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Go Torque. 

Trade News Direct. 

Summer 2011 

Inside this issue: 

> New Series II Commodore 

> Holden Engine Plant Tour 

> Tech: Pollen Filters 

> Big Block Motorbike 

> Holden Legend - Holden Statesman

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Welcome to the Summer 2011 issue of Go Torque – Trade News Direct. 

Insert David’s message here. 

As the first decade of the new millennium draws to a close we will be 

entering 2011 with some fantastic new products which will see Holden 

continuing as an Australian icon for many years to come. 

We highlight the new Series II Commodore and all new Barina Spark. 

In particular the new technology features in both cars. We have come a 

long way from the days when I remember Dad bringing home his new 

Holden back in the early 80’s. It had an aerial that when up and down by 

itself and speakers in the back, (which seemed amazing at the time) a far 

cry from the Holden IQ system you’ll find in the Series II Commodore. 

Our Holden legend this issue is the Statesman which after almost 40 

years is retiring, we take a look back at the extraordinary journey that 

these great cars have taken, from the very first HQ Statesman, to the 

final WM. 

Holden Engine Operations in Melbourne produce V6 engines with 

cutting edge technology which are shipped all over the world, we explore 

the process of building them. 

The Holden Trade Club continues to grow and we are pleased to 

introduce ACDelco batteries to a growing list of parts available through 

the program, see pages 18-19 for more details. 

Holden Restoration Parts takes a look at Tony Cott’s Toranas and finds 

out why he loves the cars so much. We also head over to Western 

Australia to chat with the guys involved with Beat the Heat – WA, the 

program which promotes legal off street drag racing. 

Also featured is one of the craziest motorbikes you have ever seen. The 

bike is powered by a 540ci Big Block GM Performance engine. We also 

take a look at an exciting new racing class in Speedway that utilizes 2nd 

hand Holden engines to create an affordable and entertaining racing 

division. 

Don’t forget to check out page 33 to see who the lucky winner of the 

Snap-On Prize Pack. I’m sure you’ll agree that we found a very deserving 

winner. 

If all this isn’t enough, we are giving away 100 copies of the ACDelco 

2011 Calendar to the first 100 people to email in. Check out page 34 

for more information. 

The team hope you enjoy reading this issue of Go Torque over the 

Holiday season and wish you, and your families a safe and happy 

Christmas. 

Go Better, 

David Metzke 

Aftersales Marketing Manager. 

Contents. 

> 4-5 All New VE Series II Commodore 

> 6-7 Holden V6 Engine Plant 

> 8-9 Motorsport News 

> 11 Business Essentials Part 2 

> 12-13 Technical - Pollen Filters 

> 15 New Cars - Cruze Hatch & Barina 

> 16 HRP - Feature Car 

> 18-19 ACDelco Batteries in Trade Club 

> 21 Big-Block Motorbike 

> 22 Beat The Heat - WA 

> 24 Genuine Holden Windscreens 

> 25 GM Electronic Service Information 

> 26-27 Holden Legend - Statesman 

> 28 Holden Supports iRescue 

> 29 Wingless Sprint Cars 

> 30 ACDelco Automotive Stockists 

> 31 Model in Focus - Hyundai Getz 

> 33 Toolbox Competition Winner 

> 34 ACDelco 2011 Calendar 

> 34 ACDelco Battery Stockists 

Ethanol Answers. 

Log on to ethanolanswers.com.au, 

a new website to help answer your 

questions about ethanol and the 

ethanol-based alternative fuel, E85. 

Go Torque. Trade News Direct. - Summer 2011 

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Series II 

All New Series II Commodore. 

Improved Fuel Economy and reduced CO2 emissions. 

Revised Aerolip 

Boot Lid. 

Revised Grill, 

Front Bumper & 

Headlamps 

Air Deflectors 

Under Body Panels 

Modified Undertray 

Holden has introduced the VE and WM Series II, the latest versions of 

Australia’s most popular sedans, wagons, utilities and luxury longwheelbase 

vehicles. 

With the new range, Holden has finessed the formula that has made 

Commodore the nation’s top selling car for 14 years straight, introducing 

smart multimedia technology, improved fuel economy and the capacity to run 

on environmentally friendly bio-ethanol. 

VE Series II brings more multimedia features to the Commodore range 

than ever before through an all-new infotainment system that delivers full 

Bluetooth®, USB, iPod® and MP3 player integration across the range. 

Known as Holden-iQ, the system is controlled through a clever, user-friendly 

touch screen mounted in the centre stack - the cornerstone of a refreshed 

interior across all models. 

Commodore’s smart technology extends to the Series II powertrain line-up 

which delivers further fuel economy improvements on all models. Holden’s 

frugal 3.0-litre SIDI V6 now achieves economy of 9.1 litres of fuel per 100 

kilometres in the official ADR81/02 test. The 2 per cent improvement adds 

to the 12 per cent fuel economy gain made in September last year when 

Spark Ignition Direct Injection (SIDI) engine technology was introduced to the 

Commodore range. 

The 3.6 litre SIDI V6 used to power premium Commodore models makes 

average fuel economy gains of more than 3 per cent while all luxury and 

performance models powered by Holden’s Gen IV V8 improve on average by 

more than 6 per cent. The fuel economy improvements also result in reduced 

emissions across the range with all V6 models now achieving a four-star 

rating in the Federal Government’s Green Vehicle Guide. 

In a major step towards creating a cleaner Australian fuel landscape, Series 

II introduces flex-fuel technology which enables customers to run selected 

models on Bio-ethanol, known in many markets as E85; a blend of up to 85 

per cent ethanol and 15 per cent petrol. In Australia today, use of the fuel 

reduces lifecycle CO2 emissions by up to 40 per cent when compared to 

petrol. 

A first for an Australian-made car, Series II models powered by the 3.0 litre 

SIDI V6 and 6.0 litre V8 engines will feature this flex-fuel capability, allowing 

them to run on Bio-ethanol, E10, Unleaded, Premium or any combination in 

between. 

Holden Chairman and Managing Director, Mike Devereux, said Series II, which 

also receives a range of exterior design enhancements, reflected Holden’s 

focus on continuous improvements for Commodore. 

“Our approach to Commodore has been about making a great car even better,” 

Mr Devereux said. 

“Our customers have been telling us they want to see our models refreshed 

with greater functionality from Omega to Caprice. We have listened and 

responded in a way that continues to position Commodore as the smart choice 

for Australian motorists.” 

Mr Devereux said the introduction of flex-fuel capability to Series II vehicles 

highlighted Holden’s commitment to making motoring better for the 

environment through leadership with alternative fuels. 

“We have placed an enormous emphasis on developing technology that can 

be used in today’s vehicles to make driving better for the environment. That 

has included leading the way for Australian produced cars with Bio-ethanol, 

providing motorists with a cleaner fuel alternative when filling up their car. 

“It is the first major step forward in our efforts to move more renewable 

fuels like Bio-ethanol from a niche product into the mainstream, by making it 

available on Australia’s top-selling car line.” 

Holden engineers and designers working on Series II have 

instituted a series of modifications to produce an average fuel 

economy gain for all V6 models of 2.8 per cent and an average 

fuel economy gain for all V8 models of six per cent – making a 

combined average of just over four per cent across the VE and 

WM Series II range. 

Modifications included aerodynamic improvements, which lower fuel 

consumption by reducing the vehicle’s drag co-efficient, and mechanical 

changes. Omega and Berlina models were also fitted with lower rolling 

resistance tyres. 

Further fuel saving enhancements see the Omega Ute brought into line 

with the remainder of the Commodore range, benefiting from Holden’s 

economical 3.0-litre SIDI V6 engine matched with the six-speed 

automatic transmission. 

Commodore goes Brazillian. 

Holden has announced a new, niche export program to Chevrolet 

Brazil based on the VE Series II Commodore range. 

The export vehicles will be sold as Chevrolet Omega in Brazil from 

November this year and will be powered by Holden’s locally-built 3.6 litre 

SIDI V6 engine initially capable of running on blends of up to 25 per cent 

ethanol. 

The niche-volume program marks the return of Holden exports to Brazil 

which ran between 1998 with the VT-based Chevrolet Omega and 2008. 

Holden will export 600 of the special edition Chevrolet Omega vehicles. 

The model will be represented in Brazil by motor racing icon, Emerson 

Fittipaldi. 

Fittipaldi, a Brazilian national hero, won the Formula One world drivers’ 

championship in 1972 and 1974 racing for the Lotus and McLaren 

teams. He later switched to racing IndyCar in the United States, winning 

the famed Indianapolis 500 in 1989 and 1993 and the IndyCar drivers’ 

championship in 1989. 

Aerodynamic improvements include: 

Addition of panels under the vehicle floor to reduce airflow drag 

(Sedan and Sportwagon, excluding Omega) 

Reduced trim height on Omega and Berlina sedan 

· Air deflectors fitted to the front of sedan rear wheels 

(Omega, Berlina Calais) 

· Rear bootlid re-design to include aero lip detailing (sedans) 

Front undertray modified to reduce drag 

· 

Mechanical changes include: 

Fitment of a clutched air conditioning compressor, which does not 

pump when the air conditioning system is turned off 

Engine idle speed reduction on 3.6L V6 SIDI variants 

· 

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Engine Plant 

Holden V6 - Made in Melbourne. 

Much of the process has been automated but there is still a 

great deal of human involvement through the whole process. The 

machines are there to do all the heavy lifting, hard labour and 

precision work. 

Once the heads and short motor are built, they come together. The 

heads are seamlessly installed by machine and the head bolts are 

then simultaneously torqued to exact specifications, within +/- 0.1%. 

This level of precision is just something that cannot be replicated by 

hand. 

The engine is now starting to look more complete. The manifolds, 

fuel system and other bolt-ons are now installed. The fuel system 

upgrades with the recent 2010 SIDI engines saw a new fuel system 

leak test station which utilizes nitrogen and helium to ensure the 

fuel system is assembled correctly. Because both these gases are 

so fine, they are capable of revealing tiny imperfections that could 

eventually leak fuel in the future. This multi-million dollar station is 

cutting edge technology and is critical to ensuring the integrity of the 

fuel system and reliability. 

Above: A robot precisely applies sealant to the surfaces of the timing case cover with 

precision not possible by hand. 

The final stage of the assembly line sees the engine filled with oil 

and then undergoes a ‘Cold Test’. This involves connecting a 50kW 

dyne motor to the flywheel/flexplate and then driving the engine cold 

(with no fuel). The engine is run through a 2 minute test cycle which 

consists of 5 phases at various speeds from 150 – 2,000rpm. 

In this article, we take a look into Holden’s High-Feature V6 

(HFV6) engine plant located at Fisherman’s Bend in Port 

Melbourne Victoria. 

Holden has been manufacturing engines on this site since 1940, 

today the HFV6 plant is where all the V6 engines found in the 

latest Holden Commodores, Colorados and Captivas are built. 

The plant currently builds up to 27 different engine combinations 

simultaneously. Many of these engines are sent overseas to 

countries as far afield as Mexico, Sweden and Brazil as part of 

Holden’s engine export program. These are fitted to other vehicles in 

the General Motors family. 

The plant produces around 520 engines each day, working 2 shifts. 

However if required, it is capable of building up to 960 engines per 

day with the addition of an extra shift. 

The plant is split into two separate sections – fabrication and 

assembly. 

Fabrication 

This area handles the 3 fabrication lines which machine the main 

engine components – cylinder blocks, crankshafts and cylinder 

heads. 

These processes take between 1.5 and 3 hours to run through the 

machining lines. The ‘rough’ castings are drilled, tapped, brushed, 

polished, grinded, honed, washed, hardened, balanced and leak 

tested ready for assembly. 

Once the components have been fabricated, they are sorted and 

stockpiled in readiness to join the assembly production line to create 

a complete motor. 

Assembly 

The assembly line, in simple terms is designed in a ‘Y’ shape, with the 

heads and short motor being assembled simultaneously on different 

assembly lines and then meeting to create the long motor. 

Testing occurs at many points along the line, if a problem is found 

with one of the cylinder heads, the matching short motor on the 

other side of the production line will automatically be put into a 

holding bay, allowing production to continue on the line without 

disruption. 

Computers track and read what parts are where on the production 

line using a combination of radio data tags and casting nodes on 

cylinder heads and blocks. These nodes are basically Braille for the 

tracking system to read. This system ensures the right parts are 

going into the right engine. 

The assembly process is based upon the General Motors Global 

Manufacturing System which consists of 5 key principles; People 

Involvement, Standardization, Built-In-Quality, Short Lead Time and 

Continuous Improvement. 

The cold test engine cubicles consist of a series of pressure 

transducers, vacuum and vibration sensors, accelerometers and 

torque transducers which test for oil pressure, engine torque levels, 

engine vibration, intake vacuum pressure, exhaust pressure, cam and 

crank timing, ignition spark as well as many other engine vitals. 

After the engines pass this test, they are loaded onto pallets 

where they will then be shipped to Adelaide to power the latest 

Commodores, or somewhere around the world. 

Manufacturing Fast Fact. 

When conrods are made, they are cast as single piece. To seperate and create the conrod bearing caps, they are not cut 

as you may have thought. They are hydraulically split into two peices. Doing it this way creates two surfaces that perfectly 

mesh when bolted together, creating a much stronger and precise join. This is one of the main reasons why you should 

never swap and change conrod bearing caps between conrods. 

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Motorsport Section News Title 

Motorsport News. 

The following day TeamVodafone’s Whincup and Owen withstood 

immense pressure over the closing stages to win a thrilling final leg and 

maintain VE II’s unbeaten run. 

Tander’s win was the 47th of his career, just one short of the late, great 

Peter Brock in third on the all-time Australian Touring Car/V8 Supercar 

Championship most wins list, while Whincup’s was his 42nd. 

Whincup and Owen’s victory also gave Commodore its 14th race win of 

the season and secured Holden the manufacturer’s title. 

The V8 Supercar Championship Series is beginning to wind down 

with just three events remaining on the 2010 calendar as Go Torque 

was going to press – the Tasmania Challenge at Symmons Plains, the 

Sandown Challenge and the Sydney 500 at Homebush. 

Whincup has closed the gap to series leader James Courtney and 

is within striking distance of winning his third straight V8 Supercar 

Championship, while TeamVodafone is odds-on favourite to take out the 

team’s title. 

Holden’s recently-introduced VE Commodore Series II 

has found immediate success on the race track, clean 

sweeping V8 Supercar’s three endurance races –Phillip 

Island, Bathurst and the Gold Coast. 

VE Series II’s race-winning introduction has also secured Holden 

the 2010 V8 Supercar Manufacturer’s Championship with six races 

remaining in the season. 

In mid-September, Holden legends Craig Lowndes and Mark Skaife 

combined to take out the warm-up to Bathurst, the Phillip Island 500. 

Just four weeks later, Lowndes and Skaife went on to win the year’s 

biggest and most important race, the Bathurst 1000 at Mount Panorama, 

leading team-mates Jamie Whincup and Steve Owen across the line in a 

historic TeamVodafone Commodore one, two. 

It was just the third 'one-two' in Bathurst history and the first since Peter 

Brock and David Parsons crossed the line together in HDT’s ‘Last of the 

Big Banger’ Commodores in 1984. 

Holden dominated Bathurst with the first four finishers and eight of the 

top 10 Commodores, the Toll Holden Racing Team’s Garth Tander and 

Cameron McConville celebrating HRT’s 20th anniversary in fine style by 

claiming the final podium spot. 

The win was Lowndes’ fifth Bathurst crown and Skaife’s sixth, while 

Lowndes’ victory completed an incredible month where he won Phillip 

Island, Bathurst and the Australian Safari. 

For Holden it was its 27th win in Australia’s Great Race and the 20th 

for Commodore since it made its competition debut at Mt Panorama in 

1980. 

In late October, the third V8 enduro, the revitalised Gold Coast 600 

saw HRT’s Tander and McConville combine to take out a crash-filled, 

controversial first 300km leg with Lowndes and three-time World Touring 

Car Champion Andy Priaulx finishing second for TeamVodafone in yet 

another Commodore one, two. 

Lowndes Wins Australasian Safari. 

Doorslammers in Melbourne. 

If you are from Melbourne, hopefully you were lucky enough to 

get along to the Top Doorslammers at Calder Park on November 

20. Unfortunately the Victorians don't get to see much top level 

drag racing in their home state. So this was the perfect chance 

for the public to get out and see Australia's best competing at 

the track. 

The doorslammers always attract a huge crowd, and it was no different 

at Calder Park. Although only racing over the 1/8th Mile they put on 

a great show and gave many Victorians their first Top Doorslammer 

experience. 

For all the latest news and results on the Holden Trade Club Top 

Doorslammer, check out www.fabiettiracing.com.au 

V8 Supercar star Craig Lowndes has had a miraculous win in his 

debut off-road event, the gruelling Australian Safari which was 

held in outback Western Australia. 

Lowndes and navigator Kees Weel crossed the finish line in the 

Western Australian coast town of Esperance to claim victory by 1 hour 

12 minutes and 44 seconds. 

Driving a specially modified V8 Holden Colorado, Lowndes and Weel 

dominated the Safari winning nine of the 17 competitive stages run, 

covering 3,600 kilometres through the WA bush during the last seven 

days. 

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Maximising Workshop Profitability Part 2. 

Business Essentials 

ACDelco Super DOT 4 brake fluid is suitable for the vast majority of vehicles on the road. 500ml is 

the perfect size if you’re changing brake fluid – recommended every two years on most vehicles. As you know, brake fluid is 

hygroscopic and attracts moisture, so don’t take the risk of contamination with bulk containers – buy in convenient and safe 

500ml bottles. No waste, no problem. 

In the last issue of Go Torque, our friends at Deloitte Motor Industry Services 

discussed workshop profitability (points one to three below). In this issue 

they will look at the front counter of the service department and the 

important role the customer facing staff play in ensuring profit is maximised 

in the workshop. - The Editor 

The best run workshop will not return a profit if the front counter is not 

feeding the right amount of work into the shop. Furthermore the front 

counter must charge the work out to the customer and track the workshop 

metrics. 

Workshop profit is derived from: 

1. Efficient utilisation of the labour available. 

2. Management and control of the shop. 

3. Efficient layout of facility. 

4. Booking the correct amount of work daily. 

5. Accurate and efficient costing . 

6. Proper use of the time clock. 

In this issue we will be exploring points four to six relating to the front 

counter. 

Booking the right amount of work daily 

Booking the correct amount of work or workshop loading is vital; too much 

and you risk quality issues resulting in customer dissatisfaction, too little and 

the technicians run out of work and labour sales opportunities are lost. 

Actions to consider in loading the workshop 

1. Calculate the number of hours available each day. 

2. Book the work by hours up to the number of hours available as 

calculated above. 

3. Focus the advisors on driving retail business. 

4. Phone or SMS customers the day before to reduce no-shows. 

5. Maximise the amount of the most profitable work for the shop. 

- Scheduled services are generally more profitable than heavy 

mechanical work. 

Sales and Aftersales Management Training 

Execute, Lead and Get Results 

Sales Management Training 5 – 6 October 2010 

• Managing for improvement in profit in the new 

and used sales departments 

• Effective leadership style employed to get the best 

out of all of your people 

• Business planning: where focus will be placed on 

the important and not just the urgent 

• Successful recruitment and retention of quality 

staff and understanding 

• Importance of customer satisfaction and 

retention strategies 

• Improve the results of your operation by 

working on your own data and KPIs. 

6. Use sublet to soak up variances in demand. 

- When busy sublet out work. 

- In slower times keep the work in house. 

Live, instructor led six day courses held over three months. Each course uses your dealership data and focuses on 

action plans and improvement for your dealership. The courses are suitable for current managers or future managers. 

Accurate and efficient costing 

When costing work for customers it is important to charge all of the time that 

the technicians worked on the job. Although on the surface this sounds easy 

we often see money lost through ineffective charging. 

Actions that can improve the charging processes 

1. Train service advisors to sell the job, do not discount to appease 

customers. 

2. Track Repair Orders that have labour adjustments to ensure efficiency 

problems are understood. 

3. Have a separate costing clerk to cost invoices. 

4. Track Repair Orders that are less than 100% efficient and discuss 

with technician and advisor. 

5. Get the technicians to write proper stories so all work can be 

charged out. 

Proper use of the time clock 

If you can’t measure it you can’t manage it! This is an old but true adage. The 

only way to understand how efficiently the workshop is running is to use a 

time clock. 

1. Technicians should clock on and off every job (not just every car). 

2. The data should be shared with the technicians and plans put in place 

to maximise productivity and efficiency. 

3. Divide your shop into teams and monitor them individually. 

Check your front counter against these and see how you compare, 

remember the name of the game is to keep the workshop full of high 

grossing work and drive the technicians to work. 

For further information call Tony Hutton 02 9322 2710 or email 

anhutton@deloitte.com.au, or visit the website www.eprofitfocus.com. 

Aftersales Management Training 13 – 14 October 2010 

• Managing for improvement in processes, productivity 

and efficiency of staff, reduce costs and increase 

your bottom line 

• Industry professionals and expert speakers with 

proven dealership track records 

• Optimise customer relationship, CSI and re-gain 

lost customers 

• Improve the overall management, business development 

and communication skills to be atop leader 

• Improve the results of your operation by working on your 

own data and KPIs. 

Please visit www.eprofitfocus.com 

for more information or contact 

our professionals: 

Dale McCauley 

Client Director 

Tel: +61 (0) 2 9322 7277 

dmccauley@deloitte.com.au 

Philip Muehleck 

Training Manager 

Tel: +61 (0) 2 9322 7594 

pmuehleck@deloitte.com.au 

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Pollen Filters 

Technical Info 

Nothing to Sneeze At. 

Changing Pollen Filters in Holdens. 

1 

Fitting a VE or WM Commodore Pollen Filter. 

1. The Pollen Filter is located under the cover of the plenum 

chamber. 

2. Remove all of the fasteners that hold the top cover in place 

(Tip - A flat edged trim tool is best for this job). 

3. Inside you will see a leaf guard (or a pollen filter if the car has 

been previously fitted with one), carefully remove and clean out any 

leaves and debris from the chamber. 

4. Insert the new Pollen Filter into its correct position. Then re-install 

all the fasteners to secure the cover back into position. 

With a little practice, replacing a filter takes less than 3 mintues. 

2 3 

4 

Around 6 Million Australians today suffer from chronic respiratory 

illnesses such as asthma and hay fever*. These are both 

commonly brought on by airborne particles such as dust and 

pollen. 

This problem is exacerbated when we drive as the air inside our vehicles 

has been found to have a higher concentration of pollutants than in the air 

just outside the vehicle. 

In older vehicles, contaminants pass unfiltered into the passenger 

cabin along with the fresh air intake. Fortunately most modern vehicles, 

including many Holdens can be fitted with a pollen filter, (sometimes 

referred to as a cabin filter) which reduces these allergens entering 

through the heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. 

Key Benefits of Pollen Filters: 

• Better air quality. 

• Better passenger comfort. 

• Cleaner Interior. 

1 

Changing an AH Astra Pollen Filter. 

1. The Pollen Filter is located behind the glovebox, remove it first. 

2. Locate and remove the cover as highlighted. 

3. You should be able to see the pollen filter now, carefully remove 

the old filter and clear out any debris. You can now replace with a 

new filter and reinstall the glovebox. 

This job should take less than 10 minutes. 

Holden Pollen Filter Range Guide. 

The pollen filter is included in the regular service schedule and needs to 

be replaced at regular intervals to ensure it performs correctly. When not 

changed for an extended period the filter will become clogged, choking 

the airflow entering the vehicle. A severely clogged filter will lead to 

reduced performance of air conditioning system and musty odours. 

2 

Model Variant Regular Carbon ACDelco Location 

Astra 

Barina 

AH/TS 

TR 

XC 

TK 

SB* 

13175553 

93182435 

93172299 

96962173 

90512706 

13175554 ACC22 Behind Glove Box 

Behind Glove Box 

93172129 ACC27 

ACC41 

ACC21 

Engine Bay 

Behind Glove Box 

Engine Bay 

Calibra YE 93182435 Behind Glove Box 

And as an added benefit, having a filter installed will keep the interior 

cleaner for longer, as less dust enters the cabin. 

Captiva All 96440878 ACC40 Behind Glove Box 

Combo 

XC 

SB* 

93172299 

90512706 

93172129 ACC27 

ACC21 

Engine Bay 

Engine Bay 

Pollen filters are generally located either under the bonnet or behind the 

glove box. Most can be easily changed in 5-15 minutes, yet are commonly 

overlooked at service time. Next time you service one of the Holdens 

listed opposite ensure you replace the filter as required for the benefit of 

your customer. 

Your local Holden Dealer also stocks a range of ACDelco Cabin Filters 

to suit many makes and models. Further details of the full range can be 

found online at acdelco.com.au or contact your Holden Trade Club Dealer. 

*Source: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) 

http://www.aihw.gov.au/mediacentre/2010/mr20100520.cfm 

The image on the left shows a used pollen filter after 15,000kms, the image 

on the right shows how clean the filter is when it first went in. 

What is a Carbon Filter? 

Just like a Pollen Filter, but has the added benefit of filtering 

odours and gases that come in through the HVAC System. For 

more information speak with your local Holden Dealer. 

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Commodore VE 92184248 ACC24 Engine Bay 

Cruze JG 13271190 Behind Glove Box 

Epica 96337653 Engine Bay 

Statesman WM 92184248 ACC24 Engine Bay 

Tigra 93172299 ACC27 Engine Bay 

Vectra 

JS/JR 

ZC 

90512779 

93172299 93172129 

ACC19 

ACC27 

Engine Bay 

Engine Bay 

Viva 96554378 Behind Glove Box 

Zafira 93182436 ACC32 Behind Glove Box 

* Note: Barina & Combo SB model w/out AC - Regular - 90509367 no longer available. 

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Holden Genuine Accessories. Holden Genuine Accessories are 

designed to fit. Whether you are accessorising your brand new Holden or you are looking 

to give your current Holden that unique look. You will not be dissapointed by the quality and 

fitment of Holden Genuine Accessories. Log onto holden.com.au/accessories or drop into your 

local Holden Dealer and view the complete range of accessories available for your Holden. 

Holden Designed Cruze Hatch. 

Holden Design 

Genuine Quality. 

Factory Fit. 

Holden’s design talents are being showcased to the world with 

the five-door Cruze hatchback showcar being unveiled at the 

Paris Motor Show. 

The highly anticipated global model was designed and built by Holden’s 

Port Melbourne design studio. The showcar with its sweeping coupe 

roofline and short overhangs is a precursor to a production model, also 

designed by Holden that will be built in several countries, including 

Australia where it will start product in late 2011. 

Holden Chief Designer Richard Ferlazzo said the project had been a 

significant undertaking for the studio which had spent more than 12 

months working with GM designers from around the world developing 

the hatch variant. 

"Our brief was to create an alternative body style to the traditional sedan 

that retained the same dynamic proportions that has made Cruze such a 

success around the world,” Mr Ferlazzo said. 

“We are very proud of the result which will be tailored further for the 

Australian market and give an appearance consistent with the rest of the 

Holden portfolio next year.” 

All New Barina Spark. 

The Holden Design Studio is an important part of General Motors global 

design network, as one of only three facilities in the world with the 

capability to design and build prototype concept vehicles for exhibitions 

and international auto shows. 

Holden’s all-new street-smart city car, the Barina Spark has made its 

local debut at the Australian International Motorshow in Sydney. 

The 1.2-litre hatch complements the existing Barina model range and 

becomes the latest addition to Holden’s small car portfolio. It delivers sharp 

sports styling backed by leading safety features standard across the range. 

The striking five-door Barina Spark CD and CDX are based on GM’s latest 

global design. They come equipped with sports body kit, alloy wheels, fog 

lamps and rear spoiler as standard, along with high-level safety features 

across the range, such as Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and six-airbag 

occupant protection. 

Both are powered by a lively 1.2 litre DOHC four-cylinder engine, teamed 

with five-speed manual transmission. Fuel economy (ADR81/02) is a frugal 

5.6 litres/100km making it the most economical car in the Holden range. 

Holden Genuine Accessories. 


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Restoration 

Section Title 

Living The Dream. 

Even during times of economic downturn, the love and passion for restoring 'Classic Aussie Cars' 

has continued to grow, as enthusiasts relish for that familiar rumble of classic muscle idling. 

To bring your old Holden back 

to original, use official Holden 

Restoration Parts. 

These parts are labelled to ensure 

authenticity and are built to Holden 

specifi cations by the most recognised 

name in the Australian restoration market, 

Rare Spares. They are designed to bring 

your classic Holden back to A1 condition. 

You can’t restore your Holden 

without Holden Restoration 

Parts by Rare Spares. 

Enthusiasts around Australia are unrelentingly re-building, modifying and 

restoring these vehicles to reignite memories of yesteryear. Working on 

the car at home with dad, the family road trip or even the childhood dream 

of one day owning that seemingly unattainable beauty at the end of the 

street. 

‘Holden Restoration Parts by Rare Spares’ was developed to help 

enthusiasts continue to enjoy their classic Holdens (and future Holden 

classics) for many years to come. The impressive range of products 

readily available from participating Holden Dealers and Rare Spares 

outlets is amazing. This helps many enthusiasts live their dream of owning 

a classic Holden. 

One man, who is 'living the dream', is Tony Cott, Victorian State Manager 

of Ultra Tune Australia. Tony owns five cars in total; however his 

undeniable favourites are the 1976 LX SS Hatchback and the 1974 LH 

SL Sedan. 

“The LH will never be finished, though it is completely drivable and 

registered,” Tony explained. Tony has had the LH for two years and has 

been restoring it the entire time. Its original, one person owner was 

a woman who kept it in pretty good condition; however, Tony is now 

restoring it back to factory original specifications 

“They have a vast range of products for restoring a car back to original 

specifications at Rare Spares, from door rubbers and headlamps right 

down to the intricate finishing details like small engine bay decals. I’ve 

spent so much time down at Rare Spares recently I’ve almost become part 

of the furniture” 

The Hatchback on the other hand is factory original on the outside but 

modified underneath. 

“I love the look of these cars, but I just wanted to make mine go harder 

than the next guy's” 

Tony is 'car mad' and is certain cars are his passion in life. The importance 

of fulfilling these aspirations has always been and continues to be 

extremely important to him; he not only loves the background of road cars 

but also their racing history, and for this reason he has a soft spot for the 

Toranas. 

“It was just such a fast car in the hands of greats such as; Brocky and 

Morris. I also have great respect for the HDT team under John Sheppard,” 

Tony added. 

“It was a long journey to finally own the Hatchback and for this reason I’ll 

never get rid of it - It’ll be passed down through generations,” Tony said. 

He has grown up surrounded by Holden and cars in general; his Father 

worked for Holden Spare Parts and also Bob Jane - so he was exposed 

to all there was to know about Holden from a very young age. He recalls 

going along to his father’s work Christmas parties held at Calder Park, 

where the Holden Dealer Team would take everyone for a ride around the 

track in the A9Xs, which Tony explains was an 'absolute hoot'. 

Having grown up during the era of Brocky racing the LH and LX Toranas 

he reminisces. “I just love the shape of the hatch, I always wanted an 

orange one in deference to Bob Jane's racing colours, but in the end I 

found this one, which only had 80,000 kms on the clock when I bought it!” 

Tony has recently also come to think that he owns a fairly rare car, as he is 

yet to have seen another factory SS hatch in this Persian Sand colour. 

“I cop some stick about the colour but I still love the car, I’m very glad that I 

haven’t resprayed it orange after all,” Tony revealed. 

Cars are not only a passion for Tony; it’s very much a lifestyle. Apart from 

being a Holden enthusiast, Tony is also the President of the Victorian 

Torana Car Club, helping build a strong foundation for the club, in addition 

he is also a fully trained and qualified motor mechanic. 

Tony takes both of his classic Holden’s out as much as possible and they 

are constantly on display at car shows, such as; the Australian Classic Car 

Show in Flemington, the Hanging Rock Car Show, the Aussie Car Show 

at Sandown Racecourse and even Brocky’s Big Day Out. Tony has had his 

hatchback for an impressive 17 years, so it’s been a part of many events. 

With a few new projects on the horizon, he’s always excited about his next 

venture. 

The cars Tony currently owns come with great pride, as they were the 

vehicles he strived for. 

“The cars of my younger days that I really wanted – they’re an exciting car, 

you need to concentrate to drive it, not like modern cars. - I’m a Holden 

man through and through.” It seems Tony’s car loving has even rubbed 

off onto his five year-old daughter, who claims the LH as her own car – it 

looks like with the support of the newly released ‘Holden Restoration 

Parts by Rare Spares’ program, Tony will be holding onto to that one for his 

daughter for many years to come. 

INSERT GRILLE EMBLEM 

LC TORANA 

PART NO. B1259 

INSERT HOLDEN LION LC LJ 

TORANA PETROL CAP 

PART NO. 2813992 

WHEEL CENTRE CAP (RED) 

TORANA LC (PAIR) 

PART NO. WC1009 

COVER STEERING COLUMN UPPER 

HQ LH-UC FLOOR SHIFT 

PART NO. 2825780 

GRILLE EMBLEM INSERT LJ 

PART NO. B1256 

ENGINE DECAL KIT 

LJ XU-1 TORANA 

PART NO. ED1015 

WHEEL CENTRE CAP (BLACK) 

TORANA LJ (PAIR) 

PART NO. WC1008 

TRIM WHEEL HQ -EARLY HJ , 

CAPS & NUTS FOR 4 WHEEL 

PART NO. WT1004B 

HANDLE T BAR AUTOMATIC 

LX TORANA HATCHBACK 

PART NO. GK1003 

KNOB INDICATOR STALK BLACK 

HQ, LJ - LX TORANA 

PART NO. 2814702BA 

BOTTLE WINDSCREEN WASHER LX 

OPTIKLEEN PUSH IN CAP 

PART NO. 7434262A 

FRONT INDICATOR ASSEMBLY 

LC LJ AMBER LHF 

PART NO. LFT1021A 

For the full Holden Restoration Parts range, go to 

HoldenRestorationParts.com.au 

HANDLE T BAR AUTO 

HJ - WB, LH - UC (NOT HATCH) 

PART NO. GK1004 

LENS TAIL LAMP, STOP, INDICATOR & 

GASKETS (LHR) - LJ TORANA 

PART NO. LRS1039B 

SEAT BELT DECAL LION 

HK-HZ LC-UC 

PART NO. SB1001 

LENS REAR INDICATOR LJ 

TORANA R/HAND 

PART NO. LRT1020 

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Trade Club 

ACDelco Batteries Now in Trade Club. 

ACDelco automotive batteries are among the biggest selling aftermarket 

batteries in Australia. And it’s no surprise: these are premium quality, fully 

warranted units. The prices are truly competitive, and now they’re available 

from your local Holden Trade Club Dealer. 

The range of 23 batteries covers small-pole Japanese applications through 

to the largest 4x4’s – in fact, most makes and models that you’re likely to see 

in your workshop. 

ACDelco batteries are a great choice for your workshop and customers, 

here are just a few reasons why. 

6 

1 2 

5 

Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) 

Cold cranking amps is the discharge current emitted by a battery; in simple terms, 

it’s the amount of ‘grunt’ provided to start the engine. 

Comparing cold cranking amps can be useful when deciding which battery offers 

the best value for money. When you’re looking at batteries from different suppliers 

it’s important to ensure that you compare like with like. 

You’ll find CCA numbers for the ACDelco range in the table opposite and printed 

on the battery label. 

3 

Extended battery life 

ACDelco batteries feature lead/calcium expanded grids which extend battery life 

thanks to enhanced resistance to corrosion, overcharging, gassing, water usage, 

self discharge and thermal runaway. 

Increased shelf life 

Batteries are usually a distress purchase so having charged stock on the shelf, 

that’s ready to be fitted, means you won’t lose the sale. Compared to conventional 

batteries you’ll enjoy longer shelf life – up to 12 months – without charging, due 

to the use of lead/calcium grids in ACDelco batteries. 

Fit and forget 

ACDelco batteries are truly maintenance-free. Factory sealed cases manufactured 

from strong, durable polypropylene combine light weight with high impact strength. 

The reinforced design supports the battery elements to give excellent resistance to 

road shock and vibration. 

Warranty 

ACDelco Sealed Maintenance Free premium batteries are built to last and are 

backed by the resources of GM Australia wide. 

Application 

Car (private) 

SUV and 4WD 

Truck/Commercial/Industrial 

Taxi 

Warranty period 

30 months 

12 months 

12 months 

6 months 

ACDelco Group Capacity Reserve CCA Dimensions Cell Terminal 

part number AH capacity (@ -18°C) (mm) layout shape 

(20hr) (min @ 27°C) L W H* 

S40B20L JIS 35 52 330 187 127 201 A SM 

S40B20LS JIS 35 52 330 187 127 201 A STD 

S40B20RS JIS 35 52 330 187 127 201 B STD 

S55B24L JIS 45 80 430 238 129 202 A SM 

S55B24LS JIS 45 80 430 238 129 202 A STD 

S55457 DIN 54 90 500 245 175 175 A STD 

22F530SMF BCI 54 95 530 240 174 185 B STD 

22F530SMFDF BCI 54 95 530 240 174 185 B DF 

22FR530SMF BCI 54 95 530 240 174 185 A STD 

AU22530SMFDF BCI 54 95 530 231 169 185 B DF 

AU22R530SMF BCI 54 95 530 231 169 185 A STD 

S55D23L JIS 60 100 500 232 173 202 A STD 

S56220 DIN 62 100 530 245 175 175 A STD 

S56318 DIN 63 105 580 278 175 175 A STD 

S70D23L JIS 65 110 580 232 173 202 A STD 

S56638 DIN 66 110 580 278 175 190 A STD 

S56640 DIN 66 110 580 278 175 190 B STD 

S56820 DIN 68 115 620 278 175 175 A STD 

4 

Features at a glance 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

Install date and odometer reading feature 

Hydrometer indicates state of charge at a glance 

Factory sealed lead calcium technology for true 

maintenance-free operation 

Polypropylene case combines light weight with 

high impact strength 

Heat sealed covers help prevent electrolyte 

contamination and increase case strength 

Integrated carry handle 

Applications 

You’ll find comprehensive application data in the ACDelco battery catalogue 

or online at acdelco.com.au. If you don’t have Internet access, here are five 

simple checks to help identify the correct battery. 

1. Battery case size 

Check that the case 

size is similar – a small 

variation should not be 

a problem. Usually the 

most critical dimension 

is the case height. 

2. Terminal layout 

Do you need a left or right 

hand positive battery? 

S80D26L JIS 70 130 600 260 173 203 A STD 

S80D26R JIS 70 130 600 260 173 203 B STD 

S95D31LHD JIS 90 160 730 304 173 202 A STD 

S95D31RHD JIS 90 160 730 304 173 202 B STD 

S59542 DIN 90 160 830 315 175 190 B STD 

Group 

BCI: Battery Council International 

JIS: Japanese Industrial Standard 

DIN: Deutsches Institut fur Normung 

Cell layout 

*excluding terminals 

Terminal shape 

STD: Standard 

DF: Dual-fit 

SM: Small 

3. Battery hold down 

Is the battery hold down clamp 

height and position suitable? 

4. Ensure that you will have 

sufficient power 

Identify the battery with equivalent or 

next higher rating in amp/hrs. Ensure 

that the CCA (cold cranking amps) 

figures are comparable. 

5. Finally 

Install the battery and ensure a secure fit. Please also refer to the specification table 

which contains detailed information for all ACDelco batteries in the program. 

A 

Application and comprehensive battery details 

are available on acdelco.com.au 

B 

For more details and prices call your local Holden Trade Club Dealer. 

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19

Classic Cubes 

Modern Power. 

Boss Hoss GM Monster Bike. 

GM Performance 

Section Title 

LSX 454 

Horsepower: 620hp @ 6200rpm 

Torque: 600ft/lbs @ 4800rpm 

Compression Ratio: 11:1 

* Manifold and Carby Sold Separately 

When you think about big-block Chevs, the first thing that usually springs to 

mind will be a drag car or an American muscle car, The majority of people 

wouldn’t normally associate them with motorbikes. Well a company in the 

US thought it’d be a novel idea to start wrapping motorbike frames around 

GM Performance V8s (Small block 350s, LS2s, the Corvette LS3s as well as 

ZZ502 big blocks) and then engineering them to be driven on public roads. 

The big block bikes are now no longer being made and with only 600 ever 

built this makes them a very unique item. 

This amazing bike featured is owned by Mark Oliver. Mark took ownership of the bike 

in raw form in early 2010 when it arrived from the U.S. Work then got underway to 

comply the bike with local ADRs so it could be fully registered on Australian roads. In 

March 2010 the bike hit the road in all its glory. 

The end result is a fully legal and registered 540ci (9000cc) Boss Hoss. There is 

almost 600 horsepower and 640 foot pounds of torque turning the rear wheel. The 

final package is mind-blowing considering there is only 630kg keeping it on the road. 

There are 4 other ZZ502 big-block bikes in Australia, but this is the only 540ci 

unit on our shores. Mark tells us that this bike seems to have its own gravitational 

pull, wherever he goes people flock to it and love asking him questions. They are 

genuinely interested in learning more about the bike and are often overwhelmed 

when they find out the real specs. 

A funny story that Mark likes to tell is when he had the bike at a show and was 

approached by a keen punter. The bloke was a postie by day and had worked out 

that the motor in Marks bike was a whopping 83 times bigger than the engine in 

your run-of-the-mill postie bike. Can you imagine if Australia Post let a few of their 

posties onto a bike like Marks? It’d bring a whole new meaning to ‘Express Post’. 

Performance Facts. 

540ci (9000cc) Boss Hoss 

Owner: Mark Oliver 

Paint: Custom - House of Kolor 

Engine: GM Performance ZZ540 V8 

Induction: 850 Mighty Demon Carburettor 

Weight: 630kg 

Gearbox: 2 Speed manualised auto, 12" Hi Stall Convertor. 

Frame: Chome Molly 

Rear Tyre: 300 x 18 

Front Brakes: Dual Brembo 4 Piston 

Rear Brakes: Single Brian Ford 8 Piston. 

Factory Performance Specs 

0-100km/h: 1.8 Seconds 

Australia’s only authorised distributor of. 

MELBOURNE 

SYDNEY 

BRISBANE 

92 South Gippsland Hwy, Dandenong VIC 3175 

8 Marigold Pl (Off Marigold St), Revesby NSW 2212 

1/100 Park Rd, Slacks Creek QLD 4127 

03 8710 3000 

02 9771 5566 

07 3442 8000 


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Beat The Heat 

holdentradeclub.com.au is your online guide to genuine Holden and ACDelco parts. 

You can order parts and quote with confidence because information is just a click away. 

Title. Beat The Heat - Racing for Road Safety. 

holdentradeclub.com.au 

Photos By - John Harney - Biante12.com 

Have you ever had a moment in your life where you have wondered what 

the rush of putting your foot to the floor and racing the Police car sitting 

next to you at the lights would feel like? 

> The price you will pay, Trade Club price 

> A fair price to charge, Holden List price 

> Your profit, before you fit a part 

Well, in Western Australia, this can be a reality thanks to the Beat 

the Heat (WA) program. Keen racers can legally race head to 

head against a police car without the fear of losing their licence 

or endangering lives on the road. 

Formed in 2005, Beat the Heat is a 100% community based anti-street 

racing program which relies solely on donations and sponsorship from 

businesses and the community to operate. 

In 2006, Holden donated a 2004 GTO Pontiac to the cause (Code 

named - Tango 2), which has laid down over 350 consistent passes 

with only the oils and filters being changed every 5 meetings. In current 

specs, Tango 2 has run a PB of 12.24 down the quarter, but with a new 

camshaft arriving shortly from the US, the team is aiming to bring the 

car into the mid 11 second bracket. Currently the engine internals are 

essentially stock, with only bolt on modifications and a tune needed to 

supply 305 rear wheel horsepower running on PULP. 

The main priority of Beat the Heat is not just the drag racing at the track, 

it was formed to teach awareness and responsibility to help reduce 

the incidents of illegal street racing on Western Australian roads. The 

Beat the Heat crew visits schools, car shows and various fundraisers 

to help inform people about the dangers of illegal street racing and to 

promote participation in the sport of drag racing in a safe and controlled 

environment. 

For more information on the Beat the Heat WA program, jump on their 

website at - BeatTheHeatWA.org.au 

Beat the Heat have another Holden in their stables, a 1997 VT HSV 

Manta code named Tango 1 which was donated by Holden back in 

2003. The VT is runs an L76 6.0L (same engine as found in the 2006 

VZ V8 Commodores) and besides running a custom grind camshaft, the 

L76 engine is basically standard, running standard heads, crankshaft, 

pistons and pushrods. With some extra bolt-ons and a tune, Tango 

1 pumps out 425hp at the wheels and runs a PB of 10.79 down the 

quarter. 

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All prices are recommended and exclude GST.

Section Technical Title 

Genuine Windscreens. 

The difference is loud and clear. 

GMTechInfo.com 

An example of the technical information that can be 

found online. at GMTechInfo.com 

To the naked eye all windscreens appear practically identical to the 

original factory fitted item, however there are subtle, yet important 

differences and you’ll be surprised to learn it is your ear that will notice 

the difference. 

Tests undertaken reveal the windscreen alone can transmit up to half of the 

external noises, (engine, road, wind noise etc.) entering the vehicle cabin. Quiet 

cabins is one of the most important goals for all vehicle manufacturers. A great 

deal of research has been undertaken into reducing road noise and to improve 

the driving experience. 

Research has found a direct relationship between the level of noises in the cabin 

with passenger fatigue, so the problem relates to passenger safety and not just 

comfort. 

Achieving lower noise levels is not as simple as using thicker glass, as increased 

weight will contribute to higher fuel consumption. A windscreen needs to be as 

lightweight as possible. 

In the VE Commodore range, Holden use a revolutionary hi-performance design 

in the manufacture of the windscreen, this contributes to cutting road and engine 

noise entering the cabin. Our tests reveal a 4dB difference between regular 

windscreens and the Genuine item. 

Another important aspect of Windscreen design is wiper performance and 

Holden design both elements in unison. Good wiper performance needs the 

windscreen to have a consitant curvature with no flat areas. As you can see this 

may not be the case with the aftermarket equilivant, see Figure 1. 

Great care is taken to ensure our screens meet tight build tolerances ensuring 

they fit correctly to the body with optimised stresses (tension and pressure) in 

the glass, this means correct performance with the rest of the vehicle in the 

case of an accident and a reduced probability of breakage. Care is also taken 

to ensure little or no optical distortion occurs giving a clear view ahead, at any 

angle. 

Now with most insurance policies offering free automotive glass insurance, the 

next time you or your customers need a windscreen replaced, request a Genuine 

Holden Windscreen, the difference is loud and clear. 

Figure 1: The images above and below highlight the surface friction 

differences of a well designed windscreen and a poorly designed screen. 

Click Here to Register 

The technology and complexity of vehicle design is changing 

rapidly and it’s hard to keep in tune with the correct repair 

techniques. 

To help you, the independant repairer, Holden with the help of our 

GMTechinfo.com website now offers you access to the latest repair 

information. 

The site is based on the information we provide to the authorised 

Holden Dealer Network and ensures you have access to the correct 

repair procedures. As you know, knowledge is power and 

GMTechinfo.com gives you the knowledge to repair these vehicles, 

quickly and correctly. 

The GMTechinfo.com website offers workshop information for these 

vehicles: 

• VE Commodore all body styles including Series II MY2007-11 

• WM Caprice and Statesman MY2007-11 

• Cruze MY2010-11 

• Barina MY2006-11 

• Epica MY2007-10 

• Captiva MY2007-2011 

• Viva MY2006-09 

• Barina Spark MY2011 

For the Mechanical Repairer the online system covers information 

such as – step by step instructions on the removal and replacement of 

components, diagnosis procedures, schematic and routing diagrams, 

system description and more. 

Bodyshops also benefits from important information on how to correctly 

repair the complex body structures used in these vehicles. 

GMTechinfo is a subscription serivce based in the United States. To use 

the site all you will need is a computer using Internet Explorer version 6 

or later and a credit card. 

Once you are at the home page click on the link as highlighted above 

and then on the following screen enter the information as requested. 

Fields shown with a red asterik are mandatory. It’s important to make 

sure you enter your actual address as the system checks it validity. The 

fields labelled LSID and Passcode are not required. The Secret question 

is used if you ever need to reset your password. 

Once the registration process is complete you have the option of 

purchasing access as either a 3 day licence for $US20, 3-month for 

$US150 and 12-month for US$1,200. 

If you require assistance accessing the system you can contact the 

Helpdesk which is based in the United States using this email address 

ebusiness_helpdesk@hp.com. Make sure you include all the relevant 

information including your username and detailled description of the 

problem you are experiencing, (for example password reset or access 

issue). Alternately you can call them on 0011 1 800 825 5886 then 

prompt no. 3. Their hours of operation are US EST 8am to 5pm. 

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Holden Section Legend Title 

Holden Legend - The Statesman. 

As part of the Series II update, Holden has announced it will retire the long-running 

Statesman badge - a name that has graced the luxury Commodore cousin since 1990, and 

before that an HQ-WB range sold from 1971 to 1984. So in this issue, we are going to look 

back at almost 40 years of Statesmans from Holden. 

The Statesman name badge was introduced in 1971 with the HQ 

series, replacing the Holden Brougham as Holden's luxury longwheelbase 

vehicle. 

Originally the Statesman range was sold through a separate 

Statesman marquee, absent of all "Holden" branding. These cars were 

sold through General Motors-Holden's dealerships and were based on 

the mainstream Kingswood/Premier range. They offered much more 

luxury, additional length, and styling to differentiate it from the smaller 

donor cars. 

The Statesman brand continued 

through the subsequent HJ, HX and HZ 

models with updates to the original HQ 

bodywork. 

The final WB series was sold alongside the Commodore in the early 

1980's and represented the most significant update yet, with only the 

front doors and bonnet common with the HZ sheet metal. 

Despite this, the WB fell well short of sales expectations, that is, until 

1984 when production cessation was announced which generated a 

rapid sales spike. For Holden though, the decision had been made. 

In 1990, after a six-year hiatus, demand for a long-wheelbase luxury 

sedan in Australia saw Holden resurrect the Statesman and Caprice 

names. 

They offered much more luxury, additional length, and 

styling to differentiate it from the smaller donor cars. 

The WB Statesman production ceased in 1984 when Holden announced they were 

vacating the luxury vehicle market to build more variations of the smaller Commodore. 

The VQ Statesman, released in 1990 brought the luxury car back into Holden showrooms. 

Given the model designation VQ, these new luxury models utilised the 

long-wheelbase chassis taken from the VN Commodore station wagon. 

Holden made many efforts to distinguish the Statesman from the 

Commodore, with many more features and options included as well as 

some major visual elements. 

The Statesman and Caprice models have both had their fair share of 

Australian firsts, The VQ Statesman was Holden's first car with IRS and 

the Series II update saw the first Holden's with ABS 

The second generation Holden Statesman came in 1999 with the WH 

and was based on the VT Commodore. The WH series saw Holden 

return to a standalone model designation, rather than adopting the same 

used by the short-wheelbase Commodore. The WH was engineered 

to be built in both left and right hand drive combinations. The WH was 

popular across the Middle East re-badged as a Chevrolet Caprice. 

The second generation Statesmans evolved through WL and WK model 

updates alongside the VY and VZ Commodore up until 2006. It saw a 

huge array of safety features included as standard, turning it into one of 

the safest cars on Australian roads. 

The WH Statesman was launched in 1999 and came with a host of options previously only found on expensive European brands. 

The third generation WM Statesman was launched alongside the 

VE Commodore in 2006. Unlike previous models, the WM no longer 

shares its architecture with an Opel sedan. The rear doors are now 

different to those found on the Commodore. Previously, it had to share 

the doors, or at least the lower parts, with the Commodore. 

This is just one of the ways Holden has tried to create greater 

differentiation between the Statesman and the Commodore. 

Now in 2010, Holden is looking to enhance the Caprice nameplate 

with the Caprice and Caprice V. Market research consistently showed 

that the Caprice name, with its definite sports luxury character, 

appealed to a far broader customer base. So the great Holden luxury 

car will continue to live on, with many exciting times ahead. Including 

an export deal which will soon see Police squads in the US driving 

Holden Caprices. 

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Reliability 

Holden Supports iRescue 2010. 

Wingless Wonders 

Holden has donated 60 cars to the Australasian Road Rescue 

Organisation (ARRO) to help hone the emergency response 

skills of thousands of road rescue workers from around the 

world taking part in its annual training event. 

The vehicles, previously used by Holden for engineering evaluation and 

not for public sale, include current Commodore sedan, Sportwagon and 

long-wheel base luxury models. 

Each was used by ARRO to provide crash scenarios for participants 

in the iRescue 2010 - State and Australasian Rescue Challenge at 

Melbourne’s Royal Showgrounds. 

Fifteen teams of road rescue workers from Australia, New Zealand and 

Hong Kong took part in the event, each performing three rounds of 

rescue exercises to improve their emergency response skills including 

rescue and medical treatment for injured motor vehicle occupants. 

Holden Director – Integration and Safety, Ian Butler, said Holden was 

proud to continue its long association with ARRO in support of its 

efforts to reduce the road toll. 

“Assisting ARRO is a significant part of Holden’s commitment to 

enhancing vehicle, road and passenger safety,” Mr Butler said. 

“We greatly admire the work ARRO undertakes and are pleased we can 

help in their efforts to enhance the skills of the many men and women 

who attend motor vehicle crashes each day. 

“It is this type of work that goes a long way towards reducing the road 

toll.” 

Paul Jerome, Executive Officer of ARRO, said Holden’s involvement was a 

vital component to the success of the training event. 

“Holden’s support of this program gives all our road rescue teams the 

incredibly valuable opportunity to undertake practical training drills using 

new vehicles,” said Mr Jerome. 

“Such training gives them outstanding skills and techniques putting them 

at the forefront of rescue operations. 

“The end result means the teams are better equipped to protect the lives 

of people involved in motor vehicle crashes.” 

ARRO is the peak body in Australasia for the development and exchange 

of information, knowledge and skills in road rescue. Its membership 

includes individuals and organisations in the emergency services such as 

fire services, state emergency services and ambulance services. 

There is a fresh new class of entry level speedway racing, 

growing rapidly across Australia. At the heart of this growth is 

the ever reliable Holden V6 as fitted in the VN Series II, to VR 

Commodores. 

‘Wingless Sprintcars’, as the name suggests are essentially sprintcars, 

without the wings. Like their big brothers they use a direct drive system 

which removes the need for a gearbox, coupled up with a chromoly 

chassis and light weight composite panels this adds up to a high power 

to weight ratio, making these cars very entertaining on the track. 

Keeping costs down comes essentially from using standard engine 

internals. The original camshaft, crankshaft, conrods, pistons and 

unmodified heads must be used. 

Competitors are allowed, to relocate the throttle body on the manifold, 

recalibrate the engine ECU (rev-limited to 6000rpm) and replace fuel 

injectors to allow the use of methanol fuel. With these simple tweaks, 

these wingless wonders pump out around 200hp. 

Photo: Phil Jordison 

Holden Trade Club member Jeff Neve from Dutchy Automotive in NSW 

is a huge supporter of the Wingless Sprints, with both his daughters 

Monique and Rachel having competed with success. 

“It’s great competitive racing, both my girls came through junior sedans 

and now have progressed to Wingless Sprints and love it.” 

“The use of standard Holden parts makes it easy on my wallet, they are 

readily available and super reliable on the track.” 

If you are interested in finding out more about Wingless Sprint Racing, 

take a look at awsr.com.au for more information. 

Holden Genuine Parts help keep these cars on track and many 

are available at Trade Club prices from your Holden Dealer. 

Look in your copy of the ‘Book’ or online at holdentradeclub.com.au today to learn more. 

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Model Focus 

ACDelco Automotive Stockists. 

Model in Focus. 

ACDelco products are available from your local Holden Dealer 

and Holden Direct Distributors listed below in Red. 

ACDelco Stockists are listed below in Blue. 

Hyundai Getz - TB 1.5L 09/2002 - Present 

Refer to ACDelco Catalogues online at acdelco.com.au for more details. 

ACT 

Belconnen 

Gerald Slaven Holden 

Tel: 02 6222 2440 

Mitchell 

Canberra Carparts 

Tel: 02 6241 0099 

Phillip 

Commonwealth Motors 

Tel: 02 6282 3522 

NSW 

ALBURY 

Quinlans 

Tel: 02 6021 5311 

Ballina 

Ballina Auto Spares 

Tel: 02 6686 8616 

BLACKTOWN 

Heartland Parts 

Tel: 02 9675 0000 

Cardiff 

Kelly Holden 

Tel: 02 4954 7733 

Chullora 

Suttons 

Tel: 02 9642 0233 

Emu plains 

Spare Parts R Us 

Tel: 02 4735 4788 

Fairy meadow 

Gateway Holden 

Tel: 02 4222 8811 

GOSFORD 

Central Coast Holden 

Tel: 1800 033 526 

Griffith 

Central Auto Parts 

Tel: 02 6962 7877 

Homebush 

Suttons Parts 

Tel: 02 9648 3688 

Moorebank 

McGrath Holden 

Tel: 02 9602 3322 

Morriset 

Bullseye Auto Parts 

Tel: 02 4973 1189 

Narooma 

Narooma Motors 

Tel: 02 4476 1175 

Newcastle 

Newcastle City Holden 

Tel: 02 4962 2401 

Pambula 

Nolan Autoparts & 

Accessories 

Tel: 02 6495 6657 

Penshurst 

RPM Auto Spares 

Tel: 02 9570 8844 

Riverwood 

D-Tour Auto Parts 

Tel: 02 9534 4188 

ROSEBerry 

Suttons City Holden 

Tel: 02 9931 3050 

Swansea 

Swansea Auto Spares 

Tel: 02 4971 4722 

ST Leonards 

Hunter Holden 

Tel: 02 8198 1881 

Tuggerah 

Bullseye Auto Parts 

Tel: 02 4353 1979 

Tuggerah 

Central Coast Holden 

Tel: 1800 033 526 

Wagga Wagga 

Wagga Motors 

Tel: 02 6933 0100 

Yamba 

One Stop Tyre and Automotive 

Tel: 02 6646 1666 

NT 

Casuarina 

Darwin Mobile Auto Care 

(Stuart Pk) 

Tel: 08 8981 2198 

DARWin 

Kerry Holden 

Tel: 08 8980 8080 

QLD 

Aspley 

Zupps Aspley 

Tel: 07 3246 8000 

Burleigh Heads 

Global Auto Spares 

Tel: 07 5576 5757 

Cairns 

Ireland Holden 

Tel: 07 4052 3633 

Coopers Plains 

Zupps Coopers Plains 

Tel: 07 3259 5000 

Darra 

Westpoint Autos 

Tel: 07 3710 5444 

Mt gravATT 

Zupps Mt Gravatt 

Tel: 07 3877 0000 

Nanango 

Nanango Motors 

Tel: 07 4163 1108 

Newstead 

Eagers Holden 

Tel: 07 3364 1111 

Petrie 

Village Motors 

Tel: 07 3285 0600 

REdcliffe 

Village Motors 

Tel: 07 3883 0900 

Rockhampton 

Lawrence's Holden 

Tel: 07 4930 5111 

Springwood 

Motorama Holden 

Tel: 07 3884 9496 

Stanthorpe 

M&D Auto One 

Tel: 07 4681 2846 

Townsville 

Eagers Holden 

Tel: 07 4773 6933 

SA 

Berri 

Motor Traders 

Tel: 08 8582 1544 

Edwardstown 

Motor Traders 

Tel: 08 8351 5150 

Holden Hill 

Motor Traders 

Tel: 08 8261 4499 

KilBURN 

Motor Traders 

Tel: 08 8368 4800 

Kilkenny 

Motor Traders 

Tel: 08 8445 7500 

Lonsdale 

Motor Traders 

Tel: 08 8326 9155 

Mount BARKEr 

Motor Traders 

Tel: 08 8391 3030 

Mount Gambier 

Motor Traders 

Tel: 08 8725 4321 

Mount Gambier 

OG Roberts 

Tel: 08 8724 1166 

Norwood 

Motor Traders 

Tel: 08 8362 1188 

Port Adelaide 

Smiths Motor Company 

Tel: 08 8400 7148 

Port Lincoln 

Motor Traders 

Tel: 08 8682 1577 

REYNELLA 

Southgate Holden 

Tel: 08 8381 9555 

Salisbury Plain 

Motor Traders 

Tel: 08 8250 2344 

Somerton Park 

Hamilton Holden 

Tel: 08 8179 4300 

Thebarton 

Metro Holden 

Tel: 08 8354 9522 

Unley 

Claridge Holden 

Tel: 08 8272 1600 

TAS 

Burnie 

Motors Holden 

Tel: 03 6430 2420 

Derwent Park 

Motors Holden 

Tel: 03 6211 0577 

Devonport 

Motors Holden 

Tel: 03 6420 4542 

Launceston 

Motors Holden 

Tel: 03 6340 7777 

Moonah 

Auto One Hobart 

Tel: 03 6273 7555 

VIC 

Bairnsdale 

GP Motors 

Tel: 03 5152 4192 

Bairnsdale 

The Big Garage 

Tel: 03 5152 4131 

Ballarat 

Ballarat Holden 

Tel: 03 5338 0380 

Ballarat 

Lusky Automotive 

Tel: 03 5335 8705 

Bayswater 

Pistons Auto Parts 

Tel: 03 9729 9522 

BERWICK 

Barry Bourke Holden 

Tel: 03 9707 2222 

Braybrook 

Kevin Dennis Motors 

Tel: 03 9292 9292 

BURWOOD 

Penfold Holden 

Tel: 03 9268 1370 

Campbellfield 

Preston Motors 

Tel: 03 9359 3999 

Cheltenham 

Booran Holden 

Tel: 03 9584 3333 

CLayton 

R&E Auto Parts 

Tel: 03 9540 8893 

Coburg 


Tel: 03 9350 5522 

Cranbourne 


Tel: 03 5996 3722 

Croydon 


Tel: 03 9724 9955 

Dandenong 

Booran Holden 

Tel: 03 8792 9277 

Dandenong 

Preston Motors 

Tel: 1300 559 586 

Dandenong 

R&E Auto Parts - Head Office 

Tel: 03 9799 1199 

Ferntree Gully 

Ferntree Gully Holden 

Tel: 03 9735 1222 

FooTSCRAY 

Alan Mance Holden 

Tel: 03 9396 8000 

Frankston 

Bay City Holden 

Tel: 03 9784 4466 

Glen Waverley 


Tel: 03 9560 3400 

Glen Waverley 

Barloworld Holden 

Tel: 03 9550 5888 

Heidelberg 


Tel: 03 9457 3437 

Horsham 

Morrow Motor Group 

Tel: 03 5382 6163 

Korumburra 

Bostons 

Tel: 03 5655 1522 

Mansfield 

Mansfield Parts & 4WD 

Tel: 03 5779 1666 

MELTON 

Alan Mance Holden 

Tel: 03 9747 5000 

MILDURA 

Stuart & Harrison Holden 

Tel: 03 5023 0051 

Moe 

John Buckton Auto Spares 

Tel: 03 5127 3944 

North Geelong 

Corio Auto Parts 

Tel: 03 5278 8588 

oAKleigh 

Garry & Warren Smith Holden 

Tel: 03 8574 0012 

Pakenham 


Tel: 03 5941 2377 

Robinvale 

Autopro 

Tel: 03 5026 4055 

Rosebud 


Tel: 03 5986 7503 

Roxburgh Park 

Mantello Holden 

Tel: 03 9930 4444 

Sale 

Sale City Holden 

Tel: 03 5144 3944 

Sale 


Tel: 03 5144 7011 

Shepparton 

HSM Auto Repairs & Spares 

Tel: 03 5831 1182 

Shepparton 

Thompson Holden 

Tel: 03 5822 2954 

Swan hill 

Edgar Motors 

Tel: 03 5032 4515 

Traralgon 


Tel: 03 5174 4706 

Vermont 

Patterson Cheney Holden 

Tel: 03 9262 6666 

Warracknabeal 

SP & AJ Cox 

Tel: 03 5394 1580 

Warragul 

Barry Bourke Warrugal 

Tel: 03 5622 0000 

WA 

Albany 

Coventrys 

Tel: 08 9841 2999 

Belmont 

Coventrys 

Tel: 08 9479 4298 

Bibra Lake 

Coventrys 

Tel: 08 9434 6244 

BROOME 

Coventrys 

Tel: 08 9192 6630 

bunbury 

Coventrys 

Tel: 08 9721 4722 

BUSSELTON 

Coventrys 

Tel: 08 9751 1091 

CAnning Vale 

Coventrys 

Tel: 08 9455 6255 

Esperence 

Coventrys 

Tel: 08 9071 1322 

Fremantle 

Shacks Holden 

Tel: 08 9432 9432 

Geraldton 

Coventrys 

Tel: 08 9921 2388 

Kalgoorlie 

Coventrys 

Tel: 08 9021 1188 

Karratha 

Coventrys 

Tel: 08 9143 1422 

kelmscott 

Coventrys 

Tel: 08 9390 9033 

Malaga 

Coventrys 

Tel: 08 9209 1066 

Mandurah 

Coventrys 

Tel: 08 9581 9711 

manjimup 

Manjimup Automotive 

Services 

Tel: 08 9771 1388 

Merredin 

Coventrys 

Tel: 08 9041 1144 

Midland 

Coventrys 

Tel: 08 9274 4411 

morley 

Coventrys 

Tel: 08 9376 5300 

MYARee 

Coventrys 

Tel: 08 9330 9155 

narrogin 

Coventrys 

Tel: 08 9881 1388 

northam 

Coventrys 

Tel: 08 9622 1999 

osborne Park 

Coventrys 

Tel: 08 9446 8888 

port Hedland 

Coventrys 

Tel: 08 9172 1066 

Rockingham 

Coventrys 

Tel: 08 9550 1000 

Wanneroo 

Coventrys 

Tel: 08 9309 8600 

Welshpool 

Amcap Distribution Centre 

Tel: 08 9351 6611 

Welshpool 

Coventrys 

Tel: 08 9451 3188 

Optikleen 500ml 

Part No. 92140005 

Battery 

Part No. S50D20L (SMF) 

Spark Plugs 

Part No. 41629 (Resistor) 

Part No. 41800 (Double Platinum) 

Air Filter 

Part No. ACA142 

Oil 

Part No. 88900942 (Mineral) 

Part No. 88063553 (Semi-Synthetic) 

Oil Filter 

Part No. ACO7 

Brake Pads 

Part No. (Front) ACD1252 

Wipers - Refill 

Part No. AURT6 

Wiper Assembly 

Part No. M550AU (Drivers) M400AU (Passengers) 

Beam Blade Assembly 

Part No. FS550AU (Drivers) FS400AU (Passengers) 

Disc Rotors 

Part No. ACDR2451 (Front) 

Cabin Filter 

Part No. ACC25 

Fuel Filter 

Part No. ACF146 

For the latest information regarding the range of products available and application data 

log on to acdelco.com.au or call 1800 ACDelco (223 352). 

ACDelco offers a comprehensive Product Range to suit Most Makes Most Models. 

For your nearest ACDelco Automotive Parts Stockist call 1800 ACDelco 

or check online at acdelco.com.au 

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ACDelco Pollen Filters 

We Have a Winner. 

Prize Winner 

from $10.85 

Craig Mumby from Holden Genuine Parts presents Prize winner Michael Swavley with his new Snap On 40" Tool Chest, 

with Vince Bondin from Holden Trade Club and Charlie Mesiti from Suttons Parts on hand to help present his prize. 

Model Guide 

ACC20 - Toyota 

ACC31 - Toyota 

ACC35 - Nissan 

Corolla 2001-05, Echo, Rav4 4cyl 2001-06, Yaris 

Aurion, Camry 2006-, Corolla 2006-, Landcruiser 2007-, Prado 2009-, 

Prius 2001-09, Rav4 V6 2007-, Rukus, Tarago 2007-, Lexus GS450 

Dualis, X-Trail 2007- 

ACC37 - Mitsubishi 

Lancer 2007-, Outlander 2006- 

$19.70 ea 

$13.50 ea 

$10.85 ea 

$10.85 ea 

Thank you to everybody who took the time to enter the ACDelco Snap-on 

Competition, and we are pleased to announce the winner. 

Michael from Swavley Smash repairs in Sydney received a brand new Snap-on 

40” roll cabinet, jacket and cap valued at over $3700 for his entry which the 

Holden Trade Club team judged was most in need of replacing. 

You can see from the picture, it may be a stretch to call it an “heirloom” and while 

it may not have the grandeur of a grandfather clock, the old toolbox nevertheless 

has the character of that favourite old chair. 

“I reckon it was some time back in the 80’s, Laurie one of the tradies found an old 

box on the side of the road, he threw it in the boot thinking it would be good for 

something.” 

A beer or three later and the toolbox started to take shape. It served Laurie well 

for many years and when he left, it stayed in the corner of the shop. 

A year or two past, and along came a new owner who gave it a new lease 

on life. “John added the legs and wheels as well as making a couple of other 

adjustments” remembers Michael. 

“Eventually he moved on and again the toolbox was left behind, this is when it 

passed on down to me” 

"I'd like to thank Holden Trade Club, ACDelco 

Essentials and Snap On for this great prize. 

I'm looking forward to retiring the old toolbox 

and putting the new one to good use." 

Michael Swavley - Competition Winner 

Order now, offer ends 31st December. 

Michael was only too happy to inherit what by now had become such a fixture 

in the workshop. He had replaced some of the old tools, and added his own 

personal touches, “…and here it stands today.” 

Will the old box make way for the new Snap-on? While no doubt the easy roll-out 

drawers and casters are beyond compare, Michael will make sure there is room 

for both in the workshop. 

Prices listed are Trade exc GST. Valid 1 Nov - 31 December 2010. 

“I don’t know if I will ever part with it,” he admits, “it’s got too many good 

memories.” Just like a family heirloom! 


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Good Friday 

Calendar 

Batteries 

2011 ACDelco Calendar. 

The ACDelco calendar was missed last year by many of you 

and we are pleased to announce its return for 2011. The 

calendar is a return to the style you know and love, with a mix 

of hot rods, customs and classics. 

february2011 

January2011 

APRIL2011 

Ford XY GTHO 

AVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING 

HOLDEN DEALERS 

Making the calendar is always a lot of fun. Being able to get out and 

photograph some of the coolest rides in Australia was never going 

to be a tough gig. The cars (and boat) in this years calendar come 

from a range of customers, readers and supporters of ACDelco. 

We are always on the lookout for future calendar cars, and 

the search is on for the 2012. 

If you have a cool muscle car, hot rod, custom, classic, or even 

boat. We’d love to see and hear more about it, send us an email at 

editor@gotorque.com.au 

How can I get one? 

Be one of the first 100 people to email us at editor@gotorque.com. 

au with your Name and address and we’ll send you a 2011 Calendar 

free of charge. 

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Coolant 

ACDelco Dex-Cool is an extended 

life automotive engine coolant and 

anti-freeze providing up to 5 years 

protection. 

ACDelco Anti-Freeze Engine 

Coolant is suitable for both petrol 

and heavy duty diesel engines. 

ACDelco Battery Stockists. 

NSW 

ALBURY 

Bockman Batteries 

Tel: 02 6021 3615 

Armidale 

Cliff Wright Motors 

Tel: 02 6772 5511 

asquith 

Pride Batteries & Auto Parts 

Tel: 0437 473 537 

Bathurst 

Mitchell Batteries 

Tel: 02 6331 3088 

BOWRAL 

Batteries U Need 

Tel: 02 4861 6079 

Coffs Harbour 

Banana Coast Batteries 

Tel: 02 6652 4455 

DUBBO 

Dubbo Tyres & Batteries 

Tel: 02 6885 3132 

griffith 

Mia Tyre Service 

Tel: 02 6964 1333 

Homebush 

DYF Pty. Ltd. 

Tel: 02 9763 5688 

inverell 

Barto’s Tyre & Battery 

Tel: 02 6722 5170 

Leeton 

Mia Tyre Service 

Tel: 02 6953 6866 

MURWillumbah 

Murwillumbah Auto Electrics 

Tel: 02 6672 3070 

Narellan 

Mobile Affordable Batteries 

Tel: 02 4647 4212 

Orange 

Western Battery Company 

Tel: 02 6362 7127 

Parkes 

Telescope Tyre & Batteries 

Tel: 02 6862 4833 

Port Macquarie 

North Coast Batteries 

Tel: 0417 853 343 

Pymble 

Sydney Battery Supplies 

Tel: 0401 722 075 

Queanbeyan 

Alpine Batteries 

Tel: 02 6299 2733 

Singleton 

Singleton Auto Electrical 

Tel: 02 6572 4188 

Tamworth 

DTM 

Tel: 02 6762 2606 

Windsor 

Eagle Batteries 

Tel: 02 4587 7071 

WOY WOY 

Porta Power Australia 

Tel: 02 4342 0404 

NT 

DARWin 

Tyre Traders NT 

Tel: 08 8941 7361 

Katherine 

Hobbit Auto Electrics 

Tel: 08 8972 2188 

QLD 

Brendale 

Allstar Batteries 

Tel: 07 3889 9204 

Bundamba 

Ipswich Batteries 

Tel: 07 3816 1851 

Cairns 

Caseys Battery Service 

Tel: 07 4031 9339 

Gympie 

Positive Batteries 

Tel: 07 5483 8544 

kunda Park 

Batteries 2 Go 

Tel: 0488 029 249 

Mackay 

A1 Battery Pro 

Tel: 07 4957 6123 

Nerang 

Battery Supermarket 

Tel: 07 5502 0187 

oAKey 

The Barn (Oakey) 

Tel: 07 4691 1620 

Toowoomba 

Forbes Batteries 

Tel: 07 4632 6806 

Townsville 

CTI Batteries 

Tel: 07 4725 2998 

Warwick 

Lane Motor Group 

Tel: 07 4661 2266 

YATAla 

Sealed Performance Batteries 

Tel: 07 3386 1102 

SA 

Balaklava 

Agfert 

Tel: 08 8862 1866 

Clare 

HR Sanders 

Tel: 08 8842 2675 

Kimba 

CL&ME Milton P/L 

Tel: 08 8627 2556 

Millicent 

Millicent Tyre Centre 

Tel: 08 8733 3300 

Port Augusta 

D&G Tyres 

Tel: 08 8642 5100 

Port Pirie 

Coe’s Auto Electrical 

Tel: 08 8632 3099 

Brake Pads 

ACDelco Durastop Disc Brake Pads 

are an ideal choice when it comes 

to quiet, confident and low-dust 

braking. 

Disc Rotors 

ACDelco’s capability to maintain 

extremely tigh tolerances coupled 

with well researched design 

elements result in significantly 

improved disc rotor performance. 

Virginia 

SA Batteries & Recycling 

Tel: 08 8380 9887 

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday friday Saturday 

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 

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Oil Filters 

ACDelco Oil Filters provide the 

first line of defence from harmful 

contaminants that can seriously 

degrade engine performance and 

lifespan. 

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SA Batteries and Recycling 

Tel: 08 8359 5030 

TAS 

DErwent Park 

Island Batteries 

Tel: 03 6272 2943 

Launceston 

Island Batteries 

Tel: 03 6334 0008 

VIC 

Bairnsdale 

Bairnsdale Batteries 

Tel: 03 5152 7666 

Ballarat 

R&J Batteries 

Tel: 03 5335 9888 

Bendigo 

R&J Batteries 

Tel: 03 5448 3993 

BRoadford 

Brocky’s Garage 

Tel: 03 5784 3048 

Corio 

Coopers Auto Electronics 

Tel: 03 5275 3612 

Dandenong South 

Any Power Batteries 

Tel: 03 9793 8244 

eCHUCA 

G&N Auto Electrical 

Tel: 03 3482 4266 

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Hallam 

R&J Batteries 

Tel: 03 8786 3018 

Hastings 

Auto Pro Hastings 

Tel: 03 5979 2100 

Horsham 

Horsham Autotech 

Tel: 03 5382 2622 

Kyabram 

Kyabram Batteries 

Tel: 03 5852 1634 

Leongatha 

Lund’s Auto Electrical 

Tel: 03 5662 5525 

Melton 

T.R Auto Electrics 

Tel: 03 9747 6969 

MILDURA 

Direct Oil & Batteries 

Tel: 03 5022 9933 

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acdelco.com.au or call 1800 ACDelco 

Orbost 

Orbost Auto Electrics 

Tel: 03 5154 2341 

Sunbury 

MJ Auto Electric P/L 

Tel: 03 9744 1300 

Tullamarine 

R&J Batteries 

Tel: 03 9338 8444 

Warrnambool 

McDowall Automotive Repairs 

Tel: 03 5561 3870 

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1972 Chevrolet Chevelle 

2011 Calendar. 


Quality Automotive Parts 


1951 Chev Pick-Up 


Williamstown 

Hobson Bay Auto Electrical 

Tel: 03 9397 5977 

WA 

Albany 

Bennett’s Batteries 

Tel: 08 9842 5442 

Busselton 

Golden West Batteries 

Tel: 08 9725 1377 

Canning Vale 

Battery Mart 

Tel: 08 9411 2805 

Canning Vale 

Performance Batteries 

Tel: 0418 917 999 

Carlisle 

Agriparts & Repairs PTY LTD 

Tel: 08 9362 6811 

Esperance 

Esperance Battery Mart 

Tel: 08 9071 5406 

Geraldton 

Geraldton Battery Mart 

Tel: 08 9964 8404 

Hyden 

Waveline Tyres 

Tel: 08 9880 5074 

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ACDelco Batteries. 

Whether you’re fitting to a car, truck, boat or anything in between, ACDelco has a quality range of batteries 

to suit your needs. ACDelco Batteries are manufactured in modern facilities utilising the latest quality 

control systems to produce high quality batteries that are rugged, reliable and ready to work. 

Whether you choose from our Low Maintenance Accessible (LMA) or 

Sealed Maintenance Free (SMF) range you can be assured of a quality product. 

ACDelco use only wrought-lead calcium expanded grids rather than the common cast antimony grids. 

They are less susceptible to corrosion and water loss, meaning a longer shelf life than conventional Lead 

Acid batteries. 

Features such as heavy duty flat bottomed polypropylene rib cases and long warranty 1 have earned 

ACDelco a reputation for reliablility and longevity, so you can fit with confidence. 

For more information regarding the ACDelco range or to locate your nearest stockist visit acdelco.com.au 

or 1800 ACDelco (1800 223 352) today. 


1 Warranty conditions vary depending on the product and application. For full details refer to www.acdelco.com.au/warranty.

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