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Old 13-09-2007, 03:09 PM   #1
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well I've been having dramas with my girl. She has lost power and has blow by so we did a compression test and was less than impressed . 1,2.3.5 all 125 PSI 4&6 175 PSI on a 100K engine : . so i went to ford pro at smithfield as the told me they had an AU engine for $500 (talked down from $650)with 60 000Ks. when I got there he said he had a tickford engine there with 56 000Ks for $800. i talked him down to $650. i can sell my old tickford cam and rocker cover and recoup the difference ( mine was a standard engine and i put the cam and cover on) it goes in on monday and i can't wait. i can recoment ford pro to anyone i've bought a few things there and they are great to deal with and don't rip you off oh and yes the will bargain

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Old 13-09-2007, 03:21 PM   #2
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I picked up a 60,000km engine from Macarthur Parts Plus for just over $500 ... and delivered to my mechanic as well.
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Old 13-09-2007, 03:34 PM   #3
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the 60K one i was going to get was 500 i opted for the tickford for a bit extra. as i said i'll recoup the extra selling my tickford cam and rocker cover from my old engine so i'm happy with the price i already have the XR ECU so that completes the package
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Old 14-09-2007, 05:43 AM   #4
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Good price mate, well done!

Why is it that all AU wreckers engines seem to magically have 60,000 kays on them?!
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Old 14-09-2007, 10:18 AM   #5
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Good price mate, well done!

Why is it that all AU wreckers engines seem to magically have 60,000 kays on them?!
this guy had a 56K a 77K a 94K a 136K a 168K and a 182K and he allows to to see the police book which has the Ks listed so he is genuine with the Ks
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Old 14-09-2007, 10:28 AM   #6
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while u got the motor out start beefing the motor up if you can,,,pistons bottom end etc etc lol
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Old 14-09-2007, 10:39 AM   #7
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no the whole idea of buying this is to have something to drop straight in I may be rebuilding the old one into a real screamer though
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Old 14-09-2007, 06:54 PM   #8
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no the whole idea of buying this is to have something to drop straight in I may be rebuilding the old one into a real screamer though
Now thats great to hear... then you can share with us whats happening
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Old 15-09-2007, 08:57 AM   #9
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this guy had a 56K a 77K a 94K a 136K a 168K and a 182K and he allows to to see the police book which has the Ks listed so he is genuine with the Ks
Good stuff, sounds like a pretty genuine place then.
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Old 15-09-2007, 12:04 PM   #10
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Good stuff, sounds like a pretty genuine place then.
yes they are i've dealt with them a bit with my car and the cabs i drive and i highly recomend them they have anything falcon you could ever want and will negotiate
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