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Section E
Engine And Clutch
ATTENTION
HSV vehicles are equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). An SRS consists of seat belt pre-
tensioners (fitted to all front seats), a driver’s-side air bag, a passenger’s-side air bag and left and right hand
side air bags. Refer to CAUTIONS, Section 12M, of the Holden V2 Series Coupe Service Information before
performing any service operation on or around SRS components, the steering mechanism or wiring. Failure
to follow the CAUTIONS could result in personal injury or unnecessary SRS system repairs.
Before performing any Service operation or other procedure described in this section refer to Section 00
CAUTIONS AND NOTES for correct workshop practices with regards to the safety and/or property damage.
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Purpose ...................................................................................................................................................2
2
Engine......................................................................................................................................................3
2.1
Engine Mechanical ................................................................................................................................................ 3
2.2
Engine Cooling ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.3
Powertrain Management ....................................................................................................................................... 5
2.4
Charging System ................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.5
Starting System...................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.6
Ignition System ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.7
Emission Control ................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.8
Engine Tune ......................................................................................................................................................... 10
3
Clutch ....................................................................................................................................................11
3.1
General Information............................................................................................................................................. 11
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1 Purpose
The purpose of this supplement is to provide information on the 285kW and 300kW engines fitted to the HSV Series 3
Coupe. This information is designed to supplement that given in the Holden VY2 and V2 Coupe Service Information, and
details are given where differences occur between the HSV models, and standard Holden models. A series of instruction
drawings detail the design changes and indicate specific part numbers, fitting instructions and relevant
notes for vehicle servicing.
NOTE
If specific technical data on a HSV model is not
contained in this supplement, obtain data for that
model from the relevant Holden V2 Coupe
Service Information Supplement. References are
made throughout this section to Holden Service
Information, to assist in providing information for
specific service operations.
When hoisting (or jacking) HSV models,
ensure that the liftin g head of the hoist lifts on
the chassis before the arm of the hoist
contacts the side-skirt
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2 Engine
2.1 Engine Mechanical
The engine mechanicals for HSV GTO and LE Coupe Series 3 fitted with HSV 285kW engine carry over from the HSV
VY Clubsport models.
The engine mechanicals for HSV GTS Coupe Series 3 fitted with HSV 300kW engine carry over from the HSV VY GTS
sedan models.
For information relating to the engine mechanicals for HSV GTO, GTS and LE Coupe Series 3 fitted with HSV 285kW
and 300kW engines refer to Section E Engine Mechanical in the HSV Clubsport Series II Service Information in
conjunction with Section 6A3 Engine mechanical – Gen 3 V8 Engine in the Holden VY Service Information.
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2.2 Engine Cooling
The engine cooling system for HSV GTO and LE Coupe Series 3 fitted with HSV 285kW engine carry over from the HSV
VY Clubsport models.
The engine cooling system for HSV GTS Coupe Series 3 fitted with HSV 300kW engine carry over from the HSV VY GTS
Sedan models.
For information relating to the engine cooling for all HSV Coupe Series 3 fitted with HSV 300kW and 285kW engine refer
to Section E Engine Mechanical in the HSV Clubsport Series II Service Information in conjunction with
Section 6B3 Engine Mechanical – Gen 3 V8 Engine in the Holden VY Series Service Information.
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2.3 Powertrain Management
The powertrain management system for HSV GTO and LE Coupe Series 3 fitted with HSV 285kW engine carry over from
the HSV VY Clubsport models.
For information relating to the powertrain management for HSV GTO and LE Coupe Series 3 fitted with HSV 285kW
engine refer to Section 6C3 Powertrain Management – Gen 3 V8 Engine in the Holden VY Series Service Information.
The powertrain management system for HSV GTS Coupe Series 3 fitted with HSV 300kW engine carry over from the
HSV VY GTS Sedan models.
For information relating to the powertrain management for HSV GTS Coupe Series 3 fitted with HSV 300kW engine refer
to Section E Powertrain Management in the HSV Clubsport Series II Service Information in conjunction with
Section 6C3 Powertrain Management – Gen 3 V8 Engine in the Holden VY Series Service Information.
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2.4 Charging System
The Mitsubishi 140 Amp alternator fitted to all HSV Coupe Series 3 fitted with HSV 300kW & 285kW engine carries over
from the Holden VY Series 2 models.
For information relating to the charging system for HSV Coupe Series 3 fitted with HSV 300kW & 285kW engine refer to
Section 6D3-1 Charging System – Gen 3 V8 Engine in the Holden VY Series Service Information.
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2.5 Starting System
The Delco Remy 6 pole 4-brush starter motor, fitted to all HSV Coupe Series 3 models fitted with HSV 300kW & 285kW
engine, carries over from the Holden VY Series 2 models.
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2.6 Ignition System
The ignition system fitted to all HSV Coupe Series 3 models fitted with HSV 300kW & 285kW engine carries over from
the Holden VY Series 2 models.
For information relating to the ignition system for HSV Coupe Series 3 models fitted with HSV 300kW & 285kW engine
refer to 4 Ignition System, in Section 6C3-3 Service Operations – Gen 3 V8 Engine in the Holden VY Series 2 Service
Information, in conjunction with Section 6C3-3 Ignition System – Gen 3 V8 Engine in the Holden VY Series Service
Information.
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2.7 Emission Control
The emission control system for HSV Coupe Series 3 models fitted with HSV 300kW & 285kW engine carries over from
the Holden VY Series 2 models.
For information relating to the emission control system for HSV Coupe Series 3 models fitted with HSV 300kW & 285kW
engine refer to 4 Ignition System, in Section 6E3 Emission Control – Gen 3 V8 Engine in the Holden VY Series 2
Service Information, in conjunction with Section 6E3 Emission Control – Gen 3 V8 Engine in the Holden VY Series
Service Information.
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2.8 Engine Tune
Engine tuning is simplified by electronic control of both the air/fuel mixture and ignition timing by the Powertrain Control
Module (PCM), which controls the ratio of the air/fuel mixture to near optimum condition.
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3 Clutch
3.1 General Information
The clutch and operating system used for HSV GTO, LE and GTS Series 3 models fitted with HSV 285kW and 300kW
engine and manual transmission carries over from the Holden VY Series II models.
For information relating to the clutch for HSV GTO, LE and GTS Series 3 models fitted with HSV 300kW & 285kW
engines refer to Section 7A2 Clutch, in the Holden VY Series II Service Information