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22-01-2008, 01:54 PM
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Starter Motor
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I'm looking at buying a used 1990 FORD CORSAIR from a dealer, it looks to be in ok shape and runs well. I was just wondering are there any common problems with that model. Thanks.
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22-01-2008, 02:15 PM
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The problem is they are a pintara!!
Any corsair specific parts (mainly body) are worth a fortune (unlike the cars themselves). I'd steer well clear.
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22-01-2008, 02:34 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Location: Salamander Bay
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I was in new ford sales in the corsair days and ford were chucking a 4500 factory bonus at the corsairs to get rid of them thats about 25% of the new cost. you would think all stock would fly out the door ??? no it helped but it was still a hard slog selling them. that might give you some idea how "great " they were
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22-01-2008, 02:39 PM
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LPG > You
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The 2.4 in manual form was relatively quick stock (15.9 down the quarter) for the time. Faster then a 6-cyl VN and right on the heels of a manual 3.9 MPFI EA with the 2.92 LSD (15.8).
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22-01-2008, 04:12 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Hope you like orphans.... There is a logical reason why you don't see too many Corsairs getting around.
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22-01-2008, 04:25 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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with the right bodykit and rims they would be a smart little cruiser and maybe even wipe the smile from the dial of a few rice boys or even P platers in v6 commodores man that would be so sweet i can just picture them crying into their monster tachos
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22-01-2008, 05:30 PM
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LOW AND SLOW
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Location: Geelong.
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If you really want a front wheel drive pie warmer
have a look around for a TX3 Laser instead. Much better than the Corsair. Good luck.
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22-01-2008, 05:30 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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The 2.4 is pretty strong and reliable motor, and like said is pretty quick.
I think the 2.0 is a dual spark thing and isnt much chop.
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22-01-2008, 05:44 PM
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LPG > You
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Now a TX3 Turbo 4WD on the other hand... :evil3:
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1990 FORD CORSAIR Question
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