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v6 3.8

  1. Glaze

    VY V6 DFI Plug Pinouts

    So the Ute decided to die randomly with no warning or anything just dead… after towing it home I noticed spark was the issue. After replacing few spare DFI plates and coils it turns out the plug has one corroded pin. I have seen patch looms and don’t mind soldering a used plug but it’s only one...
  2. Glaze

    Rough idle after LIM gasket repair

    Here we go again VY V6 2004 I replaced the LIM gaskets and water pump. After starting car it idles really rough as if it’s missing or vac leak. During the LIM gasket repair I removed the alternator and found the worst wiring job that goes to the alternator plug/reg. I cut and soldered similar...
  3. H

    VS commodore poor fuel economy

    I’ve had my auto 1996 vs spac commodore for a little over a year and while it’s been very reliable it’s had terrible fuel economy. When I first got it I used to get about 400kms to a tank just driving around (not city driving but not highway) but in recent months I’ve been struggling to get...
  4. hughesy2988

    Vn V6 bogs at low rpm

    Hello all I have a 1990 vn exec and I recently converted it from duel fuel to just petrol and after I converted it has started to bog down between 800 and 4k and after 4k rpm it revs clean. If anyone can help it would be appreciated
  5. B

    Identifying diff M78 or m80 in VX V6

    I was just wondering how can I tell whether the diff in my VX series 1 V6 commodore auto is a m78 or m80 as I’m getting an Eaton TruTrac and need to know which one to get. In another forum post detailing diffs, it isn’t specified whether the VX V6 continued with the m78 like the VT series 2.
  6. LachieCaprice

    Holden Vr Caprice

    Hello All (new to justcommodores) hoping your all well I’m in the market for my first project car, I have always loved the old Statesman’s and Caprices. I’ve been offered a Vr v6 caprice in good condition but I’m not sure whether I should be chasing a v8 or not. This has nothing to do with...
  7. J

    V6 Getrag oil?

    Hey guys, just got my new ute and going to be doing a much needed service for it, I was just wondering what type of oil would be ok to use with the v6 getrag gear box? Had some nulon 75w85 full synthetic (gl-4?) In an unopened bottle in the shed but not sure if it would be ok to use? Also the...
    • Joe blake
    • Thread
    • ecotec 3.8 getrag getrag 5 speed help appreciated oil v6 3.8
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: General
  8. M

    Vt calais engine swap questions

    Hey guys, I understand this has probably been asked before but I've just joined "just Commodores" and have a quick question. So I'm replacing the motor on my calais as it has finally let go after 360.000ks and a full day of hooning on the track. I'm just wondering when you separate the motor...
  9. Z

    VS brake upgrade help

    Hi all, I currently have a vs commodore which I plan to upgrade the brakes on. I have so far got calipers and dba slotted rotors from a vy. I am aware I need to buy shims for the rotors already, but also in regards to the upgrade I have seen vs commodore booster/master cylinder combos listed...
  10. S

    VT ESV eliminator

    Hi been looking all over Google not been able find any good info about my car know only few was made and was designed by Holden can't find any more info on it.
  11. B

    1990vn gts v6 manual 5speed

    My engine has lost power still runs mint could this b because Camchain has stretched
  12. Alexanders 03 VY Equipe V6TT "QU03IP"

    Alexanders 03 VY Equipe V6TT "QU03IP"

    Hey All Here's my 2003 VY SER 1 Equipe Project Never thought id own a Commodore but here's goes. Worked as a mechanic when one day this sad poor banged up VY entered the shop, the owner a lovely 23 year old with little big car driving skill ask about a quote on some work which she then points...
    • Daarpman
    • Showcase item
    • equip gold green turbo v6 3.8 vy 03
    • Comments: 4
    • Category: Holden
  13. S

    Supercharging VU v6 Ute help

    Hey there, i'm wondering what would be the best performance ideas to supercharge my 2002 manual vu v6, i'm thinking go with the raptor supercharger kit, but i'm wondering what would be the most amount of boost i can run, engine has 200,000 kms, is the boost adjustable, and how easy is it to...
    • stoney1only2001
    • Thread
    • blow off valve mace engineering raptor supercharger throttle bodies v6 3.8 vu ute
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Mace Engineering
  14. J

    Coolant leak

    Could anyone help me out, took my 2008 v6 ve to a mechanic shop because I have a bad idle, they looked over it and told me that my engine mounts a rooted and need replacing, while looking they reckon they also found I have a coolant leak coming from the 'filler housing' I have no idea what a...
  15. J

    Brown stuff in cooling system

    Can anyone tell me what this wet tissue like substance is in my radiator ?
  16. S

    VT S Manual - Clutch issue, need a solid answer!

    Hey guys, new to the forum here. So last night I got abit angry and started caning my VT S manual which I just bought about a week ago, the car is in my name and had a rwc done too. Let me start off by saying the clutch before this issue happened, the friction point was 2 inches in when you put...
  17. V

    09 VE catalytic converter replacement??

    Hi guys I own a 2009 VE international wagon, While driving a few weeks back i noticed a slight noise coming from the front left of the car and after taking it to the mechanics today he has informed me that i need a new L/Hand cat. Im not super finanical atm with my 4x4 being rego'd and i have a...
  18. V

    how to bypass bcm? engine conversion

    i have recently dropped a ecotec into my feroza, I have the vx/vy wiring loom and only need the starter motor to work when key is turned, no interior accessories or dash or radiator or sensors am I better of manualy using the starter through a switch? also I will need the pcm to work for the...
  19. R

    3.8 Lt Ecotec Idle Problems

    I have 1997 VS Commodore Ute with 3.8 Ecotec and it idles rough, but it like idles like its cammed or shaking side to side not badly. But enough to notice any ideas on how to fix it?? feel free to comment anything that you think will help and any recommendations on a few things to help the old...
  20. T

    Vn v6 rear main seal

    So i know theres alot of threads on this but I recently done my rear main seal and took it for a drive and its still leaking, wondering will it leak at idle? Just wondering if i can leave it running and watch for a leak to make sure its the rear main [/URL][/IMG]
  21. P

    Converting VP to VR Suspension with VT Brakes??? INFO or Ideas for Blown V6!

    I'm about to start a build and I'm thinking about converting my VP to VR front suspension and VT brakes. I want to scrap my VR and use as much as possible to update and make my VP safer and easier to work on. I want to use from the VR; control arms, shortened heavy duty struts, adjustable...
  22. W

    Overheating Problems

    Hey Guys, Last night my car overheated in about 5 mins from starting it up after work, i had to take it over to the pits 2 weeks ago so i took it to a mechanic before it went to check over it, the guy said my radiator was leaking so he changed it ( i also changed my termostate 2 weeks before...
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