Introduction The L67 was a supercharged 3.8-litre pushrod V6 petrol engine that was available in Holden vehicles from 1996 to 2004. Developed by GM, the L67 engine was based on the naturally aspirated L36 but had several significant differences. L67 block and internals The L67 engine had the same cast iron block with cross-bolted main […]
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Holden L76 and L77 ‘Generation IV’ V8 engines (2006-17)
Introduction The L76 and L77 were 6.0-litre pushrod V8 petrol engines that were produced by General Motors at its Silao, Mexico, plant. The L76 engine had cylinder deactivation technology (GM’s Active Fuel Management’, or AFM), though the AFM system was not enabled when the L76 was first introduced in the Holden VZ and WL model […]
Holden L27 ‘3800’ V6 engine (1990-95)
Introduction The L27 was a 3.8-litre pushrod V6 engine that was introduced in November 1990. Manufactured in Port Melbourne, Victoria, the L27 was an evolution of the LN3 engine and retained the key features of its predecessor. As such, it had 90-degree ‘V’ cylinder banks, 96.5 mm bores and an 86.3 mm stroke for a […]
Holden L36 ECOTEC V6 engine (1995-2004)
Introduction The L36 was a 3.8-litre pushrod V6 petrol engine that was used in Holden vehicles from 1995 to 2004. Although the L36 ‘ECOTEC’ engine retained the 90-degree ‘V’ cylinder banks, 96.5 mm bores, 86.3 mm stroke and 3791 cc capacity of its LN3 predecessor, the L36 engine was a significant redesign and the changes […]
Holden and HSV LS1 ‘Generation III’ V8 engine (1999-06)
Introduction The LS1 or ‘Generation III’ was a 5.7-litre pushrod V8 petrol engine with all-aluminium construction that was produced by General Motors (GM) and available in Holden and HSV vehicles from 1999 to 2006. With its 99.0 mm bores and 92.0 mm stroke, the LS1 engine had a capacity of 5665 cc (345.69 cubic inches). […]
Recalls & faults: Holden TT Zafira (2001-05)
Recalls: Holden TT Zafira Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) […]
Recalls & faults: Holden JF Viva (2005-09)
Recalls: Holden JF Viva Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) […]
Recalls & faults: Holden Volt (2012-13)
Recalls: Holden Volt Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are […]
Recalls & faults: Holden JR Vectra (1997-98)
Recalls: Holden JR Vectra Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) […]
Recalls & faults: Holden JS Vectra (1998-02)
Recalls: Holden JS Vectra Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) […]