Welcome to New Members - Post here to say gday! - Page 57

05_ENFORCER · 27-04-2012, 03:17 PM

Welcome all.

Have a good look around this place and you will pick up a huge amount of tips and tricks

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drwevil · 27-04-2012, 08:15 PM

Hi all
I have been driving Fords for about the last 10 years mainly as work vehicles. Been a fan for many years tho.

My current ride is a Ford Focus TDCI but the will be replaced with an XR6 ecoLPI in a couple of weeks.

My wife's ride is a 93 Toyota Seca which is also our project car to teach my boys to use a spanner....etc.

I was lucky enough to be able to go to the media launch of the Ecoboost Falcon in Tassie recently . Where I got to drive and be driven by Auslandau. Top guy btw .

Cheers
Rich
Aka drwevil

**Mechan1k** · 27-04-2012, 08:19 PM

Welcome ... and well done on winning the competition as well.

Would have been a great day to attend as well.

drwevil · 27-04-2012, 09:06 PM

Thanks

Yes it was awesome. I had never won anything like that before.

The presentations were at a level I could understand . I now have an appreciation of the tech that makes the magic of the ecoboost happen.

I met loads of great people and got to drive round a race track which I had never done before.

Plus I had never been to Tassie before too, it is a beautiful place and Ford kept us fed and watered on local produce.

I would have liked more time on the track but it wasn't to be as time schedules need to be kept.

Sox fg turbo · 28-04-2012, 06:15 PM

Hi everyone finally logged in !! Would someone out there know much about pedders coilovers , i had them installed recently & had nothing but problems!!! Can anyone help ?? Appreciated

Geez Louise · 28-04-2012, 06:17 PM

Hi Sox Fg turbo,

Pedders is a site sponsor. If you look on the front page, half way down is Site sponsors. You can contact Pedders there, with any questions you have.

Cheers
Col

Sox fg turbo · 28-04-2012, 06:25 PM

I'm not having much luck col , car'nt find it ???

JET64L · 28-04-2012, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EFN40L

Wow Tang took your picture? I used to be apart of the Liberty club forum with Tangcla. He takes some wicked pictures

Thanks mate! Yeah Clarence is a fully *** lad and i cant fault him,his detail in photography is second to none, he owns a Audi S4 now! i give him **** and say he should of bought an RS4 lol, really sucks hearing about your suby iv'e been dealt the same blow just a year and a half ago with my old car

Take it easy mate.

syngen · 28-04-2012, 10:45 PM

Hi All, My name is Syngen. ive been checking out the threads for some time now and thought i better join the party. I have a BA SR Sedan which i have racked up about 140,000 klm on top of the 60,000 when i bought the car a few years back. She has been a good reliable girl up until last christmas. I have started to hear a clunking sound comming from the rear? i have,nt looked underneath yet, but according to posts here and elswhere there is a diff cradle bush that has a fairly common failing? (neopreene or rubber).? Anyway while my attention was drawn to this,. I was on my way back from the coast at christmas when i started loosing gears. I pulled up to find my radiator overflow tank green fluid has gone a strawbery milkshake colour. The gearbox cooller inside the radiator has failed, sending water into the box and tranie fluid into the coolling system;) . I luckily had some basic tools in the boot and cut the steel lines off the radiator and blocked the radiator holes up with roadside made blanks and did a roadside flush. I then proceeded to walk to the nearest auto type shop and found an old (small) power steering external cooler and some second hand tranie oil in a jerry can.I have flushed with old fluid three times now and hoping to christ that the clutch bonding and seals wont degrade any further.until i bought a larger cooller i could only drive until the temp hit normal and then i would have to stop and cool down , or it would overflow out the gearbox breather and i would find i had no gears again. The quote was scarry especially since i was out of work.A couple of months down the track and a large cooller and filter, the box seems nearlly normal again. Now the abs light is coming on? Christ!
Im woundering if i should just get a service and hope for the best? has anyone been this lucky and avoided a rebuild? Any advice would be much appreciated

ferrro · 29-04-2012, 08:53 AM

hi everyone,can anybody tell me how many 1970 xw futura 500 were made and sold in australia ,or were i could find out,i know there would be an official ford web site to answere these questions but unable to find any thing yet,any pointers much welcome

drwevil · 29-04-2012, 01:12 PM

My current rides....I'd stick it in my original post but I can't seem to edit it now..must have timed out.
My 2008 Focus TDCI my current ride...

I'm going to miss her when she gets traded in a week or so..:(

My wife's Toyota corolla ..the project car to teach the boys and girl how to use a spanner etc

etarip · 29-04-2012, 04:31 PM

Hello everyone,

My name is Hans and I have recently bought a G6E MK2. Found this site and thought it would be nice to share with like minded people.

Does anyone know if there is a thread discussing tips & tricks for the G6E MK2?

FalconAU · 29-04-2012, 06:01 PM

Hey All,
Just sayin checkin in sayin g'day.
Got a 1998 Falcon AU
been on here a few times gettin a bit of advice
thought I'd join up.

Cheers

Dmonic03 · 29-04-2012, 09:11 PM

Hey all.
I have a 1998 el S-PAC 5sp tickford,standard with some ideas for it.im having dramas with it at the moment.
I have a lag in it between 2000 rpm and 3000 rpm.ive stripped it down to the head and rebuilt it.it is still there,I also adjusted the harmonic balancer,timing,spark plugs and leads.
Can you guys give me some advice wether it could.be a vacuums problem or any other advice.
I'm going to be turboing it and putting in a T56 gearbox in it...etc etc

AU GONE BAD · 29-04-2012, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dmonic03

Hey all.
I have a 1998 el S-PAC 5sp tickford,standard with some ideas for it.im having dramas with it at the moment.
I have a lag in it between 2000 rpm and 3000 rpm.ive stripped it down to the head and rebuilt it.it is still there,I also adjusted the harmonic balancer,timing,spark plugs and leads.
Can you guys give me some advice wether it could.be a vacuums problem or any other advice.
I'm going to be turboing it and putting in a T56 gearbox in it...etc etc

umm seems you have just about done most of what i can think of
i mean coil check !
leads check !
spark plugs check!

umm only thing i can suggest is maybe blown intake gasket but ya said ya did the head on it so its very highly unlikely

maybe ecu running bad or dirty injectors
or even a eng crank sensor in some fords they had a airflow meter that might also be worth a shot !!!

bueatymate · 29-04-2012, 11:02 PM

Hi I have an 2000 AU Forte 4L dual fuel. I have rebuilt the suspension replacing with Kings springs and Munro gas struts and shocks.goes great and has a pretty big range when both tanks are full.

waters3188 · 30-04-2012, 07:54 AM

Hi. My names chris. Looking at getting a ford soon so thought this would be a good place to start! Currently driving a Subaru impreza. Non turbo because of p plate laws but hoping for a bf xr6t when I get fully licenced!

micka6 · 01-05-2012, 12:03 AM

Hi guys! My name is Mick and I have an XB Coupe that I will be rebuilding from the ground up, and I thought this place would be a good place to start. I just read the Coupe Rebuild thread and graham has already given me some great ideas and motivation just from reading it. I look forward to working with you all!

AnotherRob · 01-05-2012, 07:23 PM

Hi
Rob here, I own a 2003 AU III XR8, the wife a 2011 Focus Zetec. I am looking for a Rear sway bar link. Our local Ford Dealer wants $250.00 for a new one. We live an hr or so south of Auckland NZ. I have tried all sorts of places to get a replacement, but with no luck so far. Am headn to Sydney and doing a trip up to Brisbane next week so if I can pick one up it would be good.

Cheers

BSJM · 01-05-2012, 07:50 PM

Hi all in the forum

I'm new to the forum but not to Fords. I'm currently driving an ex police BF dedicated gas futura which now has 173k on the clock. It's proven an easy, economical drive since purchased from the auctions in 2008.

The only beef I have is the constant brake shudder. Rotors on the front replaced twice and the back once. Any suggestions for a good brand that can last more than 40K??

Thankss.

EPD · 01-05-2012, 08:15 PM

Hi,

I'm new to the forums! Just having a look around. I work for an Engine Parts Supplier, and part time in an Engine Building Workshop.

I'm looking forward to seeing what the biggest Ford Forum in Australia has to offer!

max xa · 01-05-2012, 10:22 PM

hi all, name is mark this is my coupe, built it a few years ago and enjoy racing it occasionally. I reside in Sydney, it runs a 393 cleveo, about 500 hp. It goes well, about to take it to the drags at Eastern Creek. Will post my times. It still runs 2.75 gears in the 9 inch and a top loader so not expecting great times, we shall see. It's great to see so many coupe people out there. Cheers

FordTerri04 · 02-05-2012, 09:53 AM

Hey guys,

I'm a newie around here and have joined due to currently doing a research project on the success of the 2004 Ford Territory in the SUV Market. If you think you'd be happy to answer a few questions for me, give me a Private message.

Cheers

Mallard · 03-05-2012, 06:45 AM

Hi,

Just bought a second hand AUIII Futura duel fuel. Looking to see what I can do to make a great car even better.

Hope to get to know you guys better

ovaxitd · 03-05-2012, 09:06 AM

Ok

Hi guys and girls. names tristan
im from SoR perth

just picked up a 2010 Winter white G6ET- euro 4 spec
bought from melb april. flew over and drove it straight back... 3700kms later and 2 stone chips she is home.

over pits the next day and licenced in WA. plates being [OVAXITD]

not looking to mod it as this is the sensible daily.
i work away so drive it 1-2 times a week max.

plans-

19" factory rims or 19" dark agents
fmic/ pipe kit.
Tuner
injectors
Cat replacement
brake upgrade
lowered.

thats it...

my last car was a 11.8@ 118mph Toyota jzx100
prior to that it was a 12.86 nissan 180sx

my current project is a Holden HZ 1 tonner with a toyota 1jzgte engine and 4sp auto behind. full ground up build and the "TOY"

anyhow

cheers

petesmith · 03-05-2012, 06:41 PM

G'day all Been using some of the great info on this site to help me with an Inition Switch issue on my BF XR6

, thought I would join to post what my experience was and add some info to help others that come accross this problem. Thanks for all the info.

HawkI · 03-05-2012, 07:53 PM

Hi One & All......Hows it all going

Totally new here and Totally new to forums.

I am thinking about buying a Ford Ranger in about 12 Months and was hoping to get some info.

The good the bad & the Ugly info.......LOL.

Cheers to one & all.

pappy · 03-05-2012, 08:37 PM

Hi There all ;

Proud owner of a 2010 ford territory limited edition 4spd auto.

strudy · 03-05-2012, 09:05 PM

Hey Guys joined to find a territory 7 seater for sale.

cookie_7 · 03-05-2012, 09:29 PM

Hi all, My name is Cuong, from Brisbane. I've been searching the Ford forum for a few months now and i decide to join. I own a Ford Territory AWD 06, great car to drive, crap when parts fail.
I'm a qualified mechanic. Do all the work on my car, can't trust anyone. The mods i have done to my vehicle - Added aftermarket transmission cooler on the ZF trans, slotted front rotors with EBC pads, replace front (splits) n rear door speakers (6inch) hooked up with amp (loud n crispy clear), 10inch subwoofer connected to factory amp, pod filter, inside air box (yes i know! no power gain, just for the sound)
The best investment i had done to the car was fitting LPG. Yes, i had a few problems along the way, but after i got it all fixed, it ran sweet! Drove from Brisbane to Sydney, it cost me $70.00