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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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The only rattle I get is from the drivers seat belt buckle, when I'm not wearing it, so its not really an issue. |
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21-12-2009, 07:37 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: jimboomba
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Things i have replaced
new header tank new hoses new thermos new rad new idle tensioner new gear box mounts new engine mounts new front and rear shocks new front and back brakes new front rotors new gear box rear main seal new uni join new thermo stat seal new remote for central locking new bbm gasket stepper motor extension housing Still to replace drivers side actuator lhr door steering rack lower front bar support front and rear bushes roof liner cruise buttoons tbar thats all i can think of
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Welder/Fabricator at Beaudesert Exhuast Posted by Xcabbi, Does it slap or rattle? Rattle is more to do with timing chains and tensioners. Slap is more to do with lifters, rings, bearings or GENIII boat anchors |
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22-12-2009, 11:17 AM
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That's quite a list you have, frd906. I hope you got the car for next to nothing. How many kms is it?
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22-12-2009, 03:46 PM
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Treasure your balls?
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: NW Melbourne
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Sep 1998 AU1 Fairmont............348,500
Jul 2002 AU3 TS50..................125,067
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21-12-2009, 07:40 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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More things i have done
18 inch mags sprots exhaust and extractors half painted kit
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Welder/Fabricator at Beaudesert Exhuast Posted by Xcabbi, Does it slap or rattle? Rattle is more to do with timing chains and tensioners. Slap is more to do with lifters, rings, bearings or GENIII boat anchors |
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21-12-2009, 07:46 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Bundaberg Queensland
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2001 fairmont 200K new rad, new thermo fans new shocks [all round] new thermostat new coolant header tank [new coolant] new pads and discs, new plugs and leads [what a 2 fit] and a new battrey. then i wrote it off. Bummer!!!!
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21-12-2009, 08:20 PM
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All Bran = Regular Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: BrizVegas
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2002 Fairmont Ghia. Bought at 75000k now 170,000k.
Only thing that has actually gone wrong was the exhaust which was replaced at around 130,000. I've replaced a few bits as preventative measures and have a few mods but that's not what you asked 
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31-12-2009, 12:01 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Bathurst NSW
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Had it from new, done 225,000 no major issues, no leaks no knocking no problems - paintowrk looks like crap which is why it is now garaged and about to be pulled apart for a facelift.
Thinking of fitting turbo and sports exhaust and looking for advice on which ones to fit. I really love this car............... |
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21-12-2009, 09:07 PM
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Giddy up.
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Kramerica Industries.
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2001 AUII XR8, bought new, just clicked over 53 thous, not a single problem (touch wood) since bought.
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22-12-2009, 08:40 AM
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Location: Australia
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 must be in top nic.T3 bought with 57 thou now has 116 over 3-4yrs can't remember.
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22-12-2009, 08:44 PM
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Giddy up.
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Kramerica Industries.
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So weekend's and holiday's is about the only time I get to drive her. |
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22-12-2009, 09:13 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Brisbane
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Mine is a Dec 99 XR8
Bought in Jan 2002 with 85,000 Have just past 256,000 and goes as good as when I first got it. Recently meet the origional owner and told me all about the car when he had it(highway use). Got the origional tongue for the towbar(hayman reece). Only took 8yrs to get back to the car!! Starting a "Replacement and Perfomance" program since the "Baby" is nearly 10yrs old!!
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22-12-2009, 09:43 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Brisbane, Qld
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October 2001 AUII SR Sedan. I bought it with 182,000 and now has 210,000, I bought it in April 2009 i think.
Exhaust leaks. Split tank on radiator. Diff bearings whining. Very slight power steering rack weep. Interior lights stay on all the time, Pulled fuse at the moment. Apart from that its all been service items that have been replaced.
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21-12-2009, 09:29 PM
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Resident AFF detailer
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Melbourne, VIC
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2002 AU3 Futura, just hit 220,000 kms over the weekend.....I've had it since 184,000.
The only thing of any mention that's gone wrong was replacing one battery at last service 4,000 kms ago, as 3 of the 6 cells were faulty......nothing else has 'died' as such, things have been replaced as normal service items (plugs, leads etc), and I did replace the rotors, which were pretty badly shagged.....but nothing has failed!
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21-12-2009, 10:19 PM
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AU1 XR8 - Bought Oct 07 - 140k on it, now at 174k
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GT 335 11.3@124.1mph 383rwkw/513rwhp Forced Performance Tuned |
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21-12-2009, 10:44 PM
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T2 TE50 just clicked over 180k, DRIVEN NOT HIDDEN. Still brings a smile when i crank over the ol wheeza
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22-12-2009, 01:39 AM
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22-12-2009, 08:25 PM
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Barra Turbo > V8
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 : i havnt seen yours either and there isnt many Red AU XR8's around either.
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22-12-2009, 08:39 PM
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16-01-2010, 10:08 PM
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Tickford Rules!
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Australia
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LOL! I like that! AU XR6 HP (Dec '98 build, reg Feb '99) has just ticked over 24,000km. Had it since new. I really need to drive it more - at least 5000km per year is the goal.
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Tickford Rules! :eclipsee_ 1969 Ford Fairmont XW 1999 AU I Falcon XR6HP 1999 AU I Falcon XR8 (sold) 2007 Mitsubishi Evolution IX 2009 Lotus Elise S |
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21-07-2010, 04:25 PM
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AU S/3 240k , going strong.
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31-12-2010, 01:06 AM
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got mine 4 months ago 271000 and now 280000 a few things that need to be sorted over the new year.
Headlight switch,rear seal on auto,rear uni joint,overflow tank,power window switches passenger side,window tint redone,upgrade exhaust 2.5-3". some panel beating as i bought it cheap with the dents maybe down the track a full rebuild on the donk and a scat crank set-up 
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Damn, just cracked 47K on my AUIII XR8...
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AUIII Narooma Blue XR8 220 Go the Windsor Warlords! |
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21-12-2009, 10:55 PM
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Next upgraded Mk1 Leopard
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sydney, in the burbs
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2002 AUII, 96,000 kms bought it when it had 32,000 on the clock.
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Plastic Surgery 1 AUII Monsoon Blue How 2's: Change rear view mirror, Install backfire valve, Change foam front seats, Install auto transmission cooler, Replace Trans Shift Globe, Remove front door Trim, Paint AU headlights, install door spears, Premium Rear Parcel Shelf, go here...
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22-12-2009, 12:30 AM
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1998 Fairmont. 198000km - bought it with less than that no too long ago. Had people in the car that thought it was only a few years old!
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22-12-2009, 10:58 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: ...in the shed
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99 fairmont bought with 187,000 just over a year ago now has 203,000
hasnt had all that many problems, just the rear door actuator and me breaking the diff |
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22-12-2009, 03:52 PM
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Flairs - Truckers Delight
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Brisbane Northside Likes: Opposite Lock
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woah hords you've got like the second month AUI and an AUIII from the last months
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Location: Brisbane
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151,000 as of the weekend... T3, daily driver + road trip's add up.
didnt buy it for a piece of art thou.
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Mischief.TV you can sleep in your car, but you cant drift your house...
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Location: Adelaide
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Mine has now done about 156,xxxkms and is still going strong.
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"the greatest trick the devil pulled, is convincing the world he doesn't exist" 2022 Mazda CX5 GTSP Turbo 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Highlander 1967 XR FALCON 500 Cars previously owned: 2021 Subaru Outback Sport 2018 Subaru XV-S 2012 Subaru Forester X 2007 Subaru Liberty GT 2001 AU2 75th Anniversary Futura 2001 Subaru GX wagon 1991 EB XR8 1977 XC Fairmont 1990 EA S Pak 1984 XE S Pak 1982 ZJ Fairlane 1983 XE Fairmont 1989 EA Falcon 1984 Datsun Bluebird Wagon 1975 Honda Civic |
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I Wish I Was A Post Whore
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