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Starter Motor
Join Date: Nov 2021
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Hello all, have a question.
I have just purchased AU series lll Marlin black ute as advertised. On picking up the ute & checking it's compliant plate, it's is a AU series ll. I wanted the AU lll as I believe that after AU ll they introduced the Intech HP motor into the AU lll. Am I correct. The sell said because it is in such good condition I should be content & the fact that its black makes it rare wtf. |
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If in doubt you can email your details to Ford (call customer service to get the email address) and they can send you a letter verifying what you have. |
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Starter Motor
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Regular Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
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Definitely series 2. I don't think there were series 3 built utes.
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There was most certainly series 3 utes.
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As long as the car is clean and drives well, I don't think you would notice the 7 kw difference between the base Inteck and the XR6 HP spec Inteck.
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As above, if it drives well and you like it, I wouldn’t worry about it.
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Starter Motor
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Hervey Bay
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Even if it is nice and drives well you'd potentially overpaid for it and already lost on the resale/insurance value side. What about the 3.45 and LSD? |
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Nov 2021
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Didn't know until received ute, transported from SA to QLD.
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DIY Tragic
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Sydney, more than not. I hate it.
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With an AU ute now, your number one question is “How sound is the body?” If it checks out well in the usual trouble spots, you’re doing OK.
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Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Perth Australia
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Sorry about your dilemma, I hate liars, was the car bought private or off a dealer, a dealer has to guarantee the title, lodge a complaint with Consumer Affairs, the price difference will pay for ya transport, it was obviously a deceptive advert, and if you dident know then you dident know, not everyone is an expert when it comes to buying a car, but the seller knew!......contact Consumer Affairs in SA, it's only an email away, hey pays for ya transport costs like I said earlier!
Good luck Billy. |
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My AU III brochure states LSD was standard on the XLS.
XLS Sport Suspension - Auto : 3.45 HD / Man : 3.23 XLS 1 Tonne Suspension - Auto : 3.45 HD / Man : 3.23 HD XLS Heavy Duty Suspension - Auto : 3.45 HD / Man : 3.23 HD
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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So its more than just the engine missing. The diff and LSD is as well. Plus the extra Marlin bits. I had a mate that had one when they first come out. I'm just remembering back. |
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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What is the VIN?
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