{"id":2044,"date":"2026-03-25T11:36:48","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T11:36:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/australianholden.com\/?page_id=2044"},"modified":"2026-04-17T05:03:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T05:03:26","slug":"complete-vs-commodore-restoration-parts-checklist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/australianholden.com\/index.php\/australian-holden\/commodores\/vs-commodore\/complete-vs-commodore-restoration-parts-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete VS Commodore Restoration Parts Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/australianholden.com\/index.php\/australian-holden\/commodores\/\">Commodore Home<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/australianholden.com\/index.php\/australian-holden\/commodores\/vs-commodore\/\">VS Commodore<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4cur8RT\">VN VP VR VS Commodore Repair Manual<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The VS Commodore, produced by Holden from 1995 to 1997, was the first Commodore to feature the new Ecotec V6 engine, along with refinements in suspension, safety, and styling. Restoring a VS Commodore requires careful attention to engine, transmission, suspension, brakes, body, interior, electrical, and wheels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engine &amp; Transmission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engine Options:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3.8L V6 (Ecotec or LN3) \u2013 Fuel injected<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5.0L V8 (308ci) \u2013 Fuel-injected (SS and Calais trims)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engine Restoration Checklist:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Engine rebuild kits <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fuel injection components &amp; intake systems <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Radiators, hoses, and water pumps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engine mounts &amp; vibration isolators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oil pumps &amp; filters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transmission &amp; Driveline:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gearbox rebuild kits <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clutch kits &amp; 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