I saved this Holden SV6 Ute from the wreckers

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The E30 Ute is still going, I just needed a car to pickup and drop off parts. This is that car.
I picked this 2005 Holden VZ SV6 ute as a mostly complete car just missing some small interior bits, barely started and as anyone whos dealt with Alloytech engines can be a little dicey with possible timing chain issues. I took the gamble to see if I could get it running. Stick around to see how it all goes and if it costs me an arm and a leg or if I get out of it fairly unscathed.

[@Gary_Guttz]

Gotta love a random bunch of mystery wires coming from the dash! 🧐

[@blacknightcreations]

Ohh yeah, I’ll have to work out what they were supposed to be doing

[@MattAKASoundwave]

Gotta love that U-Pull-It The wreakers that loves you the most!! Where getting it off is half the fun 😅

[@blacknightcreations]

I even get a little excited finding something broken that I’ll need from u-pull-it now!

[@bimmerflex5526]

This was so satisfying to watch. Your detective skills paid off. Plus a wee bit of loose change! Looks like the seller took out the K&N better air filter? Why don’t sellers vacuum and wash their cars before selling them on!? U.K. looking forward to your e30 truck build. 🇬🇧

[@blacknightcreations]

Cheers! Had someone suggest keeping all the change I find until I can afford another car and we don’t want them to clean them so we can buy them even cheaper!

[@ghhffffgxgnj8721]

Holden was at the top of their game styling these utes. Look forward to seeing more content.

[@blacknightcreations]

They’re really were, great looking vehicles

[@saulgoodman2892]

Such good looking cars

[@paulsz6194]

Rule #1 check the oil before starting a suspect car bound for the wreckers #2 check the fuel level, # 3 stick a camera down the some of the spark plug holes and makes sure there isn’t any valve damage.

[@blacknightcreations]

All solid advice, when I went to inspect the car first time they did start it but it was very rough. I know I got fairly lucky with the car and I’ve definitely learnt a few more tips for the next time I buy a car like this.

[@tipenemason8421]

Forgets to connect throttle connector, no filter, 😂A driving running car! you've totally redeemed yourself... 😂

[@blacknightcreations]

No point hiding it, I’m not a mechanic so there’s no reason to not laugh at myself. Glad you enjoyed the video

[@paulsz6194]

I’d also put a new PCV valve on for good measure... those HF V6 engines had a poor a PCV valvle design. There are even video’s on YT here on how to modify them.

[@blacknightcreations]

I’ll look into one, I’ve done a couple more maintenance things to it already and it’s quite a reliable car now

[@paulsz6194]

@@blacknightcreations a new PCV valve (along with the mod- i think it's drilling a bigger hole into it) will go towards reducing the likelhood of oil sludging , as it is quite common in these V6 engines.

[@blacknightcreations]

I have read up that the earlier alloytechs had thicker chains and are less prone to causing an issue. Like any car I’ll learn the quirks of it as I drive it.

[@paulsz6194]

@@blacknightcreations kzbin.info/www/bejne/r32TdXx4i5abmc0

[@AtreidaeChibiko]

@@blacknightcreations hmmhmm. You can clearly see the difference between one side of the engine and the other when you pull the rocker covers off. Those pcv valves shears get stuck unless you're changing oil every 5,000km. Just put a drill through it

[@AtreidaeChibiko]

I know this vid is old But did you need the glove box catches? Pretty sure i have some somewhere

[@blacknightcreations]

I did buy one at one stage but this car is now up for sale to fund the E30

[@AtreidaeChibiko]

​@@blacknightcreations I did not expect a happy Gilmore reference for fuel injectors

[@darrenbrown5248]

You should have got a vy all Sixers after are shit unless it's a v8

[@blacknightcreations]

I was watching for a cheap black holden Ute for months and this is the one that came up. Early VZs have a thicker chain so are less prone to having timing chain issues. Since I’ve gotten it running it hasn’t missed a beat!

[@blacknightcreations]

I do have some cool plans for another V8 Ute in the future

[@vintageboulton]

I got a good laugh on this video. How much will it go for after it's all ticketyboo?

[@blacknightcreations]

As it stands it’s probably a 5-6k car but I have some bigger plans for it in the future.

[@saulgoodman2892]

Have you still got it?

[@waynebaker7073]

Would you like to by a vy 2002 And a 2004 storm 7000 for both

[@blacknightcreations]

I only by black cars and they’re a little out of my budget right now sorry

[@AtreidaeChibiko]

Ah. The venerable hfv6.. how i know you...

[@wubman535meme7]

fuck 2500 is a bit steep for that aye

[@blacknightcreations]

I figured it was a whole and registrable, I just hoped it was a relatively easy fix which it was….

[@wubman535meme7]

@@blacknightcreations I’ve seen fairer deals personally without knowing the kms and if the chains need to be done or not, $1500 would of been more fair for a vz that needed to be towed , no hate to alloytecs as I have a ve myself.

[@blacknightcreations]

I’ve been looking for a couple of months for any black utes VU and hadn’t found anything. This popped up and it’s been pretty reliable. No regrets yet.

[@benni727]

should have brought a au haha

[@blacknightcreations]

It’s been a great car, I had just sold an XR6 non turbo FG Ute

[@xUseTheForks]

Should of let them wreck it lol

[@blacknightcreations]

Hahaha not a fan of the VZ Ute?

[@xUseTheForks]

@@blacknightcreations not a fan of Holden at all lol

[@blacknightcreations]

Everyone has their preference, as soon as BMW start making utes I can buy one. I’ve had to resort to making my own BMW Ute.

[@paulsz6194]

@@xUseTheForks keep on driving your ‘94 Hyundai excel LoL...🤣

[@xUseTheForks]

@@paulsz6194 nah buddy

[@RecklessHS]

$2500 for a non runner with 270000+ kms u got scammed.

[@blacknightcreations]

Nah I didn’t, it was a great car

[@RecklessHS]

@@blacknightcreations I bought a vz sv6 sedan for 1500 with rego and rwc

[@blacknightcreations]

@RecklessHS sedans are always cheaper than Ute