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07-01-2009, 12:32 PM
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XR6
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Victoria
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Hi Guys
My AU S1 Fairmont Ghia has rusted the boot strut mount!!!! The stud bolt which holds the boot strut & mounts to the body on the lower end has rusted through. The mounting point & the bolt have rusted so the strut hangs freely.... The boot is bloody heavy now being held by the left strut only & slams down real hard when trying to close it carefully. Have taken right strut off to minimise damage from the loose strut. Has anyone out there experienced this on their AU???? Any ideas on how to repair or have had their AU repaired successfully????? Cheers  : |
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07-01-2009, 12:59 PM
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Pursuit #144
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Narrandera, NSW
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Yep, had the same problem on my AU3 XR6. I made a new bracket to essentially fill the old hole, cut the thread off the ball joint to which the strut connects and welded that to the bracket. I'd post up a pic but I'm at work unfortuntely.
Alternatively, you could weld the ball joint back into the body of your car.
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07-01-2009, 07:39 PM
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XR6
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Victoria
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Yeah thanks st33l3y,
Sounds good to me... The only thing I'd want to do a good job if I was tackling it myself!!! U would wanna get a factory finish if you can.... When it comes to welding I'm not overally comfortable & worry I'd probablely go through the panel!!!!! I hope to see some pics of your handy work.... Cheers  used:
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07-01-2009, 09:06 PM
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AU Falcon Man
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Gippsland
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yeah iv noticed mine has a bit of rust around the lower bracket of both struts...
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2015 SZ MkII Ford Territory TS Aero Blue, RWD Petrol, Standard Sat Nav. 2013 TF Ford Kuga Ambiente Panther Black, AWD, 6 Speed Auto, 1.6lt ecoBoost Turbo Petrol. Was 2012 FG Mk2 Ford Falcon XR6 Swift Green,6 Speed Auto, Stock... 2001 AUIII Ford Falcon Forte Genuine T2 TS50 bodykit, 18" BF Cobras, Boge and Eibach Suspension and Complete AU2 Fairmont Ghia Interior 1994 EF Ford Fairmont Gun Metal Grey, Lumpy Straight 6 |
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07-01-2009, 09:20 PM
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Donating Member
 Join Date: Dec 2006
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Happened on my BA last week too
The metal plate they screw into gave way (never found it) found a nut that suits the thread and a couple of washers (one inside, one outside) and bolted it back in Had to weld the nut to a piece of wire to hold it, cant get hands in there |
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08-01-2009, 12:22 AM
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Walking with God
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Melbourne
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There's a thread here somewhere about how to fix it.
Someone should be able to locate it. GK
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08-01-2009, 12:29 AM
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2 4 turning 2 4 burning
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: in a house
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its normal my sisters au 1 has the same thing happening its getting bad have to cut it out drill and tap and fit a new ball joint i hope that will work
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08-01-2009, 01:37 PM
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XR6
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Victoria
Posts: 114
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Hi All,
Rang ford parts this morning about problem??? The guy I spoke to said the strut mount was one piece & welded to the body... He's getting it in from the warehouse & will let me Know when it comes in so I can have a look at it!!! I believe its a one piece plate with the stud mount attached to it from the factory. Will let u all know how i go???? Cheers 
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08-01-2009, 03:27 PM
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THE Fairmont Ghia 75th
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: S.E Suburbs, Melbourne, Victoria
Posts: 615
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may have to look into this myself, its a pain in the **** but oh well, not much ya can do besides fix it.
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09-01-2009, 07:19 AM
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XR6
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Victoria
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Hi Guys,
Got some pics of my rusted mount & the replacement panel from Ford today. There $25 for the part but not sure how they mount to the body.... Any ideas as the existing would have to be cut/grinded out & new one spot welded??? Cheers |
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09-01-2009, 07:49 AM
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THE Fairmont Ghia 75th
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: S.E Suburbs, Melbourne, Victoria
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do you have the part number for this item as i think a few ppl may have to buy one?
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09-01-2009, 09:48 AM
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AU Falcon Man
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Gippsland
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i think most of us will be scared of the price to get it fitted
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09-01-2009, 09:50 AM
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THE Fairmont Ghia 75th
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09-01-2009, 09:56 AM
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AU Falcon Man
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 :would there be anything i could spray on mine to reduce the cancer... mines not that bad but id like a sort of preventative
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09-01-2009, 10:06 AM
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XR6
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Victoria
Posts: 114
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Will check the part no. when I get home... At work at the moment & checked the invoice but may be different??? I don't know about fitting price but imagine if the welds etc.. can be unpicked easily, anyone could do it???? I think its still a bit of work to repair rust/hole in it self, so maybe its a good alternative!!! Cheers |
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09-01-2009, 08:17 PM
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XR6
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Victoria
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Hi All,
Iv'e had a look at the part. Part no. is ER F28126 A Cheers |
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10-02-2011, 07:02 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Feb 2011
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I went to the wreakers and got myself a strut mount for a commodore for $5 and which is a L shaped plate with the mounting ball & bolt attached.
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11-02-2011, 01:08 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: searching for cubes
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So what are you doing here if you have a Commodore?
 Shouldn't you be down the pub drowning your sorrows? 
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11-02-2011, 09:24 AM
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Flairs - Truckers Delight
Join Date: Aug 2006
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First off i don't think he has a commodore, he just used a part
and also, you're not funny.
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11-02-2011, 11:16 AM
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Banned
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And you're not all that pretty; but did I say anything?
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11-02-2011, 04:00 PM
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11-02-2011, 07:25 PM
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app diesel mechanic
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: far north coast,NSW
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common problem on AU's. mines got a small amount. all i do is wipe out the whole boot/ water run off area with a chamois a few times after washing the car and spray a bit of wd40 or rp7 over the brackets. it's working so far....
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11-02-2011, 08:58 PM
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meh.
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Was Central Coast, Now Sydney NSW
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the AU is also showing signs of this around its rear mounts but as its a wagon and has rust right around the hinge on both sides :(, would ford carry the part for the wagons?
and also i found a heap of rust in the rear left dogleg today :( any ideas as to wether ford carry the rear doglegs?
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12-02-2011, 10:55 AM
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app diesel mechanic
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ford should have the hinges, if they do have doglegs, it will be at an unbelievably dear price.
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12-02-2011, 10:59 AM
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meh.
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well i have to repair the rust before we even consider selling it
will hit them up and see what they say
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12-02-2011, 11:34 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Mine is going, going not quite gone.Common problem as stated previously.
Let us know how get on with the replacement part, Cheers
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12-02-2011, 12:03 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Melb north
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the lower ball socket on mine on the rhs had a small amount of rust just enough so when i put a bit of extra force on it while changeing the worn out struts it completely pulled out of the body work, i bought a bit of aluminum angle cut it down to size and mounted it in the channel with a new ball and some matching paint, not pretty but does the job.
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18-12-2011, 01:21 PM
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Regular Member
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Ford no longer even sell the bottom fitting. Gosh they could make a $million.
I priced the socket bolt alone and that was $11. Off to the wreckers to see if they have some bolts that survived fords leaky boot problems. |
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19-12-2011, 12:00 AM
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Walking with God
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Mine packed up a few days ago too.
Will have a look at mig welding the ball to another piece of square metal, then welding that to the existing piece. GK
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19-12-2011, 11:25 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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it`s easy enough to repair except for the paint damage, thats why i did the dodgey way i did it, the bolt in ball you can buy from most bearing places.
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Au Boot Strut Mount Rusted
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