Thread: Buying a Falcon

Originally Posted by BigJon

V6 Holden engines require at least a modicum of decent servicing. I would have one every day of the week and twice on weekend days before a Falcon.

old holden V6 came factory with faulty cams and ill fitted bearing.thats what appens when you rust proof imported blocks and machine them here in OZ.
then add local cyl head design.

new V6-well-75 000 KM oil changed ever 15K[comes out like soup] oil filter has chunks of chain guide material-change the oil and the timing sencors set a trouble code due to the chain lash--got to luv them.
we have some for sale soon.

PS-holden V8 always came with faulty cams-that's why the ran good with mild aftermarket grinds.

Thanks for the warning, Andy. I have a separate cooler kit ready to go, (hmm, they are easily available, which tells you something), and the whole cooling system will be replaced before the hot weather starts up again, but I hadn't heard of the ignition switch problem yet. A quick search and yes, it's happened a lot, and there is a cheap fix that may or may not work and indeed the switch does feel a little loose. But at least by getting the car for so little there's some room for a big expense . . . er, hopefully.