Originally Posted by
Beagle
Faulty head gasket...coolant got into the engine oil and caused massively accelerated wear and the engine seized at just 850 km's.
After significant pressure, (plenty of vigorous barking was required, just as well I get plenty of practice on here, lol) Holden supplied me a brand new 2019 Holden Calais V replacement car for my 2018 one and the new one comes with an extended 5 year warranty, something I insisted on. They fitted a new engine to my first car and it only took them 2 days to resell it, (Rioja Red, really metallic burgundy, Holden Calais is a popular colour).
Dealer was good and supplied a good quality loan car while this mess was cleaned up. New one seems to be running like a well oiled Swiss watch and is a good bit of kit.
I am philosophical. Shyte happens from time to time.