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14-01-2014, 06:48 PM
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G'day all
I'm new here so apologies if this is an old thread. I have a 4 door XM which I've owned for 10 years or so. In the last 12-18 months she's been running rough (gets shaky and cuts out while driving) and I cant seem to find a decent mechanic that knows their way around these old Fords. I live in the cbd of Melbourne and am looking for somebody reasonably nearby to help me out. Can anyone help? Cheers |
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14-01-2014, 10:09 PM
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Too many Fords........ :)
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Melbz, Eastside
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Not much to go wrong on those old girls.
Be either a partial fuel blockage, or an ignition issue - coil failing, points worn/loose, etc. What engine is in it? How well do you know the old sixes? You could probably nut it out yourself. edit: I personally don't know anyone, but someone on ozfalcon.com.au may know or be able to help, as they cover the x-series falcons.
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14-01-2014, 10:29 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jan 2014
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Thanks Dave
Its got the original 170 in it. I dont really know my way around them apart from the basics but my main problem is space. I live in an apartment and my car is parked in the underground carpark...its pretty tight in there and not much room to really do anything even if I knew what I was doing  Anyhow, thanks for your advice, I'll give ozfalcon a go. cheers |
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15-01-2014, 12:19 AM
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Too many Fords........ :)
Join Date: May 2011
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PM me on ozfalcon, and I can probably help you nut it out if needed.
I'm in Croydon, and have a small factory where I run my business from, and play with these old girls in my down time. I'll look out for your thread.
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Current Projects 97 EL V8 wagon - cool cruiser, or street bruiser? CLICKY 93 XG panel van - at your door in 60 secs, or the first hr is FREE........ yep, that's the goal. 95 XG ute - awaiting a head gasket...... grrrrr. 74 XB GS pano..... factory optioned with all the good stuff..... not much there now. ........long term resto.XB Coupe and Van TV Ad you know........ there's a little bit of Bathurst in every Ford Falcon.... think about it
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16-01-2014, 08:23 AM
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Starter Motor
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Im looking for the same thing.... just a fair mechanic who knows and loves his old cars in the same area....
Cheers! |
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Looking for good mechanic for XM in Melbourne Inner suburbs
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