I'm looking at buying a vz commonwhore v6 for a family members first car, but I've only ever played with 5ltr and ecotecs. What should I be looking for on the alloytec 3.6l? I was told something about the timing chain years ago but I'm lost.
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Asher Howard
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John Scott
Ba/bf is better in every conceivable way.
Luke Young
Not my decision, I'm afraid. I'm just supposed to make sure it's not fucked. I told her to by a ecotec so I'd actually know what I was looking at.
Thomas Adams
Timing chains were faulty on early Alloytecs (premature guide wear and chain stretch), but fixed on the VE onwards. Any timingchain replacement on a VZ after this period were replaced with later model parts that all but fix the problem. Just check the service history to see if your car has had this replaced, otherwise its a $2000 job.
In what way?
Dominic Phillips
Thx m8.
James Cox
>getting a commodore
>not a v8
For what reason?
James Morgan
No dramas. If it weren't for the timingchain issue they're otherwise great cars. The SV6 is a fair wack of fun for a full size sedan, as long as it has a proper gearbox.
Charles Green
I've owned a 2003 VY Commodore for about 3 years. It's a great vehicle for a first driver. Enough power to have fun but not get in too much trouble. Heaps of room, great visibility and economy is okay as long as you're not a lead foot. I can get 8L/100km cruising on the highway, but I've had it up to 14L/100km during harsh city driving.
My main issue is the 4 speed auto is crap, not sure what the VZ has though.
Mason Rogers
First car for little girl on her Ps
Yeah, I have no issue with the ecotecs. Last forever until you blow a radiator hose and you're too retarded to notice until the piston is slapping the block.
t. Cooked a vy about a month ago
Hunter Jenkins
early 3.6L alloytecs had issues with the timing chain guides. This was fixed for the 2009 model year and has been a non-issue ever since.