Welcome to the Australian Ford Forums forum.

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and inserts advertising. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members, respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features without post based advertising banners. Registration is simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us.

Please Note: All new registrations go through a manual approval queue to keep spammers out. This is checked twice each day so there will be a delay before your registration is activated.

Go Back   Australian Ford Forums > General Topics > The Pub
Reload this Page Epic Fail's - Motoring [Read original post, no off topic discussion]
Register FAQ Calendar

The Pub For General Automotive Related Talk

Closed Thread
Page 57 of 215 « First 747484950515253545556 57 58596061626364656667107157 Last »
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 30-10-2010, 05:31 PM   #1681
pcman
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,882
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Grippy
40,000k's without an oil change? So much for mechanical sympathy...
when i was driving trucks a few years back my boss told me they only needed a oil change every 50 thousand after a 28thousand dollar engine rebuild he changed his mind pretty quick

the scariest part was that previously he was in airplane maintenance
pcman is offline  
Old 30-10-2010, 05:34 PM   #1682
vztrt
IWCMOGTVM Club Supporter
 
vztrt's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Northern Suburbs Melbourne
Posts: 17,799
Valued Contributor: For members whose non technical contributions are worthy of recognition. - Issue reason: vztrt is one of the most consistent and respected contributors to AFF, I have found his contributions are most useful to discussion as well as answering members queries. 
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by pcman
when i was driving trucks a few years back my boss told me they only needed a oil change every 50 thousand after a 28thousand dollar engine rebuild he changed his mind pretty quick

the scariest part was that previously he was in air plane maintenance
For Garuda airways??
__________________
Daniel
vztrt is offline  
Old 30-10-2010, 05:39 PM   #1683
kendallRTV
Regular Member
 
kendallRTV's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Perth
Posts: 104
Default
My Grandfather was a mechanic by trade and had heeps of nice cars, he always said change the oil and filter twice as much as the service cards says, ie I change my truck every 7500 Km not just the recomended 15000 Km
__________________
XC Fan Boy

IWCMOGTVM Club Supporter (I Will Change My Own Gears Thankyou Very Much)

Improvise, Adapt, Overcome
kendallRTV is offline  
Old 30-10-2010, 05:46 PM   #1684
BFZF8
Regular Member
 
BFZF8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 159
Default
I knew a bloke years ago who decided that his oil needed topping up. Unfortunately, old mate didn't know how to use a dipstick and was just pouring in oil until it "looked full". He ended up putting 11L of oil into a Barina and bent the crankshaft trying to start it.
BFZF8 is offline  
Old 30-10-2010, 06:04 PM   #1685
XRSEX
More money would be great
 
XRSEX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Capalaba, Brisbane
Posts: 278
Default
I almost bought a cammed n/a SSS pulsar, freakin quick i tell ya!
__________________
NOTHIN' AT THE MOMENT!
XRSEX is offline  
Old 30-10-2010, 07:10 PM   #1686
388cube_edxr8
Nutty Professor
 
388cube_edxr8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Posts: 548
Default
Man those cars are an EPIC FAIL

"I've got a car that goes really fast, and its great because it looks and is built like a Pulsar!"

"I've got a supermodel for a girlfriend, and its great because she looks and is built like the warder from a women's prison!"
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeremy Clarkson
If you buy a rubbish car, what you are saying is "I have no interest in cars." If you have no interest in cars, you have no interest in driving, and if you have no interest in something, it means you're no good at it, which means you must have your driving license taken away.
388cube_edxr8 is offline  
Old 30-10-2010, 09:09 PM   #1687
drew`SEVNT5
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Chapel St
Posts: 774
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by pcman
when i was driving trucks a few years back my boss told me they only needed a oil change every 50 thousand after a 28thousand dollar engine rebuild he changed his mind pretty quick

the scariest part was that previously he was in airplane maintenance

Depends on the truck... Lotsa Euro trucks have oil drain intervals of 40-60-80k kms...

And they run em longer in Europe(120k kms)
__________________
Current

-2011 Nissan 370z Coupe (6M)-
-2006 Husqvarna SMRR450-
drew`SEVNT5 is offline  
Old 30-10-2010, 09:34 PM   #1688
DJM83
Barra Turbo > V8
Donating Member3
 
DJM83's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 26,016
Default
Since when has this thread changed to a lesson on how to change gear.
Lets move on thanks.
__________________
-2011 XR6 Turbo Ute - Lux Pack - M6
-2022 Hyundai Tucson Highlander Diesel N Line
DJM83 is offline  
Old 30-10-2010, 09:37 PM   #1689
XR Lita
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
XR Lita's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Cairns
Posts: 534
Default

__________________
AU2 XR6 VCT...
Powered by Vortech

: T1 TE50 #094 :
XR Lita is offline  
Old 30-10-2010, 09:43 PM   #1690
TheInterceptor
Cruising...
 
TheInterceptor's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Perth
Posts: 3,819
Default
haha its back!
__________________
FBT '98
BA XT '04
F100 4x4 '82

Subaru Outback '02
TheInterceptor is offline  
Old 30-10-2010, 09:47 PM   #1691
DJM83
Barra Turbo > V8
Donating Member3
 
DJM83's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 26,016
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by XR Lita
__________________
-2011 XR6 Turbo Ute - Lux Pack - M6
-2022 Hyundai Tucson Highlander Diesel N Line
DJM83 is offline  
Old 30-10-2010, 09:56 PM   #1692
04redxr8
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
04redxr8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 601
Default
^^^^ Does that say, Protoype GT on the letterbox air scoop?
04redxr8 is offline  
Old 30-10-2010, 10:00 PM   #1693
DJM83
Barra Turbo > V8
Donating Member3
 
DJM83's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 26,016
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by 04redxr8
^^^^ Does that say, Protoype GT on the letterbox air scoop?
I think so
__________________
-2011 XR6 Turbo Ute - Lux Pack - M6
-2022 Hyundai Tucson Highlander Diesel N Line
DJM83 is offline  
Old 30-10-2010, 10:05 PM   #1694
XR Lita
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
XR Lita's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Cairns
Posts: 534
Default
It certainly does lol
__________________
AU2 XR6 VCT...
Powered by Vortech

: T1 TE50 #094 :
XR Lita is offline  
Old 30-10-2010, 10:20 PM   #1695
04redxr8
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
04redxr8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 601
Default
So not only, is the car a fail, the whole prototype failed aswell. No wonder Mitsubishi stopped manufacturing in Australia.
04redxr8 is offline  
Old 30-10-2010, 10:48 PM   #1696
frd906
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: jimboomba
Posts: 4,638
Default
__________________
Welder/Fabricator at Beaudesert Exhuast

Posted by Xcabbi, Does it slap or rattle? Rattle is more to do with timing chains and tensioners. Slap is more to do with lifters, rings, bearings or GENIII boat anchors
frd906 is offline  
Old 30-10-2010, 10:50 PM   #1697
frd906
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: jimboomba
Posts: 4,638
Default
__________________
Welder/Fabricator at Beaudesert Exhuast

Posted by Xcabbi, Does it slap or rattle? Rattle is more to do with timing chains and tensioners. Slap is more to do with lifters, rings, bearings or GENIII boat anchors
frd906 is offline  
Old 30-10-2010, 11:12 PM   #1698
Mad Maxine
Regular Member
 
Mad Maxine's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 250
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by XR Lita

Must be a Cadbury's sales rep with those colours! LOL

Shazz
__________________
Mad Maxine: Pray that she's out there...... somewhere

1977 XC GS Coupe
Mad Maxine is offline  
Old 31-10-2010, 12:58 AM   #1699
JimNiki
71Mach1
 
JimNiki's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Melb
Posts: 465
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by vztrt
For Garuda airways??
Scair India?
__________________
roses are #FF0000
violets are #0000FF
all my base
are belong to you
JimNiki is offline  
Old 31-10-2010, 11:15 AM   #1700
TC200six
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Brisbane, Qld
Posts: 3,321
Default

TC200six is offline  
Old 31-10-2010, 11:31 AM   #1701
huggiebear
Mr. Multiple Projects
 
huggiebear's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: morayfield qld
Posts: 3,801
Default
engine rebuild fail!

__________________
1985 KB laser Turbo white lightning 3 door EFI
1927 Model T
1998 GU Patrol
2004 Forester Turbo
2006 Corolla Wagon BLAAAAAAACK
huggiebear is offline  
Old 31-10-2010, 11:45 AM   #1702
Jimmyd
Banned
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 734
Default
I think your cam timing might be a little bit out..........
Jimmyd is offline  
Old 31-10-2010, 11:52 AM   #1703
huggiebear
Mr. Multiple Projects
 
huggiebear's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: morayfield qld
Posts: 3,801
Default
not mind lol just came across it while looking through build threads on fordmods lol
__________________
1985 KB laser Turbo white lightning 3 door EFI
1927 Model T
1998 GU Patrol
2004 Forester Turbo
2006 Corolla Wagon BLAAAAAAACK
huggiebear is offline  
Old 03-11-2010, 03:46 PM   #1704
XRFutura
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
XRFutura's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Hazelbrook, NSW
Posts: 915
Default
just having a nose around car websites and came across this epic v8supercar bumper fail

__________________
2014 Ford FG MKII G6E Turbo
1999 Ford AU Falcon Forte

Past Vehicles:
2015 Ford Territory TS MKII - diesel burner
2016 Ford FM Mustang GT - The Dream Car
2007 FPV BF MKII GT - popping the V8 cherry
1997 Ford EL Falcon Futura - 6 cylinders of fury
XRFutura is offline  
Old 03-11-2010, 03:49 PM   #1705
RedHotGT
Long live the Falcon GT
 
RedHotGT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Victoria
Posts: 1,630
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by XRFutura
just having a nose around car websites and came across this epic v8supercar bumper fail
Numberplate fail too (looks like its been thru the ringer...)
__________________
RedHotGT is offline  
Old 03-11-2010, 04:28 PM   #1706
martinijosh
▇ ▅ █ ▅ ▇ ▂ ▃ ▁ ▅ ▃ ▅ ▅
 
martinijosh's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 4,893
Tech Writer: Recognition for the technical writers of AFF - Issue reason: Excellent guide for headlamp repair. 
Default


And theres my car hiding in the back, helloooo.

There were two older (they were really ditsy...) American women in KFC, I can only assume this was theirs.

Excuse the photo, there was a finger print on the lens.
__________________
[Moto] Darkness Black - Hornet 900
[Daily] Molten Orange - '14 WZ Fiesta ST - Team Dynamics Pro Race 3 Wheels - Bluefin Stage 1 - Resonator Delete - Stubby Antenna
[Weekender] Winter White - '06 BF XR6 Turbo - 6spd ZF A/M - Leather - D/Zone Climate - BF XR 18's
Headlights don't work in your B Series? Here's how to fix it!
martinijosh is offline  
Old 03-11-2010, 04:39 PM   #1707
irlewy86
Meep Meep
 
irlewy86's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Southside
Posts: 1,513
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Maxine
Must be a Cadbury's sales rep with those colours! LOL

Shazz
"a Glass and a half of crapiness?"
__________________
Thundering on....
irlewy86 is offline  
Old 03-11-2010, 04:45 PM   #1708
Ben73
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Ben73's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: NSW
Posts: 4,335
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by martinijosh JWM I6


And theres my car hiding in the back, helloooo.

There were two older (they were really ditsy...) American women in KFC, I can only assume this was theirs.

Excuse the photo, there was a finger print on the lens.
I saw some young women in a late model Bettle park almost as bad as this person, took look at their bad park, then walked away.

Someone in a old magna came and squeezed in next to her lol.

I'd love an old solid car that I didn't mind if it got a few scratches to park next to **** parkers just for fun.
Ben73 is offline  
Old 03-11-2010, 06:05 PM   #1709
JimNiki
71Mach1
 
JimNiki's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Melb
Posts: 465
Default
Nah, 2 polished harleys on either side ...
__________________
roses are #FF0000
violets are #0000FF
all my base
are belong to you
JimNiki is offline  
Old 03-11-2010, 06:15 PM   #1710
huggiebear
Mr. Multiple Projects
 
huggiebear's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: morayfield qld
Posts: 3,801
Default
i had that at work. lady decided to park right on her line (black beetle) so i decided i was going to park to the left of my space... lets just say it was fun watching her get in from the passenger side lol
__________________
1985 KB laser Turbo white lightning 3 door EFI
1927 Model T
1998 GU Patrol
2004 Forester Turbo
2006 Corolla Wagon BLAAAAAAACK
huggiebear is offline  
Closed Thread
Page 57 of 215 « First 747484950515253545556 57 58596061626364656667107157 Last »

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Forum Jump


All times are GMT +11. The time now is 12:05 AM.

Australian Ford Forums - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Other than what is legally copyrighted by the respective owners, this site is copyright www.fordforums.com.au
Positive SSL