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| OzECruisers General Discussions E/N/D vehicles General Discussion ONLY. NO TECH THREADS |
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32 | 48.48% |
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12-11-2007, 01:23 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Geelong atm..
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couldnt find the original one so......
actually found it. but it was well and truly out of date lol my tows that im gonna admit to. twice with my old ea.... 1st time was when the startermotor died(lucky 4 me a towtruck was dropping of another car at the mechanics and i only paid 30 bucks cos i live on his way home) 2nd time was when i ran out of gas 20ks from the nearest servo that sold lpg....(petrol pump had died) with the s-pack..... touch wood never... CORRECTION lol 1st time.. car trailer when the dizzy died 30 ks from home and i didnt have a good spare at the time 2nd time electrical issue again. towed to a members house, now i have to trailer it tomorrow too. 120ks one way, as if a towtuck is gonna be cheaper than borrowing dads car and a car trailer so trailer rides 3 from tomorrow
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Still about lol... 02 (VX) Holden Commodore Equipe series 2 S/wagon. Manual, Lsd, Catback, Svsi lpg. still a nice reliable upgrade from the old magna.. Last edited by 89 S-PACK; 12-11-2007 at 01:31 AM. |
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12-11-2007, 01:32 AM
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White Car Driver
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Melbourne
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None YET, but it's sitting in the garage now, not starting! Very out of character for it actually, gonna get a guy out to look at it (who knows wtf he is doing) and hopefully tell me that it will be cheap and easy to fix. It's electrical, yay.
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12-11-2007, 01:38 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: warrandyte south
Posts: 1,408
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never have been put on a towie or trailer yet
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12-11-2007, 10:31 AM
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PM me if you want
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Pk Ranger Modding - QLD 👍
Posts: 7,498
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Twice for my car
1st time dumped the coolant from the heater hose. 2nd time dumped the gearbox fluid from the trans cooler. It has not bothered me though, RACV total care  , just ring they tow, and its free  very easy.Will dig the pics out later.
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12-11-2007, 12:24 PM
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EBEATN
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Healsville
Posts: 194
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Never has my car been on a tow truck! "touches wood!" haha
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12-11-2007, 01:09 PM
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BA Mk2 XR6 Turbo
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Ringwood
Posts: 1,576
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twice :(
1 = stripped aux gear (latest) 2 = gas system failed & wouldnt change to petrol $500 later (oldest) 3 = (maybe) by choice to get her tuned brad
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12-11-2007, 01:23 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: mandurah
Posts: 181
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1nce i had a upper ball joint pop out,then an oil pump seize,then an oil pump seize again,blew a gear box,all in the same car,an ea wagon,since been replaced wih ed xr6
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12-11-2007, 01:42 PM
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Banned
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Castlemaine, Central Vic
Posts: 264
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Never, but once in the middle of nowhere the heater hose died, i just left it there overnight.
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12-11-2007, 02:06 PM
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You win again, gravity!!!
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Craigieburn, Melbourne
Posts: 2,511
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Never... each time the NF has died on me, I have been able to fix it and get it home... all without any tools.
That said, I got the missus to drop me off at work today, because it isn't running lol
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12-11-2007, 05:37 PM
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Parts bin special
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Narre Warren, Vic
Posts: 8,275
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3 times. First time was when I crashed it heavily in 2002. First time for a mechanical issue was only across Gavin (EFendedXG's) paddock though after the fuel pump died. A few weeks later it got towed again when the clutch cable snapped in heavy traffic. The clutch cable tow was covered by roadside assist. Mind you, I've had the car for 5 and a half years, so that's pretty understandable. Here are the pics of the mechanical tows:
 
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12-11-2007, 06:12 PM
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Just a bogan VF SS driver
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Blackwater, QLD
Posts: 719
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had it towed behind a mates hilux twice lol once wen clutch went and wen i got bogged...i use to work for RACQ man u gotta feel sorry for ppl who have had their car towed a load of times.....oh a tip if ur ever in emerald dnt go to the local racq they will take 3 weeks to diagnose a friggin car...
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12-11-2007, 07:18 PM
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aka SHY4D aka Patty
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: geelong
Posts: 146
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i think about 5.....most recent was last monday, diff went clunk, clunk grind, smoke smell
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12-11-2007, 08:20 PM
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Boost is here!!
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Perth W.A
Posts: 4,961
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Mine has only seen the tilt tray once.
Once the engine was all back in and ready to fire up it was tilt trayed to exhaust shop for full system then off went of to BPT motorsport for a full tune. Luckily i have never had to be towed by reasons of a break-down.
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12-11-2007, 09:10 PM
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XR6 Turbo FTW
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Tarneit
Posts: 1,129
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I have been towed once with the LTD due to the top radiator hose gave way. The EB has never been towed.
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13-11-2007, 01:23 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Phillp Island
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My EA died on my at the brother bus stop (fuel pump) I pushed it over the road and a freind towed me in a EA. My fairlane has neva been towed, good old tough car
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13-11-2007, 12:06 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Northern Tablelands
Posts: 940
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3 times with the ea
1st the dizzy went near movie world :evil3: 2nd was my own fault  : 3rd the fuel pump went on the gwydir highway.  : all in all she's been a good car.
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13-11-2007, 05:30 PM
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Professional Mouse Jockey
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: SE Vic
Posts: 3,185
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Never had my XA, either XC, my EA or my EF towed but as soon as I buy a 1 year old BA, on the back of a tray truck it goes. My EF never seriously failed me in 3 years, just choked a few times. EA had a couple of roadside breakdown repairs.
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Isuzu MUX for towing horses - currently no Fords in the stable Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana. Groucho Marx
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14-11-2007, 02:28 PM
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Boost is here!!
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Perth W.A
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STREETBUILT RACING '99 XHII XR8, 363w, GT4508R on 16psi, E85, C4, 910rwhp - ET coming soon! '78 XC Falcon 500, Desert Gold, 351w, V2 on 16psi, E85, C4, 9" - 10.15@132mph! |
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15-11-2007, 08:01 PM
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formerly mad_one3000
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: melbourne
Posts: 129
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my car on a tilt tray once.
today found out today that what i thought was a stuffed clutch ended up being the firewall cracked just under clutch cable so its down at sheen panel beaters at the moment getting the firewall welded up & plates weld on but at least i dont have to replace the clutch now : but till now i have never had to be towed in 16 years of driving
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1994 ef fairmont 6cyl t5 manual & billet short shifter with jimmock dev5 including race series head,cam & vernier gear, mandrel bend high flow exhaust, pacemaker extractors, k&n air filter & bigger intake, unichip,16in xr8 rims, sports suspension & tinted windows, duel fuel & 6.5 dvd,tv clarion amp with front & rear 6in splits in doors & 2 6in subs in parcel shelf 148rwkw @ dynomotive dyno day |
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15-11-2007, 11:19 PM
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rofl copter
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Werribee
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  only once, first time on tuesday, did a auxilary gear :P
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16-11-2007, 12:06 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,094
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My E has been good to me so Im good to her, never been towed and have never had a major problem.
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17-11-2007, 07:19 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
![Jason[98.EL]'s Avatar](image.php?u=1723&dateline=1308224951)
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: GEELONG
Posts: 7,946
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yup never for the el the ea was put on a trailer to bring it home
jason
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no longer have a ford but a ford man at heart R.I.P 98 EL MAY YOU HAVE A GOOD LIFE IN FALCON HEAVEN [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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30-11-2007, 11:22 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Geelong atm..
Posts: 718
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1 shameless bump......
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Still about lol... 02 (VX) Holden Commodore Equipe series 2 S/wagon. Manual, Lsd, Catback, Svsi lpg. still a nice reliable upgrade from the old magna.. |
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02-12-2007, 04:31 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 63
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Once, and that was when I first got it.
It'd been sitting in the same place for a few months w/ a blown head gasket and dead battery.  Runs beautifully now (probably because of the new engine) And looks heaps better. 
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03-12-2007, 05:16 AM
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Have A Swell Day
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Adelayed
Posts: 60
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One for the pile:
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03-12-2007, 05:37 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 2,699
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Haven't been towed yet and hopefully never will be!
Worst thing it done on the road was snap the waterpump/alternator belt. This was at Neerim Junction and a while away from any place with reception. I improvised and tore the fabric straps off our seat covers and made my own belt with around 5 of the straps. RACV guy was surprised and said he hadn't seen anything like it and couldn't believe the belt stayed on the pulleys for 10k's (when we got phone reception).
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07-12-2007, 04:51 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Brisvegas QLD
Posts: 1,166
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WELL, the EF has never broken down (369,000KM)
The el, probably will... The EA did twice, once it flogged the yolk out on the tail shaft and the extension housing bush. the second time it was the distributor - the bastard seized BUT, The BA has broken down.... 
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13-12-2007, 03:51 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: East Melbourne Crew: >>Mooza B 3138<<
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twice, but no ford related towings. both have been LPG stuff ups
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Dark side of the moon
Posts: 1,316
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twice when i first got me EF, one month and 2 days after i got the car (thats 2 days after the warranty ran out cos i couldnt afford an extended one) she droped the clutch pedal on the floor cos the pedal cluster broke, no clutch = no gears = no drive, as this was at midnight the mechanic wasnt open so towed to my house, then again the next morning to the mechanic.
havent had any probs sinse though, almost 20,000k's later
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