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Old 08-03-2015, 12:48 PM   #4411
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Hello,

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Have 2015 Ranger XLT and chasing information on issues and additions others have with their rides

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Old 08-03-2015, 01:06 PM   #4412
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Joined the forum this week
Have 2015 Ranger XLT and chasing information on issues and additions others have with their rides

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Welcome to AFF Mary, have you checked out the Ranger Forum ? http://www.fordforums.com.au/forumdisplay.php?f=371
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Old 08-03-2015, 02:33 PM   #4413
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hey chopper681, i'm from Whakatane , good to see kiwi's on forum. thanks for the wellcome
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Old 09-03-2015, 10:50 AM   #4414
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Hi Guys. Nice to meet you all I am new to this forum.
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Old 09-03-2015, 10:51 AM   #4415
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Hi , I am a "newby" to the FFM site , but a real old Ford man , through and through.
My question is , can any person tell me how I get the belts OFF and ON my XG 95 xg ute , I have to replace the Alternator-- water pump belt, So, to do this the Power steering belt has to be taken Off first , there seems to be no adjustment ( that I can tell) where by I can remove the said belt, does the Idler have any adjustment? If you can give me the correct procedure for this R & R , it would be appreciated.
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Old 09-03-2015, 03:01 PM   #4416
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Gasolane, Hi I have replaced the belts , Now - They squeak rather badly , I was told that it is caused by the Fact , that the belts should be tighter, Would this be the case ?
Thanks Alan...
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Old 09-03-2015, 03:31 PM   #4417
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Quite possible Alan, mine used to on the XG (but only just after startup) until they were tightened.
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Old 09-03-2015, 08:56 PM   #4418
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I have tightened them , but I must have not done the belts up far enough, before the alternator/water pump snapped it to only made a small squealing noise on start-up , and then only for about 6--10 seconds. I will go back to-morrow and try tightening the 2 belts . ( P/S and Alt/W.P) then Test Run it again.
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Old 10-03-2015, 08:56 PM   #4419
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Still no joy , they are squealing, I can't figure it out ?
If any person has a suggestion , please feel free to comment ..
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Old 11-03-2015, 10:55 PM   #4420
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Just wondering about fitting water/methanol injection kit on my petrol turbo territory so anyone in this forum has any experience with water/methanol injection Anyway i am going to give ago and try built one in near future
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Old 16-03-2015, 10:33 AM   #4421
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Hi Ford People,
Just purchased a 78 XC 500 4.9L and planning to restore it.
Looking forward to some good advice off this Ford Forum.

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Old 16-03-2015, 06:39 PM   #4422
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Dear Members , At last success, no more squealing belts on the XG falcon ute , I really tightened them up SO tight, and what do you know. not a sound , not a dicky bird even, thank you all once again .
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Old 18-03-2015, 10:02 AM   #4423
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Hey guys,

Just joined after purchasing my first Ford in about 10 years.

I had previously owned an EF II XR-6 and I loved it to death. In the end it had a few paint issues and ended up selling it, and I moved to motorbikes. First I had a Kawasaki ZZR250, that got written off, so I grabed a Honda CB 250F (great bike) which got stolen. Then I bought a Ducati Monster 400, was an average bike. Then I moved over to a DRZ400SM which was FUN. Then I forked out $20000 and bought a KTM Superduke 990R. I kept that for ages and then decided to move back to cars with the family growing.

I ended up buying a 2002 Toyota Caldina. Not a bad car, but everything was in Japanese. I sold it and got just a zip around, then forked out and bought a brand new 2012 Crysler 300C. Great car, but I really wanted an FG X.

So I bought one. I grabbed an XR6 Turbo, which is expected to be delivered in May. Back ages, when I was in my teens still, I frequented VL Calais forums (I know huh) and loved cruises and such, and was looking to join a community, and well, here I am.
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Old 19-03-2015, 01:22 PM   #4424
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Hi Fordies,
I am in Central West NSW and am looking for a project 70's or early 80's F100. Any tips and advice on what to look out for would be great, ie models, engines etc.
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Old 19-03-2015, 05:57 PM   #4425
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Hi All,
Being a true blue blood I figured it was time to join. I have an XR6 Turbo 50th Anniversary which is my daily and a black 32 coupe that is my toy. Good to be here.
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Old 20-03-2015, 10:43 AM   #4426
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Hi, to all members ,
Yes my 1st car( in 1961) was a 1938 Ford V8 De-Luxe Coupe, the very last model Ford to be fitted with cable brakes, ( should have got a 39 ).
Also owned a 1936 ford V8 coupe convertible, with "dicky"seat.
Have had a 48 Ford V8 4dr.
XM s/w, XP 2 door, 2 XB s/wagons, the 302 had a "Sovereign tailgate".
XD ute with 302, XE Ghia, and now a XG ute, and this was the ute with the squealing belts, all good now !
Take care ,catch you all later.. Alan..
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Old 20-03-2015, 02:49 PM   #4427
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Hi folks.
Yeah, I luv my fords. The cars I have or have owned are xd s pack ute, xe s pack wagon, ke laser tx3, eb s pack, landau (my favourite), au11 sr , au11 ute & sy territory awd. I must say I am extremely disappointed about the demise of the legendary falcon. I don't mind playing around with my cars as I am a mechanic, so I might be able to offer advice at times.
Cheers, and happy motoring.
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Old 20-03-2015, 03:31 PM   #4428
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Yeah have owned a few Fords over the years, XR Falcon 500, XB Futura sedan, XB V8 Coupe, XD Sedan, EB Sedan, BA XR6, Territory TS AWD, Territory Turbo Ghia AWD and now FG XR6 Turbo 50th anniversary and have had a good run with all of them. Happy and proud to be a Ford man.
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Old 21-03-2015, 03:14 PM   #4429
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Hi all I'm new round here recently Purchased an FG FPV GT 5th anniversary
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Old 21-03-2015, 08:23 PM   #4430
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Hi all .. Just joined up .. Toys include an AU Tradesman ute, (the "wheelbarrow",) Jeep Cherokee and Suzuki SV650 .. Loving the AU, just need to pop an XR nose cone on it to pretty it up .. Cheers
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Old 23-03-2015, 07:21 PM   #4431
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hi all thanks for having me here i have a mint fd 351 ltd cheers nick
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Old 24-03-2015, 08:02 AM   #4432
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Howdy guys, yet another noob here! I am the proud mother of my steel baby, a 79 XD which is going to enjoy a new life as a phase 5 one day, and i am also Co-parent to an 03 BA XR8.
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Old 24-03-2015, 10:46 AM   #4433
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Hi all hope you will share so wisdom with me
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Old 24-03-2015, 12:46 PM   #4434
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Hi, just wanting to know if and how to convert my 1978 F100 4x4 manual to electric speedo.
I am going to fit a full instrument dash out of a Falcon into it. I don't really want to attach anything to my tail shaft. Would prefer to fit electric pulse sensor drive to the gearbox. I am a fitter machinist by trade so modifying one doesn't faze me.
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Old 25-03-2015, 12:46 AM   #4435
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Hi to all, I got my first ford in Feb a G6 falcon 50th anniversary and it's been great so far. Previous daily was a jeep so always been interested in a falcon mainly because of a 4.0 I6 layout in a sedan! cheers
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Old 26-03-2015, 04:48 PM   #4436
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Hi there, I am new to this forum so thought I better introduce myself. Been around cars all my life, my dad and uncles are hot rodders so I have grown up with all sorts of builds on the go.

I have a 1965 Galaxie 500 Wagon which I have had since I was 17 but haven't been able to fund the full build it needs yet. I bought my XM Panelvan last year to be a bit of a rat rod, she's in good condition with minimal rust. I just bought a 200 which is waiting to be slotted in to get her on the road. I also have some modern fords being an FG XR6 and have just ordered my FG X XR8.

My main reason for joining this forum is to read other peoples experiences and also get some advice.

I have a centura diff, 200B steering box etc but am also wanting to run 5 stud front end with disc brakes. What is the best option to do this? I have been told XR or 66 Mustang can work.

Thanks in advance :-)
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Old 27-03-2015, 10:50 AM   #4437
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G'day all,

I am building up tribute XY and I have probably spent way too much money on this but I just can't bridge the gap of owing an original. I need to know if the grill inserts of an XY are black or dark Argon silver, the outter part of the grill is light Argon silver right ? Can any one help, cheers
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Old 29-03-2015, 01:05 AM   #4438
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I have just bought a Ford Territory SY 2008 and it needs an oxygen sensor according to the RACQ mechanic. I want to put it in myself, can anyone give me any advise or tips please?

I'm 72 years young and my wife and I intend to do the grey nomad thing around Australia towing a 17foot Viscount caravan.
Great forum and looking forward to many reads and posts.
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PS I live at Bowen QLD and intend to start southward.
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Old 29-03-2015, 01:54 AM   #4439
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I have just bought a Ford Territory SY 2008 and it needs an oxygen sensor according to the RACQ mechanic. I want to put it in myself, can anyone give me any advise or tips please?

I'm 72 years young and my wife and I intend to do the grey nomad thing around Australia towing a 17foot Viscount caravan.
Great forum and looking forward to many reads and posts.
Cheers
Keith
PS I live at Bowen QLD and intend to start southward.
Hi Keith How many km has Done and is AWD or Rear wheel drive
If you want replace oxygen senor is some where in this forum might able to find the answer also have right tool to remove and it on exhaust manifold as my territory turbo got two sensor or other way get RACO mechanic replace the sensor and would nöt cost that much
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Old 29-03-2015, 10:08 AM   #4440
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Hi good Buddy
Thanks for the quick response. Yep I think it's a job for my local mechanic when the sensor arrives. Ford quoted $220 for the sensor alone while I bought one from Engine Sensors on line @ $74 incl. postage. My Territory has done 159000 and it does not have all the trimmings of a Ghia but that's OK. I'm only 5ft9ins and have a lot of trouble getting in and out of it without hitting my head; either the seat is too high or the roof too low???
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