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Starter Motor
Join Date: Dec 2019
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Hi all,
Looking to buy an AU, specifically AUII or III for obvious reasons (even though AU Forte is a thing of a beauty ;)) Apparently they rust real bad? Any pointers to the locations to look out for? There is this SVP I want to look at, as V8s are far pricier (for some reason) compared to XR6 - tips on drivetrain wise? Cheers |
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Location: Wamboin, NSW
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Actually there was rust everywhere, some easy to fix some a little more serious. Just have a good poke around.
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The Current Fleet: 2018 Kia Sportage GTLine 2014 FG-X G6E T 2012 FG-II GTP #288 2002 AU-III XR8 Previous rides (1977 TE Cortina, 2001 AUII XR6, 2004 BAI XR8 Ute, 2005 BAII Typhoon, 2008 FG F6, 2015 FG-X XR6 Ute, 2006 SY Territory Turbo Ghia...it just used too much fuel) |
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Dec 2019
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Thanks - is the car from moisty part of the country or do they just rust regardless?
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Location: Wamboin, NSW
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Mine was a WA car, but I think they're prone to rusting.
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The Current Fleet: 2018 Kia Sportage GTLine 2014 FG-X G6E T 2012 FG-II GTP #288 2002 AU-III XR8 Previous rides (1977 TE Cortina, 2001 AUII XR6, 2004 BAI XR8 Ute, 2005 BAII Typhoon, 2008 FG F6, 2015 FG-X XR6 Ute, 2006 SY Territory Turbo Ghia...it just used too much fuel) |
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#neuteredlyfe
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Mine is a 2001 AUII and is pretty much rust free. I've had the tail lights out and to my surprise there was no rust under there as well.
My AUII ute has one spot of rust in it - under the driver's scuff plate. The AUIII wagon I have has two spots in the gutter but that is from the roof racks that it had fitted when I bought it. Keep in mind that they are now 20 odd years old and will have some rust hidden somewhere. Look in all of the spots that mchaggis listed and are most of the way there. |
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Tweed Heads
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Had a small amount behind my RH taillight and under battery. Also on my 2nd rusty boot lid...
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Dec 2019
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thanks - i suppose some of the area like the tail lights you really cant check after buying it and pulling apart?
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#neuteredlyfe
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Otherwise, ask if you can take the tail lights out to look. It is only two screws and a 10mm nut. It takes 30 seconds. The worst thing the owner can say is no. |
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