What Holden was thinking about (Change you Coolant on a VE V6)

[VFSV6FORME]

I had exactly the same problem ,original one's threads were stripped so bought one from supercheap,then it started leaking,red stains everywhere ,then got one from Holden (revised cap (part no:13502509) and cheaper then SC),all good now.

Today is Shopping day and I will be driving past Beecham Holden and I will stop and give your part Number and get one. Also its cheap oil from Autobahn today and tomorrow I will get 10 ltr of Penrite GF-5.
Thanks for the Part Number

 

[VFSV6FORME]

I agree.
I have replaced 3 genuine on 3 cars without a problem.

That what I like to hear!! Last night I spoke to a friend that is a mechanic and he told me 50% of those aftermarket caps leak and he wont use them anymore.

 

[Fu Manchu]

Genuine revised cap:
GM-13502509 CAP ASM-RAD FIL $19.66
Top hose:
GM-92157811 HOSE ASM-RAD INL (comes with new clamps) $20.97

 

[VFSV6FORME]

Genuine revised cap:
GM-13502509 CAP ASM-RAD FIL $19.66
Top hose:
GM-92157811 HOSE ASM-RAD INL (comes with new clamps) $20.97

I got the Revised Cap 13502509 for $17.95 today at our local Holden Dealer yet the Aftermarket cost me over $23. I never expected the dealer one the Genuine one to be cheaper. Now that a first for me

 

[VFSV6FORME]

Question!
Revised Cap 13502509 that I purchased today is a 20 lbs - 140kpa rating, Now My 2008 V6 Anniversary Commodore has a LEO Engine so the Question is have I got the Correct Cap rating for the year and the LEO Engine because during the VE series I think they use three different series (LY7 and LEO and another)of Engines so do all use the same 20 lbs - 140 kpa rating cap?.

 

[greenacc]

Pretty sure that is the right one. The top hose gets very firm once the engine warms up. I believe all Alloytec motors would be sold with the same pressure cap. The only change I have heard of was a slight revision of the diameter of the Oring, which I guess makes the new caps seal better.
My engine is also LEO.

 

[VFSV6FORME]

I believe all Alloytec motors would be sold with the same pressure cap. The only change I have heard of was a slight revision of the diameter of the Oring, which I guess makes the new caps seal better.
My engine is also LEO.

Good Man thats what I want to hear. The odd thing about this the aftermarket ones for the VE V6 are 120 kpa (17.4 lbs )not 140 (20lbs) like the Original cap from Holden

 

[VFSV6FORME]

Another Question!
On any Morning if you remove the radiator cap the first time on a VE V6 of even a VF V6 do you have water just below the cap or its further down the rubber hose.

(PS Just check the Vf V6 Storm and if you remove the cap (140kpa- 20lbs) I have coolant 15mm just below the top so the Ve must be different as the Ve its down the pipe not unless there is air in the system)

 

[VTS5]

Another Question!
On any Morning if you remove the radiator cap the first time on a VE V6 of even a VF V6 do you have water just below the cap or its further down the rubber hose.

You shouldn't disturb pressurised system,you should only check the water level from the expansion tank.

 

[VFSV6FORME]

You shouldn't disturb pressurised system,you should only check the water level from the expansion tank.

Thanks!