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Old 29-01-2013, 10:32 AM   #3331
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Hi my name is Matt, I have an 02 BA Falcon and I am enjoying learning about mechanics and trying to do some of my own repairs and save some money. The google machine always takes me to the posts here which have been very helpful to date, thank you.
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Old 29-01-2013, 10:59 AM   #3332
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Hi Everyone,

New to the whole forum thing....I drive a AU V8 which has had some work done by Tickford.
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Old 29-01-2013, 05:58 PM   #3333
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Hi guys how are we all? Long time reader first time poster. Current cars 04 ba xr8 mk2 (love the boss) and 97 el xr8. While im here im in urgent need of a lh front indicator for my el if any one can help or poi t me in the right direction that would be great.

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Old 30-01-2013, 07:45 AM   #3334
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Hello all,
Thanks for the great site. I've recently put a deposit on a 2009 falcon ute and will be picking it up in the next couple of days, exciting times!
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Old 30-01-2013, 11:59 AM   #3335
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Default Water leak - FG ute

I have a 2009 FG XR8 ute since new. In heavy rain water leaks into the cabin and pools behind the passenger seat. The local Ford dealer identified the fault as a poor seal in the small fixed side panel of glass. They said they had not come across the fault before.

It was repaired under warranty, but is still happening. Has anybody else had the same problem? Maybe it's not the window seal.
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Old 30-01-2013, 01:10 PM   #3336
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Hey all loving all the info on the forums some great reads here picking up my new xr8 ute this friday!
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Old 30-01-2013, 02:29 PM   #3337
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Hi All
long time Ford owner but new to this forum. Picked up my new SZ diesel AWD yesterday and most interested to see how it tows my van compared to my previous petrol territorys ( a 2004 4spd AWD and a 2008 6 speed AWD) Would have bought another petrol but Ford have graciously decided to omit the petrol from their AWD lineup. Damn! after much soul searching decided to bite the bullet and see how these low capacity hi spec/stress/tech diesels perform. Time will tell!

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Old 30-01-2013, 02:58 PM   #3338
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Hey guys some might know my brother Sta Arhidia Mou, hes got the TL's and I own a Dec '01 AU2 Futura with 314,xxx k's and still going strong on its original motor and gearbox.
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Old 30-01-2013, 04:33 PM   #3339
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Hi everyone, I have a 1937 coupe been on the road for 30 years and time for an update, I have xt running gear and some of it needs replacing, does anyone know where to get new brake fluid resevoirs [plastic] and the warning light switch in the brake proportioning valve?
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Old 30-01-2013, 08:54 PM   #3340
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Hi Greg
Had the similar problem in my 2009 ute they told me it was the rear window after they fixed it, it remained damp for ages, months after. They bayfords epping also damaged the silver trim above the glove box when removing the passenger seat (they replaced after complaint), busted up the underlay and broke what i would call the hard plastic sound deadner under the seat and scratched the paint work when removing the sports bar. The underlay foam was wet although the carpet seemed dry. I was constantly checking it and believed it was not fixed and getting damper, but eventually after placing a tea towel under the carpet to soak up what moisture it could then replacing it with a new one weekly and using a hippo dampness remover behind the seat and a hair dryer it is now dry. However we have not had a lot of rain so the true test will come as the weather turns. Ps I did take it back and they told me they retested it and could not find anything wrong and it was no long leaking.
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Old 30-01-2013, 09:35 PM   #3341
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Hi all.

Wasnt going to post anything, and just sit back and read all the good stuff. But i keep getting pestering emails to say G'day. So G'day. just got my second falcon (this time an xr60 on christmas eve. a great present to myself
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Old 01-02-2013, 12:36 PM   #3342
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Hello everyone. New member here with a recently put together xg work ute running au xr6/5 speed. built to replace the last xg I had which clocked over 550 thoushand for me.
Fun work car but not problem free.
Thank god for forum information and the experience of others who have gone through it already.
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Old 01-02-2013, 01:11 PM   #3343
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Old 01-02-2013, 08:43 PM   #3344
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Hi just joined hello fellow members
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Old 01-02-2013, 09:55 PM   #3345
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Hey everyone

I'm new to the turbo game. Got a FG XR6 turbo. Absolutely love it! Stock as a rock. Constantly learning new things about it all. So looking forward to working it up a bit.
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Old 02-02-2013, 09:43 AM   #3346
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Hi guys thanks for the web site and the info contained.
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Old 02-02-2013, 11:49 AM   #3347
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Hi all great site with excellent content
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Old 02-02-2013, 02:48 PM   #3348
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G'day all,
Have come to the site in the hope i can keep enjoying my BA falcon for a few more years.
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Old 02-02-2013, 08:08 PM   #3349
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hi hello every one
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Old 02-02-2013, 10:50 PM   #3350
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hey everyone long time ford fan
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Old 02-02-2013, 11:02 PM   #3351
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Thanks for this great site, looking forward to be part of it..
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Old 03-02-2013, 01:13 AM   #3352
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Hi, thanks for adding me. I just bought a Falcon xr6 2007. I was wondering if anybody knows where I can find the rear suspension schematics? Cheers.
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Old 03-02-2013, 02:25 AM   #3353
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Hi all,
I have a 2006 Falcon RTV ute with the 3v 5.4lt. We have had major issues over the last week and wondering if anyone else has had the same issue and a fix.
Ok here we go
I was driving it home just over a week ago and at traffic lights the idle just dropped and had no power, I was less than 500m from home and the car just made it home and stalled in the drive way.
I had the mechanic come out as it could not be started.
Now all injectors and fuel rail have been removed, cleaned and replaced, fuel system pressure tested, all spark plugs removed and replaced, all coil packs removed cleaned and reinstalled. After this was all done car would still not idle, we can hold it reasonably steady from about 1200rpm up wards and less the car stalls.
Original fault code P0175 - fuel rich left bank.
Holding car at 1500rpm to hook up scanner cam phaser error as well as O2 sensor errors coming up.
After mechanic left on Thursday we noticed silver specs on driveway that appeared to come from exhaust, we checked cat converters which we discovered were gone. We punched through them to improve air flow.
Car still can't hold idle without stalling.
Does anyone have and thing else we should look at prior to pulling front and top of motor out to check cam phasers?
Any help or ideas much appreciated.
Thanks
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Old 03-02-2013, 06:54 AM   #3354
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Hi there - just joined and live in NZ with a AU11 Fairmont which I bought new
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Old 03-02-2013, 10:39 AM   #3355
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Hi all,
I have a 2006 Falcon RTV ute with the 3v 5.4lt. We have had major issues over the last week and wondering if anyone else has had the same issue and a fix.
Ok here we go
I was driving it home just over a week ago and at traffic lights the idle just dropped and had no power, I was less than 500m from home and the car just made it home and stalled in the drive way.
I had the mechanic come out as it could not be started.
Now all injectors and fuel rail have been removed, cleaned and replaced, fuel system pressure tested, all spark plugs removed and replaced, all coil packs removed cleaned and reinstalled. After this was all done car would still not idle, we can hold it reasonably steady from about 1200rpm up wards and less the car stalls.
Original fault code P0175 - fuel rich left bank.
Holding car at 1500rpm to hook up scanner cam phaser error as well as O2 sensor errors coming up.
After mechanic left on Thursday we noticed silver specs on driveway that appeared to come from exhaust, we checked cat converters which we discovered were gone. We punched through them to improve air flow.
Car still can't hold idle without stalling.
Does anyone have and thing else we should look at prior to pulling front and top of motor out to check cam phasers?
Any help or ideas much appreciated.
Thanks
Change your O2 sensor. Could be causing the problem.
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Old 03-02-2013, 12:21 PM   #3356
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Hi everyone, been trying to do a bit of work on the old beast. It's an EA wagon that just won't die but is starting to sound like it's on the way out. I'm too in love with it to let it go just yet tho. It's surging in gear and in neutral, only just started happening. Had to adjust the idle from the screw to stop it konking out but still has surging sound. Could hear strange noises (like sucking air) under the mini injectors under the butterflies. When pulling the mini injectors out, they both squirt fuel but one is dripping after. Would this cause the surging? Anyone know if the o rings under the butterfly should be rubber? There's metal rings in there but i think this is where the sucking air sound is coming from. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Don't know much about cars but having a go using bit of listening and trial and error. Any suggestions??? Happy Sunday, maybe having a beer will help me think or is it too early ;)
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Old 03-02-2013, 02:06 PM   #3357
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Default Hi everyone, long time ford ownder look forward to chatting here!

After raising 3 kids its my time to play, i have a 64xm wagon which i have owned for 25 years and is now in the shop for its refresh, also have a 59 F100 which will have to wait a little longer. Cheers Dave
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Old 03-02-2013, 04:57 PM   #3358
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hello
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Old 04-02-2013, 01:01 AM   #3359
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Hello all, bought an AU1 wagon and have been doing a few jobs with more coming. Great forum and glad to be here
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Old 04-02-2013, 08:25 AM   #3360
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hi everyone
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great work horse however gives me issues from time to time
bit like being married i suppose
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