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Old 11-11-2019, 06:52 PM   #5821
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Hi to All, We have a Ford RTV Ute with Diff lock. (2005) Petrol and Gas.
We have travelled all over Oz in it.
Have got a noise in the Diff which I will be needing some advise on.

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Mine was a wheel bearing.
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Old 14-11-2019, 06:35 PM   #5822
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Mine was a wheel bearing.
Hi Ansimp, Turns out to be both, wheel bearing and Inner Diff carrier cone.
Bearing face failure.
Noise was coming from diff centre.
Having trouble finding correct torque for bolts on M86 334LC
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Old 23-11-2019, 10:25 PM   #5823
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Hi everyone on Ford site.I have Ba Futura which I purchased some months ago.Am about to install a Pwr transmission cooler kit as I found out about the possibility of a milkshake on the net.Going to install with a friend and if all goes well and we don't get killed or damage car will be stoked,I hope with after results too.Car has nearly 200 thou on clock so installation of kit probs a good idea.Have learned a good amount of information on here and elsewhere so thanks to everyone who shares their vehicle knowledge.Rob S.
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Old 26-11-2019, 10:58 AM   #5824
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Hi to all in Ford land, new poster here, have viewed these forums on and off over the years, great source of information available, just love he community,
Now i have recently acquired a Bf ute RTV variant,never been past the Au series before, Setting this ute up for some moderate towing, 1700kg,i need to replace the rear leaf springs as they are little tired, now i am told there is 4 & 7 leaf spring sets for these, mine is a 4leaf, do we know if i can upgrade to the 7 leaf pack to increase towing abilitly ? Thank you
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Old 01-12-2019, 07:25 AM   #5825
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Hi all

New member here so I thought I’d say hello. I’ve only ever owned one Ford and that was a new BA XR6 Turbo quite a few years back (though my dad did have a new Ford Zephyr many years ago!!!!!). But, in 2 weeks time I pick up a brand new meteor grey Ranger XLT (2 litre biturbo) with tech pack, hard tub lid (with dust proofing), black wheel option and nudge bar. Hopefully I’ll have good things to report......Cheers - Maurice
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Old 01-12-2019, 09:18 AM   #5826
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New member, learnt to drive in an XC falcon ute and an XE GLsedan. First car was a KB laser. Currently own a Focus and an escape. Nice to meet you all.
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Old 01-12-2019, 04:51 PM   #5827
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Hi to all in Ford land, new poster here, have viewed these forums on and off over the years, great source of information available, just love he community,
Now i have recently acquired a Bf ute RTV variant,never been past the Au series before, Setting this ute up for some moderate towing, 1700kg,i need to replace the rear leaf springs as they are little tired, now i am told there is 4 & 7 leaf spring sets for these, mine is a 4leaf, do we know if i can upgrade to the 7 leaf pack to increase towing abilitly ? Thank you
I just had a spare set reset that had a helper spring per side. One was cracked so both spring packs got new ones. I also had a 30mm lift to compensate for my lifted King front coils. On the scales on Friday I was 2540 kgs
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Old 02-12-2019, 08:59 AM   #5828
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Hi


Started off with a 63 XL Ford Falcon Station Wagon, went to the dark side for a number of years but recently went with a 2008 Falcon GT sedan.


Going to use it to tow a Jayco Penguin tourer pop up.


When I ever get to actually travel


All the best


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Old 02-12-2019, 08:28 PM   #5829
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Hi everyone,

I have currently had an XF panelvan for 20 years now, and an
XG panelvan for about 3 years. Eventually would like to have the XG
as a fairly presentable example, while the XF is my daily and a bit rough
around the edges, but is pretty good mechanically...

Great info to be found on this forum, which has been helpful, and should
help me get some stuff sorted with the XG as time goes by. I have been
tackling a few jobs in recent weeks, due to the XG needing some repairs...

Cheers Ed
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Old 05-12-2019, 04:29 PM   #5830
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G'day everyone. From Perth WA. Just recently purchased UAII Everest Trend 4wd.
Looking forward to these forums.
Chat soon.
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Old 06-12-2019, 09:58 PM   #5831
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Gday Members,

Got a BF XR8 ute that's my play ute and a BA stocky for work on gas.

Be looking for info from time to time, but mightn't be able to offer much knowledge in return...

cheers!
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Old 06-12-2019, 11:48 PM   #5832
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Hi was hoping someone might be able to tell how i might be able to open the boot on my bf Wagon when the mechanism isn't working
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Old 13-12-2019, 10:30 AM   #5833
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Hi all, and thanks to the admins/moderators for a great resource for ford fanatics.
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Old 15-12-2019, 08:35 PM   #5834
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G'day, got a 96 XG fixin for a barra, and a 16 fgx xr8.
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Old 17-12-2019, 10:01 PM   #5835
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Hey there, first ford I've owned au2 XR8 ute bought from a mate as a favor but it has been quite hard to keep working, accessed this site for the wealth of knowledge you all have put together.
fixes so far, power steering pipes, electric window winders, seized caliper slides.
Still to fix hand break cable various body work and as of two days ago bloody transmission. hope not to annoy you all by asking questions that have already been answered.
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Old 17-12-2019, 10:08 PM   #5836
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Welcome, good to see someone having a crack on a collectible.
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Old 19-12-2019, 09:26 AM   #5837
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Morning all, thanks for letting me join, info is a good thing and have a couple of Fords so will be checking in ! Cheers
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Old 23-12-2019, 09:59 AM   #5838
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posting for the first time long time listener first time caller
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Old 23-12-2019, 07:47 PM   #5839
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Hi all,

I am happy owner of Ford Focus 2009 CL LV version 2.0, hope to share my issues and experiences here with you

Merry Christmas everyone
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Old 25-12-2019, 11:45 PM   #5840
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Hi all, pleased to join the Forum. I've owned a few Fords over the years. Mk 1 Escort, MK2 Cortina 1600E, Mk 1facelift 300lt Capri, 2 chassis cab transits. The latest being & 98 van that has since gone to the breakers. Currently driving a very old Isuzu and looking at buying another chassis cab / Crew cab Trany. I would appreciate your thoughts the van I owned for 7 years in semi permanent limp mode even Ford's couldn't sort it out. Still a great van reliable comfy and cheap to run. What are the Mk 6 and 7 trucks like it seems they regularly have problems. Thanks in advance.
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Old 26-12-2019, 05:21 PM   #5841
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Hi All, Thanks for the add.I have a 77 mk2 escort, 51 F6 tip truck and 02 BA Futura. Look forward to the discussions
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Old 28-12-2019, 11:45 AM   #5842
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g'day all,, just bought a FG XR6 trayback, just waiting for dealer to replace the ICC this site looks like a treasure trove of info .

cheers, Matt

had a few fords in the past,
- BFII Fairmont
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mk1 cortina coupe.
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Old 28-12-2019, 01:39 PM   #5843
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Hi guys and girls,
A new guy here - not completely new to Fords.
Had an XA Fairmont back in the early '90s for a short period of time, then a Mk 3 Mondeo (I understand Aussies never got it?). Now perhaps I'm looking at an AU.
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Old 28-12-2019, 04:57 PM   #5844
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Hi All,
Joined the forum for info on the gen 6 mustangs after ordering an R SPEC.
My previous Ford history includes an XA ute (351 4SP), XTGT, FC LTD (5.8L), EF GLi and LV XR5.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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Old 30-12-2019, 07:16 AM   #5845
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G'day all
I had a number of pre 80 fords back in the day and currently have a AU Fairmont, a temporary ride initially, & time to move it on
I wonder if someone can point me in the right direction about how to remove and fit door rubbers?
Want to fix a few things before i do so.
Thanks
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Old 02-01-2020, 05:09 PM   #5846
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I have owned a number of Fords over the ...many... years. 1952 Prefect, 1958 Prefect, Mk1 Zephyr, XA Fairmont and a 1998 Sapphire I bought new, and I had a job where I worked on different Model F Series for many years and drove a F250 for several years.
I have a new Mustang in my sights for the future. Waited many years with dribbling tongue for this.
Undecided on Ecoboost or GT yet. Could go either way.
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Old 06-01-2020, 02:10 PM   #5847
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Hi all

I have come across i think a 1961 Ford Falcon UTE. I hate to say its beyond my means of repair. BUT i do believe that this vehicle may be saved or her parts could be used for a Restoration. This is why i have become a member of this forum.

I have added some photos. The chassis and the body have a bad case of rust. It was a 1 owner all original ford. it was under a house for 30 years and last rego 1992. The whole car is there and motor does hand turn so not locked up.

If any one needs parts or knows best what to do i shall keep an eye on the post.

Let me know should I strip her down and sell of the parts or scrap the whole car.

Thanks Kim
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Old 07-01-2020, 10:07 AM   #5848
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welcome to the forum, I'm also new here I hope we enjoy the community and we learn from each other.
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Old 08-01-2020, 06:45 AM   #5849
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Hi All
I have joined with my FG XR6 ute as of today
Cheers Matt
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Old 08-01-2020, 10:53 AM   #5850
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Hi all new to this Forum, does anyone reply to the new members posts. I'm not sure if I'm using the site correctly. I get emails telling me I have replies but they are just other new members posting questions. I tried emailing to let you know about a week ago.?
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