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14-04-2010, 02:20 PM | #31 | |||
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14-04-2010, 02:29 PM | #34 | |||
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There are many alloy parts in a Falcon that Ford cast. More now, too.
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14-04-2010, 03:32 PM | #35 | ||
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Its pretty exciting that the new diesel engine will be assembled here. Would they be predicting big volumes for this? Talk orginally of the imported diesel as an option on the Territory had it priced around the $4000 mark, I wonder if this will go down with local production.
Also are Drive just assuming its the Landrover or could it be a local I6 development? Is it pretty much confirmed its the Landrover unit? |
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14-04-2010, 04:11 PM | #36 | |||
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I'm predicting there has been a balls-up in that media release... and therefore clarification soon.. 1. The only casting to be done here is the I6 and the brake components 2.The V6 Diesel will be fully imported from the Uk. |
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14-04-2010, 04:25 PM | #37 | |||
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14-04-2010, 04:29 PM | #38 | |||
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14-04-2010, 04:35 PM | #39 | |||
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The internet hey ? A word out of place and FoA is building a whole new engine line and a new product. : But then again everything on the net is true isn't it ? Next thing FoA will be the global supplier of that engine too... |
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14-04-2010, 05:13 PM | #40 | ||
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very good news for local production...and the falcon!
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14-04-2010, 05:41 PM | #41 | |||
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14-04-2010, 05:42 PM | #42 | |||
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Might be a way of keeping the casting plant open when they stop making blocks, cranks and rods come 2015. But in the meantime its a good way for the company to make extra money. They have been hiring a lot more workers lately. Last edited by Bossxr8; 14-04-2010 at 05:51 PM. |
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14-04-2010, 05:45 PM | #43 | |||
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Lets hope all three still are ... |
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14-04-2010, 05:46 PM | #44 | |||
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1 million per year ! That's a lot ! |
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14-04-2010, 05:49 PM | #45 | |||
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14-04-2010, 05:58 PM | #46 | ||
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With casting plant to go full capacity next year I was wondering what would happen if they needed to up the rate of I6's, but then I realised they probably won't need to as the new V8, EB 4 and TD V6 will probably take some sales from the I6 and numbers shouldn't need to expand.
Its also maybe why Ford are not looking to increase line rate now as extra I6 numbers would need to be cut back next year making it a waste of time and money going up and then back again once EB 4 and TD V6 come on line. |
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14-04-2010, 06:05 PM | #47 | ||
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Damn, hopes of an I6 based diesel shattered.
Maybe we will now have brake rotors now that don't warp and get shudder? :P |
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14-04-2010, 08:38 PM | #48 | ||
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[sarcasm on]Geez, that's shattering news. Does this mean the Falcon will die? Only a ten year plan? Gez Spinks was right, Falcon is going FWD, what a catastrophe! [/sarcasm off]
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14-04-2010, 09:16 PM | #49 | |||
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sounds like great news to me
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14-04-2010, 09:26 PM | #50 | |||
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Just cause the openings aren't publicly advertised doesn't mean they don't exist.
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14-04-2010, 10:14 PM | #52 | ||
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I think they're just doing an "Australian Government".
Create "new jobs", with the intention of just promoting staff who already work in the organisation, but still advertise and interview, then 6 months later tell them they where unsuccessfull and withdraw all advertising. |
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14-04-2010, 10:35 PM | #53 | ||
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Congrats on the continued investment by Ford. Great to see. All the best to those working there and the additional work that the investment will bring.
Nice to hear the environmental credentials have been upped significantly too. Doubt that would've happened in China.
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14-04-2010, 10:50 PM | #54 | ||
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I've been thru the Ford Casting Plant in recent years..absolutely 3rd world quality control and reject rate
Its lucky to be operating at all.
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So, if the plant is as bad as you say, then this investment will provide an even better product and a much better environmental footprint. Great news.
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15-04-2010, 09:50 AM | #59 | |||
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Basically, if they have such a good record with their engines now, you would expect that this increased investment will make them better still.
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2% of Ferrari V12 blocks are rejected after casting
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