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Hi, I'm in the market for my first car and not very knowledgable on cars in general. Currently looking at a 2015 Ford Fiesta which seems quite nice, but friends have advised against it under the assumption that parts and maintainance will be significantly more expensive than a japanese car or a holden or whatever. How true is this in practice? If I go in for a service will I be paying an extra $100? $500? Will replacement parts cost thousands instead of hundreds? What should I expect if I decide to go with this one?
G'day everyone!
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Here is one video to see it in action:
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We're so confident in our product that we back it with a solid 2-year warranty.
I'd love for you to experience the Trapo difference. Check out our demo video to see these beauties in action.
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Cheers, George CMO, Trapo
I am restoring a 1970 boss 302 with my uncle, we bought the Saginaw power steering pump for the resto-mod and are very happy with it but our problem is the bracket is nasty ugly and we want a Ford bracket to bolt it too.
We have heard some Australian cars with Cleveland's in them (302 or 351 doesn't matter) used the Saginaw pumps in them.
Does anybody know the years that the Austrians did this or have park number or know what brackets or any kind of knowledge? We have hit a dead end and are looking for help.
Would you like to upgrade your Ford Ranger/F150 to go off-road?Is this upgrade legal in Australia?
I have a Ford Ranger PX2 that is behaving weirdly. Every so often, when I try to start it, it “sighs” (that’s the only way I can think of to describe it), and doesn’t start.
If I turn it off, then turn the ignition on and wait for about ten seconds, before cranking it, it starts as normal.
This is very intermittent (maybe one in ten cold starts), and only happens when the car is cold. If I t’s been driven, even only for ten minutes, it doesn’t happen again.
For that reason, it’s impossible to reproduce the problem when I take it to a mechanic.
Has anybody here experienced a similar problem, and if you have, was the cause ever discovered?
I’m looking at buying a 2003 Econovan, just wondering how difficult it is to find Ford 20+ year old replacement parts in Australia?
This was dropped after the NL/DL models. Was it due to not fitting the IRS in the AU, or just that it was unreliable? I know you can't find a Statesman/Caprice where it is still working after 20 years.
I've just gotten myself a ba Fairlane and want to replace at least the muffler because stock they make almost no noise, but I can't find any mufflers or even catback exhaust kits on the market. I was wondering if a ba ute exhaust would fit as they have the same wheelbase as the Fairlane, or if I should just go to an exhaust shop and get something done custom?
Thanks
https://automafiaracing.com/products/barra-3-0-inline-6-cylinder-used-imported-from-australia I thought engines had to be over 23 years old to be imported to USA?
Hey not sure if anyone would have an idea but I’ve got 2 au falcons 1 series I 1 series II Both start beautifully but the series II starts calm and softly where are the series I starts like it’s been woken up from deep sleep. Would anyone know why?
I currently am driving a ba xr6. I’ve seen a few xr8’s pop up on marketplace cheap. I’ve just skeptical as if they are money pits. Any advice ?
Hello all, American here, trying to find a 3.25 stroke Cleveland crank. I know they once existed on your market but are there any still being made? And by who? A custom grind can cost 5K easily here an that isn't in the budget. But I am dead set on a 3.25 stroke for this project.
2.3 eco boost
3.5 v6
10 speed absolutely gunna be auto
it will peel slower than an au with a weld
Hi everyone how are you all going I am having trouble with my none turbo xr6 It hesitant sometimes when starting cranks over but doesn't start and take up to 6 to 10 times to start mainly when it is cold but lately happens when warm.. I have cleaned the throttle body,changed spark plugs and coil packs,got a new battery,changed fuel filter. Engine light came on changed the O2 sensors engine light has gone .I scanned with my launch x431 elite scan tool and it came up with heaps of shit cleared them error codes then scanned again Only one that is there now and won't go away is p1000-60 Could this be the reason it is hesitant to start. I read somewhere it could be the relay is this right .I am not a mechanic and it is stressing me out to the max I also read changing pcm could cost up to 1k Would be great for some advice. Thanks for reading cheers
So over a month ago now my car went into my mechanics as it started randomly stalling when braking to a stop or accelerating from stop. My mech noted some minor things that need attention but seemingly unrelated, so sent to gearbox specialist - he had it for 2 days and said can't pinoint it, but there is a gearbox fault code. Mechanic said lets send it to Ford for diagnosis. Took it in Thursday morning, called today saying they havent found the issue but refuse to diagnose further til issues my mechanic is aware of are addressed.
There is a worn engine mount, exhaust manifold leak, a split in turbo pipe (EGR assembly?), and glow plugs.
My question - is it worth even fixing these issues to get further diagnosis? I still owe about 7K on the car on a personal loan (lesson learned there). I have poured a fair bit of $$$ into it over the past 18 months with timing kit, new a/c compressor, new coolant fan and system, plus standard maintenance, tyres etc..
There is a possibility it could be a small fix once these are addressed, or could be a full gearbox replacement.
I see on eBay people selling manuals for Falcon EF to FG. Are these legit? Or it just somebody has scanned one of those Haynes/Gregorys/Max Ellery books?
just wondering how long it would take for a car to get p-plate legal?
Where do we report a successful Sync3 update? It seems there's no option to do so. Thoughs?
Hi all,
So after not having my 2021 Everest for nearly 8 weeks getting the transmission replaced under warranty I've noticed a couple of things that I'm not sure are issues, or just the new tranny.
Fuel economy has gone from 8.5l/100 to 10.5 l/100 over 2 tanks, same driving.
Shifting from 3 into 4 or 5 depending on the auto is rough, noticeable kick to the gear change. Not uncommon for it to feel like it's over revving before the change.
If starting off up hill, car goes 1st into 3rd,then there is a big kick as it drops back to 2nd.
The tranny was replaced as the car was holding gears as if it was in manual mode, had rough changes in lower gears, has a nasty ratyle between 60kmk accelerating to 80kmh. Also had no power accelerating if also turning (moving through a T intersection for example felt like it was coasting until the wheels straightned up) l. Ford also replaced a fuel sensor.
Before I take it back to Ford, anyone think the can shed some light on the situation?
For some context: i own a 1994 ford fairlane with a 5 litre v8. When i bought it the previous owner lost the keys and had to set up a hot wiring system. At the time the car ran fine but hot wiring is annoying so i got a new ignition barrel installed at a shop and when i put the new key in and crank it the car will start and idle normal for a few seconds and then instantly start idling extremely rough and driving super slow. I dont know if this issue is related to the new ignition replacement but any advice is appreciated. 👍
Hey guys just wondering if any of you could tell what springs are on this G6E turbo.
hey guys trying to find as much help as possible as i cannot find much at all. i’m wanting to do a 6 speed manual (tr6060) swap from my horrible 5 speed auto. am i able to run the auto ECU and loom with some Bridging? also any other information about anything would be much appreciated
Hi,
I've come to Aus on a working holiday visa. I'm a first time car buyer. I'm living in Melbourne and want to take overnight trips on my days off to go surfing. Later on I might do a road trip. I'm therefore looking to buy a car that I could sleep in,
I'll probs only have the car for about a year.
Have found this 2007 Ford Territory TX SY Auto for $3500 price with rego til DEC 24 but no RWC. Odometer is 220,000
The seller hasn't listed any faults.
Should I take the risk without a RWC/is the odometer too high?
Any advice on this purchase would be appreciated. What should I be looking out for/ asking about?
below is a link to the listing
Mate has a XF Ute, but it has full EF running gear. Badges say tickford, and he recons its all original.
Hey all,
Looking to chuck a tray cover on a ranger and was curious on the experience of everyone on which are the best options in Aus. So far I’ve been recommended HSP and ARB. Are there any others I should be considering? Gotchas? Experiences.
Cheers!
Ford Falcons (pre-BF) used to have a manual and V8 option for their base model XTs. Looking online, 99% of the XTs I find are automatic and 6 cyl. When looking for manuals specifically, I could only find a single V8 fitted one. Curious to know if any here owns/knows anyone who owns a manual 6 cyl Falcon XT.
V8 XT auto/manual owners welcome to share too.
Gday blokes just got a g6e n/a and tryna find some seat covers but none can really fit them ahaha, was told to look online just seeing if anyone can recommend a good website too look at cheers 🤙🏽