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Back in a Blue Oval
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Karratha WA
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Just dropped the AU 1 Forte into Northwest Ford for a service this morning. He just rang me back and let me know the results... and there is plenty to talk about... :(
Oil was shizzled (i own car for 1yr 3mths i no change yet, my bad) Back left hand door actuator shizzled (i knew this) Top and Bottom radiator hoses are SWELLED (is this bad?) I have leaks from numerous places (can't remember what he said, will repost them when i see the report.) Leaking exhaust (reccommend replacing from the cat back.) There's a quite a few more aye. i can't remember them coz it was a phone call and i aint quick enough to write it all down. but when i get the report i'll post em. also getting the recalled steering rack done. This is the result of someone who didn't start enjoying/looking after his car until it is too late, don't get like me...ever. Can;t wait... might just sell it...
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Mate those arent major problems at all.
Yes you may as well replace those swelled hoses now before they burst on you in the middle of nowhere - call it preventative maintenance. The exhaust can now be upgraded into something you like and factory ones only last a few years these days so if yours is the original one it had a good life. The door actuator isnt a major hassle if you can live without getting it fixed. The oil leaks might be simple and just needing bolts to be tightened so dont stress just yet. Just change the oil more regularly in future and the car will last you years. cheers Nathan |
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Radiator hoses are cheap from Ford ... I replace mine last time.
Need to do oil more often though. If you want costly .... do what I just did .... and pay out $1300. List: replace steering rack replace power steer pump replace power steer high pressure hose install transmission oil cooler flush auto fluid completely and replace flush diff fluid and replenish and put Nulon additive in LPG convertor flush and service. I recently replace the oil pressure switch. I still have a leaking sump gasket ... but will change it when it statrs gushing out ... I really don't want to drop the crossmember (PITA job)
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Back in a Blue Oval
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sounds good. yeah i'm getting the actuator fixed coz i'm sick of pulling up somewhere (like the shops) and not realising the door is unlocked. so far no break ins but ya never know. $250 for that to be replaced.
also remembered that there was a extension housing gasket needs replacing and they reckon i need 3 tyres replaced... they all look good to me
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lol @ "shizzled"
Never heard that one before. |
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Mate
Get her fixed. Those are small problems, take the advice above. Learn and move on :1syellow1 |
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Back in a Blue Oval
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well here's the list of recommended replacements:
Drivebelt $120 Radiator and heater hoses and coolant $250 Exhaust replacement from cat convertor back $500 Extension housing seal $130 Fuel Filter $75 Front brake discs and pads $450 Front sway bar link bushes $125 Vehicle also requires 3 new tyres and Front allignment adjustment Please note: price on front pads are for non-genuine pads. tasty...
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oh and a new remote... $1,256,000
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A new remote you can get off e-bay for a fraction of that price!
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lmao, really? good i wasn't looking forward to taking out a mortgage on the house i'm thinking of buying in 2012.
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seriously i'll sort the tyres out at my own pace, there really not as bad as he thinks they are, and i'll save for a full exhaust system 2.5" with some headers in due time. but i guess the rest will have to go down on the credit card next week??
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I would seriously consider a second quote, some of those prices seem excessive, the hoses for starters.
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2. Dba slotted rotors and Bendix Advance Pads would also be far better and cheaper than Ford ones. I think they are around the 100-120 mark each for the rotors? Correct me if I'm wrong guys. 3.Ring Pedders for a price on the sway bar link bushes. 4. Sepentine drive belt should be much cheaper, round $45 (2004 price) 5. Remotes on ebay for $30-40 odd. 6. Michelin are doing a 4 for 3 tyre deal until 30/4/06. Michelin XM1's for my Series 2 SR will cost $550 fitted with a wheel alignment (Bob Jane Broadmeadows). They are a good tyre, quiet with good handling and comfort. Don't know about the other stuff, but mate, sounds like you are getting ripped! All the best with it KUP (keep us posted)! GK Last edited by GK; 25-03-2006 at 04:28 PM. |
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