VZ LS1 Engine Covers

[Dickie Knee]

Hi all

For all of you who wanted to know if the VZ LS1 covers fit the older models here is your answer.

http://www.members.optusnet.com.au/dickie_knee/Caprice%20engine/engine1.jpg

http://www.members.optusnet.com.au/dickie_knee/Caprice%20engine/engine2.jpg

Sorry about the photos and the dirt I will take better photos over the weekend.

All you need to do the fit these is remove the old engine cover brackets and clip the new ones on to the fuel rail.

The part numbers are posted in the part numbers thread

[jsttry]

What were they worth to buy?

[DaveHAT]

Looks good D-K.
Have checked the prices in the parts numbers thread. Not bad value.
Good work.!

PS Nice Lux-O-Barge by the way. :thumbsup:

[KeenGolfer]

I checked them out on a VZ SS on the weekend as I was going to get a set, not so sure now. They were very cheap, flimsy and nasty looking IMO. What did you think of them?

[Dickie Knee]

............... What did you think of them?

They may be a little flimsy but I think they look better than the non-genuine ones and the price is right.

[BLACK 346]

Sorry, but imo the non genuine ones absolutely
crap on them for looks. Can't comment on the
quality of the GTO cover, but they look like
a turtle shell cut in half. Just my opinion.

[DaveHAT]

It's a shame Holden didn't make-em a bit longer to cover the power steering reservoir & idler pulley like the aftermarket ones do. :doh:

From the turtle with too much cover to these with not quite enough.
When will they learn??????????????? :rolleyes:

[Azza]

It's a shame Holden didn't make-em a bit longer to cover the power steering reservoir & idler pulley like the aftermarket ones do. :doh:

From the turtle with too much cover to these with not quite enough.
When will they learn??????????????? :rolleyes:
There's just no pleasing some people :stick:

[DaveHAT]

Oh, & don't get me started on alloy MAF pipes ! :stick: ;)

[markone2]

They may be a little flimsy but I think they look better than the non-genuine ones and the price is right.


Gets my vote...I generally keep my after market ones off the car now as I consider there appearance cheap and of poor quality

[Rod]

if its not a show car (and even if it is) why have any covers at all?

[Goggles]

I checked them out on a VZ SS on the weekend

where did you see the VZ SS?

[KeenGolfer]

where did you see the VZ SS?
There's a black one at Gerald Slaven, just outside entrance to showroom.

[strife]

at those prices its likely to kill the aftermarket ones, all you need now is color coding

[BLACK 346]

Gets my vote...I generally keep my after market ones off the car now as I consider there appearance cheap and of poor quality

Did you purchase them thinking they were flimsy
and of poor quality, or only decided down the track
that this was the case?

[markone2]

Did you purchase them thinking they were flimsy
and of poor quality, or only decided down the track
that this was the case?


Nope ;) I purchased them to keep dust and debris away from the coil packs,a job they do well. It is there apperance I find cheap and lets be realistic here,at the price some of the performance shops are asking for two slabs of fiberglass some-one somewere is enjoying a most healthy mark-up in the accounts department...imho

[BLACK 346]

Nope ;) I purchased them to keep dust and debris away from the coil packs,a job they do well. It is there apperance I find cheap and lets be realistic here,at the price some of the performance shops are asking for two slabs of fiberglass some-one somewere is enjoying a most healthy mark-up in the accounts department...imho

Yeah, no denying they are way overpriced for what
they are, thats why I ran coverless for over 18 months
until I found some at a reasonable price on this forum :cool:

[XR6T8U]

IMHO If ya looking for less heat and protection at a cheep price there fine. Although the aftermarket ones are over priced I still prefer them. Covers the power steering as well.
Cheers
Tony
http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/XR6T8U/DSC02567.jpg

[SSbaby]

IMHO If ya looking for less heat and protection at a cheep price there fine. Although the aftermarket ones are over priced I still prefer them. Covers the power steering as well.
Cheers
Tony


Wouldn't it be better if the covers shielded the heat from the p/s?

BTW, how much are the covers, I heard roughly $125. I'm interested.

[clixanup]

BTW, how much are the covers, I heard roughly $125. I'm interested.

The Holden VZ SS covers are about $52 each. How can you beat that? Some pr!cks on Ebay were selling the Pontiac GTO covers for $300/pair up until a few months ago. Aftermarket ones seem to start at that price and go upwards. I've seen the HSV ones with a $500 price tag on them.

I'm lucky that I've held out till now. I'll be getting some from Holden as soon as the financial controller approves my application for funding..... :cool:

[VooDoo]

these do the job nice


http://voodoo.theddrzone.com/images/stato/mods/Covers.JPG

[XR6T8U]

Gets my vote...I generally keep my after market ones off the car now as I consider there appearance cheap and of poor quality
Thats exaty how I see these blow moulded tacky factory ones! Smooth look for me :cool:

[MR-LS1]

still for $100 you cant go wrong...looks better than the turtle shell and better than no cover at all!!!

[carneb]

How hard would it be to paint the VZ SS covers? Could you just paint them or would they need a coat of primer first? I reckon they would look awesome in red on my black car.

[CV8-S1]

Dickie/VooDoo,

Can you tell me which MAF pipe you guys are using on those photos and $'s also.

Cheers

[MR-LS1]

looks like the GTS maf pipe to me...around $160 from Holden....

[brock05]

they are GTS pipes with mafless adaptor. should set you back around $200 but IMO there are better pipes out there again just need to look harder.

oops beaten to it!!!

[vxcalaiszzz]

IMHO there is nothing uglier than a bare LS1, so any cover is better than none in looks department. I paid circa $300 for pontiac covers 12 or so months ago which was the going rate at the time. The fact that they are shorter than the fibreglass ones is exactly what I wanted as they fitted in behind the blower pulley. I don't think the VZ covers look too bad.

http://www.autoregistry.net/sendoriginal.asp?username=&path=257.JPG

[CV8-S1]

Brock05,
When you say "better" pipes are available are you talking performance or cosmetic?

[MNR-0]

Gets my vote too. Looks way better than the turtle shell. Im getting a set.

[Mongy]

vxcalaiszzz gets my vote, that thing on the top of his motor looks better than any turtle shell I've ever seen :lol:

[brock05]

when i say better i am referring to that fact that i think there are more astetically pleasing :limpy: :lol: i honestly can't see how any 4" smooth tube would out perform any other. if you would like a pic of mine i can send you one if you like.

Cheers
Brad

[OWES]

I got a set today. The only thing I found was that I had to cut a bit off the left hand side one cause I have two cables going to the t/b, unlike the other pics. Also the car that has the them on the calais, did your come blank and u just stuck the badges on or did the badges on there pull off as I want to put maloo badges on.

[OWES]

I found the quality good and they are easy to take on and off, just unclip.

[Febs]

at those prices its likely to kill the aftermarket ones

Or at least, kill the ridiculous prices.
I really like the aftermarket ones ("LS1" - like VooDoo's), but $300+, not including painting? Forget that.

I'm also interested to know if anyone's painted these new VZ SS covers. I'd like a set of twin covers, but painted in Tungsten.

Cheers,
- Febs.

[OWES]

Mine are getting painted this weekend, some is still staying silver and the rest black like my car. Doesnt look like the 5.7....... is a badge so looks like its going to have to stay, will get the lettering painted silver or red, what do u guys think will look best

[BLACK 346]

Mine are getting painted this weekend, some is still staying silver and the rest black like my car. Doesnt look like the 5.7....... is a badge so looks like its going to have to stay, will get the lettering painted silver or red, what do u guys think will look best

I was going to get the red aftermarket ones that I
purchased resprayed silver, but after seeing them
on my black car that idea got shit tinned quick smart.
Red covers on a black car look awesome :drool:

[CV8-S1]

Brock05,

A pic would be great, please list make and price if possible.

Cheers

[Dickie Knee]

Dickie/VooDoo,

Can you tell me which MAF pipe you guys are using on those photos and $'s also.

Cheers

Voodoo is running the GTS maf pipe and I have an UK Export Monaro pipe

[markone2]

when i say better i am referring to that fact that i think there are more astetically pleasing :limpy: :lol: i honestly can't see how any 4" smooth tube would out perform any other. Cheers
Brad


Ever see one go *Soft* :D ..actually I have and blocking the flow of cold air to the engine is not a performance enhancing mod I would like on my car as it folds in on itself half way down the quarter :eek:

[brock05]

well i don't have to worry about that with my pipe

[strife]

vxcalaiszzz that comes up a treat very nice

[Dickie Knee]

Photos in first post updated. :D

I also gave engine a quick clean. :)

[vxcalaiszzz]

I got a set today. The only thing I found was that I had to cut a bit off the left hand side one cause I have two cables going to the t/b, unlike the other pics. Also the car that has the them on the calais, did your come blank and u just stuck the badges on or did the badges on there pull off as I want to put maloo badges on.

Mine originally had "GTO" on them. The letters are moulded as part of the engine cover. Just used a sander attachment on a drill and ground them off - carefully, then resprayed black part, then stuck Calais badges on.

[VXBerlina5.7]

dickie knee, when you put those engine covers on did you have any problems?. When taking the old brackets off did you put the new brackets in the same spot?. Did you have to drill any new holes anywhere else or modify any thing else in order to put the covers on. Thanks

[Beej]

Wouldn't it be better if the covers shielded the heat from the p/s?

If the covers are over the P/S reservoir then they will *trap* heat and make the P/S fluid run hotter, rather than protect it from heat! So I think covers that do not cover the P/S reservoir are a good idea.

As for the VZ covers I like them and will try and get some - I called Hunter Holden at St Leonards about them the other dya though and they said they would have to put them on back order and get them up from Melbourne - could take weeks :( Anyone found a dealer spare parts department in Sydney that has some in stock?

Cheers,

Beej

[Mongy]

If the covers are over the P/S reservoir then they will *trap* heat and make the P/S fluid run hotter, rather than protect it from heat! So I think covers that do not cover the P/S reservoir are a good idea.
Cheers,
Beej
What you have said there is very pertinent Beej. A lot of guys experience problems with power steering overheating problems at track days, some have even gone to the point of fitting an oil cooler to the P/S. The new VZ ones don't cover the P/S reservoir so they should be OK in that department. I think Holden are going to be literaly FLOODED with requests for the new ones so I guess we'll all have to be patient.

[VXBerlina5.7]

further to what i said before regarding the fitting of the VZ engine covers to a VX, i saw a VZ in a show room and noticed that there were no bolts on the top. How are they fitted?...should i just get it done by the dealer ...i dont want to spend hours trying to figure it out and possibly wreck something.

[clixanup]

How are they fitted?...should i just get it done by the dealer ...i dont want to spend hours trying to figure it out and possibly wreck something.

They clip on to the fuel rails. You need to remove the brackets which hold the turtle shell in place. Nothing to it.

[Goggles]

They clip on to the fuel rails. You need to remove the brackets which hold the turtle shell in place. Nothing to it.

does anyone have any pics of how to fit the new covers?

i.e. a step-by-step guide.

[KeenGolfer]

I ordered some from my local spare parts today. $62 each and will be here by 10am Monday. He did try to charge me $265 each initially :mad:

[DaveHAT]

Picked mine up yesterday $113 all up trade price. :D

Removed the old mounting hardware (removed 2 10mm nuts) clipped them on.
Budda-boom-budda-bing away we go. Not bad when compared to aftermarket jobbies.

Be aware, as I've already had to put araldite on of the clips that hold'em on. Broke one fitting them.Not a bad idea to perhaps put a few blobs af araldite or superglue on the clips that go near the coil packs for added strength. :idea:

Also will need some modifying to fit cars that have cruise control. The throttle cable for the cruise obstructs the fitting of the drivers side engine cover. Not hard, just a bit of surgical sawing & filing.

[scat2k3]

Pictures Tiger SS, pictures !!

Cheers,

Scott

[exwrx]

Also will need some modifying to fit cars that have cruise control. The throttle cable for the cruise obstructs the fitting of the drivers side engine cover. Not hard, just a bit of surgical sawing & filing.

That confirms my experience with corvette C5 covers. They needed quite a bit of modification to fit around the throttle and cruise cables.

[Mongy]

Ordered mine this morning from Doug Barton Holden at Wynnum, Carol in spares told me there was plenty in stock at the Brisbane warehouse, just picked em up. $113.30 inc tax. Woohoo. They are about the cheapest thing I've ever brought for my ute :lol: I know they are only plastic but I can tell you they are going to look a whole lot better than that stupid turtle, or in my case, bare coils. :rolleyes:

[DaveHAT]

Pictures Tiger SS, pictures !!

Cheers,

Scott

Same as Dickie-Knees pics SCAT, only with tiger colour (& less dust :stick: )

However I shall endeavour to dislodge the finger from the freckle & attempt to overcome my knowledge deficit on how to post pics.

Do you think RYZZ has fited his performance apple he found on ebay to the GTS yet????????:hide:

[Dickie Knee]

dickie knee, when you put those engine covers on did you have any problems?. When taking the old brackets off did you put the new brackets in the same spot?. Did you have to drill any new holes anywhere else or modify any thing else in order to put the covers on. Thanks

No new brackets

The new covers just clip on to the fuel rail.

[Dickie Knee]

Same as Dickie-Knees pics SCAT, only with tiger colour (& less dust :stick: )




Hey I cleaned it up a bit and updated the pics. :D

[Thunder]

And the best thing is they fit with my new OTR CAI (coming soon) :D

[Mongy]

Just fitted mine. Took off the bracket that holds the turtle shell in place and hey presto, on they go. There is 2 little clips on the outside that are already protruding from the bolts on the coil packs, that holds them in place on the outside, you've just got to make sure you get them in place, and then they just clip onto the fuel rail. I did not have to do any cutting or shaping, it clears all the cables including cruise control. There is even a cut in the drivers side one to allow it to go over the cable bracket, and I asked myself why that was there, because the VZ is fly by wire and would NOT have a throttle cable bracket that needed clearing :confused: Took me 10 minutes from start to finish. They look OK, for $113.30 they are good value and would be easy to have colour coded to your car if that is what you wanted. If I had a digital camera I'd post step by step pickies but I don't have one, and it really is a very simple job.
As Greg said, his OTR CAI will fit as well and will enhance it's looks nicely (nice plug there Greg :lol: )

[Dickie Knee]

.............. There is even a cut in the drivers side one to allow it to go over the cable bracket, and I asked myself why that was there, because the VZ is fly by wire and would NOT have a throttle cable bracket that needed clearing :confused:

They are the same mould as the GTO ones (only the wording is changed) that is why the slot for the throttle cable

[mattyVYSS]

hi guys
i got a set of LS1s red covers today from fibre master in Sydney (near eastern creek) for 250, these are a copy of the GTO ones, they are made very well and they fit perfect, the guys will fit them for you while you wait

i will take soem pics tomrow when i wash the engine bay and post them up

Cheers

[Goggles]

just had a look at a VZ SS and the engine covers....was told by the salesman that they would not fit my VY...hmmm

[Mongy]

just had a look at a VZ SS and the engine covers....was told by the salesman that they would not fit my VY...hmmm
See above, already put them on mine, perfect fit, tell him he's dreaming :lol:

[Kirium]

just had a look at a VZ SS and the engine covers....was told by the salesman that they would not fit my VY...hmmm

Oooh. I'd take his word for it... Holden salesmen always know what they're talking about...
:lol:

[Rod]

Oooh. I'd take his word for it... Holden salesmen always know what they're talking about...
:lol:
you must iof been talking to the same salesman as me who was certain the LS1 was an all new overhead cam engine :rolleyes: When I begged to differ he got the brochure out to show me... hehe guess who recanted first.

[Tez82]

Just a question for those who have them already. I have ordered mine, and their here right now. But how does it go with fitting them to cars without traction control. Cause we who don't have traction control, there are 2 cables, one main and the other for cruise control. After reading this thread 1 person said they had to modify the cover for the cruise control cable, while the other "Mongy" said their was no need for it. Could someone please confirm.....

Cheers

Terry

[Goggles]

you must iof been talking to the same salesman as me who was certain the LS1 was an all new overhead cam engine :rolleyes: When I begged to differ he got the brochure out to show me... hehe guess who recanted first.

well he did say to me that he had a VY SS and tried to fit them to his car, but couldn't....probably didn't try hard enough. :lol:

[V-Car]

Ordered mine today, will be here wednesday.
$48.45 each + gst, total $106.60.

Metro Motors? Dont bother, morons there in parts had never heard of them, said there was no such thing, part numbers dont exist!!! :cussing:
Only knew of the old turtle cover....they tried to sell me two rocker covers! :rolleyes: :lol:

Went to Phoenix Holden, no dramas, ordered straight away. :thumbsup:

[carneb]

I ordered my covers on Tuesday and Picked them up on Wednesday. I was supprised they came in so quick. The bloke in spares said their supplier had 2 sets of covers in stock. He also said that if I hadn't of had the part numbers I wouldn't have been able to order them. They can't look up VZ parts yet, even though they are in the system.

I gave the covers a few coats of red paint and put them on this morning. I reckon they look pretty bloody good!

http://users.bigpond.net.au/bcar4179/covers.jpg

[KeenGolfer]

carneb, good looking covers with a bit of paint. Did you just use an aerosol can or spray them with a gun?

[Kirium]

They look awesome... Very 'Vette LS6... :thumbsup:

[carneb]

carneb, good looking covers with a bit of paint. Did you just use an aerosol can or spray them with a gun?

I just brought a can of the better quality spray paint from Supercheap. I did about 4 or 5 coats, each one fairly light to make sure the paint didn't run. Once the paint dried I gave it a polish with some car polish to improve the shine a bit.

I'll have to wait and see if the paint starts to peel once it heats up. I think it should be ok though because the covers look like they are just black plastic that has been sprayed silver. You could even see a bit of silver overspray on the back.

[Ron]

Did you highlight the letters with silver or is that the way they came

[Delco]

I ordered my covers on Tuesday and Picked them up on Wednesday. I was supprised they came in so quick. The bloke in spares said their supplier had 2 sets of covers in stock. He also said that if I hadn't of had the part numbers I wouldn't have been able to order them. They can't look up VZ parts yet, even though they are in the system.

I gave the covers a few coats of red paint and put them on this morning. I reckon they look pretty bloody good!

http://users.bigpond.net.au/bcar4179/covers.jpg

Good job on those covers , I can see them becoming the next fad , definately better than the no cover look.

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[heavychevy]

I reckon they look pretty bloody good!



So do I. Nice work :thumbsup:

[MNR-0]

I got my dealer to fit the new VZ covers to the Monaro this week. Here are some pics...

http://users.bigpond.net.au/thompson/photo_1_1.htm

[MNR-0]

Just to check I got this pic thingy right...

http://users.bigpond.net.au/thompson/photos/sv400043.jpg

[carneb]

Did you highlight the letters with silver or is that the way they came

I put some chrome paint on the lettering. I tried dabbing it onto the top of the raised lettering with some foam sponge but didn't have much luck. I ended up painting it on with a fine paintbrush. I don't know why they dont come with chrome/silver letters from the factory.

Heres a closer look of one of the covers:
http://users.bigpond.net.au/bcar4179/covers2.jpg

[Mongy]

Just a question for those who have them already. I have ordered mine, and their here right now. But how does it go with fitting them to cars without traction control. Cause we who don't have traction control, there are 2 cables, one main and the other for cruise control. After reading this thread 1 person said they had to modify the cover for the cruise control cable, while the other "Mongy" said their was no need for it. Could someone please confirm.....

Cheers

TerryTerry, I have cruise control but not traction control, so 2 cables, and had to do no modification at all. Apparently they were originaly made to fit the export GTO which still has the twin cable throttle setup. I had a look under the bonnet of a VZ the other day and they don't look as good on the VZ as they do on the VY because of the "cut" in the plastic where the cables go. On the VZ it is there but for no reason and sort of looks a bit silly.

[Oldmonroman]

Does anyone know if the VZ monaro Engine covers are the same as the VZ SS?

[Dickie Knee]

Does anyone know if the VZ monaro Engine covers are the same as the VZ SS?

Yes, I have no other numbers listed.

[Ron]

It`s been said before but nice job :thumbsup:

[DaveHAT]

I put some chrome paint on the lettering. I tried dabbing it onto the top of the raised lettering with some foam sponge but didn't have much luck. I ended up painting it on with a fine paintbrush. I don't know why they dont come with chrome/silver letters from the factory.

Heres a closer look of one of the covers:
http://users.bigpond.net.au/bcar4179/covers2.jpg


Sweet effort Carneb, :thumbsup: they'll fit in nicely with those nice red PBR calipers of yours. A little creative thinking goes a long way.
Guess what I'll be doing to my VZ covers next weekend? :D

:idea: Just a note, the issues with having to modify the VZ covers on some models would appear to be only applicable to manual cars with cruise control. As long as you only have the one throttle cable, no modifying required, two cables requires a bit of bush modifying as it were.
Perhaps it only applys to VT's like mine. Educated guess anyways.

[Oldmonroman]

I will be picking up my LS1 Engine covers from Zupps Aspley (Brisbane) this morning, they ordered 5 sets so if anyone else wants them go for it.
PS If you buy please check first the you have both the RH and LH, yesterday I walked out with two RH , part numbers were slightly obscured.
Price $113 with GST. :mad:

[VY_SS_Commodore]

What are the part numbers?

I cant find the thread that has them, its driving me nuts! :confused:

[Ron]

What are the part numbers?

I cant find the thread that has them, its driving me nuts! :confused:


92067294 Cover engine manifold sight (RH) LS1 $56.65
92067293 Cover engine manifold sight (LH) LS1 $56.65

If you punch in part numbers in search , all the threads including the part number thread will come up. I actually copied the part number thread to cd-rom so that I could reference it off line too.

[V-Car]

This also is the Part Numbers Thread.

http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=22874

[kane_tools]

Has anyone else found the outer clips( onto coilpack bolts) EXTREMELY flimsy?
I had to get the ciggie lighter to melt the little plastic posts to get them to stay PUT!!
But at least its RIP for the ninja turtle

[MNR-0]

Has anyone else found the outer clips( onto coilpack bolts) EXTREMELY flimsy?
I had to get the ciggie lighter to melt the little plastic posts to get them to stay PUT!!
But at least its RIP for the ninja turtle
Nup. Mine clip on clip off - too easy. Ive removed a dozen times and no worse for the wear.

[VXBerlina5.7]

went to pick up my covers and they only had one of them for the right hand side and they said that the left one was on back order and they had no idea when it would come in. So i took it anyway and put it on. When i took of the bracket for the old turtle shell what did you guys do with the nut that held the bracket for the turtle shell cover, did you put it on the bolt that held the fuel rail (since the bolt was long enough) or did you disregard the nut.
Also, once i put the right hand side cover on, i noticed that at the back it was a perfect fit , but towards the front it felt like the cover was a little buckled towards the centre because the outer clips that go onto the coilpack bolts were fine, but where the clips lean on to the fuel rail I had about 1-2 cm of give until it hit the fuel rail...did anybody else have this problem.

thanks

[Oldmonroman]

Has anyone else found the outer clips( onto coilpack bolts) EXTREMELY flimsy?
I had to get the ciggie lighter to melt the little plastic posts to get them to stay PUT!!
But at least its RIP for the ninja turtle
YES! A dab of Araldite fixed it. I wonder how many will break them when they take the covers off by lifting the rail side first.

[Nidz]

Yeah the excuse I got when I went to pickup my covers that I had ordered was tthat the parts were "damaged" and are on back order for a few weeks. I was steamed. I think the Holden people are taught how to bullshit as part of the training.

[Berlina 5.7]

Today i got the left side engine cover from the dealer, but when i went to put it on i noticed how it kept on coming off and would not clip in properly.
When i raised the cover i noticed that the 2 clips kept on coming off the cover. Has this happened to anyone yet, and if so what did you do to fix it. I want to take it back to the dealer to get another one but i don't want to wait another 2 weeks for another one. I am hanging to put it on....
Anyone else have this problem.

Thanks

[tlr1000]

On My Vz I Pulled The Covers Off For A Look And 2 Clips Stayed Behind On The Post. I Squashed Up The 2 Small Holes On The Clip And Made It A Tighter Fit On The Covers Plastic Pins. Put Back On Forgot About, Havent Fallen Off. Yet...

[Berlina 5.7]

i will try to squeeze the clips...and as mentioned i will get the ciggi lighter and melt the posts on to the clip....Thanks for that

[BigFella]

Today i got the left side engine cover from the dealer, but when i went to put it on i noticed how it kept on coming off and would not clip in properly.
When i raised the cover i noticed that the 2 clips kept on coming off the cover. Has this happened to anyone yet, and if so what did you do to fix it. I want to take it back to the dealer to get another one but i don't want to wait another 2 weeks for another one. I am hanging to put it on....
Anyone else have this problem.

Thanks

yes my right cover the front clip came off, put sum tough glue on it, let it dry for a day, then put more on for stability and presto, put back on and clipped in fine! just gotta be careful!
:)

[Berlina 5.7]

I have had trouble with the clips coming off the engine cover so i put some glue and it seems to hold. However, i have noticed that the cover on the left hand side (where the radiator water tank is), the cover is not lined up straight when compared to the one on the other side. It seems crookerd. Also, the cover ends right next to the cap for the power steering fluid.
Has anyone else experienced this?.

thanks

[Berlina 5.7]

C'mon...anyone out there with info
thanks

[slimy]

I think they are meant to be like that. The left one (radiator bottle) goes up to the power steering container. Looks out of whack, but that is how it goes.

[Nidz]

I painted my set up

http://www.alphalink.com.au/~nbaxter/covers.html

in case you wanna have a squize..

Last pic i will have to re-up..

[Oldmonroman]

I have had trouble with the clips coming off the engine cover so i put some glue and it seems to hold. However, i have noticed that the cover on the left hand side (where the radiator water tank is), the cover is not lined up straight when compared to the one on the other side. It seems crookerd. Also, the cover ends right next to the cap for the power steering fluid.
Has anyone else experienced this?.

thanks

No mine fitted PERFECT, remember click to Fuel rails first then swing down to pin clips on the Coil packs, NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND,,, I also use a little Arildite to secure the clips to those little plastic pins before fitting (the engine covers are on my CV8 Monaro)

[ssutehothouse]

cant get the right hand one on and dont want to cut to much of the cover of
i have the throttle cable and cruise next to it and cant get around it please help!

[KeenGolfer]

cant get the right hand one on and dont want to cut to much of the cover of
i have the throttle cable and cruise next to it and cant get around it please help!
It should fit on without any cutting. Mine fitted my VY SS M6 (with cruise of course) with no cutting required.

[ssutehothouse]

can you post a pic with both cables showing please

[KeenGolfer]

can you post a pic with both cables showing please

Does this help? Hope I've got them on right!

http://www.shopping-cart.com.au/images/stroker/engine_covers.jpg

[VeeTee346]

cant get the right hand one on and dont want to cut to much of the cover of
i have the throttle cable and cruise next to it and cant get around it please help!

I have both cables as well. I managed to actually route the cruise control cable tightly next to the fuel rail so it sits inside the engine cover.

After that, all I had to do was cut (filed with a round file actually) open the existing cutting in the cover where the metal cable mounting plate juts into the cover.

Hard to explain.. I'll try to host some pics of the setup.

[Kirium]

Does this help? Hope I've got them on right!

http://www.shopping-cart.com.au/images/stroker/engine_covers.jpg

What's with those engine covers?!?! You can't go around claiming it's a 5.7!!! :lol: :lol: Phoney.... ;)

[ssutehothouse]

is it me or does it look like the one on the left look like its not on right? when u look at the middle where the hole is it seems to be sitting up and i cant see your cruise control cable ill post a pic of my motor asap

[ssutehothouse]

i cant post pics for some reason :-(

i put them on sc forum here

http://www.streetcommodores.com.au/forum_3/showthread.php?p=431266

thanks again

[Oldmonroman]

its dirty!!!

[KeenGolfer]

is it me or does it look like the one on the left look like its not on right? when u look at the middle where the hole is it seems to be sitting up and i cant see your cruise control cable ill post a pic of my motor asap
It does sit up a tiny bit at the rear, but it's close enough to not worry about cutting anything. It looks fine to me.

[ssutehothouse]

still cant see your cc cable

[V-Car]

still cant see your cc cable

ssute, i dont think Drew realises his car doesnt use a separate cable for c/c.

[rus_teee]

still need help!

[Redhot_57]

Speaking of engine covers...

A big round of applause goes out to the Sydney Holden dealer that sold me 2 left-hand VZ SS engine covers last week....

Imagine my suprise after having washed my car and cleaned the engine bay to open the boxes and find... 2 identical LH covers! %$#@!

Lucky I didnt throw that turtle shell too far..

[OLS108]

Lucky I didnt throw that turtle shell too far..

id throw mine as far, and fast i could ! and if u find it too close to ur ls1 jump on it or som thing ! :stick:

[Dickie Knee]

Holden made a blue on the parts catalogue

This

92067294 Cover engine manifold sight (RH) LS1
92067293 Cover engine manifold sight (LH) LS1
92176002 Cover engine manifold sight (RH) LS2 (HSV)
92176001 Cover engine manifold sight (LH) LS2 (HSV)

Should Read This

92067294 Cover engine manifold sight (RH) LS1 (NON-HSV)
92067293 Cover engine manifold sight (LH) LS1 (NON-HSV)
92176002 Cover engine manifold sight (RH) LS1 (HSV)
92176001 Cover engine manifold sight (LH) LS1 (HSV)

[jason phillips]

Holden made a blue on the parts catalogue

This

92067294 Cover engine manifold sight (RH) LS1
92067293 Cover engine manifold sight (LH) LS1
92176002 Cover engine manifold sight (RH) LS2 (HSV)
92176001 Cover engine manifold sight (LH) LS2 (HSV)

Should Read This

92067294 Cover engine manifold sight (RH) LS1 (NON-HSV)
92067293 Cover engine manifold sight (LH) LS1 (NON-HSV)
92176002 Cover engine manifold sight (RH) LS1 (HSV)
92176001 Cover engine manifold sight (LH) LS1 (HSV)

What are the last two, the HSV ones. What do they look like? are they just the gts ones? any pics?

[Fixel]

What are the last two, the HSV ones. What do they look like? are they just the gts ones? any pics?

Ummm sorry if this sounds obvious, but maybe you should surf over to the HSV website (http://www.hsv.com.au/) and have a look there?

[MTC]

Fixel I think Jason actually has a valid question.

As with the VZ HSV's I was under the assumption that all come out with the LS2 with excemption of the Coupe4?? & that has the same old black turtle shell :D
So i would also like to know what these VZ HSV LS1 twin covers look like??

92067294 Cover engine manifold sight (RH) LS1 (NON-HSV)
92067293 Cover engine manifold sight (LH) LS1 (NON-HSV)
92176002 Cover engine manifold sight (RH) LS1 (HSV)
92176001 Cover engine manifold sight (LH) LS1 (HSV)

[jason phillips]

Cheers

I was wondering if they are new for the avalanche. I think they are still running the LS1.

[jason phillips]

Have just checked prices on the 92176002 and 92176001 (hsv covers) $26.83. WTF these can't be any thing to do with HSV. What are they?

[MTC]

$26.83 :eek: order them just to see what you actually get :D

[Dickie Knee]

Have just checked prices on the 92176002 and 92176001 (hsv covers) $26.83. WTF these can't be any thing to do with HSV. What are they?


Holden is looking into the pricing on this.

Price may rise soon.

[MTC]

Dicki Knee what do they look like? & can anyone order them i've got a vyii clubby

[Dickie Knee]

Dicki Knee what do they look like? & can anyone order them i've got a vyii clubby

I will post a photo up tonight.

[jason phillips]

$26.83 :eek: order them just to see what you actually get :D
The thought had entered my head. I will try after new years.

Have a ripper of a New Year all, do it safe though. :cool:

[MTC]

Hey Guys Yeah I just rang my local Dealer & placed a order for them $27.50 each :eek: apparently the 002 is on back order but the 001 is avaliable. So i'll take a Pic when they arrive Or when at least the One arrive's Happy New Year mate. Mike

[jeff3205]

Got my VZ covers today - South City was able to get them in within 3 hours of ordering - total cost $133.

Whilst fitting the LHS, both clips came off the cover and were stuck on the coilpack posts. Pulled the front one off, fumbled (engine still hot) and ... wham, it drops down into the engine bay. Didn't reach the ground though - must have gotten stuck in the rail somewhere. Hmmm. :( Went to get the other one off and ... doh! Dropped it as well! Bugger. Had a good look but couldn't find either of them. Tried using the hose to blow them out onto the ground, but no success.

OK, so I have now lost both clips. Hmmm. What can I make replacements out of???

In the end I used the aluminium sheeting from a Diet Coke can. Folded it into 4-ply, made the holes in it with a needle, 2 screwdrivers and a hammer, and bent it into shape. Took about an hour of stuffing around to get the two replacement clips made. Put them onto the cover and secured it with superglue. Then installed the cover on the engine. Guess what - my homemade clips actually fix the cover more securely than the originals! :)

But here's a tip: Don't lose your clips, because making replacements is a right pain in the backside! :eek:

[Dickie Knee]

Photo of HSV type covers as asked.

http://members.optusnet.com.au/dickie_knee/Caprice%20engine/Hsv%20VZ%20AWD.jpg

[Oldmonroman]

Arildite the little barbs first to stop them coming off, do this from new.

[Dickie Knee]

But here's a tip: Don't lose your clips, because making replacements is a right pain in the backside! :eek:

Here's a tip : Don't make clips, just order new clips.

I will see if I can dig up a part number.

[MTC]

Thanks for that Dickie. They look awesome Im sooo happy ive ordered some now & what a bargain!!!! $27.50 each. Some joker just sold a set on EBAY $207.50 i was going to bid glad i did'nt :D

[Drewie]

What model were the HSV ones designed for? They won't last long if that is the correct price!

[Dickie Knee]

What model were the HSV ones designed for? They won't last long if that is the correct price!


VZ LS1 HSV AWD

[jeff3205]

Here's a tip : Don't make clips, just order new clips.

I will see if I can dig up a part number.

Good pont. At the time I:
1. figured the clips were a component of a larger single part and would not be available in Holden's system separately; and
2. really wanted to install it straight away.

I hope for eveyone else's sake I was wrong on point number 1.

[jason phillips]

Photo of HSV type covers as asked.

http://members.optusnet.com.au/dickie_knee/Caprice%20engine/Hsv%20VZ%20AWD.jpg

Thanks for the photo Dickie. Will be ordering a set on tuesday. HAPPY HANGOVER DAY. :spew:

[Fixel]

Thanks for the photo Dickie. Will be ordering a set on tuesday. HAPPY HANGOVER DAY. :spew:

I reckon there will be a few more orders on Tuesday :lol:

[Drewie]

If these are a HSV part will they sell them to anyone or will they require a HSV build number/vin number? They look a lot better than the normal VZ ones so the demand may be pretty big especially if they are also cheaper.

[Dickie Knee]

If these are a HSV part will they sell them to anyone or will they require a HSV build number/vin number? They look a lot better than the normal VZ ones so the demand may be pretty big especially if they are also cheaper.

At this point it is a holden part with no restrictions so no Build/Tag Numbers required.

[ls1 VN]

http://img43.exs.cx/img43/9331/historicvillageusapwr68xd.th.jpg (http://img43.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img43&image=historicvillageusapwr68xd.jpg)
The real ones

[Fixel]

Sorry LS1 VN the Holden twin covers look a bit cheap but I never liked the Vette covers either.

I'm just not sure what you mean by "The real ones"?

[ls1 VN]

Sorry LS1 VN the Holden twin covers look a bit cheap but I never liked the Vette covers either.

I'm just not sure what you mean by "The real ones"?

They are what all others tried to copy. The vette was the only car with those twin covers. ;)

[Drewie]

Has anyone tried to order the HSV type covers today, and if so was the price still that low or has Holden revised the price to bring it into line with the regular VZ covers, also were they still available, some one mentioned they were on back-order?

[MTC]

Has anyone tried to order the HSV type covers today, and if so was the price still that low or has Holden revised the price to bring it into line with the regular VZ covers, also were they still available, some one mentioned they were on back-order?

Drewie I actually ordered the VZ HSV covers last friday. I did it over the phone with Barry Burke Holden in Berwick i was quoted $27.50 each & i payed him straight away over the phone with Visa. He did say one was on back order & couldn't give me a ETA at that point. But at that price i dont mind waiting :D Mike

[jason phillips]

Just ordered a set and was quoted $17.50 each including tax. :D

[MTC]

Just ordered a set and was quoted $17.50 each including tax. :D

Bloody hell what a bargain!! You did heaps better then Me :confused: Did they tell you One of them was on back order aswell?? Mike

[Drewie]

Has anyone actually sited these yet.....$17.50 something sounds horrible wrong when the Holden ones are like $60 odd each, I want to order some but just wondering if I am going to end up with something different to what I am expecting.

[ntae]

Has anyone actually sited these yet.....$17.50 something sounds horrible wrong when the Holden ones are like $60 odd each, I want to order some but just wondering if I am going to end up with something different to what I am expecting.

YES got mine for $12.56 & a box of beer to paint then green

[Dickie Knee]

Part number for the clip is 92066971 RRP $4.20

[V-Car]

I picked a set up today.
Thanks for the info Dickie.

http://www.e-wire.net.au/~eb_recci/r/vz3.jpg

[SS VX]

Has anyone actually sited these yet.....$17.50 something sounds horrible wrong when the Holden ones are like $60 odd each, I want to order some but just wondering if I am going to end up with something different to what I am expecting.

Yes, sent my wife off to the dealer today. They had one pair of the HSV version in stock and I got them for $17.50. Very happy :cool: :D :cool: :D. Thanks Dickie Knee for posting the part numbers as I doubt I would have them otherwise. The dealer had no idea what they are "They’re some kind of shield".

[Goggles]

The dealer had no idea what they are "They’re some kind of shield".

and this person is selling cars :lol:

[TigerMon]

Do they do much ? ..in terms of covering Wouldn't dust get in there anyway? :confused:

What's the reason most are installing looks :cool: + airflow around engine :idea: ?

:)

[Dickie Knee]

and this person is selling cars :lol:


Nope just parts.

Some parts guys just don't have any interest in cars.

but don't get me started. :bash: one day I will start another thread.

Edit : Wow 10,000 views :D

[Goggles]

Edit : Wow 10,000 views :D

wonder how many Holden has sold then??

might have add my name to the list and get some HSV ones for $17.50 - have any Canberrans tried Holden dealers in the ACT and got them?

[V-Car]

"They’re some kind of shield".

The official term for them is 'Shield, Intake Manifold'.

[Goggles]

just ordered the HSV ones - $16.50 each

looks like the best price yet!!

[Drewie]

Don't know what is going on with these covers, tried to order a set this morning, two different dealers both quoted me $29.90, but said that 92176002
was on back order. So haven't ordered yet. Wish I could find a $16.50 dealer.

[8throttlebodies]

Just rang FTG Holden (Melb) and he quoted $28.05 each ... needs to be ordered.

8tb

[MTC]

Guys just cancelled my order with Berwick (was being ripped at $27.50 each) & i have replaced order with Cranbourne Holden at only $16.40 each WooHooo looks like i now found the cheapest :D I should be picking them up tomorrow

[MTC]

By the way Preston Motors in Dandenong, Booran in Dandy & Cheltenham all should have the $16.40 price

[jason phillips]

By the way Preston Motors in Dandenong, Booran in Dandy & Cheltenham all should have the $16.40 price

Do these prices include GST? Cause if they don't mine are only costing $15.91 and I'm 600 km away from Adelaide. The challange of best price continues LOL.

[MTC]

Do these prices include GST? Cause if they don't mine are only costing $15.91 and I'm 600 km away from Adelaide. The challange of best price continues LOL.

Hey Jason Yeah mate GST inclusive :D

[jason phillips]

Hey Jason Yeah mate GST inclusive :D
Good buy mate, Should buy a few at that price for when they wake up and adjust the price. :D

[Nidz]

If your going to buy covers shop around.. I found like a 15 dollar price difference between different Holden Parts Centers. FtyG Holden is on the Pricey Side.. Try The Holden in Burwood. I got them way cheaper from there but I had to pre-order them as they are not a stocked item (or weren't when I got mine).

[Goggles]

of course the next question is if you have bought the VZ LS1 covers, what have you done with the turtle shell?

[Dickie Knee]

92176001 current RRP $27.50
92176002 current RRP $27.50

[PepeLePew]

Smiths Mo Co in Port Adelaide no stock but ordered in for $18.75

Yet another variation on price! But given you use fuel to go pick them up this is the cheapest I'll be finding them :)

[VYSSBlack]

Smiths Mo Co in Port Adelaide no stock but ordered in for $18.75

Yet another variation on price! But given you use fuel to go pick them up this is the cheapest I'll be finding them :)

Looks like thats the best price in Adelaide. I have been quoted $31 from another place in Adelaide and told that they are in stock in Melbourne but not here.

[PepeLePew]

Yer Metro quoted me full whack and I didnt spend long on THAT call.....

He did interestingly recognize the part numbers before looking them up.

[jason phillips]

Yer Metro quoted me full whack and I didnt spend long on THAT call.....

He did interestingly recognize the part numbers before looking them up.
Yeah I checked with them on tuesday.

[Fixel]

I ordered mine today too

Total $36.00 for the pair inc GST a bit dearer than some.

When the guy looked up the number he said "Oh, it's these" :rolleyes:

[Goggles]

for those who have removed the turtle shell, the nuts that hold on the bracket the holds on the shell, are they metric or imperial, and what size?

I briefly tried a metric socket, and it didn't work - was a bit hot under the bonnet at the time!

[Fixel]

for those who have removed the turtle shell, the nuts that hold on the bracket the holds on the shell, are they metric or imperial, and what size?

I briefly tried a metric socket, and it didn't work - was a bit hot under the bonnet at the time!

10mm metric or bang on a Imperial :bash:

[Drewie]

I have rang about 4 to 5 dealers in the Eastern Suburbs, prices ranged from
$29.90 each to $33.35 each, anyone found them in the sub $20 price range in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, don't want to drive miles to get them.
Also some dealers said that they were on back order. I assume we are all talking about the HSV ones not the Holden ones.

[SS VX]

Drewie

Mine were the HSV ones

[Goggles]

got my covers this morning, and found that I had 2 right hand ones!!

the dealer was embarrased as the boxes has 2 different part numbers.

the quality control at Holden must be good :lol:

[Fixel]

got my covers this morning, and found that I had 2 right hand ones!!

the dealer was embarrased as the boxes has 2 different part numbers.

the quality control at Holden must be good :lol:

I know where they went Goggles...

After reading your post, I made sure I checked them before I left.

I got two left and the other two that the dealer ordered were also lefties :lol:

What was strange is that you could see an impression of a rightie in the soft bag wrapping of the two that were supposed to be righties?

[Goggles]

I know where they went Goggles...

After reading your post, I made sure I checked them before I left.

I got two left and the other two that the dealer ordered were also lefties :lol:

What was strange is that you could see an impression of a rightie in the soft bag wrapping of the two that were supposed to be righties?

just got a phone call from the dealer....he said that it will be a week or so before I can get a leftside cover as there has been "a stock mix up." :lol:

[MTC]

Yeah I was told Today when i popped in to the dealer today that they will take a week or two, to get here :( But thats ok I payed them, total was $32.25 for both. So I have ordrered 10 more sets As Holden are getting heaps of orders & the price is sure to jump up by heaps very soon

[Dacious]

Yeah I was told Today when i popped in to the dealer today that they will take a week or two, to get here :( But thats ok I payed them, total was $32.25 for both. So I have ordrered 10 more sets As Holden are getting heaps of orders & the price is sure to jump up by heaps very soon

Who was the dealer - I might get a set.

[MTC]

Who was the dealer - I might get a set.

Mate Cranbourne Holden. But you will have to give them the part nos as they have No Idea what they are at all :D

[PepeLePew]

Picked up mine today....woohoo....I got two lefties also.

MMMMMMMM

[jason phillips]

It has happened again two LH ones here as well :D

[Goggles]

since we are either getting 2 right or 2 left delivered, surely it would not be too difficult for Holden to arrange for dealers to swap covers to keep us customers happy and avoid the 2 week wait.

just sent an email to Holden to see if they can speed up the process.

[VYSSBlack]

I got a quote from Smiths of $17.86 each including GST. When I went in to pay a deposit and order them they told me that there was a price review and that they were now double the price that I was quoted. They did eventually agree to give them to me for the price quoted which they said was now their new cost price to the dealer. I ordered 2 sets at that price just incase I stuff up the paint job on one set. :cool:

[dazz5.7]

I went to Booran Holden in Dandenong yesterday to pick a set up. The guy brings the 2 boxes over and I thought 'should check these just incase they are both left or both right'. He opens them up and sure enough 2 lefties :rolleyes: . He said Holden don't actually send them and it was Toll (courier company) fault. He aslo told me he had 6 right hand side covers on order already :eek: and they would hopefully arrive next Wednesday.

[Ako]

I was too late up here in North Qld, went to the dealer today in Mackay and was quoted $31.63/side (inc gst). Bugger. Still good value, but I would prefer to get a set for the cheaper price.

Anyone keen to buy me a set down south and send them up?


MIKEVYIICLUBBY: Do you have any of your ten sets unaccounted for? I would take a set off your hands for $40 + postage or what ever you though was fair?

Also, how much drama would it be to get rid of the 5.7 ****** logo in the middle? I would be keen to put a Clubby badge or HSV badge there instead. Can someone give me measure measurements of the black area where the words are so I can see if my idea will work?

Thanks

Brad

[Oldmonroman]

I had the same problem 3 months ago, I ended up with 2 Left had ones.
I payed around $54 each?? with GST,,,was I ripped off buy Zupps??

[motomk]

ROFL.....I picked up a set today for an undisclosed sum and low and behold...even though I have given the 2 different numbers I too, have picked up 2 LH covers!!!!!!!
I don't think this is Toll's fault as the parts are numbered differently on the boxes!!!
Maybe this is why they are so cheap...... I don't think you can blame the parts guys either especially the ones on the desk as they don't package the things either!
"Let the trading begin!! Ok I will swap ya one LH for a RH !!!!;);)"
One box is 92176001 and has a LH cover in it
One box is 92176002 and has a LH cover in it!!! :lol:

motomk

[MTC]

Well I sent the Minister for finance to pickup my first set (as only one set was in) yesterday. & yes When She got home I had already removed the turtle shell off the Clubby. But Bugger Me..... We also got two LH covers. So back to waiting for me :( parts guys says just have to wait & it will come in with the rest of my order.

[Goggles]

anybody have updated info on when this issue would be sorted?

the reply I got from Holden Customer Service (and I know how good they are NOT) is that it is something for the dealer and parts to sort out.

might be time to send a letter to Denny.......

I refuse to lift my bonnet, as half the engine is naked :lol:

[The Nurse]

Went to Suttons Parts today in Homebush to get myself a pair. None in stock, the bloke said he could get me the RHS one in a few days, but no word on the LHS one. He rang Holden and they wouldn't even give him an ETA when the LHS would be available again, so unless your dealer has any in stock, there might be a little wait. Anyone got a spare set they want to part with?

He also had a RHS one sitting there as someone had ordered them and ended up with two of the same.

I also got quoted $30 each, which is half of the price for the standard ones

[Dickie Knee]

,,,was I ripped off buy Zupps??

Did you get the holden LS1 covers or the HSV type covers ?

If you ordered the Holden type I think this statement is a bit harsh.

[motomk]

It is surely obvious now!!!!
There is a mess in the numbering of the product...so might be time to organise something on here! Obviously they wouldn't make loads of one side.......How does that make sense??? They are just numbered wrongly....All the RH sides have gone one place and all the LH sides have gone another!!!!
Calm down Goggles...Its only an engine cover after all!!!!;);)

motomk

[Ako]

ok so it look slike I will be getting a set for $31 a side. Just unlucky I never got in earlier. But I will still be happier with that I suppose.

Unless someone wants to trade a set of these for a fibreglass set :) Just kidding.

[Goggles]

Calm down Goggles...Its only an engine cover after all!!!!;);)

motomk

no problem....just a little frustrated that the mix up has happened.

you should see what I can do when I feel really wronged :lol:

[Jag530G]

On Friday I went to Noosa Holden and ordered the following:
92176001 LH HSV Type
92176002 RH HSV Type
30.80 Each, can't be bothered driving miles to get cheaper.

On Monday afternoon got the call said one had turned up
92176001 which turned out to be LHS black letters on black background

and on Thursday afternoon Iwent to pick up:
92176002 which turned out to be LHS black letters on silver background

From reading this forum Holden has actually got both wrong! :bash:

The parts guy is looking into it, so I will pay him a visit with more info on this site.

Matthew

[VYSSBlack]

I spoke to my dealer today, he has the same problem, only the left hand covers came in. He checked on the computer to see what stock was available in Melbourne and they had no right hand covers in and he couldnt give me an ETA. Half an hour later he called back saying that there was a mixup on the packaging and that they do have the right hand covers and that they will be here next Monday.

[exploder]

Ordered mine Wednesday the 5th, got a phone call Friday the 7th to say sorry only lefts turned up, we'll ring when the rights show up. They rang yesterday to say they where in. So I front up, the parts guy hands over the boxes, I pull out the pocket knife and say I'll just check em, he says no mate they fixed the problem its definately a set, see they got different part numbers on the box. And low and behold I unwrap to lefties and he parts guy turns red.

You could actually see on the box part numbered for RHS where they had stuck the parts sticker over an old sticker which funnily enough had the part number for a left on it.................

[PepeLePew]

My right came in yesterday...

Just to clarify, when we say RIGHT are we talking the one on the oil filler side or the other one!!!!

[Goggles]

Just to clarify, when we say RIGHT are we talking the one on the oil filler side or the other one!!!!

When looking from the front (radiator end) of the engine, left is the oil filler side, and right is the other side.

[Fixel]

As it is on the car.

Left = Airbox side
Right = Battery side

[PepeLePew]

Eh boys, thats two different stories! :)

Hope you're right tho Fixel as I rang em and told them the RIGHT one was missing, finding out shortly!

[PepeLePew]

Yep, right is battery side....

[TigerMon]

quoted $60 each from Summit Holden :(

[Rystar]

parts guys says just have to wait & it will come in with the rest of my order.


Hi Mike
i will definately buy 1 set of covers off you.
i have rang a few places, and cant seem to find any at those prices.
please let me know how your going with getting these.

cheers
Ryan

[Oldmonroman]

Did you get the holden LS1 covers or the HSV type covers ?

If you ordered the Holden type I think this statement is a bit harsh.

The Standard VZ Monaro or SS engine covers

[exploder]

My pair of the HSV ones turned up Friday...

[Goggles]

My pair of the HSV ones turned up Friday...

is that a correct set (i.e left and right), or is it 2 of the same side?

[motomk]

Yep I have now have a left and a right cover!

[exploder]

is that a correct set (i.e left and right), or is it 2 of the same side?

No correct set fitted on the car very easily.

I had em try and give me two lefts last week...

[Goggles]

sounds like the problem is being sorted...will have to give my dealer a call to see where my oil filler side cover is :)

[PepeLePew]

Must be slack Goggles, mines been sorted already.

Only took an extra couple of days over the 'error'...

[Goggles]

Must be slack Goggles, mines been sorted already.

Only took an extra couple of days over the 'error'...

I rang my dealer this morning, and they were going to ring Holden this morning to find out when the correct cover would arrive.

[Maverick]

Gotta call this morning to pick my covers up ( 2 sets) ... and you guessed it all left hand side. But to add to the twist one was a different colour (only black was around the 5.7 text - rest was silver)

Oh well at least I knew to check first before leaving - thanks for the heads up guys

Maverick

[Goggles]

Further update from my dealer this morning. Apparently they have chased a number of Holden dealers around the country for the oil filler side cover for me, but with no luck.

Also, they have been told that Holden is having problems sourcing the covers, and the issue is unlikely to be resolved before the end of Jan.

[Tez82]

Just talked to the boys, cause I ordered a few covers and I got all LH. Dammm how hard is it to pack boxes these days, but anyways back ordered it to Melbourne so not sure how long it will take.. They recon maybe another week at least.. How has everyone else going with there orders. Some of you guys by the sounds of it got 2 RH covers as well

hehehe

[ROARZ]

Somewhere in the world, there is a container full of RH covers... Won't they be surprised when they open them...

[yogi_vyss]

I believe Holden has now fixed the issue with the parts labelling mix up as I just ordered 2 sets of the HSV AWD covers and they were here with in hours and correctly labelled. Oh and for $55 per set not a bad deal :D Not as good as some of the earlier birds but I didn’t have to wait either :D Thanks for the info guy’s.

[Tez82]

Good stuff mate, I am still awaiting my right cover. Which place in Brisbane did you end up getting yours from. Mine cost me all up I think $60 a set, but thats cause spare parts in Darra are always a bit more pricey....

[jason phillips]

Finally have got mine. It was after getting 4 leffties. I'm not sold on the look, they could be the same length, but it's growing on me.

[MTC]

I Still dont have my RH cover, still bloody waiting. Dealer says has no idea on time frame. :(

[Goggles]

I Still dont have my RH cover, still bloody waiting. Dealer says has no idea on time frame. :(

funny I have't heard from my dealer yet either.....

[SV300]

I have finally got my LH Oil filler side from Zupps-Brisbane.

They are the HSV LS1 type.



James

[Goggles]

I have finally got my LH Oil filler side from Zupps-Brisbane.

They are the HSV LS1 type.



James

apparently my oil filler side will be in next Mon...here's hoping.

[Goggles]

apparently my oil filler side will be in next Mon...here's hoping.

of course, I dropped into the dealer this morning, and he showed me the cover that I already have, but the part number was still for the oil filler side....gotta laugh :)

[Drewie]

I am going to order a set of the HSV LS1 covers but has anyone actually done any tests to confirm if there is any actual difference in under bonnet temps between the Turtle and the split covers? I spoke to an HSV engineer years ago and he was telling me how they tested their cars in the middle of the desert towing in extreme temperatures then leaving them stand in the heat and Soak etc so you would have thought with the knowledge that HSV and Holden have that when the Turtle engine cover was designed that all that would have been considered. After all the motor is in a confined space under the bonnet anyway, so do the split covers really do much, or are we just assuming that they do? There are thousands of GenIII's out there with the Turtle and I am yet to see one on the side of the road with the bonnet up. I know people will say your hoses and wires etc will last longer as it is not as hot under there but is it really much different. I am going to get a set of the VZ HSV covers but mainly for appearence sake. Just curious as to whether there is any evidence to back-up the heat soak theory. I did ask this question on another thread in the Forum Bar but there were no answers.

[VooDoo]

They changed to split covers with the VZ... must be some advantage

[yogi_vyss]

Tez82 ......... I got mine from Armstrong Holden at Woolloongabba.

Drewie ........ like VooDoo said they went to it on the VZ (car manufacturers don't change things for no reason) The new ones cover about a quater of the area of the engine and air flow cools things even hot air, as long as it's moving it will have a cooling affect. It can only be a good thing for the power steering system too :D

[BLACK 346]

They changed to split covers with the VZ... must be some advantage

Yeah, Holden did, but HSV seem to be using a one
piece cover on the LS2. I haven't seen one live, but
in photos it appears to be one piece with a hole over
the inlet manifold. Maybe Holden went 2 piece due
to popular demand from consumers.

[PepeLePew]

I dont know about others but Im not really worried about whether they do much...but the turtle looks wayyy too much like a heat trap to me, and the split covers will look better.

Gotta get that damn rubber out from the back of the bonnet too...

[Tez82]

The LS2 are a one peice system, but they don't cover the manifold. There is a space in between. They look neat and are really not much different than the new dual covers, except they cover a bit more likw pulley, throttle body etc..... Not sure if anyone has tried to fit the LS2 cover to a LS1

[BLACK 346]

I dont know about others but Im not really worried about whether they do much...but the turtle looks wayyy too much like a heat trap to me, and the split covers will look better.

Gotta get that damn rubber out from the back of the bonnet too...

The rubber just slips off. Make sure you keep your
cabin vent on recirculate once you have removed it
though, as the hot air that escapes comes straight
in the car when you are stationary. Instant sauna :lol:

[Dacious]

Got mine this AM from Booran in Cheltenham. The parts guy was juggling four sets to make sure all had the correct sides. Also wondering why so many people were ordering a brand new cosmetic engine part! I told him and he laughed.

$71.60 including the four clips which I think were $2.50 apiece. I don't know that there's any real advantage, but the main thing is they have a stock look, say '5.7 LS1' and fit the standard setup with the cables. God bless the Holden parts guy who stuck these on the ordinary (non-HSV) parts list.....

[Goggles]

looks like someone in the US has gone the reverse route with their engine cover:
http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?p=221207#post221207

[team illucid]

looks like someone in the US has gone the reverse route with their engine cover:
http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?p=221207#post221207

Someone should tell him it is NOT an HSV cover :lol:

[Aus8]

looks like someone in the US has gone the reverse route with their engine cover:
http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?p=221207#post221207

Lol god knows why he put the fugly turtle shell on there! First mod to my LS1 was kill the turtle! That would be a nice looking engine bay with the dual covers!

[MTC]

looks like someone in the US has gone the reverse route with their engine cover:
http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?p=221207#post221207

The owner is actually a member of this very Forum :confused:

[Maverick]

Gotta call this morning to pick my covers up ( 2 sets) ... and you guessed it all left hand side. But to add to the twist one was a different colour (only black was around the 5.7 text - rest was silver)


Pick up the 2 sets today and guess what :- 2 x rights, 2 x lefts and all of them the same colour

[JezzaB]

Well on a whim today I gave Barry Burke Berwick a call today and asked them if they had the parts in and they said yes. So I rocked up there and he brought the 2 boxes out.

I told him to open them as they may be the same side. He sort of gave me a funny look and started opening the boxes. Pulls out the first one and sorta parades it in front of me like "see it a left one" and then opens the second box and what do we see, a left one. Well that smug little grin was quickly removed from his face.

He then starts staring at the computer trying to work out whats gone wrong even though i've clearly pointed out that it should be the one with the oil filler cap hole and holding the parts list infront of him. Then he starts opening bonnets in the show room to see what side the oil filler one's on (WTF?) Anyway I left leaving him mumbling about calling Holden and getting "..to the root of all this.."

I would LOVE to know where the all the ****ing right hand covers are!!!

Oh and boy were they charging a mint $38.95ea!

Jez

[Fixel]

Ive been watching the covers moving down the east coast over the last week or so.

Brissy first, then NSW/ACT and now us.

It looks like the Melbourne supplies came in mid last week :lol:
East side of town got them Friday and west get them Monday :)
I picked up mine this morning, a left and right in HSV colours, just as they should be, finally.

[Ricko]

Just ordered mine using the HSV numbers here in Forbes, $15.30 for the right and the left substantially cheaper at $15.29 :rolleyes: . Not in stock though.

[JezzaB]

Hmm I'm confused :eek:

The covers (sorry COVER, still waiting for the otherside!) I have are silver with large black emossed pieces with black writing on a silver background. All the others I have seem are all silver with black writing on a black background?

[JezzaB]

Hmm I'm confused :eek:

The covers (sorry COVER, still waiting for the otherside!) I have are silver with large black emossed pieces with black writing on a silver background. All the others I have seem are all silver with black writing on a black background?

Finally found a pic of the ones i've got:
http://www.splitpixel.com.au/images/97_1_b.jpg

[Fixel]

jezzab those are the ones off the 4WD HSVs apparently? Although the HSV website doesn't seem to show them in their photos?

[JezzaB]

Thanks mate. I checked out the HSV site and the Avalanche had the Turtle Shell. So the other ones are from the Monaro right (all silver with black writting on black background)?

[Fixel]

The others are standard VZ 5.7l V8 anything :lol: