http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/-t1.htm Got a tricky problem that needs solving, or got a handy hint you think others should know about, post it here Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:59:29 GMT 10 http://i83.servimg.com/u/f83/12/13/40/71/fvp-hp11.jpg http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/-t1.htm http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/overheating-focus-run-out-of-ideas-t655.htm elbaconi Hi Guys, I'm hoping someone will have some suggestions about what to try next to fix our over heating 2002 1.6 zetec Focus (149,000km) For the last 6 months it has been randomly overheating, normally after cruising at highway speeds. Sometimes it will go for weeks without an issue but then it'll be bad for a week, then back to ok. We've only twice had the engine light come on and had to pull over, but even then the car was hot but not catastrophically boiling over hell fire and brimstone ... Tech Talk General Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:59:29 GMT http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/overheating-focus-run-out-of-ideas-t655.htm#29192 http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/overheating-focus-run-out-of-ideas-t655.htm http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/1995-ford-futura-t651.htm Klaus Are there many interchangeable parts between a 1995 ford futura 4.0 lt and a 1994 xr6. Unfortunately I cannot open the bonnet on the futura as it was involved in a collision with a brick wall. But the price being asked makes it a very interesting propostion. Any comments please. TIA Tech Talk General Sun, 11 Jul 2010 07:23:15 GMT http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/1995-ford-futura-t651.htm#29185 http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/1995-ford-futura-t651.htm http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/xr6-remote-t645.htm Klaus I am assuming the remote for the xr6 has a battery in it and said battery can go flat. I have just such a remote. My questions are these. 1. How do I get into the remote to change the battery 2. What type of battery is it 3. Will me changing the battery stuff up the computers programming. 4. What do I do to reset the security of the car once I have replaced the battery asuming of course that I can replace the battery. In answer to the last reply regarding the radio of the xr6 having a ... Tech Talk General Sat, 20 Mar 2010 08:05:45 GMT http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/xr6-remote-t645.htm#29152 http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/xr6-remote-t645.htm http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/xr6-security-issues-t643.htm Klaus Can anyone help me? I have a got a security problem with the radio and starting the engine. If I use the radio (try to tune in a station or use the CD) and then try to start the engine it won't start unless I get out of the car lock the doors using the remote and then wait ten secs and then unlock the doors using the remote and then start the engine normally. Is it to do with an anti-theft feature of the xr6? Its not a problem per say just annoying being stranded at the servo and having cars ... Tech Talk General Sat, 06 Mar 2010 08:09:39 GMT http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/xr6-security-issues-t643.htm#29140 http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/xr6-security-issues-t643.htm http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/1994-nz-xr6-t635.htm Klaus I have been told that the Tickford powered xr6 became a very thirsty beast when the a/c was switched on.
Could someone please give the real story on this. Thanks in advance.]]> Tech Talk General Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:48:46 GMT http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/1994-nz-xr6-t635.htm#29074 http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/1994-nz-xr6-t635.htm http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/the-future-of-the-xr-brand-t289.htm FJ Just had a wee thought the other day. When Ford OZ drop the I6 in 2010 will that be the end of the XR6 and XR6 Turbo?. We can sit here and talk about the "Heritage" and what not but soon the XR6 and Turbo's wont have much heritage left. Tickford are no more and FPV now use their workshops, the cars will be made on the Ford production line with fully imported V6 engines. At the moment the I6 engines for the XR6, XR6 Turbo and F6 are made at Geelong but that place is ... Tech Talk General Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:31:39 GMT http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/the-future-of-the-xr-brand-t289.htm#18286 http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/the-future-of-the-xr-brand-t289.htm http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/ford-reveals-new-v8-t627.htm FJ 2011 Mustang introduces variable cam timing engine for XR8 Falcon? Ford has unveiled the 5.0-litre 'Coyote' V8 for the 2011 Mustang. The new engine develops 307kW of power (412 horsepower) and 529Nm of torque, pipping the figures for the current 5.4-litre V8 in the XR8. Despite its smaller displacement, Coyote makes the grade for power and torque through the adoption of variable cam timing for its DOHC heads. This new system, which relies on camshaft-supplied oil pressure ... Tech Talk General Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:16:48 GMT http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/ford-reveals-new-v8-t627.htm#28999 http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/ford-reveals-new-v8-t627.htm http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/best-dyno-tune-in-the-south-island-t623.htm EL 342 SVO will be making some changes to the motor anyone know of the best dyno-tuners in the south as I'll have to get the ECU remapped Tech Talk General Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:10:18 GMT http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/best-dyno-tune-in-the-south-island-t623.htm#28989 http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/best-dyno-tune-in-the-south-island-t623.htm http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/broken-it--t495.htm DesFlurane Drags today, first run, sh*t burn out, staged, boost to about 5psi, wheelspin, think I hit the limiter, hooked up and went . Could see some smoke from the exhaust, kept into it and went 12.8@117. Got to the end of the run off and car felt sick, some banging from under the car, thought I'd bent the tailshaft or something. Anyway the banging stopped as soon as it started and I drove carefully back to the pits. Still some blue smoke out of the exhaust, popped the bonnet and loud dack, dack, ... Tech Talk General Sun, 15 Mar 2009 01:39:41 GMT http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/broken-it--t495.htm#26421 http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/broken-it--t495.htm http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/ford-falcon-v8-dead-t573.htm FJ EcoBoost could spell the end of the Blue Oval’s XR8 Sometimes it's the things not said that speak volumes. Amidst the euphoria of Ford's decision to add EcoBoost, liquid injection LPG and turbodiesel engine options, the future of the company's 5.4-litre Boss V8 engine is far less certain. The current 290kW unit does not meet EuroIV emission standards set for introduction on July 1 next year. Despite speculation that the new 5.0-litre V8, codenamed 'Coyote', will find its way into the ... Tech Talk General Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:49:45 GMT http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/ford-falcon-v8-dead-t573.htm#28422 http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/ford-falcon-v8-dead-t573.htm http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/falcon-ef-xr6-t545.htm R
I have an 1994 EF XR6 and the temp gauge is not working, i was just wondering if anyone here had any ideas on what it could be? Any knowledge on this would be appreciated.

Thanks]]> Tech Talk General Sun, 31 May 2009 04:21:20 GMT http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/falcon-ef-xr6-t545.htm#27881 http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/falcon-ef-xr6-t545.htm http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/here-we-go-sam-t541.htm Wotif http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11233806]]> Tech Talk General Wed, 27 May 2009 03:18:55 GMT http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/here-we-go-sam-t541.htm#27861 http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/here-we-go-sam-t541.htm http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/car-lifter-t540.htm DROF Hi All, One of my weekly news letters had this in it. I recon its a cool invention and Im sure we will see alot more of them in the future! http://www.mossmuscle.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=77775&utm_source=Muscle20SummerSale&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Emailer BRENT Tech Talk General Tue, 26 May 2009 20:00:32 GMT http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/car-lifter-t540.htm#27849 http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/car-lifter-t540.htm http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/if-you-lot-were-wondering-t450.htm ThMule What i have been doing on the computer at work all this time (in between talking to you lot on here) check out our NEW online electronic catalogue ..... Go to www.nzgaskets.co.nz and follow the link. we do a stand alone cd version as well but the web based version is updated regularly so you get up to date information ! Just thought i'd let you know that i do do some work (from time to time ...) Tech Talk General Wed, 04 Feb 2009 20:52:08 GMT http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/if-you-lot-were-wondering-t450.htm#25314 http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/if-you-lot-were-wondering-t450.htm http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/internet-car-radio-a-world-first-t437.htm FJ http://www.miroamer.com/ Australian technology is powering the world's first internet car radio, which will soon provide drivers worldwide with access to 30,000 stations including online broadcasts and AM and FM stations from around the globe. The technology was developed by Melbourne-based online radio aggregator miRoamer, which has inked a deal with one of the largest producers of car radios in the world, German-based Blaupunkt. The technology, unveiled in prototype form at the ... Tech Talk General Mon, 19 Jan 2009 08:49:28 GMT http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/internet-car-radio-a-world-first-t437.htm#24897 http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/internet-car-radio-a-world-first-t437.htm http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/drive-s-best-car-of-the-year-t432.htm FJ New Zealand's Car of the Year won't be chosen until early in the new year, but Dave Moore has some favourites from 2008. I had a few car favourites this year, and I was so taken by some, I even checked the piggy bank to see how close I could get to buying one or two of them. So here they are: my best of a very good year. Best large car Ford FG Falcon - For those who said they couldn't tell the difference between the new Ford and the old one: don't drive, your eyesight isn't good enough. ... Tech Talk General Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:30:53 GMT http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/drive-s-best-car-of-the-year-t432.htm#24842 http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/drive-s-best-car-of-the-year-t432.htm http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/production-2009-ford-focus-rs-revealed-t403.htm FJ The highly anticipated Ford Focus RS super hatch has made its production model debut with a series of new official images and details. First showcased in concept form at the British Motor Show earlier this year, overwhelming positive public response has meant the showroom-bound version is true to form. Finished in Performance Blue as a tribute to the original Escort RS Cosworth and original Focus RS Mk1, the mechanicals also remain identical to earlier reports. The ... Tech Talk General Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:47:17 GMT http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/production-2009-ford-focus-rs-revealed-t403.htm#23421 http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/production-2009-ford-focus-rs-revealed-t403.htm http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/tar-removal-t361.htm FJ Since I have a white car, road tar shows up really well and last week I decided to wash the Cobra When I attempted to wash the tar off it just smudged and left a brown skid mark So I decided to give white spirits a try, that mineral turps and not Gin or Bacardi to who ever is thinking I wasted alcohol. Now all I did was dampen a rag with the turps and the skid marked tar just wiped off in on wipe and the hard little balls of tar took only 3 passes with the cloth, So all ... Tech Talk General Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:07:53 GMT http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/tar-removal-t361.htm#22456 http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/tar-removal-t361.htm http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/personised-plates-t263.htm H0WL1N Have just received new personalised plate for ute, it says that rego on old plates expire on 01/09, do i have to do anything with old plates or do i have to wait til then to put new plates on? Tech Talk General Sun, 10 Aug 2008 22:36:26 GMT http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/personised-plates-t263.htm#16309 http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/personised-plates-t263.htm http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/fuel-additives-don-t-work-t342.htm FJ

]]> Tech Talk General Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:33:41 GMT http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/fuel-additives-don-t-work-t342.htm#21029 http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/fuel-additives-don-t-work-t342.htm http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/ford-taurus-falcon-t325.htm FJ Disguised 2009 Ford Taurus spotted testing, and it sits on a front-wheel-drive platform that could underpin the next-generation Falcon, writes JEZ SPINKS. 2009 Ford Taurus ST The camouflaged large car you see in these pictures could become the next Ford Falcon. These spy photos feature the Ford Motor Company’s next-generation Taurus sedan that could replace Ford Australia’s locally built large car as part of the American car maker’s new One Ford program. Ford is streamlining ... Tech Talk General Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:38:57 GMT http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/ford-taurus-falcon-t325.htm#20365 http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/ford-taurus-falcon-t325.htm http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/we-might-soon-be-driving-foldens-or-hords-soon-t262.htm ThMule
http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080804/AUTO01/808040378/1148/rss25]]> Tech Talk General Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:33:54 GMT http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/we-might-soon-be-driving-foldens-or-hords-soon-t262.htm#16028 http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/we-might-soon-be-driving-foldens-or-hords-soon-t262.htm http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/falcon-first-five-star-aussie-built-car-t256.htm FJ Thanks for the info Leon. Ford's FG Falcon has become the first Australian car to get a five-star ANCAP crash test rating. The latest Ford Falcon is the first Australian-built car to win a world-best five-star rating for its crash safety. The new FG Falcon range achieved the top score in the latest round of the Australian New Car Assessment Program. The five-star rating matches the Falcon with top luxury cars such as the Mercedes C-Class and puts it ahead of local rivals including ... Tech Talk General Mon, 04 Aug 2008 03:50:42 GMT http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/falcon-first-five-star-aussie-built-car-t256.htm#15815 http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/falcon-first-five-star-aussie-built-car-t256.htm http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/fuel-pumps-t237.htm Tattooedirish2 How does one check ones fuel pump to see if ok? Tech Talk General Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:19:47 GMT http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/fuel-pumps-t237.htm#14833 http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/fuel-pumps-t237.htm http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/back-by-popular-request-t202.htm TheOtherhalf Back by popular request: Several months/years ago I posted an article on using one of Mothers Products for cleaning other things than the car. It is the Mothers Stage One that removes the oxidation off the paintwork on your car. Well it works a treat on your car windows both inside and out. On the outside rain will bead after using this. In the house you can clean shower doors (the water just runs off), oven doors (outside only, make sure the door isn't hot when you do this) bathroom ... Tech Talk General Sat, 07 Jun 2008 21:47:29 GMT http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/back-by-popular-request-t202.htm#13600 http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/back-by-popular-request-t202.htm http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/cats-on-yer-bonnet-t53.htm FNTMV8 Anyone else get pissed off with little muddy paw prints over your just cleaned car? More to the point, has anyone found a cure yet to keep the cats off? I don’t have a garage so can’t lock the car up at night. I have tried: Pepper, no good though as I start sneezing every time I open the vents… The old sheet across the bonnet trick…. But since my car has all that lovely canuba wax all over it, all that happens there is the cat jumps up… goes skidding across the bonnet and then ... Tech Talk General Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:58:25 GMT http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/cats-on-yer-bonnet-t53.htm#1775 http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/cats-on-yer-bonnet-t53.htm http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/how-an-engine-works-t138.htm FJ

]]> Tech Talk General Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:22:11 GMT http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/how-an-engine-works-t138.htm#6990 http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/how-an-engine-works-t138.htm http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/herrod-website-t100.htm FJ

http://www.herrodmotorsport.com.au/]]> Tech Talk General Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:57:50 GMT http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/herrod-website-t100.htm#4315 http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/herrod-website-t100.htm http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/xh-wiring-diagram-required-t52.htm snailracing Haya all. I'm currently putting a XH Dash into my dirty old XF (Yes the same one i'm putting the XR6-T engine into) and I need a wiring diagram to figure out which wire is which! It doesn't appear the Gregorys makes a XH manual so it might be a Ford only thing, and I was just wondering if anyone on here has access to one that they could prehaps photocopy or let me borrow? Tech Talk General Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:31:56 GMT http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/xh-wiring-diagram-required-t52.htm#1764 http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/xh-wiring-diagram-required-t52.htm http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/something-s-a-miss-t46.htm H0WL1N Have had a miss appear in car, only when idling, have been told maybe part of inlet manifold has sucked in or HT leads, any one got any ideas on anything else to look for? Tech Talk General Wed, 19 Mar 2008 06:09:38 GMT http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/something-s-a-miss-t46.htm#983 http://www.nzfordowners.com/tech-talk-general-f11/something-s-a-miss-t46.htm