</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by YU4CFG:<br /><strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by P Debono:<strong><br />...<br />Tell me your a mechanic did you test the engine for piston slap before your bought it?, Most don't ...</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Most of buyers are not mechanics <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/default/wink.gif" /> <br /><br />I've checked the car to the best of my ability and couldn't find anything suspicious. I've heard that "rattling" problem has been fixed in late models (VY-SS II) and mine has done only 18000 km by one "timid" owner. Anyway, plenty of warranty time ahead and I'll keep an eye on it.<br /><br />Clutch on VY-SS is a bit weak (in my humble oppinion) but we'll see how long it'll last in my hands (legs) <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/default/grin.gif" /> <br /><br />I didn't know that you had that problem with CV8 but at least it's all good now. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/default/smile.gif" /> <br />I've heard a lot of good comments about Zapps Aspley mechanics and your story is another + for them.<br /><br />That's were I'll go for Holden service. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Incorrect!! Even some of the early VZ still have the problem. Read the LS1 forum. Like I said it should have been a National call up on all the VX and VY series but it would have cost them hundreds of milliions of Dollars, They're relying on peoples ignorance on this one.<br />They have to remove the Gear box first then the engine, Its a major job and it takes a full 5 days to do. Cost over $8000 per car Even the Head bolts have to be replaced.<br />YU4CFG<br />While your in the LS1 forum do a search on CLUTCHS <br />You also will need 2 days to read all the complaints about the weak clutchs I also had to get a Clutch, P/Plate and Flywheel replaced 3 weeks before the engine was done and its doing the same problem again and i've only done 1500 k on it. Mate Ive become an expert on these LS1 and the Models only because I have played with so many.<br />A Canadian problem with the engines.<br />A Australian Problem for the weak Clutchs and PP.<br />Mind you some wanted there engine replaced but when you get that all you are doing is getting a new engine with the wrong pistons.<br />I will repeat it again ALL VX and VY's have this problem and it not fixed until the pistons are replaced. So even if yours doesn't rattle yet it will at some later date. Some of the dealers have piles of dead motors to the ceiling.<br /> If your Engine has to be fixed DO NOT EXCEPT AN EXCHANGE ONE!!!!!!!!!! As for Mechanics thee the luck of the draw prevails in any shop.<br />When my clutch and PP + Flywheel was replaced they forgot to<br />1/ Reservoir cap was missing<br />2/ Bleed nipple was not tight ran out of oil by the time I got home<br />3 8 Bolts hold the Gearbox to the intermediate housing the two lowest the most importand ones were finger tight. Do I have to say more You wonder why I panicked when they had to do the engine. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/default/confused.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/default/confused.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/default/confused.gif" />