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Torana (LJ-LX) / GTR / SLR / A9X

1972-1979 / Coupe / Sedan / Hatchback / Australia

Torana (LJ-LX) / GTR / SLR / A9X known problems

19 documented issues.

19 problems
Critical

Overheating in the Compact Engine Bay

Holden Torana (LJ-LX) / GTR / SLR / A9X · Engine, Holden V8 (253ci / 308ci) · Temperature gauge climbs in traffic or under sustained load.…
Critical

Rear Quarter Rust

Holden Torana (LJ-LX) / GTR / SLR / A9X · Body · Rust in the rear quarter panels, behind and below the rear w…
Critical

Floor Pan Corrosion

Holden Torana (LJ-LX) / GTR / SLR / A9X · Body · Perforated floor pans, soft metal, visible rust from inside …
Critical

Inner Guard and Chassis Rail Rust

Holden Torana (LJ-LX) / GTR / SLR / A9X · Body · Hidden rust in the front inner guards and the chassis rails …
Common

Worn Bearings and Low Oil Pressure

Holden Torana (LJ-LX) / GTR / SLR / A9X · Engine, Holden Six (173ci / 202ci) · Oil pressure drops below 25 psi at idle when hot. Knocking f…
Common

Triple Carburettor Synchronisation (XU-1)

Holden Torana (LJ-LX) / GTR / SLR / A9X · Engine, Holden Six (173ci / 202ci) · Rough idle, uneven running, flat spots, poor throttle respon…
Common

Rochester Quadrajet Carburettor Problems

Holden Torana (LJ-LX) / GTR / SLR / A9X · Engine, Holden V8 (253ci / 308ci) · Hesitation off idle (the classic "Q-jet bog"), flooding, har…
Common

Valve Train Noise (308 V8)

Holden Torana (LJ-LX) / GTR / SLR / A9X · Engine, Holden V8 (253ci / 308ci) · Ticking or clattering from the top of the engine. May vary w…
Common

Oil Leaks

Holden Torana (LJ-LX) / GTR / SLR / A9X · Engine, Holden V8 (253ci / 308ci) · Oil on the garage floor, oil smell, oil coating on the under…
Common

Trimatic Automatic Reliability

Holden Torana (LJ-LX) / GTR / SLR / A9X · Transmission · Slipping under load, delayed engagement, harsh shifts, overh…
Common

Clutch Hydraulic Failure

Holden Torana (LJ-LX) / GTR / SLR / A9X · Transmission · Clutch pedal goes to the floor, won't return, or feels spong…
Common

Front Strut Mount Failure (LH/LX)

Holden Torana (LJ-LX) / GTR / SLR / A9X · Suspension · Clunking over bumps, particularly at the front. Steering fee…
Common

Worn Rear Trailing Arm Bushings

Holden Torana (LJ-LX) / GTR / SLR / A9X · Suspension · Clunking from the rear under acceleration and braking. Rear …
Common

Rear Coil Spring Sag

Holden Torana (LJ-LX) / GTR / SLR / A9X · Suspension · The rear of the car sits lower than it should. May bottom ou…
Common

Windscreen and Rear Window Rust

Holden Torana (LJ-LX) / GTR / SLR / A9X · Body · Rust under the glass seals, visible as bubbling paint around…
Common

Alternator and Charging Issues

Holden Torana (LJ-LX) / GTR / SLR / A9X · Electrical · Battery goes flat, dim headlights, ammeter shows discharge.
Common

Earth Point Corrosion

Holden Torana (LJ-LX) / GTR / SLR / A9X · Electrical · Intermittent electrical faults, instruments flicker, lights …
Minor

Valve Stem Seal Deterioration

Holden Torana (LJ-LX) / GTR / SLR / A9X · Engine, Holden Six (173ci / 202ci) · Blue smoke on startup that clears within a minute. May also …
Minor

Gearbox Synchro Wear (Manual)

Holden Torana (LJ-LX) / GTR / SLR / A9X · Transmission · Grinding on gear changes, particularly second and third gear…