"A proper fix is now available from Holden.
It involves a replacement compressor mounting bracket incorporating an idler pulley (previously not fitted), with a longer belt to match.
Most cars were previously fixed by replacing the commonly failing harmonic balancer, but a few cars proved stubborn, hence this release.
All VE V8's from 6G1EP4EH2AL419681 19/11/09 production on incorporate this fix.
For those whose cars are now out of warranty, or mod level leads to warranty rejection, these parts are now available for purchase at quite reasonable cost, and will take just over an hour to fit."
"It is not a recall, just a service fix, so no advertising.
It is only dealt with under warranty on an as-required basis for cars with proven problems, not as a pre-emptive fitment to every car out there."
Part No.: Description
92244378 A/C Bracket Assembly (inc idler pulley) . Edit -- Obsolete, New Part No below.
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92252927 NEW A/C Bracket Assembly (includes a new idler pulley & a complete new tensioner)
92244381 A/C Belt
Edit -- See Pics of the NEW A/C Bracket Assembly from Post #37 onwards.
Pricing which includes Airfreight Shipping is Here : http://forum.grrrr8.net/showthread.php?t=24830
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** Those with an aftermarket underdriven A/C pulley fitted would need a different belt to the 92244381 due to your non-stock pulley diameter.
Your crank balancer may be under-driven, but as long as the A/C crank pulley is not under-driven then the new belt will fit.
*** Holden policy may well vary to GM North America policy, consult your local GM dealer.