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Old 15-01-2006, 07:21 PM   #1
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Hi guys well it's been just over a month now the car has been off the rd but now finally it's back.....

Would like to thank Leo (ORSMT6)Theo (ORSMF6) and DEAN!!!!!!!!!
for the time to help with the engine.......

will post pics up later, l have a months worth of driving to catch up on

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Old 15-01-2006, 07:42 PM   #2
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Hi guys well it's been just over a month now the car has been off the rd but now finally it's back.....

Would like to thank Leo (ORSMT6)Theo (ORSMF6) and DEAN!!!!!!!!!
for the time to help with the engine.......

will post pics up later, l have a months worth of driving to catch up on
glad you are back on the road mate.....and thats OK, you don't need to thank me for my technical support delived via phone this afternoon out:
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Hurry up with the piccies will you, I am dieing to see them.................................By the way what mods did you get done
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Good stuff

Cannot believe its a month

Just in time for Heathcote too!
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Old 15-01-2006, 09:04 PM   #5
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New engine, wat happened to the old one. Or what's been done to it.
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Old 15-01-2006, 09:23 PM   #6
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More info what was wrong with the old Engine?
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Old 15-01-2006, 11:45 PM   #7
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Ok it done oil pump gears and no mods done and no new engine....

Ford did not cover the warrenty on the engine as it had to many mods......

Got told by a good source that any engine breakage or problem FORD/FPV will not cover any vehicle with any sort of mod ie:exhuast and cold air intake those days are long gone.

The only way you will get things fixed with cars that have mods is that the dealer does not tell them what mods your car has, so maybe bribe the Service Manager so he doesn't tell on you lol.....

will put pics up tomorrow
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Old 16-01-2006, 07:31 AM   #8
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"What" not now Leo is in the next room. lol
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Old 16-01-2006, 07:57 AM   #9
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Ok it done oil pump gears and no mods done and no new engine....

Ford did not cover the warrenty on the engine as it had to many mods......

Got told by a good source that any engine breakage or problem FORD/FPV will not cover any vehicle with any sort of mod ie:exhuast and cold air intake those days are long gone.

The only way you will get things fixed with cars that have mods is that the dealer does not tell them what mods your car has, so maybe bribe the Service Manager so he doesn't tell on you lol.....

will put pics up tomorrow

Jeez another one bites the dust.
Only driven to church on Sundays too. LoL.
Did you put the billet gears in or are you taking a punt on the stock items????
When I got the ute I had the option of a full Herrod exhaust fitted by the dealer, I wonder what happens to these people if their oil pump craps itself?
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Old 16-01-2006, 05:48 PM   #10
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Jeez another one bites the dust.
Only driven to church on Sundays too. LoL.
Did you put the billet gears in or are you taking a punt on the stock items????
When I got the ute I had the option of a full Herrod exhaust fitted by the dealer, I wonder what happens to these people if their oil pump craps itself?
Got the stocky gears but will upgrade when they get in the country.....

As for these guys running mods on the engine no warrenty Ford have come right down on mods to the engine.....
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So you got it repaired but did no mods, would have been a good time to crack it yeah?
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Ford did not cover the warrenty on the engine as it had to many mods......

Got told by a good source that any engine breakage or problem FORD/FPV will not cover any vehicle with any sort of mod ie:exhuast and cold air intake those days are long gone.

The only way you will get things fixed with cars that have mods is that the dealer does not tell them what mods your car has, so maybe bribe the Service Manager so he doesn't tell on you lol.....
Why do Dealerships such as NewOak Ford for example then sell Herrod's mods ,Exhaust,Suspension,CAI,Stealth etc,i would imagine then that they would have to give warranty if they sell these mods.
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Old 16-01-2006, 06:24 PM   #13
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Good to hear ORSM, your XR is one nicely presented car. To tell you the truth, i didn't know it was off the road!
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Why do Dealerships such as NewOak Ford for example then sell Herrod's mods ,Exhaust,Suspension,CAI,Stealth etc,i would imagine then that they would have to give warranty if they sell these mods.
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Agreed or do u only get a warranty if they were to fit them??
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Good to hear ORSM, just in time for Heathcote mate.

See ya next week dude!
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Ok it done oil pump gears and no mods done and no new engine....

Ford did not cover the warrenty on the engine as it had to many mods......

Got told by a good source that any engine breakage or problem FORD/FPV will not cover any vehicle with any sort of mod ie:exhuast and cold air intake those days are long gone.

The only way you will get things fixed with cars that have mods is that the dealer does not tell them what mods your car has, so maybe bribe the Service Manager so he doesn't tell on you lol.....

will put pics up tomorrow
So this would mean my custom exhaust fitted by my dealer before pickup would void my warranty (assuming the rest of mods were not done) I had my performance shop quote my dealer on an exhaust. So it was supplied by Ford.
How do they void your warranty then ??
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Old 16-01-2006, 09:16 PM   #17
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Guys l think when the dealerships fit these exhuast and other mods l think they just warrenty the parts fitted.....As at the beginning the dealerships were doing warrenty work on these Herrod Cars but then Ford Motor Company clamped down as they had seen way to many claims that they had liked....
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apparantly some dealers are now getting the customer to sign some type of form saying it will void their warranty before the dealer fits the parts?!?

i was told this by a customer - not sure on exact details of form but this is basically what he said

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Old 16-01-2006, 09:27 PM   #19
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Yes this is because Ford Motor company have made the dealer sign agreements that any car comes in with warrenty or service that all mods get reported to the warrenties department
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yeah but this isnt when your going in for a warranty issue - this is when you go to your friendly dealer and ask for something to be fitted - say exhaust - they then get you to sign this before fitting it

no longer is there substance to people saying its worth paying the extra getting a dealer to fit a part...
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Yes this is because Ford Motor company have made the dealer sign agreements that any car comes in with warrenty or service that all mods get reported to the warrenties department
lol cant wait to see there faces when my car goes in for it's next service.

It'll make it intresting if a car is modded and goes in for a service and they reccord the mods, sh*ts an oil pump gear then the car turns up stock. How will it hold up in court, unless they have evidence. How can they take a dealer's word for it.
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yeah but this isnt when your going in for a warranty issue - this is when you go to your friendly dealer and ask for something to be fitted - say exhaust - they then get you to sign this before fitting it

no longer is there substance to people saying its worth paying the extra getting a dealer to fit a part...
Yeah thats right they are just covering their butt....
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I suppose Manufacturers are getting more and more scrupulious on warranty claims as they are chasing the almighty $$...... but if a dealer has sold, and fitted the accessories i think it only fair they make the customer aware that their warranty maybe voided.
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lol cant wait to see there faces when my car goes in for it's next service.

It'll make it intresting if a car is modded and goes in for a service and they reccord the mods, sh*ts an oil pump gear then the car turns up stock. How will it hold up in court, unless they have evidence. How can they take a dealer's word for it.
Well a digital camera has alot of room LOL
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yeah but this isnt when your going in for a warranty issue - this is when you go to your friendly dealer and ask for something to be fitted - say exhaust - they then get you to sign this before fitting it

no longer is there substance to people saying its worth paying the extra getting a dealer to fit a part...
So what about the dealer's that told people that they would have their full warrenty's with the herrod parts fitted. I enquired about getting herrod parts through Brad Garlic ford and they said the car retains it's full warrenty, now ford will knock it back. So do we assume that the dealer is now up for the gap............
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So what about the dealer's that told people that they would have their full warrenty's with the herrod parts fitted. I enquired about getting herrod parts through Brad Garlic ford and they said the car retains it's full warrenty, now ford will knock it back. So do we assume that the dealer is now up for the gap............
i would assume that the offer no longer stands...

im only assuming though

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Well a digital camera has alot of room LOL
Whats to say it's not one of 1ooo other black red green or blue xr8's with a zorst and cai. I see why they are doing it but it'll never stand up, it's a dog act considering engines are letting go in stock cars.

It's funny how a 1okw gain from a exhaust is enough to break an engine in a performance car.........
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i would assume that the offer no longer stands...

im only assuming though

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I can see ford telling you where to fit the broken parts and blaming the dealer for being misleading and saying they never had the right to say that the warrenty is retained once the car is modded as the dealer doesn't pay for the bill.
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l hears a story yesturday that a ba xr8 had done just over 5,000 klm and went for a country drive all of a sudden blew up on the side of the rd....still waiting for warrenty and has been just over 2 monthsoh and this car has no mods
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here are some pics

sump was a bit gumy and also found a heap of silicone pieces in there as well



Here we have the heart of the engine,,will say one thing though still has hone marks in the bores and it's done just over 78,000klm



The Hard workers into the late Saturday night Leo and Theo under the beast..



Leo says stuff working on the ground l will lift the bugger out myself....




Will post up pics of the oil pump when l take some day shots of it
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