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hydro27 · 28-03-2014, 10:41 AM

G'day, New to this forum. I joined up to discuss and find out more about some old race gear that I have, Apparently quite rare. I also have a nice old truck 75 F100. Born into a ford family my first car was an XW ute, Had several F100's, Went through the XF/XG phase and an AU only to find I like my old truck the most for a daily driver

. In the family we also have a XB couple done as a Drag car, And my ol man is doing a 75 F250 dual wheel which has a 6 litre Turbo Isuzu and a 6 speed. Anyhow I wanted to post up about the XE 192540 4 bolt GF Block I have, And also nice set of old alloy heads E2ZM 6090 A3.
For some reason I can not start a new thread so im not sure where the discussion goes from here but maybe someone can help me out. Cheers

hydro27 · 29-03-2014, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by hydro27

G'day, New to this forum. I joined up to discuss and find out more about some old race gear that I have, Apparently quite rare. I also have a nice old truck 75 F100. Born into a ford family my first car was an XW ute, Had several F100's, Went through the XF/XG phase and an AU only to find I like my old truck the most for a daily driver

. In the family we also have a XB couple done as a Drag car, And my ol man is doing a 75 F250 dual wheel which has a 6 litre Turbo Isuzu and a 6 speed. Anyhow I wanted to post up about the XE 192540 4 bolt GF Block I have, And also nice set of old alloy heads E2ZM 6090 A3.
For some reason I can not start a new thread so im not sure where the discussion goes from here but maybe someone can help me out. Cheers

Can anyone hear help out with this stuff

**GasoLane** · 29-03-2014, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by hydro27

Can anyone hear help out with this stuff

Which part do you need help with?

echo007 · 31-03-2014, 11:14 AM

Hello all. Thanks for adding me to the forum. Safe driving.

**GasoLane** · 28-03-2014, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mkford

Hi People! my name is Mike and own an old 93 XG Ute which I cannot part with so constantly repairing and keep driving! it recently took me to Darwin and back to Cairns!
I am now trying to buy some door locks for it and have been told they are the same as ED and they will fit (both being 93 models?)
Can someone please confirm with me if this is correct before I go spending big bucks on Ebay buying locks

Cheers,
Mike

Head over to either the X Series section http://www.fordforums.com.au/forumdisplay.php?f=86

or the Utes and Vans http://www.fordforums.com.au/forumdisplay.php?f=75

alan3103 · 28-03-2014, 09:56 PM

Gday peeps, im new to this site, i did have until last week a bmw cooper s, nice toy but a bit uncomfortable ! I have now got a winter white BA xt in really nice condition, i have already started to add extras to it, hope to learn more about how it ticks on here, once i get used to how this site works im sure i will add some pics, regards to all ,

paf · 28-03-2014, 12:31 PM

hello, i have replaced my egas converter on my BF falcon and the car runs heaps better, but occasionally at freeway speeds it hesistates slightly.

Madaya · 28-03-2014, 10:07 PM

Mate, you are in the right place. Immense wealth of knowledge here that you wont find in a book. Welcome.

Boyaki · 01-04-2014, 01:15 PM

Hi all. Ive been driving fords for a while now and work on them my self. I have owned a few el ef. I had and XE ESP 6. I am currently driving an XG.
Thanks for letting me join. Cheers.

chak52 · 01-04-2014, 06:40 PM

I drive a 1999 Ford AU Station. Drives like the day one after all the years. Love it and wouldn't change it for anything. Thank you for this great forum.

Noober69 · 02-04-2014, 12:23 PM

Hi, I am seriously thinking about a 2013 Falcon FG Mk11 G6E EcoLPI for the wife after someone wrote off her 4wd. Need something large for the kids and country cruising, and 4wd's too expensive to run. My first ever car was a 1978 Ford Escort sedan 2L auto with vinyl roof. Classic. Hope any new Ford is as reliable.

Naths1983 · 05-04-2014, 02:50 PM

Hi there, I'm new to this, but could someone give me a little help as I am stumped. I have an 'AU ute 2000 model' on dedicated gas, that had been sitting for 2 weeks, went to start it and all I got was click click click battery is fine as I tried to jump start it with the Rav 4 and got the same thing, a rapid click click click. Bench tested the starter motor and it was dead as shown no sign of life when jumped. So put a new starter motor in but get the same thing click click click, yet when the keys are on and I jump the starter motor it will start. Swapped the starter relay around with other ones that are the same and still get the same response 'Click Click Click'!!! Can any one please help me?

**GasoLane** · 05-04-2014, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Naths1983

Hi there, I'm new to this, but could someone give me a little help as I am stumped. I have an 'AU ute 2000 model' on dedicated gas, that had been sitting for 2 weeks, went to start it and all I got was click click click battery is fine as I tried to jump start it with the Rav 4 and got the same thing, a rapid click click click. Bench tested the starter motor and it was dead as shown no sign of life when jumped. So put a new starter motor in but get the same thing click click click, yet when the keys are on and I jump the starter motor it will start. Swapped the starter relay around with other ones that are the same and still get the same response 'Click Click Click'!!! Can any one please help me?

Sounds like the battery might not be as fine as you think,how old is it?
The Rav battery might not have enough amps to do any good (especially if using elcheapo jumper leads).

I'd be taking the battery out and getting it tested.

Naths1983 · 05-04-2014, 11:56 PM

The Rav starts the AU fine when I hot wire the solenoid on the starter motor, just won't start it when trying to start by the ignition just get the 'click click click'. And now that I have had the AU battery on a trickle charge for a few days it seems to be holding its charge as it will now start the ute but only when hot wire the starter motor.

Roy Staker · 07-04-2014, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by russellw

Howdy all Newbies!

Welcome to Fordforums.com.au

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This is the place to introduce yourself and your ride, most of all enjoy your stay!

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hi Russ
thanks for the warm ford welcome
I have 2 fords, EF future wagon & my NL fairlane (concorde)
both have ceramic pacemaker extractors
& I also have a 1977 C20 chev pick-up, with big wheels & a 327
this is a great site, its make great reading, & an excellent way to fix any problems, everyone loves to help
cheers - Roy

Ravenon · 09-04-2014, 11:59 AM

Hi All

Thanks for the add..

My names Raven I live in Auckland NZ and have a AUII XR8 ute..

g hedges · 09-04-2014, 12:42 PM

G,day Guys
I,m Gary know as Gazza

Thanks for the welcome..
Just brought a 2009 fg xr6 lightning silver
34,000klms only

I would like to change the icc screen to colour
Have read a little about it on this site.
Do you know of anyone selling a colour screen to fit the above fg xr6 single climate in good condition (no scratches)

And any advice would be appreciated.
Thanking-you

KingFord29 · 09-04-2014, 01:23 PM

Gday matty,

Call me A, I'm here for the love of Ranger. Ta, mate.

kcee · 10-04-2014, 12:17 AM

Hi all, been stalking the threads for a while.
Have owned and driven Ford's in the past but nothing newer than the good old xc.
Hopefully in a few weeks will own either an bf or fg xr8 or GS/super pursuit.

Till ron.

harjoy · 10-04-2014, 12:56 AM

Hi folks, my name is Harry. My present ride is 2005 BA Ser 11 RVT Ute. I hope to be able to share some good news stories in the future. I am brand new to this forum thing, so if I do something wrong, it is not intentional. After all I am 66 years old so what would you expect. Have fun and thanks for the invitation.

Harry.

dav · 10-04-2014, 01:16 AM

G'day to everyone, been visiting this site for quite sometime so I thought its about time to say hi. I'm restoring a September 73 built xa gt coupe,wild violet with white interior, it will be a slow build being a full nut and bolt resto, just like to say how amazing and inspirational you guys are and I'm hoping I can replicate some of the work I've see at the forum
Cheers Dav (Mick)

.JP. · 10-04-2014, 10:35 AM

G'day all been on this site for a little while now and i dont know how to start a new thread or ask a question so i will ask my question now and hope it gets across and doesnt upset anyone... I HAVE A 1998 AU WAGON AFTER SITTING OVER NIGHT OR FOR A DAY OR 2 IT HAS TROUBLES STARTING IT JUST COUGHS AND FARTS THEN STALLS THEN I TRY AGAIN STRAIGHT AWAY AND IT BARKS STRAIGHT INTO LIFE I HAVE NEW PLUGS AND GOOD FUEL IN IT AND AIR CLEANER AND OIL BUT STILL NO LUCK ON STARTING IT FIRST GO AFTER SITTING FOR A DAY OR SO IVE ALSO CLEANED INTAKE AND ICV... IF ANYONE CAN HELP WITH ADVICE IT WOULD BE HIGHLY APPRECIATED AS IM AT WITTS END AND CONSIDERING TAKING TO FORD AND HOCKING MY LEFT NUT FOR HELP

**GasoLane** · 10-04-2014, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by .JP.

G'day all been on this site for a little while now and i dont know how to start a new thread or ask a question so i will ask my question now and hope it gets across and doesnt upset anyone... I HAVE A 1998 AU WAGON AFTER SITTING OVER NIGHT OR FOR A DAY OR 2 IT HAS TROUBLES STARTING IT JUST COUGHS AND FARTS THEN STALLS THEN I TRY AGAIN STRAIGHT AWAY AND IT BARKS STRAIGHT INTO LIFE I HAVE NEW PLUGS AND GOOD FUEL IN IT AND AIR CLEANER AND OIL BUT STILL NO LUCK ON STARTING IT FIRST GO AFTER SITTING FOR A DAY OR SO IVE ALSO CLEANED INTAKE AND ICV... IF ANYONE CAN HELP WITH ADVICE IT WOULD BE HIGHLY APPRECIATED AS IM AT WITTS END AND CONSIDERING TAKING TO FORD AND HOCKING MY LEFT NUT FOR HELP

If you go to either the the AU Forum page http://www.fordforums.com.au/forumdisplay.php?f=241
or the AU-BA page http://www.fordforums.com.au/forumdisplay.php?f=30 someone there may be able to help.

If you want to start a new thread, at the top left side of the page (where the 'post reply' button is on this page) there is a button labelled 'New Thread'. Hit that and you're away.

Oh and use lower case please, upper case is like shouting and we get headache's easily

kazawaki · 10-04-2014, 11:10 AM

Hi Fellow Ford Fans,just to introduce myself my last 4 cars have been fords with a few company cars that were not in the middle.first car 1965 XP falcon,Second car XM 2 door falcon whish i still had them.Next 1969 Fairlane then ZH Fairlaine.
then i modernised purchased a 2001 AU XR8 ,moved onto a BA XR8 whick i have had for 10 years.Here is the sad and glad news the Ba Has to go as i have just purchased one of the future Pursuit utes Ltd Edition.Orange with 6 speed manual.The hard thing is they are not starting to build them till june/july and i probably wont see it before end august.Apart from being a ford nut i am also a Kawasaki Nut having 4 900 bikes in variable models and styles so as you can see i hate a bit of grunt.I own a bicycle shop for a living and mainly sell TREK bikes.That enough of a rant for a start.Except anyone want to buy a Red Ba XR8 5 speed manual one owner.

TragicAUII · 12-04-2014, 10:15 AM

G'day team,
My name is Les and I've owned an AUII (early 2001) with LPG conversion (so it's dual fuel) for about 3 years. Bought it for cheap transport, as my work is about 35 km away. Has been reliable, but needing all the typical maintenance for a car (AU, specifically) of this age and mileage (397,00 km now): engine leaks, thristy auto, radiator flogged out, power steering leak (leading to the alternator replacement), rubber bushes worn or swollen due to oil leaks, steering rack, ball joints, coil pack, front rotors, seat belts not retracting. Currently trying to repair the timing belt tensioner and will replace the steering rack this weekend (all going well) to clear the car for pink slip.
Really appreciate the tech documentation, and the photos/pictures help me heaps (must be a visual learner). Anyway, I may have to start a new thread, or resurrect an oldie (is there a forum policy about thread resurrections?) later if I can't get the timing tensioner back in.
I'm also a homebrewer on the Aussiehomebrewer forum, and this is my second web forum membership.
Les out

**GasoLane** · 12-04-2014, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by TragicAUII

Really appreciate the tech documentation, and the photos/pictures help me heaps (must be a visual learner). Anyway, I may have to start a new thread, or resurrect an oldie (is there a forum policy about thread resurrections?) later if I can't get the timing tensioner back in.

You should find answers to most of your questions in the AU Forum.....
http://www.fordforums.com.au/forumdisplay.php?f=241

Mikalpik · 12-04-2014, 03:10 PM

G'day all Mick here, ford owner since the day I got my licence
I've had EBs EDs XFs XGs Panelvans and now my latest
Is a BA wagon,

Haven't done much to it yet but big plans on the way,
Massive audiophile and just completed my system install with
A little help from things I've read on here, so where do I post about audio systems admin??

Plans are XR turbo conversion as far as running gear
And possibly the body to suit or keep it a sleeper

Mick

zzzkoop · 13-04-2014, 10:34 AM

Hi there. Have been watching for a while now and decided to join.
Previously owned a 67 XR Falcon that I put a 351C, toploader and 9 inch into. Currently own XB GS coupe (extended rebuild) and just purchased another 67 XR Falcon.
Just thought I would say gidday and look forward to future posts
Cheers Chippy

StaceyVee · 14-04-2014, 11:20 PM

Hey, newbie here from the ACT. Formally a born & bred Holden girl, but my Best Friend brought me towards the blue oval light. I've just picked up a cute little 06 WQ fiesta 3 door and am loving it!

Thought I'd pop in here, im starting to tinker and fiddle with my fiesta and there's heaps of useful info on here, great forum!

Webby333 · 15-04-2014, 12:32 AM

Hi everyone,, started looking at these forums after buying a 2011 fg fpv f6,, have loved ford's since watching dick Johnson way back in the day and finally been able to get enough from work to buy this dream machine and it's been everything I've hoped for and more,, hope to meet some like minded people in here learn things and share anything