|
|
|
|
|
|
Welcome to the Australian Ford Forums forum. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and inserts advertising. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members, respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features without post based advertising banners. Registration is simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today! If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. Please Note: All new registrations go through a manual approval queue to keep spammers out. This is checked twice each day so there will be a delay before your registration is activated. |
|
|||||||
| OzECruisers General Discussions E/N/D vehicles General Discussion ONLY. NO TECH THREADS |
 |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
18-04-2006, 09:53 PM
|
#1 | ||
|
and then some
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Vic
Posts: 91
|
howdy,
I recently bought my mechanics dads Ed wagon. My 87 camry wound past 330k no problems (ever) but a hand injury means I need an auto, so the air, steer 5sp Camry Wagon has been retired. Now, my mechanic said his dad was getting on and the ED was a bit big and now a bit rough, but serviced and ready to go, auto air steer LPG and a RWC for $2k, i was there. Day one, Mazda 3 reverses in takes out my (undamaged) drives back door. Day two, side radiator carks it after 500ks in 38 degree weather with the air con on. the air had just been rebuilt and cooling system flushed, so i blame flushing the gunk that was holding it together. Day 14, I rear ended a camira who suddenly changed her mind about entering traffic as i was doing a second head check... cracked headlight, skewwy bumper. She neds new bumper, tailights, bootlid.... hell just write it off - i think i did the community a service.... Day 21, some bloody hose form the thermostat to somewhere else hard to get to splits and I spend 7 hours between help at the Western Ring road Maccas. Day 25 (today) hose is fixed, and 3 others have burst. Is it an omen? I don't think so. But I have to ask, aside from common head problems, and most of the interior discoloring by the day, I thought these rigs were reliable?! I know you get out of them what you put into them, but seriously, what should i be looking out for in terms of preventitive maintenance between services? Also, I would be curious to see what sort of economy others get from a std 6 on gas, my economy on the open road is nothing short of craaaaap. My last ford was an 81 XD Fairmont 6 on gas when i lived in Ballarat. Had done 170k, garaged all its life, had no rust (scouts honor) and looked like new. Only sold it coz some guy in the coles carpark looked at it, i obliged him a drive, and then he offered me $6k for it, the RWC was at 27 days so it went. But it drove and looked great. I don't hate fords, but I am wary... a 330k indestructable Camry is actually quite big shoes to fit.... Love the site, heaps of info. Cheers! |
||
|
|
|
19-04-2006, 02:39 AM
|
#2 | ||
|
OzECruisers Treasurer
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,176
|
how much was the
|
||
|
|
|
|
19-04-2006, 05:58 AM
|
#3 | ||
|
SnortPerformance.com
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Brisbane, QLD
Posts: 1,430
|
Sometimes you just get a strung of bad stuff happen all at once, maybe you just bought the car at the wrong time.
|
||
|
|
|
|
19-04-2006, 07:13 AM
|
#4 | ||
|
Girrrrr!!!
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Brisbane, QLD
Posts: 580
|
Common theme here... Cooling system.
__________________
Falcon EF XR6 in Heritage Green Heritage green, isn't that a fence paint? |
||
|
|
|
|
19-04-2006, 07:42 AM
|
#5 | ||
|
The one and only
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Carrum Downs, Victoria
Posts: 9,053
|
I think mags and lowering it will fix ya problems... :P
Also, remove raditor and clean it out and clean all the leaves and dirt out from where it sits.
__________________
1992 DC LTDHO 360rwkw built by me Tuned by CVE Performance Going of the rails on a crazy train Other cars include Dynamic ED Sprint, Dynamic DL LTD, Sparkling Burgundy DL LTD, Yellow, Red & Blue XB sedan & Black XB Coupe
|
||
|
|
|
|
19-04-2006, 08:09 AM
|
#6 | ||
|
Not your average EF Wagon
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Altona & Moorabbin
Posts: 634
|
Welcome to the forums mate.
As above > take out and clean the radiator out of the car, make sure you put the correct mixture of coolant an water back in. Just service the beast every 10K and it will be right.
__________________
Power by HeadTech Performance Williamstown The recently SOLD 95 EF Wagon 5spd NA SLEEPER The Daily cruisers now *95 R33 Skyline GTS-T RB25DET *93 Lexus GS300 2JZ-GTE Car enthusiasts visit Unique Cars and Parts
|
||
|
|
|
|
19-04-2006, 09:34 AM
|
#7 | ||
|
and then some
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Vic
Posts: 91
|
It was $2k, so i can't be too grumpy bout some problems, esp the accidents...
The air con was fully rebuilt and the cooling system flushed, so I think this was the catalyst for the cooling problems, and at least I am not paying for it all to get fixed (mechanic is genuinely shocked at the problems). anyone got a good nick Cardinal red rear bumper for a wagon? I am looking for some wheels, this car is never going to be up there with half of your guys cars for mods, but the hubbies have to go. Anyone looking to off load any wheels? |
||
|
|
|
|
19-04-2006, 10:49 AM
|
#8 | ||
|
FPV GT Owner!!!
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Bellbird Park, West Brisbane
Posts: 2,416
|
if its had water in the cooling system for most of its life, its gonna corrode through at some stage.
Spend an afternoon replacing all the hoses and buy some quality coolant to use. You will be surprised at how cooler she will sit even when it is hot.. SOrry to tell ya mate, but these I6 falcs are proned for cooling/Head gasket issues. Its just what you get in these cars. Every car has its fault and thats ours.
__________________
Cars: - Ford Ranger Wildtrak - XY GT Replica - XB Coupe Project |
||
|
|
|
|
19-04-2006, 10:56 AM
|
#9 | ||
|
and then some
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Vic
Posts: 91
|
The gas was redone 2 years ago and a new gas head all done.
I know they have head problems, and I am mindful of that. Just got a call from my mechanic, most of the cooling hoses have been replaced and it's all running fine now, an dthe best bit is I am a bit more confident knowing this, plus he paid for it all.... i would like a trip computer for the car, and apparently all the wiring is present for it to be stuck right on in, anyone have ideas on if/how this can work on a duel fueller? |
||
|
|
|
New, with Questions....and a pic!
Linear Mode
