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Section E
Engine
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 b ag and left and right hand
side air bags. Refer to CAUTIONS, Section 12M, in Volume 12 of the Holden V2 Series Coupe Service Manual
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 w orkshop practices with regards to the safety and/or property
damage.
1 Purpose...................................................................................................................................................2
2 Engine - General Information................................................................................................................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
Techline
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1 Purpose
The purpose of this supplement is to provide information on the 270 kW engine fitted to the HSV Coupe 4. This
information is designed to supplement that given in the Holden VY2 and V2 Coupe Service Manuals, 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 Manual Supplement. References are
made throughout this section to Holden Service
Manuals, 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 - General Information
2.1 Engine Mechanical
The engine mechanicals for HSV Coupe 4 fitted with HSV 270kW engine carry over from the HSV Avalanche models.
For information relating to the engine mechanicals for HSV Coupe 4 fitted with HSV 270 kW engines refer to
Section E Engine Mechanical in the Avalanche Service Information in conjunction with
Section 6A3 Engine mechanical – Gen 3 V8 Engine in the Holden VYII Service Information.
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2.2 Engine Cooling
The engine cooling system for HSV Coupe 4 fitted with HSV 270kW engine carry over from the HSV Avalanche models.
For information relating to the engine cooling for all HSV Coupe 4 fitted with HSV 270 kW engine refer to
Section E Engine Mechanical in the HSV Avalanche Service Information in conjunction with
Section 6B3 Engine Mechanical – Gen 3 V8 Engine in the Holden VYII Series Service Information.
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2.3 Powertrain Management
The powertrain management system for HSV Coupe 4 fitted with HSV 270kW engine carry over from the HSV Avalanche
models.
For information relating to the powertrain management for HSV Coupe 4 fitted with HSV 270 kW engine refer to
Section 6C3 Powertrain Management – Gen 3 V8 Engine in the Holden VYII Series Service Information.
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2.4 Charging System
The Mitsubishi 140 Amp. Alternator fitted to all HSV Coupe 4 fitted with HSV 270 kW engine carries over from the Holden
VYII Series 2 models.
For information relating to the charging system for HSV Coupe 4 fitted with HSV 270 kW engine refer to
Section 6D3-1 Charging System – Gen 3 V8 Engine in the Holden VYII 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 4 models fitted with HSV 270 kW engine, carries
over from the Holden VYII Series models.
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2.6 Ignition System
The ignition system fitted to all HSV Coupe 4 models fitted with HSV270 kW engine carries over from the Holden VYII
Series models.
For information relating to the ignition system for HSV Coupe 4 models fitted with HSV 270 kW engine refer to
4. Ignition System in Section 6C3-3 Service Operations – Gen 3 V8 Engine in the Holden VYII Series Service
Information, in conjunction with Section 6D3-3 Ignition System – Gen 3 Engine in the Holden VYII Series Service
Information.
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2.7 Emission Control
The emission control system for HSV Coupe 4 models fitted with HSV 270 kW engine carries over from the Holden VYII
Series models.
For information relating to the emission control system for HSV Coupe 4 models fitted with HSV 270 kW engine refer to
Section 6E3-3 Service Operations – Gen 3 V8 Engine in the Holden VYII 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.