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17-08-2009, 11:27 PM
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XR6T 400kw(well one day!)
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Toodyay W.A.
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Im interested in hearing the best single tip you have been given in repairing or servicing your car.
Tips from the forum are preferred, however any other tips are welcome - as we are all here to learn... My best tip: Putting a hose through the bung in the spare wheel well to fill up the diff oil in a BA. - AFF Im sure there are many more invaluable tips  : :
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If it Vibrates, rattles, squeaks or knocks - then it must be a Territory |
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17-08-2009, 11:55 PM
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Regular Member
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Cool,
My best repair tip was with my ED falcon. I broke the top timing belt tensioner while changing my head gasket. A AFF member suggested I screw the tensioner back together with a small metal plate and screws. 40000km later and still going strong. Great tip!!! |
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17-08-2009, 11:56 PM
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Parts bin special
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Narre Warren, Vic
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To loosen the center bolt in the harmonic balancer, put a socket on it, then a long breaker bar sitting on the passenger side chassis rail, then quickly turn the car over. As the crank rotates it will crack the nut making it a lot easier to remove. This worked like a charm!
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Weekender 1964 US Falcon Futura convertible - Rangoon Red 260 Windsor V8, 4 speed manual, LHD, Electronic ignition, Mustang wheels https://fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11470868 Daily 2014 SZII Territory diesel - basic runabout Previous Cars 1990 EAII Fairmont Ghia - Tickford engine, 5 speed, SVO wheels, bodykit, much more 2000 AUII Fairmont - XR wheels, Ghia interior 2010 FG XR50T ute - XR8 bonnet, Streetfighter intake |
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18-08-2009, 12:00 AM
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GT
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: SYDNEY
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wear your seatbelt, make sure your headrest is in the right position , dont put children in the front seat ( especially if there are air bags) untill age 14- 15. check your tyres and oil . be insured.
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18-08-2009, 12:02 AM
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Chasing a FORD project!
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Location: adelaide
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Don't finance a car under 25. Pay it outright or go without.
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18-08-2009, 12:02 AM
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XR6T 400kw(well one day!)
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Toodyay W.A.
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Great tip Dezza!
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If it Vibrates, rattles, squeaks or knocks - then it must be a Territory |
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18-08-2009, 02:08 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Nov 2006
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have full comp insurance, no matter what car coz if you have a stack (knock on wood) and even if it's not your fault, i guarantee you, you will still be out of pocket.
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18-08-2009, 02:23 AM
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FORMERLY TX3DUDE
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: "THE GONG"
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Stay away from cars and girls, theyre both money pits.
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18-08-2009, 02:31 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Location: Perth
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My BA XT Build Thread |
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18-08-2009, 02:32 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2007
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Instead of lining up the damn clutch by eye just shove the damn box in, support it and tighten the bolts (if you don't have a spare input shaft).
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18-08-2009, 03:35 AM
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Parts bin special
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Location: Narre Warren, Vic
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Weekender 1964 US Falcon Futura convertible - Rangoon Red 260 Windsor V8, 4 speed manual, LHD, Electronic ignition, Mustang wheels https://fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11470868 Daily 2014 SZII Territory diesel - basic runabout Previous Cars 1990 EAII Fairmont Ghia - Tickford engine, 5 speed, SVO wheels, bodykit, much more 2000 AUII Fairmont - XR wheels, Ghia interior 2010 FG XR50T ute - XR8 bonnet, Streetfighter intake |
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18-08-2009, 08:54 AM
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Falcon RTV - FG G6ET
 
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Location: In Da Bush, QLD
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 BAII RTV - with Raptor V S/C. RTV Power FG G6ET 50th Anniversary in Sensation. While the basic Ford Six was code named Barra, the Turbo version clearly deserved its very own moniker – again enter Gordon Barfield.
We asked him if the engine had actually been called “Seagull” and how that came about. “Actually it was just call “Gull”, because I named it that. Because we knew it was going to poo on everything”. |
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18-08-2009, 09:13 AM
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Ich bin ein auslander
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Loving the Endorphine Machine
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Don't just collect the damn thing, drive it!
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18-08-2009, 09:19 AM
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SY TS Territory
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18-08-2009, 09:19 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Location: ACT
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Stay away from your local ford dealer for servicing...
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18-08-2009, 09:38 AM
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XP Coupe
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If you are wrecking yard whore like me, a cordless rattle gun is invaluable. Even L20b head bolts are no match for 18volts of manly impact powa...
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18-08-2009, 12:33 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Location: QLD
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Leave the nut on the bolt when you're going to pull a steering wheel off unless you want a broken nose.
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18-08-2009, 12:37 PM
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XY Driv3r
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Location: Melbourne
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If you're not a patient person nor have the time to get something done properly get a mechanic to do it.
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18-08-2009, 01:06 PM
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Location: SA
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Maintain lots and change nothing
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18-08-2009, 01:15 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Townsville
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Dont spend too much on your first car use it to learn how to drive then buy something decent
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18-08-2009, 01:18 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Location: Cattai, Sydney
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Buy a set of quality ramps - It makes life a hell of alot easier..
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18-08-2009, 01:24 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: online - duh
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Support the car on proper car stands (rather than just a jack) before even thinking about putting any body part in harms way and even then throw a spare wheel under there just in case it gets knocked off ;)
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18-08-2009, 01:24 PM
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351 Cleveland:Pure Muscle
Join Date: Jul 2005
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If your doing something you have not done before get your digital camera and take a picture of it before pulling it apart.
Can be helpful when putting it back together and doesn't cost anything
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18-08-2009, 01:25 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Location: Canberra
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Pay a mechanic to do everything
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18-08-2009, 01:46 PM
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18-08-2009, 01:52 PM
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Bseries hardcore
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my best tip is, "if it's not a ford, it's not worth looking at!"
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18-08-2009, 01:54 PM
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335 - STILL THE BOSS ...
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Put the sump plug back in before filling with new oil ....
& be good to your children ...... one day they are the ones who decide which home Quote:
Super Cheap socket - $12.00 Wheel remover - $9.00 too expensive Breaking your nose in front of your mates .... priceless | [/url] |
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18-08-2009, 01:58 PM
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Regular Member
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When you are turning left at a giveway sign make sure that the car in front of you that is turning left (also) has actually gone and not stopped again, before you look right and follow
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12.6 sec Turbonator 291 rwkw |
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18-08-2009, 02:00 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Townsville
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Never trust an indicator some people dont use them and others leave them on when they are not turning |
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Whats the best automotive tip you have?
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