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**GasoLane** · 10-04-2014, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by .JP.

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

If you go to either the the AU Forum page http://www.fordforums.com.au/forumdisplay.php?f=241
or the AU-BA page http://www.fordforums.com.au/forumdisplay.php?f=30 someone there may be able to help.

If you want to start a new thread, at the top left side of the page (where the 'post reply' button is on this page) there is a button labelled 'New Thread'. Hit that and you're away.

Oh and use lower case please, upper case is like shouting and we get headache's easily

kazawaki · 10-04-2014, 10:10 AM

Hi Fellow Ford Fans,just to introduce myself my last 4 cars have been fords with a few company cars that were not in the middle.first car 1965 XP falcon,Second car XM 2 door falcon whish i still had them.Next 1969 Fairlane then ZH Fairlaine.
then i modernised purchased a 2001 AU XR8 ,moved onto a BA XR8 whick i have had for 10 years.Here is the sad and glad news the Ba Has to go as i have just purchased one of the future Pursuit utes Ltd Edition.Orange with 6 speed manual.The hard thing is they are not starting to build them till june/july and i probably wont see it before end august.Apart from being a ford nut i am also a Kawasaki Nut having 4 900 bikes in variable models and styles so as you can see i hate a bit of grunt.I own a bicycle shop for a living and mainly sell TREK bikes.That enough of a rant for a start.Except anyone want to buy a Red Ba XR8 5 speed manual one owner.

TragicAUII · 12-04-2014, 09:15 AM

G'day team,
My name is Les and I've owned an AUII (early 2001) with LPG conversion (so it's dual fuel) for about 3 years. Bought it for cheap transport, as my work is about 35 km away. Has been reliable, but needing all the typical maintenance for a car (AU, specifically) of this age and mileage (397,00 km now): engine leaks, thristy auto, radiator flogged out, power steering leak (leading to the alternator replacement), rubber bushes worn or swollen due to oil leaks, steering rack, ball joints, coil pack, front rotors, seat belts not retracting. Currently trying to repair the timing belt tensioner and will replace the steering rack this weekend (all going well) to clear the car for pink slip.
Really appreciate the tech documentation, and the photos/pictures help me heaps (must be a visual learner). Anyway, I may have to start a new thread, or resurrect an oldie (is there a forum policy about thread resurrections?) later if I can't get the timing tensioner back in.
I'm also a homebrewer on the Aussiehomebrewer forum, and this is my second web forum membership.
Les out

**GasoLane** · 12-04-2014, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by TragicAUII

Really appreciate the tech documentation, and the photos/pictures help me heaps (must be a visual learner). Anyway, I may have to start a new thread, or resurrect an oldie (is there a forum policy about thread resurrections?) later if I can't get the timing tensioner back in.

You should find answers to most of your questions in the AU Forum.....
http://www.fordforums.com.au/forumdisplay.php?f=241

Mikalpik · 12-04-2014, 02:10 PM

G'day all Mick here, ford owner since the day I got my licence
I've had EBs EDs XFs XGs Panelvans and now my latest
Is a BA wagon,

Haven't done much to it yet but big plans on the way,
Massive audiophile and just completed my system install with
A little help from things I've read on here, so where do I post about audio systems admin??

Plans are XR turbo conversion as far as running gear
And possibly the body to suit or keep it a sleeper

Mick

zzzkoop · 13-04-2014, 09:34 AM

Hi there. Have been watching for a while now and decided to join.
Previously owned a 67 XR Falcon that I put a 351C, toploader and 9 inch into. Currently own XB GS coupe (extended rebuild) and just purchased another 67 XR Falcon.
Just thought I would say gidday and look forward to future posts
Cheers Chippy

StaceyVee · 14-04-2014, 10:20 PM

Hey, newbie here from the ACT. Formally a born & bred Holden girl, but my Best Friend brought me towards the blue oval light. I've just picked up a cute little 06 WQ fiesta 3 door and am loving it!

Thought I'd pop in here, im starting to tinker and fiddle with my fiesta and there's heaps of useful info on here, great forum!

Webby333 · 14-04-2014, 11:32 PM

Hi everyone,, started looking at these forums after buying a 2011 fg fpv f6,, have loved ford's since watching dick Johnson way back in the day and finally been able to get enough from work to buy this dream machine and it's been everything I've hoped for and more,, hope to meet some like minded people in here learn things and share anything

attilla · 15-04-2014, 05:36 AM

hi everyone just a note to introduce myself

pbk1776 · 15-04-2014, 08:54 AM

G'day

I bought my first V8 - its a 2003 BA XR8 Sedan in Manual - currently shopping for mods.

BR
Raf

JBJM_23 · 15-04-2014, 09:57 AM

Howdy All. Been scoping out these forums for ages thought i'd hook myself up. I'm a carpenter in the Riverina with my daily drive being a bronze XC 4.1 Ute.
Apart from that i have just about every variation of XD, XE & XF floating around. ( both in pieces or as a whole) Looking fiorward to learning as much as i can and lending a hand with what I do know.

XM640 · 15-04-2014, 10:39 AM

Hi all, good to be back in a Ford and on Ford Forums.

The sad and impending demise of Ford/FPV motivated me to search for a mint BA/BF GT to 'replace' a BA1 GT I always regretted letting go a few years back .... job done and I picked up a FPV BF2 GT 6spd last weekend!

I do enjoy the sage advise of the many learned contributors to this forum ... cheers

phillip island · 17-04-2014, 08:09 AM

Hi everyone. Just purchased a sy territory and have owned many fords over the years.

I live on the island and have been a car detailer in the past so I can help with a few problems regarding detailing.
quick question though....how do I quickly locate a thread? Any key words in type in somewhere for a search?

Wombat John · 18-04-2014, 10:28 AM

Hi all! Currently carless, but getting sick of the bus and hopefully about to return to the fold.

I have had: XE, XF, ED & KE (as well as HJ, N13, and whatever that mitsubishi and the vans were...).

The next car is likely to be either 98 Mondeo (really cheap!) or an EL (cheap!).

Jthomson93 · 20-04-2014, 11:09 AM

Hi everyone. Just want to ask if anyone knows anything about stroking a xr6 na. Yes I know buy a turbo is cheaper but I dont want to do that. I would like to know what else is included in stroking the car. Cranks, conrods etc

Thankyou

Volgarixon · 20-04-2014, 03:25 PM

Hi All
Checking out info on Territory SZ

Powers351 · 20-04-2014, 06:29 PM

Hi All
I'm new to the forum, but I have enjoyed information from this site a few times before joining myself, wondering if anyone has information or an idea for my issue, the issue is as follows, sometimes when I start my BA Pusuit it seems like the ignition timing goes into an advanced state? Causes a backfire through the exhaust, and the engine stops cranking as if it was firing too early (easy fix if it had a distributor) I can leave it for a minute and try again and it will start fine, it runs fine, smells a little rich from time to time, it has never been tuned since I have had it @5 years, thought maybe somebody may have had a similar experience? Battery is new, fuel pump and filter @ 2 months old, problem has been on and off for 12 months or so, only ever ran BP Ultimate fuel.... Any ideas would be great, or should I just get it plugged in and diagnosed??

oldbrown · 21-04-2014, 11:05 AM

Gday all

Steve from Brisbane. Got an Au forte, only the third ford I ever owned, The other two were a ZC fairlane and a XW sedan.

Kiwial · 22-04-2014, 07:57 AM

Hello all, long time ford owner here, over the years, xt, xc, xa v8, xc, xc fairmont, 74 gt Capri v6, ba xr6 and most recently 50th anniversary turbo now up for regretful sale as I have ordered a GTF! Looking forward to the forums, by the way, my 50th is mint with only 15000 k's from new, it's been my baby, contact me if interested!!!

cortinagirl.sa · 23-04-2014, 07:03 AM

Hey guys,
Just recently bought a 79 T.E cortina.
Needs a lil lovin but all easy fixes.
Hoping to learn lots from here and hopefully find out about some cruises ect.
Hope you all have a great day.

crc70 · 23-04-2014, 09:19 AM

having trouble with my ba key barrel. search google and found this website. hopefully with the help of the search func all will be good..........

Robbo.M · 23-04-2014, 10:58 AM

Gday everyone,

I just bought myself a 2010 G6, seems like a good car so far.

catch you around
Rob

**GasoLane** · 23-04-2014, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by crc70

having trouble with my ba key barrel. search google and found this website. hopefully with the help of the search func all will be good..........

This might help.... http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11350870

You'll find more in the 'B' series section http://www.fordforums.com.au/forumdisplay.php?f=175

Wwellsyy · 23-04-2014, 05:01 PM

Hey Everyone!
this is going to be my new favorite website

Wombat John · 24-04-2014, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Wombat John

The next car is likely to be either 98 Mondeo (really cheap!) or an EL (cheap!).

98 Mondeo confirmed: in the driveway.

2335224 Ifb · 24-04-2014, 10:45 PM

Gooday all. I'm brand new to this site also. I'm lucky enough to have a FG GT but I'm very fond of my old XP ute im restoring.

ian

elpieso · 25-04-2014, 05:08 PM

Gday all. New member just picked up a 99 AU Fairmont lay week. I've owned plenty of Toyota's in the past. This is my second AU.
I believe it's liquid silver in color, completely standard except for an aftermarket LPG system.
Mainly here for the tech articles :-)

fastcorty · 27-04-2014, 10:50 PM

Hi all.My name is Rob . Current ride is a Te Cortina , engineered with a 351 thats for sale & new project is an XC Fairmont GXL with 351 , sunroof , electrics , but needs restore.
Rob

Paul22 · 28-04-2014, 03:17 PM

Hi all, Having purchased my first Ford since '94 I decided to join you guys just to see what's happening in the Ford camp as well as keeping up to date with any information relating to my car (Kuga) as well as current Fiesta and Territory (others in the family)

EBGT · 28-04-2014, 03:53 PM

Gday Ford Heads,
I pick up my EB GT on Thursday,sold my XBGT in 2012 & sold my XA GT hardtop in 2009 with huge regrets,SUCH is LIFE!
My EB GT is very good but does have some inner sill rust wich nearly made me walk away.
But i just had to get a GT back in the Family.
I also have an RX3 coupe 13B Turbo(10sec Q),RX5 orig & s1 RX7 12A Turbo.