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02-07-2009, 01:05 PM
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You don't have to be faster than the bear, you just have to be faster than the slowest guy running from the bear. For Sale: Parachute. Only used once, never opened, small stain. Windsor Warlords AU III XR-8220  300+ rwhp of Manual fun XR50T Ute - 300rwkw (give or take depending on the day)
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02-07-2009, 01:09 PM
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Should i just pull the entire engine out, and send it away to autotech or something? or take it to a local grease monkey for a freshen up, (new rings, gaskets etc) or what the hell do i do..... I'm so dissapointed right now lol
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You don't have to be faster than the bear, you just have to be faster than the slowest guy running from the bear. For Sale: Parachute. Only used once, never opened, small stain. Windsor Warlords AU III XR-8220 300+ rwhp of Manual fun XR50T Ute - 300rwkw (give or take depending on the day)
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02-07-2009, 01:15 PM
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There is a local engine builder here that can help you out... he's a good friend of mine and will look after you and do your spanner work.
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02-07-2009, 01:25 PM
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Far out that sucks james, all from a fuse!!
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02-07-2009, 01:28 PM
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 : Getting the money together though is another thing :-(
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You don't have to be faster than the bear, you just have to be faster than the slowest guy running from the bear. For Sale: Parachute. Only used once, never opened, small stain. Windsor Warlords AU III XR-8220 300+ rwhp of Manual fun XR50T Ute - 300rwkw (give or take depending on the day)
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02-07-2009, 03:20 PM
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and you can never have enough excuses for more power! :
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06-07-2009, 08:40 AM
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Well over the last couple of days i have noticed a pool of oil forming under the car. It must have been bloody hot, because it appears to have cooked the oil filter sealing ring. Other than that, not a whole lot to report.
Gotta play the waiting and saving game now.
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You don't have to be faster than the bear, you just have to be faster than the slowest guy running from the bear. For Sale: Parachute. Only used once, never opened, small stain. Windsor Warlords AU III XR-8220 300+ rwhp of Manual fun XR50T Ute - 300rwkw (give or take depending on the day)
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06-07-2009, 10:51 AM
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So i'm starting to lean towards just selling it or trading it. A nice BA-BF F6 Typhoon I think
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You don't have to be faster than the bear, you just have to be faster than the slowest guy running from the bear. For Sale: Parachute. Only used once, never opened, small stain. Windsor Warlords AU III XR-8220 300+ rwhp of Manual fun XR50T Ute - 300rwkw (give or take depending on the day)
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06-07-2009, 10:53 AM
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You'll lose too much cash selling a broken car.
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06-07-2009, 10:59 AM
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I don;t think a dealer would even pick it. Starts and runs fines, no noticable loss of power. No leaks, other than the oilfilter and drop out of the rear main. Doesnt appear to be losing coolant, but not 100% sure on that.
So if i fixed a few things, I may be able to trade it... I really don't know what I want to do, but either way I can't justify spending 10-15k building a engine that will still get beaten by a stock f6 lol
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You don't have to be faster than the bear, you just have to be faster than the slowest guy running from the bear. For Sale: Parachute. Only used once, never opened, small stain. Windsor Warlords AU III XR-8220 300+ rwhp of Manual fun XR50T Ute - 300rwkw (give or take depending on the day)
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06-07-2009, 11:01 AM
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A 220kw engine with decent k's can be had for $2800 from intake to exhaust.
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06-07-2009, 11:03 AM
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Well if a dealer can't pick it, do it. Sounds like the car to you now is a liability not an asset, so if i were you i'd move on from my problems.
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06-07-2009, 11:03 AM
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I'll keep pulling it apart, till I work out exactly what needs to be done.
If it is still in reasonably good nic (mechanically) I'll replace the rings, gaskets, seals etc - effectively refresh it instead of rebuilding and then sell or trade it I think
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You don't have to be faster than the bear, you just have to be faster than the slowest guy running from the bear. For Sale: Parachute. Only used once, never opened, small stain. Windsor Warlords AU III XR-8220 300+ rwhp of Manual fun XR50T Ute - 300rwkw (give or take depending on the day)
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06-07-2009, 11:06 AM
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It would have to cost at least $2000 to buy all new gaskets, head bolts and machining. Then labour to reassemble... So this may be cheaper? Where have u seen an engine for $2800?
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You don't have to be faster than the bear, you just have to be faster than the slowest guy running from the bear. For Sale: Parachute. Only used once, never opened, small stain. Windsor Warlords AU III XR-8220 300+ rwhp of Manual fun XR50T Ute - 300rwkw (give or take depending on the day)
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06-07-2009, 11:09 AM
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06-07-2009, 11:16 AM
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Dont you dare sell it... unless its to me... cheap... lol!
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06-07-2009, 11:29 AM
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How much does everyone think, it would cost to re-condition the engine?
New headgaskets, machine heads, replace piston rings, new head bolts etc, whatever is required in this case? + Labour? $4000 or so??
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You don't have to be faster than the bear, you just have to be faster than the slowest guy running from the bear. For Sale: Parachute. Only used once, never opened, small stain. Windsor Warlords AU III XR-8220 300+ rwhp of Manual fun XR50T Ute - 300rwkw (give or take depending on the day)
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06-07-2009, 11:31 AM
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06-07-2009, 04:35 PM
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Try doing a leakdown test to find out if its head or block issues.
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13-07-2009, 02:30 PM
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Well I've found another car to replace my XR I believe. Just gotta wait for the finance and stuff to go through. We will see how it pans out...
http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars...s=5&__Qpb=true sorry for the hell of a link lol
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You don't have to be faster than the bear, you just have to be faster than the slowest guy running from the bear. For Sale: Parachute. Only used once, never opened, small stain. Windsor Warlords AU III XR-8220 300+ rwhp of Manual fun XR50T Ute - 300rwkw (give or take depending on the day)
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13-07-2009, 02:41 PM
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Big girl....
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13-07-2009, 02:52 PM
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the new one wont sound anything like the AU......
Sorry to hear mate but I have only one word to say: IDIOT  Sorry just had to get that out.  :
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13-07-2009, 03:21 PM
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lol they are offering 9000 to 10k trade.... that helped sway the decision alot. and thats even unregistered lol
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You don't have to be faster than the bear, you just have to be faster than the slowest guy running from the bear. For Sale: Parachute. Only used once, never opened, small stain. Windsor Warlords AU III XR-8220 300+ rwhp of Manual fun XR50T Ute - 300rwkw (give or take depending on the day)
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13-07-2009, 03:28 PM
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yeah but everyone else was only offering 6000- to 7000, so i'm alot happier with 10.
For 6 - 7k, i'd keep it
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You don't have to be faster than the bear, you just have to be faster than the slowest guy running from the bear. For Sale: Parachute. Only used once, never opened, small stain. Windsor Warlords AU III XR-8220 300+ rwhp of Manual fun XR50T Ute - 300rwkw (give or take depending on the day)
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13-07-2009, 04:10 PM
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when do you want me over to swap out some of the parts for stock ones? lol
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13-07-2009, 05:06 PM
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Sorry mate... Part of the reason he offered me another 3000 - 4000 was for the presentation of the car. He originally offered 6 to 7 thousand. But when he seen the photo's and mod list, he straight away upped it to 10k, without even seeing the car.
He is willing to give 11k if its in as good condition as it looks in the photos. I asked him if I removed some stuff etc, but he wants it like it is or he'll give me less. He's got photos of all the gear, and a list. Polished manifold, Silicone hoses, scuff plates, steering wheel, shifter the whole lot. Sorry man, but its not worth losing so much money taking it all off.... I did try though :-( I feel bad now lol. So for all the B-series freaks lol, how does this one look? I obviously like it, or I wouldn't have paid the deposit already. But what does everyone think, (except for my v8 friends lol - enough flaming already hehehe)
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You don't have to be faster than the bear, you just have to be faster than the slowest guy running from the bear. For Sale: Parachute. Only used once, never opened, small stain. Windsor Warlords AU III XR-8220 300+ rwhp of Manual fun XR50T Ute - 300rwkw (give or take depending on the day)
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13-07-2009, 05:19 PM
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Youll be back. They always come back...
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13-07-2009, 05:25 PM
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Hmmm, that's gay.
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13-07-2009, 05:39 PM
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I'm glad you've got a deal that you're pleased with.
It's sad to be losing another AUvian, but eventually most of us will move to a newer model sooner or later. Some of us will be able to keep their AU and get another, but for most of us, finances won't really allow that. All the best with it, I hope your finances come through. GK
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