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Old 17-02-2005, 12:11 PM   #1
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I am currently about to purchase my Au Xr6 99 model. Does anyone know any defaults with the model. Oh and Russ if u are reading this where is that sort of info on this forum?

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Old 17-02-2005, 12:38 PM   #2
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You mean like defects? Things wrong with it?
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Old 17-02-2005, 12:56 PM   #3
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Hi all.

I am currently about to purchase my Au Xr6 99 model. Does anyone know any defaults with the model. Oh and Russ if u are reading this where is that sort of info on this forum?

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Is it an XR6 HP or XR6 VCT?
99 model, is that an AU1 or early AU2?

There is an etire section under aufalcon.com that is dedicated to the AU and will be able to answer everything you want hopefully.
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Old 17-02-2005, 02:38 PM   #4
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Try checking here :

https://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=646
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Old 17-02-2005, 06:04 PM   #5
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It is a series one with the round lights and i think its just the V6. So yeah any problems with that model!?!?!?!?! Cheers
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Old 17-02-2005, 06:16 PM   #6
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V6?? Oh dear
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Old 17-02-2005, 08:00 PM   #7
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V6? Yikes, dont say that too loud!

AU1's pretty much have the same problems regardless of what model they are, the main ones being the suspension and the brakes (and the styling if you ask some people!).

Depending on whether it is an IRS equipped model or not (unsure if any AU1 XR's were though), check the shock towers and mounts, and definately give the brakes a good once over as well.
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Intech, Inline 6, I6, SOHC 6, VCT, but not a V6!
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Check the condition of the window seals, particularly in and around the top of the rear doors, the windscreen etc etc.

I'm hoping your V6 translates to VCT 6 he he.
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I had to watch out for a rattling in the engine which worked out to be cracked guides. Other than that I upgraded my brakes with better pads and there's really been no other problems with the car.
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Old 20-02-2005, 06:53 PM   #11
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Whats wrong with just V6???Please someone explain!!! Cmon im NEW!! :
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Old 20-02-2005, 07:01 PM   #12
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Fitting of a V6 would certainly have voided any factory warrantee

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Old 20-02-2005, 07:07 PM   #13
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The V in V6 is in relation to the engine configuration. Like a V8. However, in the Falcons the engine configuration is a inline 6. This means all the pistons are set in a direct single row from front to back. Therefore the engine is referred to as an Inline 6 or I6 for short. The Holdens have a V6, where there are 2 banks of 3 pistons joined at the bottom in a V confuguration.
If you get a chance, pop the bonnet and have a look at the XR6. You will see the red Rocker cover and 6 leads going to the spark plugs of the 6 cylinders. As you will see each cylinder is directly behind the other. On a Commodore if you get a chance to see one there are 2 seperat cylinder heads (covering 3 cylinders each).

Hopefully this explains why we refer to the Falcon 6 cylinder cars as an I6 rather than a V6.

Its all good, everyone has to learn sometime. Anything else you want to know please feel free to post or PM me.

I hope everyone else in here realises that we all have to learn some time and it should be encouraged rather than laughed at.
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Old 20-02-2005, 07:15 PM   #14
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Hey thanks Casper. Learning the way a Ford ticks is a whole new learning path! that makes so much sense. Is there more power with I6 rather than v6? and whats all this VCt and Intech???

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Old 20-02-2005, 07:25 PM   #15
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Hey thanks Casper. Learning the way a Ford ticks is a whole new learning path! that makes so much sense. Is there more power with I6 rather than v6? and whats all this VCt and Intech???

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Ok, power wise the Falcon I6 has, in general, had a greater kw output and Torque output than the corresponding Holden. The Holden has usually kept the 0-100 and ¼ edge by having slightly better gearing and a lighter weight…although this starting to even out.

As for the VCT/Intech/HP type of engines. There were, in the AU, 3 types of I6 engine. The standard Intech 6, as seen on the majority of Falcons. The HP, used only in the XR6 HP model….an uprated (improved head, more aggressive cam) version of the Intect6. Finally there was the VCT. Used in the XR6 VCT, the Fairmont Ghia and the Fairlane Ghia (and LTD I think), it was the most powerful of the stock I6 engines due to the VCT (Variable Cam Timing) in it. It is, also, the least understood and least modification supported engine of the 3 as there really isn’t any aftermarket cams to upgrade to. While being more powerful, all the VCT equipped cars were also fitted with the fantastic but very heavy IRS rear suspension. While improving the ride noticeably it also added enough weight to make the XR6 VCT slower (by about 0.3 of a second) than the XR6 HP.
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Old 20-02-2005, 10:44 PM   #16
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Yeah thanks Casper. Its people like you that have converted me to Fords. Pitty about others on this forum who were magically born with all the Ford automotive knowledge and use this forum as a boast board rather than an informative forum. They know who they are and I rest my case
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Yeah thanks Casper. Its people like you that have converted me to Fords. Pitty about others on this forum who were magically born with all the Ford automotive knowledge and use this forum as a boast board rather than an informative forum. They know who they are and I rest my case
Not a problem, happy to help.
Ford fans, especially AU ones, are more than welcome.

Check out www.aufalcon.com
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Old 27-03-2005, 10:06 PM   #18
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Ok, power wise the Falcon I6 has, in general, had a greater kw output and Torque output than the corresponding Holden. The Holden has usually kept the 0-100 and ¼ edge by having slightly better gearing and a lighter weight…although this starting to even out.

As for the VCT/Intech/HP type of engines. There were, in the AU, 3 types of I6 engine. The standard Intech 6, as seen on the majority of Falcons. The HP, used only in the XR6 HP model….an uprated (improved head, more aggressive cam) version of the Intect6. Finally there was the VCT. Used in the XR6 VCT, the Fairmont Ghia and the Fairlane Ghia (and LTD I think), it was the most powerful of the stock I6 engines due to the VCT (Variable Cam Timing) in it. It is, also, the least understood and least modification supported engine of the 3 as there really isn’t any aftermarket cams to upgrade to. While being more powerful, all the VCT equipped cars were also fitted with the fantastic but very heavy IRS rear suspension. While improving the ride noticeably it also added enough weight to make the XR6 VCT slower (by about 0.3 of a second) than the XR6 HP.

I read an artical that ford had done a good job at getting the OHC 6 VCT mtr as a all round package in the AU's.

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I read an artical that ford had done a good job at getting the OHC 6 VCT mtr as a all round package in the AU's.

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It's a very good engine. It was badly hobbled by the ECU though. My personal suspision is that this was deliberate. At the time of release the 5.0l only had 185kw, the VCT started with 172kw. Had the ECU been tuned even half decently the VCT probably would have had the same or more power than the 5.0l, not good for V8 sales at all.
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The V in V6 is in relation to the engine configuration. Like a V8. However, in the Falcons the engine configuration is a inline 6. This means all the pistons are set in a direct single row from front to back. Therefore the engine is referred to as an Inline 6 or I6 for short. The Holdens have a V6, where there are 2 banks of 3 pistons joined at the bottom in a V confuguration.
If you get a chance, pop the bonnet and have a look at the XR6. You will see the red Rocker cover and 6 leads going to the spark plugs of the 6 cylinders. As you will see each cylinder is directly behind the other. On a Commodore if you get a chance to see one there are 2 seperat cylinder heads (covering 3 cylinders each).

Hopefully this explains why we refer to the Falcon 6 cylinder cars as an I6 rather than a V6.

Its all good, everyone has to learn sometime. Anything else you want to know please feel free to post or PM me.

I hope everyone else in here realises that we all have to learn some time and it should be encouraged rather than laughed at.

Casper,

I really appreciated your response to silverxr6. Very understanding, and willing to teach. Everyone starts with no knowledge and needs someone with the time and inclination to teach.

Cheers.
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Old 25-02-2005, 02:06 PM   #23
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So have you bought the car yet..
From experience the brakes are no good and the suspension is too high..

Best thing I did was put on DBA Slotted Rotors combined with some better pads that improved the braking significantly.. The suspension I waited until it was driving like a boat: ie the shocks were stuffed//

Koni Shocks, Super Low King Springs and it handles much better.. Could go low but you are going around the same height as the AU2&3 XR's, personal preference though, was tossing up the idea of SSL but the roads that Im mainly on are not really that good
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Yeah I only have King Lows 32mm drop and suddenly the ride is a lot harsher. I also don't have IRS...

Slightly off topic, whats the verdict on braided brake lines for our cars. Are they worth it ? I was told the pedal feel would be better.
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braided lines don't expand like normal brake lines, so theoretically there should be better braking and pedal feel
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If it gets another person into an XR6 AU its worth the effort.
When I first joined I only knew the basics myself, we all have to learn at some time.
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If it gets another person into an XR6 AU its worth the effort.
When I first joined I only knew the basics myself, we all have to learn at some time.
Thanks again.

It's really hard to understand you know, why the AU was so maligned a car. I know the original Forte looked pretty off with the Baleen Whale Fish Grille and all, but I really like the lines of the other models. I often stare at the shape of my Au Futura Wagon and think, man that's a nice shape.

I guess it was too radical for the conservative Australian public.

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P.S Casper, have you seen my thread "make the knocking stop?" I would appreciate your opinion, it seems not many have responded.

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As the resident Nancy boy, if you want it too look pretty, i'm your man. If you want it to go hard, then Casper is the guy you need. Cubie is our height specialist, JC is our modification specialist. SButler is the critic specialist. We got all sorts around here. Welcome to the club :
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