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possibly...im not very familiar with how the heater system works so i wouldnt know how to diagnose it

I have the exact same problem as you gerg but for the life of me i dont know where its coming in. And I cant find any rust in the plenum!

This is all really interesting! So if you were to go the long rod 250 setup, I assume youd have to get custom shorter pistons? Otherwise would they pop out of the block?

where are you located Ando? They dont have any rust on em do they?

Gerg you should teach classes on this stuff

...happier to rev Most of the time when im asking questions its because i dont understand... im just repeating words that ive read on the internet. doesnt mean i understand it. hence why i ask questions!

What exactly does it achieve over a standard engine? does it give you more horsepower or torque or something?

^^ Thats how I should have worded it haha

Oh right, i thought xf came out with those as stock, and the xd xe had the 4slotters as stockies. Didnt realise the 4slotters came out on XFs

Im in the process of taking my ute interior back to stock, however i have a few things im not sure how they should look... This flat bit of plastic trim...is this standard? And if it is, how is it usually held in place? hopefully not those screws, because they are butt ugly.. Whats the go with these corner pieces? Is there a neater way to make them fit then those rivets? were they riveted on from factory? Cheers!

Ah thats a bit of a bummer. It looks like they just screwed up some plastic as an afterthought! not the neatest finish...

Has anyone had any experience with having their interior parts recoloured? I want to bring my original tanbark trim back to mint condition as some of it has faded and discoloured over time. How close to original can they get the colour match, as some of my parts are still in good nick, if I dont have to spray em to fit in with the fresh parts it would save me a buck. If anyone could recommend any businesses around melbourne that do that sort of thing im all ears. Cheers!

Fantastic I reckon ive got a little tub of model paint around here somewhere...

Do you have to use a special paint for that?

That actually looks really good! Did you also paint the needle orange on your speedo? Because I definitely need to do that as well...

So it comes in a pressure pack? Thats handy, ill have to look into that. I sprayed some of my interior parts black years ago, wasnt too happy with the results...could have been a combination of the paint I was using and my technique haha. Do you have any pics of your sprayed parts?

That's not a bad idea... did you use enamel or acrylic paint?

Fantastic cheers for that!

What are these wheels called and where do I get them?!? Quite possibly the toughest wheels I have ever seen. Thats a mint XE too...I found it on the internet, belong to anyone here?

ok, im in the planning stage for rebuilding my 300k+ motor. these are my plans/ideas so far: machine and hone the block machine and balance the crank new pistons, (8cc?) new balancer get rid of clutch fan and fit thermos crow cam 14892 shave the head down to achieve 10.1 compression or there abouts? port and polish the head bigger valves roller rockers heavier valve springs Aussiespeed 4bbl manifold holley 465 with vac secondaries extractors one thing i know absolutely nothing about is ignition. but from things ive read, im thinking run the tfi dizzy off an efi, msd blaster coil, and msd ignition control, either the standard on or the programmable one? anyway, from the information ive gathered, this engine combo should provide me with a fun mild engine that will still be comfortable to drive around the streets on a regular basis. i have no idea what sort of power this will make, but im damn sure it will be better than the 88rwkw ive got going at the moment... Id love to hear your input and opinions on what ive come up with. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CORRECT ME IF IM WRONG! let me know if ive left anything out or should change anything. im hoping i can fit this into a 4grand budget...if not, ill just have to work harder! also, if anyone knows any reliable engine builders around melbourne who could do this sort of work, let me know. Cheers! Paul

This is a picture of my fuel tank in the ute. Can anyone point out to me what all the lines and hoses are that im seeing? Even the obvious ones so i dont get confused haha. Cheers!

Congratulations Mr Polson you win! Hahaha cheers for that For bonus points, can you tell me what that black mystery line is that isnt even connected to the tank? It comes out of the sheet metal just near the fuel pump lines.

1988 XF unleaded carby model. Thought that might be helpful.

Aha! I think I just found the answer to all of my ignition questions: What’s the differences between a Capacitive Discharge (CD) ignition like an MSD and my stock ignition system? The biggest difference is that the majority of stock ignitions are inductive ignitions. Inductive ignition systems are used due to their simplicity and inexpensive production. For stock applications these ignitions are adequate, but when it comes to gaining performance, factory inductive ignitions fall short. The primary weak link of a stock ignition is because the coil serves double duty. The coil must act as a step-up transformer to create a higher voltage spark, plus it needs to store this power until the ignition is triggered. As engine rpm increases there isn’t enough time to completely step-up the voltage before the ignition is triggered resulting in a weaker spark. This low voltage spark may not be enough to light the fuel mixture in the cylinder which will result in a misfire and loss of power. A CD ignition, is capable of producing full power sparks throughout the entire rpm range. It draws its energy directly from the battery where a custom wound transformer steps it up to over 460 volts. This voltage is then stored in a capacitor until the ignition is triggered. At this point, all of the voltage is dumped into the coil where it is transformed into even more voltage, anywhere from 30,000 - 45,000 volts depending on the coil, which is sent to the distributor and finally to the plugs. The ability to produce high power sparks throughout the entire rpm range of your engine is why you need a CD ignition. The payoff is complete combustion of the fuel mixture which results in more power, increased throttle response, a smooth idle, quick starts, improved economy and reduced plug fouling. All engines will benefit from a CD ignition but when you’re planning on engine modifications, the need for an MSD Ignition increases. In particular, if you’re planning these types of engine modifications, you should be installing a CD ignition: Improving air flow into the engine or richening the fuel mixture (rejetting or larger injectors) Adding a super/turbocharger or a nitrous oxide system Increasing the compression ratio and consistent high rpm operation 5. Why does an MSD produce multiple sparks and what are the benefits?Conventional CD ignitions supply one spark of intense energy but for a short duration (time). An MSD uses multiple sparking technology to take advantage of the quick rise time and power of a CD Ignition by producing a series of sparks. More sparks equal more heat in the combustion chamber resulting in complete combustion of the fuel mixture which produces more power. At lower rpm, there are many benefits to multiple sparks including a smooth idle, improved throttle response plus the spark series prevents fouling plugs or fuel loading up in the cylinder when air/fuel distribution is poor. The multiple spark series of an MSD Ignition Control lasts for 20° of crankshaft rotation. At lower rpm, 1,000 rpm for example, there is plenty of time to fire the plug a number of times to ensure ignition of the fuel mixture. As rpm increases, the piston travels up on the compression stroke faster resulting in a shorter amount of time available to fire the plug so the number of sparks that occur decreases. By about 3,000-3,300 rpm, there is only enough time to fire the plug once. From about this rpm range on, an MSD ignition control delivers one intense, full power spark. So multiple spark firing is the key to low rpm performance!

Can anyone recommend me some good trimmers in Melbourne? I want take the interior of my ute back to its original tan colour, so it likes it just came out of the factory. Maybe a few minor mods... At the moment its a hideous black and red colour scheme which i did with vinyl paints and dies when I thought it was cool. The interior is all standard GLS, so no carpet on the doors or anything fancy, except for an XF Fairmont centre console that will need retrimming as well. Also, does any one know if xf fairmont centre consoles were available in manual? at the moment ive got an auto and just tucked the gear boot into the rectangle slot, but i'd prefer an original manual one if theyre around.. Cheers!