will help you replace the PCV Valve or Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve in a VR V6 Commodore (March 1994 model) For this guide to work you must first remove the Alternator as described below, this will get you better access to the big nut that holds the PCV valve in, using a...

Hey there I want to convert my 2006 VE Omega to manual but I've had difficulty finding where I can buy a kit to do it. I'm not looking for one of those V8 manual conversions I want to keep the 6 cylinder and just change the transmission also can anyone help me out on how to actually do the...

hey guys just found this show on youtube called oz mods. its about two guys working on commodores looks preaty good there first epp is up here is the link. it about working on vz v6. Fitting vz exhaust - YouTube its preaty cool

Hey guys, The Harmonic Balancer on our 1994 VR Commodore was rattling and needed removing and replacing with a new one. After browsing the forums here & on youtube we decided we could do it ourselves, which we did successfully. So we thought we would share how we went about it. Parts...

G'day happy muffin top children and petrol headed nuggets :) I have coveted mirrors that match my paint code ever since I bought my car. I thought the black ones were pretty scum. So while I was out today I happened to spy one and I bought it. Yes, one, but I'll get the other soon. The guy...

Hey guys Any information that can be given, doesn't have to just be my questions,general feedback and your own point of view is accepted>. No that doesn't mean belittle me for thinking of applying it to my car, im just asking for general feedback. Cheers 1997 holden commodore 1997 Vs...

Sony CXS-GT3516F Car Stereo Packages at Onlinecarstereo.com Does anyone know if this would fit a 2000 VX exec speakers and head unit??

Hey All! Im kinda of sick of the ugly VS steering wheel in my VS commodore! and I LOVE the VY steerign Wheel. Is it possible to swap the steering wheels over? is it simple like removing the old one and putting the new one in or does it take a bit of modifications? or is it just not possible??

Hi fellas, I thought to write this little thread since I haven't seen it lurking around in the forums. I've noticed that the Blaupunkt headunit in the VZ is very picky with CDs. It only seems to accept the genuine audio CDs. In most cases it will not play CDs that are burned in your...

Can someone tell me the most efficient way of removing the alternator, looks to me like you have to remove radiator fans to get the little bugger out! Also the fault is that the voltage is down in the 11s so is this the regulator, diodes or bushes?

Hi all. I would like some help/advise on how to tackle replacing the headlights on my vy exec. bought the ss/sv8 headlight casing and am obviously looking to swap them over with the stock ones. i have attempted. but couldnt get to all the bolts... my mechanic told me i had to take...

i have just recently purchased a 86 vl, i have bought a LSD diff for it to, i wanna get new brakes for it but i dont know what i need, hand brake line? is it different? disc brakes? calipers? braided lines? any information on this subject would be really useful

Hey guys, Just wondering how one would remove the windscreen washer nozzles on the front of the bonnet of the car? Got some new chrome ones to put on, instructions tell me how to connect them, but the first step is 'remove old nozzle', and i don't know how. :hmmm: cheers

Hey, my Dad's mate installed spot lights for our Land Cruiser a while back but he's wired it so that they'll turn on (via a dash-mounted switch) only when the High-beams are running.. Simple I own a VL Commodore Exec. Station Wagon and want to install some switch-activated fog lights as I...

G'day guys, i just got my first car, a 94 VR Ute, no bells and whistles, one of the first things i want to do to it is make it full electrics, or as close as i can get (cruise control, windows, mirrors etc) but with a bench seat where can i put the window controllers with no center console...

HOW TO: Replace Handbrake with Satin Chrome What you Need Small Flat head Satin Chrome replacements About 20 minutes Stock STEP 1 - Removal of cover (1) Place the small flat head screwdriver under the read of the original black cover and lift up and forwards. STEP 2 -...

HOW TO: Replace Auto Gear Shift with Satin Chrome What you Need Small Flat head Small Philips screw driver News paper or floor. Satin Chrome replacements About 5/10 minutes Stock STEP 1 - Removal of Button (1) Squeeze the sides and lift the button at the same time. STEP...

Ok guys, as changing the diff gears in your car is one of the best ways to increase acceleration, and is a very common thing to do, I thought I would do a bit of a write up for the people that would rather source the different gear ratio’s themselves, rather than just buy them off eBay or brand...