What problems do VF Commodores have?
What problems do VF Commodores have?
Other problems with the VE Commodore generally include some electrical problems that are surfacing with age, particularly camshaft-position sensors, a build-up of carbon on the intake valves which can cause rough running and poor economy, oil leaks and leaks from the cooling system.
Do VF SV6 have timing chain Problems?
Timing chains are *not* an issue in VF Commodores as they were in the VZ-series, where a faulty batch was mixed up with the correct chains, thus causing elongation and stretch, typically around 50,000… Read more. The VF (SIDI DI) chain metrics are similar and same number of chains, but do not have faults.
Is the VF Commodore reliable?
Upgrades from the first generation Redline made the Commodore the closest thing to a HSV that Holden had ever produced. I’ve had a blast with this car, it has been ultra reliable, Holden themselves were (up until they effectively left town – so to speak – were; from a servicing perspective) absolutely amazing.
How much horsepower does a Holden SV6 VF have?
| Engine manufacturer: | GM High Feature LFX 3600 Direct Injection (SIDI) |
|---|---|
| Horsepower net: | 210 kW / 286 PS / 282 hp (ECE) |
| / 6700 | |
| Torque net: | 350 Nm / 258 ft-lb |
| / 2800 |
What model Commodore has timing chain Problems?
Answered by CarsGuide The early VE model Commodore V6s certainly had all sorts of dramas with stretched timing chains that could run into thousands of dollars to fix. Holden changed the design of the chain and while it did help, we’ve still heard of later post-2008 model Commodore V6s exhibiting the same problem.
How many VF Commodores were sold?
It did not benefit from any performance increases but only extra fitments that included forged alloy wheels and special badges and trims. Production totalled 108 units (eight of which for export to New Zealand).
Where was the VF Commodore made?
Australia
The bright red 2017 Holden VF was the last vehicle to be assembled, welded together and painted in an auto body shop on Australian soil. Holden ceased production in Australia after the closure of its last factory in Elizabeth, 24 kilometres north of Adelaide, in October 2017.
What engine is in a VF SV6?
3.6-litre SIDI V6 engine
The SV6 utilises the larger 3.6-litre SIDI V6 engine and is available with both a manual and automatic transmission. The SV6 is also available with the 3.6 L LPG V6.
How many kw does a VF SV6 have?
Specs & Features All models are available in sedan and wagon form, and engine choices range from the base 185kW/290Nm 3.0-litre V6 Evoke through the 210kW/350Nm 3.6-litre V6 seen from SV6 upwards to the mighty 304kW/570Nm 6.2-litre LS3 V8 employed in SS variants.
How long do VE Commodore timing chains last?
Timing chains are very common on these engines to fail even at relatively low mileage compared to other timing chain engines which can last well over 200,000 km. The average kilometres that we replace timing chains on these engines are around the 100,000 km mark.
