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Old 06-06-2013, 08:08 PM   #1
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Cool My new Sierra

Hi all
Ive been a member of the Ford forums for a few years now
mostly playing with Falcons
well Ive bought a new toy
its an XR4i Sierra 2.3 turbo
but when I checked the specs in Google
it comes up as a Merkur not a Sierra no matter
my new toy needs some work
the motor doesnt run I will have to check that out
the windscreen has a crack but most important
to me is it has no ignition key and the steering is locked
can I change the ign barrel or would I be better getting a locksmith
to do something there if I changed the barrel would that upset
the fuel injection computer
just some things to go on with
hope to hear from someone smarter than me
thanks John

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Old 06-06-2013, 08:57 PM   #2
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I can only help you with that last bit

Be a great car when you get it going
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Old 06-06-2013, 10:18 PM   #3
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Hi John. I could be wrong, but I believe the car you have was also known as the XR4ti. My understanding is the XR4i was for the European V6 model. The Yanks got the 4 pot. I owned an XR4i V6 for a while. sounded awesome and went very well in a straight line. The V6 isn't a light motor, so it braked and turned badly. I think the turbo puts out nearly the same power, but lighter and so a better balanced car.
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Old 07-06-2013, 12:58 AM   #4
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Sounds like a great little project. I'd love to see some pics of it!!

Swanny has an XR4Ti, & it looks like he knows a thing or two about them, & he lives up your way.

Here is his in the project cars -
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...ghlight=sierra
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Old 09-06-2013, 07:34 PM   #5
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Hi all
I got the new baby home today
a lot of oil on the motor and green fluid hanging around
the exhaust manifold
well I got the key and hit it with a hammer to sraighten it out
and I got the ignition to turn
there was a plug lead half off so I pushed it back on
I put 3 litres of oil in and some water
also a new battery in and turned the key
well it burst into life very quickly
a little bit noisy in the top end but ran smoothly
there was a lot of oil smoke
coming from the front camshaft seal
and dribbling down from the rocker cover
a new gasket may be in order
well every thing seems to work on it
the only thing Im not happy with its a 5 speed manual
Id much rather have an auto
also without a code I cant work the stereo
a new CD player might be needed
thanks for the info on the model name
it is definitely an XR4ti and definitely a four pot turbo
for a pic have a look in last months Just cars
and also in this months issue or Just cars
I bought it out of this months issue
thats all for now
thanks John

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Old 13-06-2013, 09:15 PM   #6
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Is this car a lot different from an RS Cosworth?
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Old 13-06-2013, 10:11 PM   #7
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Is this car a lot different from an RS Cosworth?
yep. the cossie was a 2 litre turbo and very, very fast. slightly different bodies as well, as well as cosmetic differences like lights and grille. not sure about the other oily bits though.
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Old 19-06-2013, 07:33 PM   #8
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John,
Congrats on the purchase! If you want any photos of any areas, or want to swap notes, I'm keen to help!
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