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Postby Sunboost » May 27th, 2008, 8:28 pm

I'll post one of these every time I find something funny that I would think no one would know about...

- 136 Manual EL GT's were recalled to fit a stronger clutch in them not long after their release in 1997.

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Postby wicksy » May 27th, 2008, 8:32 pm

ahh sweet as, old ones must of been shit dawg ones, mate has one in mackay which is supercharged, but a auto :(
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Postby EL XR8 » May 27th, 2008, 8:57 pm

LOL, the standard PBR one i have now is going alright with the blower.
That would be one of the first times FOrd has actually fixed something they thought was wrong, and didn't just fix them when they fucked up.
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Postby Damo » May 27th, 2008, 9:41 pm

Yeah I knew that.
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Postby Kyle the ED4LTR » May 27th, 2008, 9:47 pm

In 1995 there was a recall on ED XR8 Sprints because of brake failure.
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Postby Steady » May 27th, 2008, 9:54 pm

KyleBardell wrote:In 1995 there was a recall on ED XR8 Sprints because of brake failure.

For real?
Fck the EL GT Sunny, where was the heads up on that one?!?!
What the hell was going wrong with them.
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Postby Sunboost » May 28th, 2008, 9:20 am

Something about the teeth on the pressure plate. I think just the pressure plate was changed, one with reinforced teeth was fitted.
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Postby Sunboost » May 28th, 2008, 9:20 am

Something about the teeth on the pressure plate. I think just the pressure plate was changed, one with reinforced teeth was fitted.
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Postby EFFalcon » May 28th, 2008, 9:21 am

Steady the MARTYR! wrote:
KyleBardell wrote:In 1995 there was a recall on ED XR8 Sprints because of brake failure.

For real?
Fck the EL GT Sunny, where was the heads up on that one?!?!
What the hell was going wrong with them.


they broke Jared.
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Postby AaronEF8 » May 28th, 2008, 5:53 pm

136 would be the total run of Australia-bound manuals wouldn't it?

[edit] - Sunny, are you able to check how many BTR's were replaced under warranty in the EAII/EA30th? Should be good for a laugh :D
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Postby Sunboost » May 29th, 2008, 3:27 pm

AaronEF8 wrote:136 would be the total run of Australia-bound manuals wouldn't it?

[edit] - Sunny, are you able to check how many BTR's were replaced under warranty in the EAII/EA30th? Should be good for a laugh :D

Nah but there were a couple of campaigns. One was an inspection and then rectification (if problem found) on the arm that attaches to the selector lever that comes out of the transmission. Some gump at the factory was fitting a lot of them backwards, so that the bend in them was fitted facing towards that trans which meant it could snag on the side and lead to a jammed gear selector.

Another did you know - 4 speed EA CFI only (3.08 diffs) manufactured between September '89 and October '90 were recalled to have a new tailshaft and diff fitted. There was a problem with those 3.08 diffs that caused premature wear to the tailshaft, that could lead to failure. All in the field were apparently replaced.
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Postby 4LEDboy » May 29th, 2008, 10:45 pm

Dose anyone know how many ED Futura V8's were made? :o What about V8 wagons?
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Postby Sunboost » May 29th, 2008, 10:46 pm

I can check that tomorrow if you like.
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Postby 4LEDboy » May 29th, 2008, 10:48 pm

Sundeep wrote:I can check that tomorrow if you like.


Cool, Thanks! :D
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Postby 67rce » May 30th, 2008, 10:00 am

Sunny how many manual AU1 XR8s were made? And can you find out a particular build number?
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Postby Sunboost » May 30th, 2008, 10:36 am

Can find amount made but can't find build number.

I'll check when I get some time!
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Postby EFFalcon » May 30th, 2008, 11:12 am

how many EF GLi's were made in heritage green with auto, aircon, i might have one in a million.....
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Postby Kyle the ED4LTR » May 30th, 2008, 11:17 am

How many ED GLi's were made in Polynesian Green, better yet y not how many ED's were Polynesian green :P, most common colour IIRC
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Postby Sunboost » May 30th, 2008, 11:44 am

You can't break down in colours.

I'm not gunna look up all shitkicker requests.

V8 ED's and AU XR8 manuals is what I'll get on to.
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Postby Bomber » May 30th, 2008, 11:55 am

Sundeep wrote:You can't break down in colours.

I'm not gunna look up all shitkicker requests.

V8 ED's and AU XR8 manuals is what I'll get on to.


add to that EBII fairmont ghia wagons in a V8
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Postby Sunboost » May 30th, 2008, 11:55 am

GOt the new F6 brochures!

Yay it's about the most exciting sht that's happened all day.
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Postby get_an_ea_today » May 30th, 2008, 12:08 pm

Sundeep wrote:GOt the new F6 brochures!

Yay it's about the most exciting sht that's happened all day.



Can you scan them and post them up? :)
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Postby Commando » May 30th, 2008, 12:13 pm

And 1991-build EB1 Ghia V8s please :P

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