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Old 19-01-2005, 10:02 AM   #1
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how many things have you had to replace on your e-series? heres a list of things i have had to replace/repair... in the 2 and a half years i've owned my car for.

3.27 diff started making really bad noises... replaced with a second hand equivalent and i think on its way out again
alternator died... replaced with bosch alternator
head gasket
4spd auto slipping bad.. service didnt fix it... replaced with 5spd manual
various suspension bushes replaced...
various driveline bushes etc replaced..
both engine mounts and transmission mount broke and replaced...
bottom radiator hose broke and replaced..
power steering seals replaced..
all 3 fan belts replaced..
gone through a few sets of tyres...
couple sets of brake pads..
oil pressure sender replaced (leaking oil)..
rocker cover gasket replaced numerous times..
general maintenance... i.e. oil, oil filters, coolant, fuel filter, cleaning of air filter
replaced wiper blades and arms..
replaced washer bottle (leaking)
replaced rear wiper blade and motor (motor stopped working)
battery replaced..
oxygen sensor replaced..
exhaust repaired a couple of times.. rattling etc.
cat converter rattling - replaced

theres probably other stuff as well but thats just off the top of my head. plus on top of that theres the things i've bought performance wise as well... lots of $$
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Old 19-01-2005, 10:09 AM   #2
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ur list is huge :P

LPG system
Head Gasket
Head
Timing Gears/CHain
Radiator
Tyres
Brake Pads (fronts twice)
Battery...

thats about all i can think of..

mostly big stuff isnt it :o
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Old 19-01-2005, 10:12 AM   #3
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diff
oils and generic crap
brake pads
wheels/tyres
radiator
wiper blades

and hopefully soon to replace the cfi manifold (or get a new car).
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Old 19-01-2005, 10:14 AM   #4
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Nothing so far, but you guys are making me start to worry! Can I hear my wallet crying?
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Old 19-01-2005, 10:19 AM   #5
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lol
had this been a month ago, my list would have been 1/2 that
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Old 19-01-2005, 10:19 AM   #6
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Interesting lists.

I replaced a POD filter with an EF airbox.
Tyres, brakepads (usual stuff for services etc)
Front RHS Headlight glass (thanks to a rock)
Exhaust with a Genie system (thanks to Mr Plod thinking I was too noisy)
And interior stuff to get the black climate control etc and replace the ugly grey things.
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Old 19-01-2005, 10:20 AM   #7
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My harmonic balancer came apart. Extrenally balanced engines dont like when that happens :P
did a complete front end rebuild
oh and the fuel pump played up for a while so I replaced it before it died completely.

Mostly other stuff I've changed as preventative measures like rotor cap leads plugs thermostat. Need a new battery at the moment.

Come to think of it i've had a pretty good run.
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Old 19-01-2005, 10:29 AM   #8
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Well, some of mine i did by choice (coz they were a bit worn), but i'll list it anyway:

- Engine (rebuilt)
- 2.92 LSD
- 2.92 Single Spinner
- 3.27 LSD (rebuilt)
- 3.45 LSD (rebuilt - only coz they didn't put any oil in it!)
- 5spd Transmission (rebuilt)
- Battery
- Tyres (of course!)
- Brake pads
- Front window regulators
- Shocks (put lowered springs in at the same time_
- All suspensions bushes
- Water pump (or gasket) x3
- Power Steering pump x2
- Harmonic Balancer
- Power Steering lines
- All radiator hoses (some have been done twice!)
- Radiator
- Ball joints
- Timing gears, chain, guides (in addition to the one done in the rebuild)
- Brake rotors
- Wheel bearings
- Fan belts
- Fuel, Oil filters and oil
- Washer Bottle
- Oxygen Sensor
- Power steering sensor x3!
- Oil pressure sensor
- Thermostat x2
- Upper thermostat housing
- Thermoswitch


That's all i can think of for now, but i know there's heaps more! :P
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Old 19-01-2005, 01:00 PM   #9
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radiator hoses+gas hoses + clamps
demister button
dash mat
battery
Back LHS window winder
bonnet struts
new tyres rears
ford wipers
reco head and vrs kit
waterpump
exhaust gasket and bolts+ oxy sensor
powersteering gaskets+ switch
oil pressure switch
dizzy cap
leads
harmonic balancer
rear bushes
thermostat housing and thermostat
usualy maintanence oil, filters etc.

i think thats it?
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Old 19-01-2005, 01:14 PM   #10
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i forgot one major one.. my engine is rooted.. the rings or something and its majorly chewing through oil so thats getting rebuilt with some different parts.

i've also had to replace both tailgate struts and both bonnet struts.
also the thermostat once.
globes that randomly blow.
couple of balljoints.
shocks replaced twice.

.. i knew i forgot stuff.

some pretty impressive lits there (thanatos!) eek
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Old 19-01-2005, 02:04 PM   #11
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Ive had:

Harmonic Balancer ($110 + belt)
Belt Tensioner ($100)
Radiator ($190)
Many globes

Go on me (what's next?!?!?!)

And servicing, just:

Oil + filters
Trans flushes/services
New discs all around
New pads all round

But also fitted:

Supercharger + plumbing
Air filter mods (Pod + plumbing for blower)
73mm MAF
Rising rate reg

Also replaced LHS headlight and both front/corner indicators (but one fell out again, doh!!)

4.9 EF's 10th bday this month (Jan 95 build) so i spose she's doin ok.
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Old 19-01-2005, 02:06 PM   #12
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Ooookeiii! Here we go

Radio Antenna
Glass perspex covering the speedo
Leads
Plugs
shocks
springs
Clutch
clutch cable
thrust bearing x2
pedal box
Firewall reinforcement
headgasket
TPS
ISC Valve
Windscreen
and most recently,
All New Lifters......

love it :nutsycuck

Edit: I had to buy a new smartlock control as well, cuz the old one was rooted.

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Old 19-01-2005, 02:58 PM   #13
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Sump
Oil Pump
Fuel Pump
Water Pump
Transmission
Brakes etc
Belts

Then all the other general service items, and on top of that mods :P
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Old 19-01-2005, 03:19 PM   #14
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My had to replace items are:
tyres
fan belts
radiator
coolant overflow bottle
battery
driver door lock
SLS shocks

Everything else has been by choice :0)
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Old 19-01-2005, 03:34 PM   #15
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I feel kinda guilty, about not looking for things going wrong hard enough, after reading those lists... all mine are basic service items:

2x Coil
2x Fanbelt/PS belt
Rear shockers
Tyres
Mixer Diaphragm ($350!!)
Exhaust
Oh, and a few air filters (LOL, there's nothing important to list for mine)

In the 18 months i've had it...
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Old 19-01-2005, 06:43 PM   #16
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I think I've had a good run.

Thermostat
Thermostat
Oil, coolant, brake fluid, etc, etc, etc
Brake pads
Air con tensioner needs doing
Head gasket needs doing
Odometer needs doing
Tank of petrol
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You get the idea :P
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Old 19-01-2005, 09:50 PM   #17
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i'm so glad im not the only one,
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Old 19-01-2005, 10:39 PM   #18
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air con compressor
wheel bearings
mags
tyres
springs
shocks
discs
leads
injectors
batterys (x2)
hoses, (all)
radiator
water pump
thermostat
thermostat housing
mufflers
coolant overflow tank
master brake cylinder
odometer gears
fan belts
fan belt pully
TPS

im sure there's alot more...
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Old 19-01-2005, 10:48 PM   #19
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lets get the list started aye?....

1x Fuel pump
2x Batterys
2x Alternators
1x Dizzy
1x Auto ECU
2x ECU
1x Radiator
1x Lower Ball joints
1x Upper Ball joints
1x Brake Pads
1x MAP sensor
1x MPFI Conversion due to Defective CFI injectors and TPS's
1x Full interior change and interior rewiring (By choice)
1x Front Discs
1x Front bumper
2x Side mouldings
3x Thermostats
1x Thermostat housing


And ive only had the car for about 2months tops!!!

Ohh and im about to do the following...
1x New motor
1x Trans rear seal
1x Trans front seal
1x Water pump

Give it a week and there will be about another 4 to add to the list :(
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Old 19-01-2005, 11:11 PM   #20
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ive changed the following

Head Gasket!!!
Coil
Altenator
ABS ECU
Tyres (need new ones again :()
Rear Bumper
P/S idler bearing and Belt
passenger front electric window motor
passenger rear door glass
electric window switches
Coolant Temp sensor
Low coolant sensor
Brake pads
Air filter

ive changed heaps of things by choice and werent essential but made the car look better or go better :P
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