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Old 20-05-2013, 09:30 PM   #1
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hi guys..

ive got a 1996 xh ute with 31000k's and looking at converting it to manual!

Anyone done this or know stuff about it?

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welcome, I know enough that that is a big job for a car with so many k's on it. You might find that if you go through with the conversion that then the motor or some thing else could let go, you never know, spose got to add up all the time and money, good luck with it whatever you decide, cheers craig
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Old 20-05-2013, 10:01 PM   #2
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Hi all,
Derek here from Brissy saying hello. I have joined up to find info on how to service and repair my bf 06 wagon, and to hopefullly give some back as I gain a bit of hands on experience.
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Old 24-05-2013, 10:47 AM   #3
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welcome, I know enough that that is a big job for a car with so many k's on it. You might find that if you go through with the conversion that then the motor or some thing else could let go, you never know, spose got to add up all the time and money, good luck with it whatever you decide, cheers craig
its only got thirtyone thousand k's on it.. 31,000 k's..!
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Old 26-05-2013, 10:04 AM   #4
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its only got thirtyone thousand k's on it.. 31,000 k's..!
apologies, I read it as 310000
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Old 27-05-2013, 09:38 PM   #5
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apologies, I read it as 310000
haha all good.. what price range would i be looking at if i were to get a fully reconditioned gear box?
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Old 30-05-2013, 01:03 PM   #6
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hello everyone. just joined up,not sure if am posting from right place. see what happens. Singo63
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Old 30-05-2013, 01:42 PM   #7
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hi everyone, have just joined the forum, a ford man all my life, I currently own a GT 335 2011 model and am hoping there will be another shape, and power upgrade, before ford closure in 2016. that will be a sad day indeed.
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Old 31-05-2013, 03:22 PM   #8
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Hi just purchased a 2005 FPV GTP 290 in Auckland, New Zealand.
Black, 6 Speed Manual, sunroof, stock for now. Plenty of good reading on your Forums!
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Old 03-06-2013, 10:06 AM   #9
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Hi Guys This is my first time on the site but not my first time with Ford. I have a very nice BA XR6T that I have been slowly fitting with the full option list from Ford.

I have recently got some adjustable pedals for it. Does anyone have any directions on how to fit them or know how difficult they are to fit? Have a great day.
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Old 03-06-2013, 06:52 PM   #10
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Hi there fellas

Nice to be part of a big family of Ford folk. Just purchased my first FPV and figured why not join the FPV club. Although I've always admired the FPV'S and never got one, I had to have one when the supercharged versions came out. It's nice to be on board.
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Old 08-06-2013, 05:25 PM   #11
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Hey all,
Recently purchased a 2010 xr6, can't wait to pick it up hopefully in the next few days, owned my Subaru for a while and loved it but things change and I've come to ford, looking forward to maybe a few car cruisers out western sydney
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Old 08-06-2013, 11:16 PM   #12
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G'day I've got BF mk2 xr8 auto I'm getting cams an tune done this week an the guy at the shop says I should put a 2900 stall in an I've spoken to 2 other shops that say don't do it. What does everyone else think ??
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Old 09-06-2013, 02:46 PM   #13
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Gday
I am don from QLd I have converted my xh longreach from auto to manual am having problems with the electricks have also replaced 4l mooter from eb would appreciate any advice
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Old 09-06-2013, 10:02 PM   #14
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I am don from QLd I have converted my xh longreach from auto to manual am having problems with the electricks have also replaced 4l mooter from eb would appreciate any advice
Welcome Don, try the ' Post Classic' forum.. http://www.fordforums.com.au/forumdisplay.php?f=29

A lot of the X series people are there.
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Old 10-06-2013, 12:14 AM   #15
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Hi all, long time lurker, first time poster! Just (today) picked up an 04 RTV with 168,000 on the clock for the measly price of $4500! Stoked is an understatement!
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Old 09-06-2013, 08:21 PM   #16
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Hi all,
Have just gotten myself an 08 FG XR6 N/A Auto.
Upgraded from a Toyota Soarer which, although unreliable, was a beast of a machine. But need something more reliable and also family friendly.
Car is stock as a rock at the moment, apart from the window tint I have gotten so far. Have a big list of things to do but all in good time.
Found an awesome Soarer forum, so hopefully this one can be just as good for my XR.
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Old 10-06-2013, 12:30 AM   #17
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Howdy all. Name's Luke. Just swapped my clapped out Vt ss for a very tidy 6cyl NL Fairlane duel fuel auto. Has a few kms on it but I don't mind. I'm used to having to maintain older cars. Been looking round here for about a week now and have found some useful info.

Cheers and I hope I can contribute at some point.
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Old 13-08-2014, 09:35 PM   #18
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Howdy all. Name's Luke. Just swapped my clapped out Vt ss for a very tidy 6cyl NL Fairlane duel fuel auto. Has a few kms on it but I don't mind. I'm used to having to maintain older cars. Been looking round here for about a week now and have found some useful info.

Cheers and I hope I can contribute at some point.
Luke.

Sooo its been a while since ive been on here, no longer have the fairlane, Got my hands on a 93 EB XR6 5spd. similar kms to the old "slowlane" but a lot more get up n go and that awesome feel of knowing exactly what the car will do when that only comes with a manual transmission...

In other news, my fiance and i will pick up our new pride and joy tomorrow.
She is swapping her 2002 subaru forester 2.0L auto (slow as all *****) for a Red 2004 BA XR6 dual fuel auto ...
So happy about this swap and we are finally getting into a really nice ford for a change... dont get me wrong i love my xr6 and the 'slowlane' was good fun but theres just something about the ba-bf series cars that i love...

I think my fiance has joined up on here as MzJatz or something like that. anyways. I will be here more often now as now ive got 2 of these monsters to maintain cant wait
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Old 10-06-2013, 11:10 AM   #19
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Hi All,
Geoff here from Redland bay,had Fords for awhile,but never done the forum thing before.
Current ride BF MK2 XR8 UTE,prior ride BA Fairmont sedan with full xr6 body kit.If any one out there is in need of any help with there car,shoot me a line and if i have any knowledge of whats required i will let you know, i am a bit of a tinkerer and i have done quite a bit of upgrade work to ba bfs,nice to see still a lot of Ford owners around.
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Old 10-06-2013, 12:16 PM   #20
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G'day all, names Andrew (rog is the nickname) been a ford owner since I got my license in '89. Been here a little while, our current cars are: EB wagon (my daily, needs new head & gasket since Saturday )
ef futura wagon (wife's daily, soon to be replaced with an el Fairmont 5 litre we just picked up )
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& my project, an xc ute.

Sheetmetal worker by trade, so rust repair & custom work are on the cards, lol. Happy to help if people need a hand with their projects/dailies etc. Cheers!
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Old 11-06-2013, 08:02 PM   #21
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Hi ya'll. Name's Lil waynie. The name says it all. I am a proud owner of a 07 BF MK11 XR6 in metallic NEO. I've had the car nearly 3 years now and enjoy every moment driving it around. Thanks.
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Old 11-06-2013, 08:31 PM   #22
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Only just found this thread - posted an intro thread the other day but if this is the one everyone uses - just wanted to gday to all.

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I have a 1968 Mustang - J Code 302 windsor 4V Holley carb. I've owned it for about 3 1/2 years now - love workin on the old girl.

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Old 11-06-2013, 09:11 PM   #23
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Only just found this thread - posted an intro thread the other day but if this is the one everyone uses - just wanted to gday to all.

The names Happyone

I have a 1968 Mustang - J Code 302 windsor 4V Holley carb. I've owned it for about 3 1/2 years now - love workin on the old girl.

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Welcome aboard Happy. Beautiful Stang Champ.
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Old 19-06-2013, 08:25 AM   #24
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is any one into the compact searies I think they were one of the best of henerys efforts of there time. we have a couple of xf ,xh & eb in our famely though I go back to the mercery,delux,single spiners and double spiners star mdels mainlane xp xt xa xb xc xd xe zf and compact of course not one of them wer a dud I have had them all at one time or another
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Old 19-06-2013, 03:45 PM   #25
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Hi to all Ford Owners First time post.I have a 335 GT Black could anybody tell me if the VCT on the Exhaust can be connected and is the connector folded back in the wiring harness
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Old 20-06-2013, 09:44 AM   #26
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Hi All,
New to the forums and loving it already! The information on here is fantastic to get to know my XR8 a lot better. Ive owned a couple of fast falcons over time favourite was def the FG F6, but nothing competes with the sound and feel of the BOSS V8!
Look forward to being part of the Ford community.
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Old 20-06-2013, 01:38 PM   #27
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I am looking for ZH fairlane or LTD parts. any help would be appreciated
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Old 21-06-2013, 10:59 AM   #28
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Gentlemen, Ladies and "others".
I've been reading all the vastly informative info here for some time.
Thank you all for your input, it is very helpful.
I owned a BA XR6 Turbo ute for a couple of years. I'm having withdrawal symptoms.
I'd like to buy a Super Pursuit ute, definitely auto for my declining years.
Does anyone know of one for sale at a reasonable price? I realise that price is usually decided by the kms and condition of the vehicle. I'm not concerned about high kms unless you guys think it's too high a risk.
I guess diffs are still a problem, my turbo's diff was whining at 45000 kms.
Any other issues I should be concerned about?
Thanks in advance.
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Old 23-06-2013, 08:16 PM   #29
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Hi all,

My name is Rich and I'm new to the forum.
From Fremantle WA
I have an EL Boot Lid in primer for sale if anybody is interested.

Call (08)94342688 if interested or email at impsmash1@gmail.com for pictures.

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Old 26-06-2013, 12:12 AM   #30
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Hi guys, I run a 65 Mustang as my daily driver and we run a 65 Mustang Targa race car. I polish cars full time and are the Australian distributor for Street or Track, coilovers, suspension and brake kits. I am Perth based, so if you need your ride polished or some advice on Mustang or early Falcon upgrades give me a call 0410456619
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