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Commodore Home<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

VP Commodore<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

VN VP VR VS Commodore Repair Manual<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not known to be a very water tight car. Electronics were a bit iffy too. If power options are available, check to see that they work properly. Engines were solid for the most part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harmonic balancer failure<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coolant leaks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Radiator failure<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rear main seal leaks oil<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sump gasket breaks causing oil leak<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throttle body issues<\/p>\n\n\n\n

V6 exhaust manifolds cracking<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fuel tank and fuel pump issues<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Catalytic converter issues<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gearbox rubber mount works its way loose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inadequate handbraking power<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ECU issues<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coil pack failure<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crank angle sensor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water enters tail lights due to poor sealing. Can cause fading of the lenses and shorting of the circuit if water gets into the tail light harness<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wiper arms known to break<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steering rack and sway bar link issues<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air conditioner compressor bearing failure<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Window winding mechanism prone to breaking<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exterior door handles prone to breaking<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grills prone to breaking<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Front bumper clips known to break near the sides<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rust can be prevalent around the rear windscreen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water can leak into the boot via the rear quarter window<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bonnet release cable can stretch making it ineffective<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Headlight switch and wiper switch are known to fall off<\/p>\n\n\n\n

VN VP VR VS Commodore Repair Manual<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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