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dbridgy · 24-03-2014, 11:50 PM

Hi all.
Thought it was time I said g'day.
I've owned 2 fords now. The first was a 2002 BA XR6 N/A I bought when it was only 2 years old with 170,000km on the clock. It was an ex Telstra exec car. Lots of k's but I got it for a good price back then. I had it converted to gas & it was a great car. I sold it a year ago with 360,000k's on it & it was still going strong. I had seen a 2003 BA XR6 Turbo with only 90,000km & like new condition for $10,000 so I bought that & sold the old one. This one has a vapour injected gas system & it goes just as well on gas as on petrol. It so far has been a good car & I only hope it goes as well and for as long as the old one.
I was always a Holden man before these 2 Fords & many years ago I owned a VH Charger. I wish I still had that sitting in the shed!
It has been good to read these forums & getting other peoples opinions on different topics about their cars.
Cheers for now, Dave

sparra04 · 25-03-2014, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Territory TRP

Hello I am new to this.
I have just purchased a 2013 Territory SZ TS 2.7 DT and would appreciate some advice regarding turbo timers, and the pros and cons of using sports mode in regard to looking after the engine and its service life. Having been a farmer always liked to see a diesel motor with a comfy load but not labouring all the time seemed to be economical this way and trouble free though they may lug through a heavy patch every so often.
Not sure if i am in the correct place to post this but shall give it a go and see what happens.
Thanks for reading this and look forward to any reply to steer me in the right direction.

Regards TRP

hi
turbo timers are designed to let the engine idle down for a pre determined time to allow continued oil flow
if your turbo bearings are hot and you take away oil flow suddenly you will eventually have bearing failure and ruin the turbo
its not a big issue if you are just idling around town but if you were cruising at 100 towing your trailer or van (or hooning around) your turbo works hard and needs to be cooled down before shutting off
I don't have one on the f6 yet so I sit and let it cool first b4 shutting it down
my diesel navara had one from new

rangerford · 25-03-2014, 07:52 PM

g,day everyone , I have a nice 99 au Fairmont which I love,clean as a whistle under the bonnet and running real good,but I have major issues in the rear suspension,i guess I have to keep on working on it but where do you start,looking forward to talking about cars,thanks keep the car between the ditchs.

**GasoLane** · 26-03-2014, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Territory TRP

Hello I am new to this.
I have just purchased a 2013 Territory SZ TS 2.7 DT and would appreciate some advice regarding turbo timers, and the pros and cons of using sports mode in regard to looking after the engine and its service life. Having been a farmer always liked to see a diesel motor with a comfy load but not labouring all the time seemed to be economical this way and trouble free though they may lug through a heavy patch every so often.
Not sure if i am in the correct place to post this but shall give it a go and see what happens.
Thanks for reading this and look forward to any reply to steer me in the right direction.

Regards TRP

Try asking in the Terry forum.... http://www.fordforums.com.au/forumdisplay.php?f=85

mkford · 27-03-2014, 09:36 PM

Hi People! my name is Mike and own an old 93 XG Ute which I cannot part with so constantly repairing and keep driving! it recently took me to Darwin and back to Cairns!
I am now trying to buy some door locks for it and have been told they are the same as ED and they will fit (both being 93 models?)
Can someone please confirm with me if this is correct before I go spending big bucks on Ebay buying locks

Cheers,
Mike

hydro27 · 28-03-2014, 09:41 AM

G'day, New to this forum. I joined up to discuss and find out more about some old race gear that I have, Apparently quite rare. I also have a nice old truck 75 F100. Born into a ford family my first car was an XW ute, Had several F100's, Went through the XF/XG phase and an AU only to find I like my old truck the most for a daily driver

. In the family we also have a XB couple done as a Drag car, And my ol man is doing a 75 F250 dual wheel which has a 6 litre Turbo Isuzu and a 6 speed. Anyhow I wanted to post up about the XE 192540 4 bolt GF Block I have, And also nice set of old alloy heads E2ZM 6090 A3.
For some reason I can not start a new thread so im not sure where the discussion goes from here but maybe someone can help me out. Cheers

paf · 28-03-2014, 11:31 AM

hello, i have replaced my egas converter on my BF falcon and the car runs heaps better, but occasionally at freeway speeds it hesistates slightly.

**GasoLane** · 28-03-2014, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mkford

Hi People! my name is Mike and own an old 93 XG Ute which I cannot part with so constantly repairing and keep driving! it recently took me to Darwin and back to Cairns!
I am now trying to buy some door locks for it and have been told they are the same as ED and they will fit (both being 93 models?)
Can someone please confirm with me if this is correct before I go spending big bucks on Ebay buying locks

Cheers,
Mike

Head over to either the X Series section http://www.fordforums.com.au/forumdisplay.php?f=86

or the Utes and Vans http://www.fordforums.com.au/forumdisplay.php?f=75

alan3103 · 28-03-2014, 08:56 PM

Gday peeps, im new to this site, i did have until last week a bmw cooper s, nice toy but a bit uncomfortable ! I have now got a winter white BA xt in really nice condition, i have already started to add extras to it, hope to learn more about how it ticks on here, once i get used to how this site works im sure i will add some pics, regards to all ,

Madaya · 28-03-2014, 09:07 PM

Mate, you are in the right place. Immense wealth of knowledge here that you wont find in a book. Welcome.

hydro27 · 29-03-2014, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by hydro27

G'day, New to this forum. I joined up to discuss and find out more about some old race gear that I have, Apparently quite rare. I also have a nice old truck 75 F100. Born into a ford family my first car was an XW ute, Had several F100's, Went through the XF/XG phase and an AU only to find I like my old truck the most for a daily driver

. In the family we also have a XB couple done as a Drag car, And my ol man is doing a 75 F250 dual wheel which has a 6 litre Turbo Isuzu and a 6 speed. Anyhow I wanted to post up about the XE 192540 4 bolt GF Block I have, And also nice set of old alloy heads E2ZM 6090 A3.
For some reason I can not start a new thread so im not sure where the discussion goes from here but maybe someone can help me out. Cheers

Can anyone hear help out with this stuff

**GasoLane** · 29-03-2014, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by hydro27

Can anyone hear help out with this stuff

Which part do you need help with?

echo007 · 31-03-2014, 10:14 AM

Hello all. Thanks for adding me to the forum. Safe driving.

stamps351 · 31-03-2014, 11:26 PM

Hi Guys i'm new to the forum, look forward to reading up on all the info you guys provide.

Just wondering i'm not sure how to start a new thread?

I wanted to ask about my throttle response sensor on my NL fairlane it has the 5L Windsor, it runs fine but maybe once a week on start up the revs jump around a bit at idle an once she warms up theres no dramas, the mechanic put the scanner on the computer an it came up with the throttle position sensor error..... have you guys had this problem? is it worth fixing at the moment (money is tight atm)

any info on this guys would be great cheers

Boyaki · 01-04-2014, 12:15 PM

Hi all. Ive been driving fords for a while now and work on them my self. I have owned a few el ef. I had and XE ESP 6. I am currently driving an XG.
Thanks for letting me join. Cheers.

chak52 · 01-04-2014, 05:40 PM

I drive a 1999 Ford AU Station. Drives like the day one after all the years. Love it and wouldn't change it for anything. Thank you for this great forum.

Noober69 · 02-04-2014, 11:23 AM

Hi, I am seriously thinking about a 2013 Falcon FG Mk11 G6E EcoLPI for the wife after someone wrote off her 4wd. Need something large for the kids and country cruising, and 4wd's too expensive to run. My first ever car was a 1978 Ford Escort sedan 2L auto with vinyl roof. Classic. Hope any new Ford is as reliable.

**GasoLane** · 02-04-2014, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by stamps351

Hi Guys i'm new to the forum, look forward to reading up on all the info you guys provide.

Just wondering i'm not sure how to start a new thread?

I wanted to ask about my throttle response sensor on my NL fairlane it has the 5L Windsor, it runs fine but maybe once a week on start up the revs jump around a bit at idle an once she warms up theres no dramas, the mechanic put the scanner on the computer an it came up with the throttle position sensor error..... have you guys had this problem? is it worth fixing at the moment (money is tight atm)

any info on this guys would be great cheers

Go to Post Classic Forumhttp://www.fordforums.com.au/forumdisplay.php?f=29

Near the top of the page on the left hand side and just above the heading 'Threads in Forum' there's a button labelled 'New Thread' .
Click on that and you're away

Naths1983 · 05-04-2014, 01:50 PM

Hi there, I'm new to this, but could someone give me a little help as I am stumped. I have an 'AU ute 2000 model' on dedicated gas, that had been sitting for 2 weeks, went to start it and all I got was click click click battery is fine as I tried to jump start it with the Rav 4 and got the same thing, a rapid click click click. Bench tested the starter motor and it was dead as shown no sign of life when jumped. So put a new starter motor in but get the same thing click click click, yet when the keys are on and I jump the starter motor it will start. Swapped the starter relay around with other ones that are the same and still get the same response 'Click Click Click'!!! Can any one please help me?

**GasoLane** · 05-04-2014, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Naths1983

Hi there, I'm new to this, but could someone give me a little help as I am stumped. I have an 'AU ute 2000 model' on dedicated gas, that had been sitting for 2 weeks, went to start it and all I got was click click click battery is fine as I tried to jump start it with the Rav 4 and got the same thing, a rapid click click click. Bench tested the starter motor and it was dead as shown no sign of life when jumped. So put a new starter motor in but get the same thing click click click, yet when the keys are on and I jump the starter motor it will start. Swapped the starter relay around with other ones that are the same and still get the same response 'Click Click Click'!!! Can any one please help me?

Sounds like the battery might not be as fine as you think,how old is it?
The Rav battery might not have enough amps to do any good (especially if using elcheapo jumper leads).

I'd be taking the battery out and getting it tested.

Naths1983 · 05-04-2014, 10:56 PM

The Rav starts the AU fine when I hot wire the solenoid on the starter motor, just won't start it when trying to start by the ignition just get the 'click click click'. And now that I have had the AU battery on a trickle charge for a few days it seems to be holding its charge as it will now start the ute but only when hot wire the starter motor.

Roy Staker · 07-04-2014, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by russellw

Howdy all Newbies!

Welcome to Fordforums.com.au

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This is the place to introduce yourself and your ride, most of all enjoy your stay!

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hi Russ
thanks for the warm ford welcome
I have 2 fords, EF future wagon & my NL fairlane (concorde)
both have ceramic pacemaker extractors
& I also have a 1977 C20 chev pick-up, with big wheels & a 327
this is a great site, its make great reading, & an excellent way to fix any problems, everyone loves to help
cheers - Roy

Ravenon · 09-04-2014, 10:59 AM

Hi All

Thanks for the add..

My names Raven I live in Auckland NZ and have a AUII XR8 ute..

g hedges · 09-04-2014, 11:42 AM

G,day Guys
I,m Gary know as Gazza

Thanks for the welcome..
Just brought a 2009 fg xr6 lightning silver
34,000klms only

I would like to change the icc screen to colour
Have read a little about it on this site.
Do you know of anyone selling a colour screen to fit the above fg xr6 single climate in good condition (no scratches)

And any advice would be appreciated.
Thanking-you

KingFord29 · 09-04-2014, 12:23 PM

Gday matty,

Call me A, I'm here for the love of Ranger. Ta, mate.

lockett351 · 09-04-2014, 12:52 PM

Hi everyone tony is my name and I have a 351w in a xe falcon.

kcee · 09-04-2014, 11:17 PM

Hi all, been stalking the threads for a while.
Have owned and driven Ford's in the past but nothing newer than the good old xc.
Hopefully in a few weeks will own either an bf or fg xr8 or GS/super pursuit.

Till ron.

harjoy · 09-04-2014, 11:56 PM

Hi folks, my name is Harry. My present ride is 2005 BA Ser 11 RVT Ute. I hope to be able to share some good news stories in the future. I am brand new to this forum thing, so if I do something wrong, it is not intentional. After all I am 66 years old so what would you expect. Have fun and thanks for the invitation.

Harry.

dav · 10-04-2014, 12:16 AM

G'day to everyone, been visiting this site for quite sometime so I thought its about time to say hi. I'm restoring a September 73 built xa gt coupe,wild violet with white interior, it will be a slow build being a full nut and bolt resto, just like to say how amazing and inspirational you guys are and I'm hoping I can replicate some of the work I've see at the forum
Cheers Dav (Mick)

.JP. · 10-04-2014, 09:35 AM

G'day all been on this site for a little while now and i dont know how to start a new thread or ask a question so i will ask my question now and hope it gets across and doesnt upset anyone... I HAVE A 1998 AU WAGON AFTER SITTING OVER NIGHT OR FOR A DAY OR 2 IT HAS TROUBLES STARTING IT JUST COUGHS AND FARTS THEN STALLS THEN I TRY AGAIN STRAIGHT AWAY AND IT BARKS STRAIGHT INTO LIFE I HAVE NEW PLUGS AND GOOD FUEL IN IT AND AIR CLEANER AND OIL BUT STILL NO LUCK ON STARTING IT FIRST GO AFTER SITTING FOR A DAY OR SO IVE ALSO CLEANED INTAKE AND ICV... IF ANYONE CAN HELP WITH ADVICE IT WOULD BE HIGHLY APPRECIATED AS IM AT WITTS END AND CONSIDERING TAKING TO FORD AND HOCKING MY LEFT NUT FOR HELP