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Stroking it...
Join Date: May 2005
Location: The 'butt
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So as the title suggests I have a dilemma..
I bought my AU wagon for towing duties on my trip. Which its done well do far.. I'm up for new rotors and also had to get some issues with my auto attended too... I was has issues with the box locking up too early and disengaging too soon.. instead of having the box dropped to do the S7 solenoid I opted to just do the S6 and check the state of the box... It wasn't good... After about 2000k the oil was black and the filter full of metal.. I hadn't planned on keeping the AU after my travels but when I need to spend 2 or 5k with labour I find it hard to justify.. on the plus I have changed everything from the air filter to the fuel pump in the AU..and its only had an easy 180k.. Now I had planned on a Terri AWD to replace the AU, so I can use it daily. Tow with it, and best of all go on the beach during my travels after some new tyres... The Terri would be fitted witha trans cooler obviously... Discuss... PS, van is only 1200kg and has good working mechanical brakes.. PPS, I have no service. So checking this when possible. Will try check it again tonight...
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Location: St John's Park NSW
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I see no trouble with getting a Territory. If you do, make sure that the front lower control arms have been replaced and, if the dealer you get it from won't or doesn't want to check, go elsewhere. If you are going to buy it privately phone 13FORD and ask if the vehicle has had all the warranty issues fixed.
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AU DIE HARD
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That's the Problem Cam.
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Stroking it...
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BTW, forgot to add, I'd be trading on a 05/06 ghia..
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Au Falcon = Mr Reliable
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: North West Slopes & Plains NSW
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Do it Cam, if its going to cost heaps to fix why not!
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Join Date: Dec 2007
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drive to Adelaide and buy my au v8 for towing duties.
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Stroking it...
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Does it have all my good bits in it?
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haha yes ur interior, diff, exhaust just needed ur old engine
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Join Date: May 2009
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the only possible slight downside to the territory is the fuel use, our awd is a little heavy on juice, when we tow an offroad camper to bathurst i get about 20l/100k, in saying that if the speed limit is 110k's thats what i do without hassle and i rarely get stuck behind anything, probably be better if i was happier to take more time.... must try that one day
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oh and it weighs 900kg
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Stroking it...
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Well, nce the roads re-open I am en route to Sydney.. Currently shacked up in Nambucca Heads till the floods ease.
I can get a SY AWD Terri (with the ZF) for my budget so thas my plan once I hit Sydney, I also have my eye on a couple online.. The AU's days are numbered, and she knows it.. Today she got a flat, and the cat collapsed and sounds terrible!
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Well, today I found myself halfway up a steep hill, on a dirt road, in the middle of National Park with a failed gearbox. Not one of my better days...
Anyone in Sydney got a box sitting around?
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Walking with God
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Melbourne
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Stroking it...
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Arhh well, that's life mate!
I got towed by a fellow traveller to the site, so am sitting tight for a few days whilst I calculate my next move. Got enough gas and food for a week, so it's all good (except for the whole bank account part).. But, I still get to wake up surrounded by national park, and spend yet another day with my little boy. See, life could be worse..
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meh.
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Cam, I have an AU 4L gearbox sitting here. It isn't the best (unknown KM's), but it will help you get out of trouble. Was running fine in the Fairlane..
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not here much anymore
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sthn NSW
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Wouldn't buy a Terry if you're planning to tow a lot. Will do it no worries but geez you'll pay thru the you know what for fuel.
Would a Ranger etc do? The 3L Turbo Diesels are meant to be alright, I am planning on putting one in the driveway as soon as the Navara is gone.
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Stroking it...
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But... I got cold feet.. I found a very sweet SY Ghia and at the last minute I chickened out. After I bought it I'd be left with a very sad looking bank account, something that's not really ideal when living on the road.. Not to mention the money I need to have aside for when my (autistic) son needs therapy etc. I was just going to be cutting it too close financially.. So the plan is got get a box, buy some bags for the back of the goon, and do the brakes. I'll continue to travel with it and buy a TTG upon my return.. Thanks for all the advice guys, and a massive thanks to DC Todd who came to my rescue in more ways then one since I've been in Sydney! Ps, If any of you wanna catch up whilst I am in Sydney, drop me a pm. Would love to put some faces to names!
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