Welcome to New Members - Post here to say gday!

[David Macgregor]

Hi all. My name is David and I live in Kingaroy. I own a 2007 Territory which I like very much. I had some issues with clunks in the front end and a cruise control that wouldn't go into set mode and traction control light staying on. The latter issues were fixed by replacing two blown brake lights and the clunk was rectified by replacing the swaybar links. I found some very useful info on this site.

I am also restoring a 1969 Capri. Currently it has a 1600 4 cylinder in it but I also have a matching numbers V6 that has a completely rusted out body that I am going to use as a doner car for the 4 cylinder. I am in the process of doing the body work on the 4 cylinder. Slow progress as I don't seem to have a lot of time to work on it. No rush though. One day I will work out how to post pictures on this site. Anyway, I'll go back to reading some more posts.

[teenat2]

Hi Guys: I am new here + first time speaking up. I'm from a remote rural backwater in Nthn Vic. Appreciate your valuable advice over the years. And very entertaining reading about your mods and events, as a serial Ford Owner (I can't help it either - runs in the family) So I'm on-line & sorting thru car pix to post.

First up tho' I have to ask this Tech Question: Please redirect if wrong place.

T2 SLOW WATER LEAK:
After installing a new radiator, water pump, hoses, my car still drips away quietly overnight when engine is cold.
I'm now told car needs new Timing Cover (quote $890). This seems a bit steep, although I know it can be a time consuming job. As I am way out of town, I prefer working on car in our home workshop. Hoping it might just need a good cleaning out and resealing to fix the leak? Any extra info on this greatly appreciated.
Many thanks, Teenat2

[KALGOORLIE]

Hello to everyone , I'm a newbie and still finding my way around , enjoying reading everything i can on this site , Well done to all the Admin team , designers, sponsers etc, have owned a few Fords over the years and never a problem with any of them 'cept for a few minor problems here and there first Ford i owned was a standard X.W then a 351, X.C GXL then a E.A, S Pack wagon, next a stock X.E wagon next an A.U forte then a stock B.A dedicated gas MK11 followed by a B.F XR6 and now a B.A FPV G.T which i'm having a bit of fun learning about the heater has died and the only problem so far with the G.T Cheers to everyone .

[GasoLane]

Try the 'T' series area...

http://www.fordforums.com.au/forumdisplay.php?f=178

Originally Posted by teenat2

Hi Guys: I am new here + first time speaking up. I'm from a remote rural backwater in Nthn Vic. Appreciate your valuable advice over the years. And very entertaining reading about your mods and events, as a serial Ford Owner (I can't help it either - runs in the family) So I'm on-line & sorting thru car pix to post.

First up tho' I have to ask this Tech Question: Please redirect if wrong place.

T2 SLOW WATER LEAK:
After installing a new radiator, water pump, hoses, my car still drips away quietly overnight when engine is cold.
I'm now told car needs new Timing Cover (quote $890). This seems a bit steep, although I know it can be a time consuming job. As I am way out of town, I prefer working on car in our home workshop. Hoping it might just need a good cleaning out and resealing to fix the leak? Any extra info on this greatly appreciated.
Many thanks, Teenat2

[STREETFIGHTER]

G'day guys,
Another newbie posting for the first time. Life long ford man, now 43, all started as a kid with Dads XW Phase 2 GTHO plus various other models over the years.
I've had an XF ute, KJ laser, Festiva!, AU XR8 (lemon), AU2 XR8 (made up for the lemon), SY Territory & now an FG2 (GS) KPM Streetfighter 500 which is totally nuts! & the wife has WT Fiesta on 18"s.
I enjoy reading the forum & hope to contribute more in the future.
Cheers

[03 LTD]

Another one saying hello to all for the first time. recently bought a 03 LTD. I think they all had the 5.4 3v motor. Great car for the money but has had some of the niggling BA issues, mostly sorted now. Next job is to get it sounding like a V8. I love the long wheel base Fords with my previous one being a NL Fairlane Concorde. Other Fords owned in order,
XW Falcon 221 manual
XB Falcon 351 4 speed GT lookalike
XF Fairmont Ghia
EB Fairmont
XC wagon 351 4speed
NL Fairlane Concorde 6 cyl.
BA LTD 5.4 3vP3180969.jpg

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[Phaxon]

G'day guys,

Another newbie to the forums. After some 8 months of just exploring the internet for answers (2003 ba egas sedan, do most of me own work) I figured I should finally join ford forums. I'm loving all the info around here, keep up the good work guys!

[Tted]

I joined this site to resolve a few problems with a couple of Fords but I cannot find how to ask a question. The latest problem is Territory cruise control which will not turn on.

Can anybody help?

[mechanic]

Hello, retired mechanic here searching for some technical info on the BF model utes.
Looks like this is the place to get info. from my reading of posts.
I'll ask my questions in the tech division.
Cheers

[GasoLane]

Originally Posted by Tted

I joined this site to resolve a few problems with a couple of Fords but I cannot find how to ask a question. The latest problem is Territory cruise control which will not turn on.

Can anybody help?

Try the Terror Tory section.....

http://www.fordforums.com.au/forumdisplay.php?f=85

[Fordxelisty]

Hi all. Newbe member from darwin here. Recently Purchased a ford xe turbo. The build to put a new turbo kit on is in the project thread under yella xe turbo build. I had a turbo xe back in the early 90s which was sold so going back agiain with a better budget this time around.
Long time darwin resident, into circuit and drag racing and cars in general. Own hsvs, ford and a nissan.
Most details in the thread mentioned above

Bit of video from my circuit car.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k65p6...e_gdata_player

[Auts50]

Hi, it's my first post and hello to everyone. I joined to read some of hints and tips that poeple have posted. I currently own a 65 Xp falcon wagon which is a long term project. And have just turned a AU fairmont ghia into a mock TS50. I am about to start on an AU wagon TS50 mock up ?, don't know how it will look but can't be worse than a standard wagon. I will try to send some pics. Having trouble trying to work out how to post them.

[IrishGT]

Hi all, Im George and I'm came to oz about 3 years ago, bought myself a BA GT and now im hooked on V8's and fords. I'm also gonna start building a V8 falcon drifter very soon, Thanks

[OzBirdman]

Howdy all, thought i better say hi

Been trawling the site for a while, great source of info

I am more of a bike man and have for the most part had company cars but due to a work place accident find myself in a BA Futura, my first car since my EB SXR8

[Spinnaker71]

Hi All!
Just bought my first Falcon, wrote off my Jeep Grand Cherokee and needed a vehicle to pull my boat, the 2003 BA XT Falcon is a dream! Very happy with it!
I found this forum a great source of info and I have already bought and fitted the cruize control parts my falcon!

Cheers
Shaun

[matto9018]

G'day Ford fellas!!

Im Matt, from the Gold Coast.

I brought XR6 BF MKII last week, picking it up on Monday!! Always wanted BF XR for right price after 5 years. Finally came up and perfect for me. I got other vehicle which is mighty Patrol with all the fruits on.
Will be good to meet up people on here.

Cheers

[mechanic]

Originally Posted by Auts50

Hi, it's my first post and hello to everyone. I joined to read some of hints and tips that poeple have posted. I currently own a 65 Xp falcon wagon which is a long term project. And have just turned a AU fairmont ghia into a mock TS50. I am about to start on an AU wagon TS50 mock up ?, don't know how it will look but can't be worse than a standard wagon. I will try to send some pics. Having trouble trying to work out how to post them.

Did most of my apprenticeship with Ford and worked in some dealerships after that.
The XP was a very light bodied car and some in those days [ late '60s ] finished up with a 289 and 4 speed. Went like the proverbial shower of s--t.
My son had an AU wagon, he had a great run with it.

[Vapo NZ]

G'day all. been lurking awhile, thought I'd break the ice

[Robman]

Hi Rob from Auckland NZ

[nixon73]

gday all blue oval fans i am from sunny alice springs in the middle of the greatest country on earth and have just joined this forum. Bought meself a brand new 2013 px ranger xlt super cab with auto two months ago after trading in my 2010 ranger completely different animal this new one. Very happy with it except i reckon the auto could be a bit better as it seems very harsh especially when cold also the car has a slight vibration on idle which can be felt through the drivers seat. Anyone else have the same problems? Anyway just got a colour coded arb bully fitted which looks **** hot except for the 40mm gap between the bar and the guard which looks pretty rough so i will go and put some rubber between them to make it look better

[ConfusedFordZH]

Thanks for the welcome, I am new to forums and computers so I have enlisted the help of a typist (wife!!). I have 2 questions and would grateful for any help. My 7th month, 1976 ZH Fairlane has a T code engine. There is no 4. stamped on the corner of the head near the rocker cover. However there is a 4. stamped on the very end of the head in a recess passenger side, left hand top corner. What does this mean? Also, the engine has the square moulding just on the block behind the water pump. It has an R stamped on it. What does this mean? Thanks in advance.

[rjsgmackenzie]

Hi confused, it's been awhile since I played with Clevo's but I think the four stamped on the head mat be a 4V head, but other experts will tell you for sure. Cheers, Rob.

[teenat2]

Originally Posted by GasOLane

Try the 'T' series area...

http://www.fordforums.com.au/forumdisplay.php?f=178

Thanks for reply to my Timing Cover Leak question . . I FIRST looked in FF and T Series + AU, before posting. NO luck, s'pose I will continue with stop leak-type temp patch-up, until I can get more help. Thanks anyway.

[Opentracker]

Hi All !

My name is John, new member from the US here. Other than our driving on the wrong side of the road, we here in the US like the same things you all do. I feel very fortunate to be allowed to be a member here. This is a super forum.

I've had vintage Fords all of my life and run a couple of Mustangs with my wife ( she is a driver too ) at Laguna Seca , Sears Point and Thunderhill raceway here in Calif. My daily driver is a 64 Falcon Sprint.

Here is a shot of my Falcon - see you on the boards !

[Keefy64]

Hi all
Been lurking in the shadows for 12 months or so just checking out other members builds
So now its time to get active
Cheers Keith (Keefy)

[Brian_FGXR6]

Hi Everyone. Just brought an 08 FG XR6 Ute done 68K. this site is great have done a lot of preventative maintenance since reading through the FG threads. Now its time to start playing with the ute performance wise

[angelo1963]

Hello everyone just got a 2004 territory awd ghia had a el Fairmont wagon before with 330 000 with no major repairs joined to check out others rides and to get some info on pimping my territory

[angelo1963]

heres a pic of my girl

[leeanne1]

Hi
I'm new here, Ive got a ford falcon Au series 2, not had it long
I'm in the middle of doing it up a bit, Will post pictures when its finished

[shawtynate]

Hey guys. im nate. Just brought a ba xr6t about 2 weeks ago