SteveHobart

Thanks mate. Yes, sorry Manual Transmission, 4 speed single rail. It’s an EFI as well. So it should have a neutral switch and a reverse switch? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hey guys. Today I pulled the Transmission out. Mainly because the Speedo didn’t work (have ordered a new sensor) but there’s a definate leak from the transmission too so don’t want to have a nice engine and a leaking trans! So findings. There’s definately a leaking rear seal (new on on the way) and the gearbox rubber mount was literally in 100 pieces (not a word of a lie) so new one of them on the way. My question is, should there be a switch or a sensor here (refer pic). I seem to have an extra set of wires to clip to something but can’t seem to see what. The only thing I can think of is a switch or sensor is missing here? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Update on XF Build. Whilst waiting for the block and head to be machined, I’ve been fixing some other issues on the XF. Have pulled the Dashboard out and have found a worn ODO gear in the cluster so have ordered some more. Have also been tidying up the paint work (a bit, it’s still dodgy as). Still have an issue with the Speedo and not sure if what I have done will have any effect. There’s a leak in the rear seal on the gearbox so have been considering pulling that out as well (and I have heard it’s easier to put the engine in with the box attached) to fix the rear seal and the speedo gear! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’m more thinking looks wise. And yes, the seats are HEAVY aren’t they! I have replaced them with Recaro’s! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Oh, forgot to mention. My youngest and I went to the local racetrack for a bit of a look. There was a turbo RX7 on track and it was shooting 4 foot flames out of the exhaust. Anyway, my youngest loved it! So the XF has sidepipes and I have worked out how to program the ECU to shoot flame, just because he likes it! Funniest thing is, one of my day jobs at the moment is consulting for the Climate Change Office on Electric Vehicle transition for local council. Hypocrisy to the max! [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hey mate, thanks for chasing me up. Have been pretty busy on the XF (when I get time anyway). Engines out and off to the rebuilders (only for the machining). The plan has altered slightly: Zero decked block Ported head Crow 14770 Cam Cylinders need to be bored out, so will be 40thou oversize as that’s what’s recommended Balance job on the bottom end Light weight flywheel Have gone with the MS3x ECU with the datalogging function, will just be a bit of fun! Have ordered some wiring stuff (the engine bay is a mess), new engine mounts and twin 12” thermos and a Davies Craig Thermo switch. Spent an afternoon cleaning the engine bay and am cleaning up and painting the extractors. So all in all, it’s progressing! Should come in around $3k for everything and should put out some (decent) figures! Thanks for the input! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi all! Now I have had an issue with my XF Falcon not idling correctly. I have been able to diagnose it to a crook camshaft after having a play with a dial guage (courtesy of EBay of course). So now I have a choice that I was hoping a 4.1 (EFI) guru could help me make. I have spoken to Crow Cams and they have recommended a Street/Speedway Cam for me which cool. I have a Haynes (online) subscription to the XF Manual which states that the cam can be replaced with the engine in the car. My question is twofold: Firstly, for a relative novice, how hard is it to replace the cam in a 4.1 EFI and get it running again and.... I understand that you can replace the Valve Springs with the head in. Considering the cam has probably been dodgy for a while, would I be better off pulling the head while I’m at it and getting a valve grind etc etc before reinstalling the cam? Any advice or tricks would be appreciated! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23] Oh man! Ha ha I’m so tired can hardly read the screen! Lol Sorry! But it is a cool name! [emoji23][emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yup Mr Poison, I’m in Hobart. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hey all! I’ve finally got to the bottom of my timing issue, have pulled the dizzy and it has about 10-15mm of ‘up and down’ play in it. I’m assuming that’s knackered! Lol Only issue is I can’t seem to find any replacements. Any ideas? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hey guys. I’m throwing around some options for my 87 EFI XF S Pack which needs some work (engine issues). From what I see, I have 4 options with it and I would like to get your feedback/ideas. To preface the options, I would like to use this as a bit of a fun car, do a few hill climb events, some track days and so on. It cost me next to nothing to buy so I don’t want to spend huge $$, think of it as a budget racecar. Plan to build it up over time, so want to pick one direction and evolve it. So the options as I see it are as follows: 1. Ditch the 4.1 and put in a 5.0L Windsor. Benefits- V8 (huge benefit), legal, fits and will work with the 4 Speed Single Rail Costs- Back to a second hand engine (could have issues like the current one), will be hard on the driveline 2. Fix the CrossFlow Benefits- Origional Numbers etc etc however I hardly think a XF will every be worth anything and this one is still in very average nick inside. Probably easiest option and I can learn how to do it myself. Costs- It’s still a 250 Crossflow EFI. You can’t do much with them due to the EFI system so they are what they are. 3. Fix the Crossflow and convert to Carbie Benefits- Interesting option, can run a huge cam and, from what I’ve read, create good power with some minor adjustments and a good Carbie. Costs- Illegal, mine is a 87 Model so has the pollution control gear. Supposed to have a cat as well (I think that went a few owners ago), however who’s going to pull you over and check?? 4. Convert to 4.0 SOHC. Benefits: Cheap motor, makes more power than a crossflow, can be chipped easily, cammed easily and will fit straight in. Cheap too! Costs: Never done an engine swap so could be interesting. Probably won’t marry to the Single rail so will be up for a gearbox too (but a T5 conversion wouldn’t be a bad thing). Would like some opinions or throw some more options at me! Cheers Steve Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks for the encouragement Gents. Took the first steps today. Thought it would be easiest to eliminate the easy things first, so have removed the Intake, Plenum chamber and rocker cover. Have removed the rockers and checked the rods to ensure it’s not a bent rod (it’s not). Some observations so far. It’s unnecessarily complex isn’t it, the Vacuum set up from the rocker cover. Took heaps of pics but much of it could be simplified. The head (from the top) looks great, no buildup of gunk or anything else on the inside of the rocker cover or on the top of the head. I ran an oil flush through it before changing the oil and it seems to have done its job. The prior owner had done a bit of work to it from time to time, fiddled with it a bit. However I’m not sure whether he put it back together well. About 1/2 the bolts on the rocker cover weren’t even finger tight. Maybe the issue is just a vacuum leak from the Rocker Cover? The Charcol Canister line is full of oil. Must be a bit of blowby in the engine, maybe a complete strip and rebuild is on the cards? I’ll keep going, planning to remove the head completely and get to the lifters next. Hopefully it’s just a dodgy lifter and not a cam lobe? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hey guys! So I want to chip my XF EFI Manual and I am told a J3 won’t be compatiable with the XF ECU. So I have a EL ECU and complete wiring loom. As I understand it, I can connect a few inputs only to the EL ECU and then instal a J3 chip and tune it a little more aggressively. My question is, what inputs need to go where? When I bypass the XF ecu for the above, can I continue using the XF ECU and loom for the balance? Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks mate. Alt exciter wire worked a treat! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hey all! I’m converting my XF Falcon to twin electric thermos. I’m looking for an (easy) ignition pickup for the relay on the battery side of the engine bay (traditionally I use the positive on the coil, but seems a long way to go). Any good ideas? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks for the tip. My biggest issue is that I’m not all that confident pulling the engine out myself and it’s expensive as anything to have someone do it for me (been quoted $1700 for removal and install). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hey all! Need some help. Having some issues with the Alloys on the XF. Basically, the front wheels didn’t go over the hub on the new brakes (Disk Brake Australia Rotors). So I had them machined a couple of mm to clear it. So now they clear the hubs ok, but the inside of the alloy fouls on the upper control arm when at full droop. I think this has always been the case. So I obviously have to fix this issue and, to my mind, there are two ways I can go: (A) get 4 x New Alloys which have the correct offset and centre hub measurement or; ( buy some wheel spacers (I am aware of the legalities of wheel spacers and I’m not convinced on the safety of them) Would appreciate any ideas! I have attached two pics for illustration. IMG_0061.HEIC Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi Guys, I’m looking to make my XF S Pack into a bit of a hill climb/track day car and I’m looking at seat options. The drivers seat is a little tired, not supportive and, frankly, uncomfortable. I was wondering how easy it is to fit, say, a set of SAAS or similar seats to the XF? Any advice would be appreciated. Cheers Steve Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi all! I have a 4.1 EFI in a XF SPack and it hunts at idle. Alternates between 500 and 1000 RPM constantly. Have you got any ideas on what to look for with this? Thanks Steve Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes the gold looks awesome. The black will look better with a white car though Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So decided to take the plunge on a new set of alloys. Picked these, I figured they will be more in keeping with the age of the vehicle! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yup. Definitely not a XF Wheel! Lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi mate. It’s the ones it came with. 17x 8.5’s below. I would suggest they never fit properly! Lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Cheers Gents I’ve never been keen on spacers either. Going to go with the new Alloys. Will try some 17x7.5 which should fix the issue Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I was more thinking something like this: I think I’ll have to roll the guards whichever way I go Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk