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strikx · 30-09-2013, 11:59 AM

Hey all New to this forum, live in Sydney we are Ford and Holden family looking forward to being part of the forum.

zcfairlane · 30-09-2013, 06:52 PM

hi mat here, I am ford blooded through and through have had many fords too many to list current drive is a ts territory my toy is a zc fairlane

ThornyBob · 01-10-2013, 12:45 PM

G'day,

escapee from http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/index.php, well, not quite, guess that I'll still be calling in there from time to time. Anyone want a project ? Fuego for sale......

Well, back with a furd, last one I owned was a '53 cussy, sv v8, 12mpg 'n all, back when petrol was 4 bob a gallon - that's about 9 cents a litre for all you young ones. But, to put it all into perspective, to fill the tank on the cussy it cost me about £2/10/-, fantastic eh, however, I was getting about £12 a week, ouch.... Interesting, it was about the same price for an LP record [CD] back then as well.

Current ride, BA tray, results from looking at little trays [moving to the sticks] after looking at all the standard offerings I was unimpressed, 'till I chanced upon the falcon office, no choice at all, wow

Why sit on a stack of bricks....

Now, haven't the furd v8's improved from the '50s, mmmmm.... love it......

Back to the future !

cheers,
Bob

ckwsparky58 · 02-10-2013, 05:53 AM

Hi Thorny Bob, I'm a newby as well, to the forum. My Dad bought a '53 Customline, in 1964, and we kids, thought we were rich. Being a Windsor V8 bloke, I've always wondered what the S/V fuel economy was like, and 12mpg, is not great. Why so thirsty?
Chris

ThornyBob · 02-10-2013, 06:33 AM

G'day Chris,

Quote:

Originally Posted by ckwsparky58

Hi Thorny Bob, I'm a newby as well, to the forum. My Dad bought a '53 Customline, in 1964, and we kids, thought we were rich. Being a Windsor V8 bloke, I've always wondered what the S/V fuel economy was like, and 12mpg, is not great. Why so thirsty?
Chris

Probably cos young blokes have big feet

If you really tried one could get it down to 9mpg, but it was fun

Which was normally after the service station bloke found a drum of octane enhancer for you - showing my age again, "service", no service now.

cheers,
Bob

ckwsparky58 · 03-10-2013, 07:04 AM

ThornyBob, those days of "service" stations are long gone. At least we were there!
Chris

Gerry D · 03-10-2013, 03:39 PM

Hi Guys
Im a Newbie here as such. I have been a member of the Forum for a while but I only frequent it when I have a problem and am looking for a sensible answer. which seems to always be there. Keep up the good work and it is an excellent repository of the solutions to most problems.

Rgds
Gerry D

Jaseeee · 03-10-2013, 05:22 PM

Hey guys,
I'm kinda new here, I've got a AU II Falcon that I'm trying to do up.
Thanks!

shocky · 03-10-2013, 05:55 PM

Hi there everyone I own a Au xr 8 it's getting done up as the green eyed monster so I can drive it to Bathurst next year I have done 5 other mock ups all I can say is go the FORDS

Gavin Spring · 06-10-2013, 08:50 AM

Good morning. I'm after a front lower bumper air dam/grill for a 2010 SY Territory Mk2. Its the black bit in the middle that the front number plate attaches to.

Go Manly!!

70Cougar4v · 06-10-2013, 10:15 AM

Hi all, joined a few days ago and wished I'd done it along time ago, the info on this forum is awesome and no doubt saving thousands of hours pulling off things you don't need to or breaking clips you can't see. I currently have in my shed a BA XR8 blown by The guys at Herrod that has been neglected while I have been refreshing my cleveland in a 1970 cougar, still having way to much fun with the new build but I will get to the XR now and will be needing some advice if I can get it. Keep the posts up Cheers, Cougar

XR6oceans · 10-10-2013, 07:55 AM

G'day
I joined recently. Purchased an xr6 ef wagon.
Has a few issues, ecu error codes that the mechanic could not clear. Economy light flashing intermittently.
Last Ford was xt 68 fairmont. Sadly missed as ex wife nagged me to sell. Should have sold her...
Anyone have idea how to solve these ef issues? As I don't want to chase shadows. computer,ecu?
cheers

Ford Thinking · 10-10-2013, 11:41 AM

Hi XR6oceans.
Do you know if the issue is the ecu, or could it be that the ecu is working perfectly and storing the same codes again each time the car is started? If the ecu is fine, I'm thinking that the code is in response to an issue so fixing the issue is the solution to the problem. Did your mechanic tell you which codes are stored and what they mean ?? (you could try disconnecting the battery for 15 minutes then check if anything is different but get the codes first and find out what they mean) Cheers.

Tted · 10-10-2013, 02:27 PM

Hi XR6oceans
A flashing economy light means your transmission is overheating (and going into limp home mode). Get it looked at quick. Your mechanic should have known this.
Tted

Ford Thinking · 10-10-2013, 03:06 PM

Well answered Tted. Now the question that XR6oceans will need to ask is 'does it mean a new transmission is required (as most mechanics are likely to suggest) or is it just a sensor which is likely about $1,500.00 cheaper ????'

I have a transmission issue atm with a 94 GT 6 cyl auto Probe. Seems the options are endless for the problem. If you'd like to give an opinion, best discussion about it so far is under http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...94#post4899394 . (and thanks if you happen to)

XR6oceans · 10-10-2013, 09:51 PM

Tted , the flashing economy light was only in the morning from start up before any heat in engine or AUTO box. then stops 5 to 10 ks down road.

Ford thinking, The transmission guy is a mates dad and he changed the transmission sensor. he also pulled the codes. they came up ecu (should have written codes down) fuel something open, battery low.
By the time I got to the him the flashing had stopped and after the sensor was changed he could not fault the transmission. Then next morning, flashing again.

but for only 3 minutes or so. When it is cold and goes into 4th while economy flashes, sounds like a manual in to high a gear???( limp mode only allows 3rd?)

Thanks so much for the responses.

Lunchbox-XCODE · 11-10-2013, 10:37 AM

Hi, all
Names Andrew, mechanic by trade. Worked on everything from small outboards to mine equipment and everything I between, but these days I'm in a managing roll.
Iv had a couple of El,s one a white s pack with a tick ford six and a 5l fairmont ghia that I stroked. I have a 78 XC fair not that I will soon start the restoration process as it a family air loom. Just got a 1997 courier 2wd as a cheap ute for weekend work and the head gasket went a week later. Looking for a Wksp manual to get some torque specs from if anyone knows where do download. And I'll seek expertise on tech info and where to source the rarer parts on the XC as I start moving forward on the resto. Cheers

BurgFG · 11-10-2013, 08:59 PM

Hi, BurgFG here! Have just picked myself up a nice FG XR6T Ute with Lux pack, after owning a couple of Blackwood Falcons(an XE and XF) when I was younger. Have mostly had Holden Commodores as I worked as a Mechanic at a dealer for most of my time in the trade. Hope to learn a few tricks from the people who actually own and drive Falcons as well!

Tted · 12-10-2013, 09:47 AM

Hi XR6oceans, Ford Thinking
Quite right, limp mode is 3rd gear only, problem is not transmission. Sounds like a bad connection or something sticking. I have no further suggestions.
Tted

BOS290 · 16-10-2013, 02:18 PM

Hello! New member (Michelle) joined to gauge interest in FPV plates I have for sale. Tricky to find my way around (new to forums altogether!)
Can't reply to private messages because I haven't posted enough

thought I'd say hi to all and get that post count up!

bullfrog_eng · 16-10-2013, 03:25 PM

Having been prompted for a while now to introduce myself, I guess it’s about time I did so.
I live in Murray Bridge (SA) and have been a Ford fan ever since I started being interested in cars, and being an old bugger, that’s a fair while. My first car was a Mk I Zephyr, which I did not want, but my father insisted I buy it. I wanted a Customline, but that was too powerful for an inexperienced driver (so Dad said and that was when kids did as we were told!). I found the Zephyr had quite sufficient power to tip it upside down, actually it went quite well for what it was. By the time I fixed it up, Dad gave up, so I bought a 1957 Customline, a fantastic car. I traded it in 1972 on a brand new XA Fairmont, 351 four speed, also a fantastic car but I often wished it had been auto, as it was almost impossible, due to the dual plate clutch, to drive really smoothly. I traded it in 1976 on a 4X4 Nissan and have owned four wheel drives ever since. However, the Patrol was not really much good on the open road, so as I was doing a lot of miles back and forth to Keith where I worked, I bought another Customline.
This was not really a success, as it was a side valve and a bit past it by then. The XA could do the 100 miles to Keith in an hour, the Customline certainly could not!!! So I bought a second hand XB Fairmont two door, 302 auto. Another great car, but that was my last Ford for many years, except for the Laser my wife had when we married.
My main interest has been in a 1929 DA Dodge, which I have been restoring forever. I eventually decided I should get something OLD that I could actually drive, so I bought a 1929 Essex. That eventually needed some work, so I sold it and bought a 1965 Dodge Phoenix, another lovely old car. I loved Fords, Chrysler products were OK, but GM products were rubbish. I did actually own a Commodore for a while, that just PROVED to me they were rubbish.
I then bought and restored a Reliant Scimitar. At least it had a Ford engine (V6 Essex). But earlier this year, after looking for some time, I bought an XB Fairmont, 302 auto. A lovely original car needing very little doing to it (but more that I first thought, of course). But there is always things that I need to know, so I joined this forum.
So briefly, that’s who I am. Should anyone be silly enough to want a more detailed explanation of why I am like I am, a few years ago (when I owned the Phoenix), I wrote an article for the magazine of the Chrysler Collectors Club of SA (Jan-Feb 2008), it can be found in the magazine at http://www.chrysler-restorers-sa.org.au/crcmag174.pdf , the article is called "John Courtney’s Dodge"
Regards,
John

AJM · 16-10-2013, 09:53 PM

Evening all,
My name's Adam, signed up recently though often frequented the forums for info in the past, but using it daily at the moment.
Currently own an 1975 XB GS wagon as my daily, wanted an XB since I was 8 or 9, nearly 20 years later finally got one, lol.
Also have a 78 TE Corty which was my first 'proper' car, still in 2 minds as to sell or keep.
Always looking for new/better condition parts for the cars.

I suppose while I'm here I might ask the opinion of price on a little run around...1980 Escort 4dr Ghia, 2.0 4spd, clean and tidy, bit of rust, past respray, vg condition...$3,000?

Also, got a bit of rust repair to do on an XB Fairmont, tail gate, bottom of front quarters, usual sh!7... Easy enough job? Some needs to be cut out - never done it before

Anyway, cheers for reading. Looking forward to talking with any and all!

Bolly47 · 16-10-2013, 10:09 PM

[QUOTE=bullfrog_eng;4909701]Having been prompted for a while now to introduce myself, I guess it’s about time I did so.
I live in Murray Bridge (SA) and have been a Ford fan ever since I started being interested in cars, and being an old bugger, that’s a fair while. My first car was a Mk I Zephyr, which I did not want, but my father insisted I buy it. I wanted a Customline, but that was too powerful for an inexperienced driver (so Dad said and that was when kids did as we were told!). I found the Zephyr had quite sufficient power to tip it upside down, actually it went quite well for what it was. By the time I fixed it up, Dad gave up, so I bought a 1957 Customline, a fantastic car. I traded it in 1972 on a brand new XA Fairmont, 351 four speed, also a fantastic car but I often wished it had been auto, as it was almost impossible, due to the dual plate clutch, to drive really smoothly. I traded it in 1976 on a 4X4 Nissan and have owned four wheel drives ever since. However, the Patrol was not really much good on the open road, so as I was doing a lot of miles back and forth to Keith where I worked, I bought another Customline.
This was not really a success, as it was a side valve and a bit past it by then. The XA could do the 100 miles to Keith in an hour, the Customline certainly could not!!! So I bought a second hand XB Fairmont two door, 302 auto. Another great car, but that was my last Ford for many years, except for the Laser my wife had when we married.
My main interest has been in a 1929 DA Dodge, which I have been restoring forever. I eventually decided I should get something OLD that I could actually drive, so I bought a 1929 Essex. That eventually needed some work, so I sold it and bought a 1965 Dodge Phoenix, another lovely old car. I loved Fords, Chrysler products were OK, but GM products were rubbish. I did actually own a Commodore for a while, that just PROVED to me they were rubbish.
I then bought and restored a Reliant Scimitar. At least it had a Ford engine (V6 Essex). But earlier this year, after looking for some time, I bought an XB Fairmont, 302 auto. A lovely original car needing very little doing to it (but more that I first thought, of course). But there is always things that I need to know, so I joined this forum.
So briefly, that’s who I am. Should anyone be silly enough to want a more detailed explanation of why I am like I am, a few years ago (when I owned the Phoenix), I wrote an article for the magazine of the Chrysler Collectors Club of SA (Jan-Feb 2008), it can be found in the magazine at http://www.chrysler-restorers-sa.org.au/crcmag174.pdf , the article is called "John Courtney’s Dodge"
Regards,
John
Hi John your story about older car during your life time is almost the same as me so it was lovely memory and also l am must been same age as you
Many thank Ian

pjdwyer · 17-10-2013, 02:06 AM

Hi there ,
my name is Phillip and I am from Mentone . We have an EL , BA sedans and a BF Ute

03xr8canb · 19-10-2013, 09:05 AM

Hi all, just my introduction. BA xr8 ute. I've been a regular scavenger of second hand advice on here for years but made the plunge and joined as a head gaskets just gone on the xr8 and I need your technical files

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Also got a sad old nc2 fairlane sitting out the back that a mate dented up on me, It's got a good 5l windsor, FMX (I think??) and LSD in it if anyone's looking for parts.

Dan

Blueford260 · 21-10-2013, 02:42 PM

Hi everyone,
My name is Nic I have been a ford fan all my life and thought it would be good to talk to like minded people about all things Ford.
I currently have a 2009 PK Ranger dual cab as a daily drive for work and play, my wife has a Territory for carting the kids and I have a 1969 Falcon Coupe LHD just for cruizin.
Nic

Pagey2993 · 26-10-2013, 01:54 PM

Hey all. My name is Josh, 20 years old and I have visited here previously. Finally joined.

I drive a 2012 FG MkII limited edition XR6 in swift

I hope to be able to talk to others trough this forum about fords and what not.

Been following fords all my life but I also do like Holden, as a matter of fact I enjoy the Aussie cars instead of just ford or Holden. Hope there are others like me out there too.

See yas

defconblue · 29-10-2013, 07:46 PM

HI ALL ;) My partner and I have Brought a fg xr6t 2010 with No k's but brand new..and ever since then weve both thought about doing it up..as in giving it more than what it Originally have..AS TIME went by the looks of the fgxr6t was also looking more likeing to our standard...Dont worry the less talking the better ****..so thats why were putting up our pics to share it with you all.. feel free to ask questions..

will talk more later

Monty & Sherlz

Mete001 · 30-10-2013, 07:37 PM

Hi everyone! My names Nathan and I'm 21 and live in the Northern Beaches in Sydney. I'm in the current process of looking for/purchasing my daily/project car, a Laser. I'm looking at a KB 5 door ATM so stay tuned!

Markchin · 31-10-2013, 01:48 PM

Hello everyone, My name is Mark and live in the US Thanks for letting me join your forum!!! I've been reading lots of posts on you guys 351 Cleveland's for a while now and I'm just amazed at the results you are getting with them so I finally broke down and ordered a set of CHI 4v heads for my 1970 mustang and hope for help in setting it up. Thanks.