My Ford AU Fairmont's Dirty Little Secret! Vital Maintenance for Neglected Used Cars.
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Күн бұрынSo, there's something about my AU Fairmont Ghia you probably didn't know about. It's been about 18 months since I purchased it, but since then I've done pretty much no maintenance on it. For a car with no service history, this is a big risk, and something I've lost sleep over.
So today I'm starting to make things right, by dropping the oil and swapping out all the filters. I'll then be adding some juicy new Nulon 10W40 oil, and a set of Ford Motorcraft spark plugs. There's also a huge surprise waiting in the fuel filter.... #MOTORINGBOX
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:55 - Today's job
04:06 - Draining the engine oil
04:40 - Removing oil filter
05:14 - Refit sump bolt
05:27 - Disposing of old oil
05:52 - Install new oil filter
06:15 - Add fresh engine oil
06:42 - Spark plugs and leads
08:02 - Air filter swap
08:16 - Fuel filter swap
10:13 - Conclusion
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@brandonleray4842 3 жыл бұрын
It's good to see him accually do up an AU falcon, cause reality is, their a bloody good car
@williamfied9500 2 жыл бұрын
I like hated them but then I got a pov pack mint condition au with under 192000km and I love it. Love working on it too.
@toyotafj4579 2 жыл бұрын
Mechanically they're really good, personally it's just the interior and exterior's aesthetics that makes it hard to love.
@daves6590 3 жыл бұрын
I'm certain Shaun is the leader of the Mexican hoon cartel with that weapon au
@breemsp591 3 жыл бұрын
They are both in Queensland so maybe?
@MotoringBoxTV 3 жыл бұрын
Not gonna lie, it would be fun to go on a ride-along with them.
@paulsz6194 3 жыл бұрын
MotoringBox You’ll send that Fairmont to an early death if you do that... just buy a old ex-taxi for tyre frying fun...
@Critical43 3 жыл бұрын
i done the same in mine for nearly 6 years of actual abuse because i hated it.......but after all that abuse for so long without missing a beat I came to respect them for their toughness.....that eventually grew and evolved into the love/obsession I have for them today! Best Car Ever Built in Aus!
@kiarnastoon6475 2 жыл бұрын
I have the same respect for my Getz believe it or not, I drive it like my XR6 and it just keeps going and going...its on 350 thousand km, the oil is as black as night, I only use water in the radiator and I have never ever even looked at the plugs..the only drama I have ever had has been flat tyres, or seperated tread on tyres...I hate it, but I kinda love it now since the XR6 has the milkshake thing going on atm lol
@froggy0162 Жыл бұрын
Nah, the Mitz 380 was by far the best made here.
@arokh72 3 жыл бұрын
You forgot the part where you fumble undoing the sump plug and drop it into the old oil.
@MotoringBoxTV 3 жыл бұрын
I actually used to just drop it in on purpose. It's easy to fish it out as you tip the used oil into a container. So either way I guess!
@classicfords8171 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve done that with an AU falcon before,😐
@bennyw9975 3 жыл бұрын
Nice 👍 imagine how she will run now. This is why the AU’s are such a valuable car, not to everyone else... but to their owners. They are survivors with legendary reliability.
@martyburgess341 3 жыл бұрын
I lost it and spat my coffee after seeing what you did to that poor filter! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@darrylkelly7958 3 жыл бұрын
Truth be told, that poor filter loved every single second...
@martyburgess341 3 жыл бұрын
@@darrylkelly7958 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@MotoringBoxTV 3 жыл бұрын
For all the oil experts lurking in my comments: The full-synthetic 10W-40 is what Nulon lists on their website (& Supercheap's) specifically for the AU S2. Feel free to use whatever oil you like in your car though. I've also seen a few people suggesting the "10" in "10W40" is the HOT rating, and the "40" is cold - which according to the oil companies themselves is absolutely false. Have a read: www.valvoline.com/about-us/faq/oil-types-weights-and-viscosity-faq
@grissle8547 3 жыл бұрын
180 Kms Just run in for a AU Falcon 🤣🤣🤣😜 Good work👌
@tedse21 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah my AUIII about to go over the 300,000. No leaks or strange noises.
@jamesfrench7299 3 жыл бұрын
How does Shaun find them?!? Just imagine how beautiful it is after the service. He now has a Ford to suit his moods.
@alonzolopez9649 3 жыл бұрын
I’d love this over an American Taurus!
@jamesfrench7299 3 жыл бұрын
They are a disposable appliance compared to this uniquely evolved vehicle in the Ford world.
@GobotWars 3 жыл бұрын
The Taurus was sold in Australia too, for a limited time. Slightly different front end, with headlights from the Mercury Sable
@alonzolopez9649 3 жыл бұрын
@@GobotWars yeah, I like the ghia.
@jamesfrench7299 3 жыл бұрын
Virtually disappeared now, though saw a straggler here in Australia last year in good nick. They had the more sophisticated Duratec V6. No Vulcan V6s were sold here.
@jamesfrench7299 3 жыл бұрын
Be careful following cougars. They get the creeped out too.
@davidworthington2927 3 жыл бұрын
I just couldn't stop looking at the engine bay ..... soooooooo clean. 5 star rating!
@zero012345678910ten 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you changed the fuel filter ...most forgot filter maybe..:}
@MotoringBoxTV 3 жыл бұрын
First one I've ever changed to be honest. I've always avoided it because I thought fuel from the tank would just keep pouring out and it seemed dangerous. Actually it ended up being one of the simplest things!
@ThePowerbloke 3 жыл бұрын
IMHO there's something really satisfying and therapeutic about tinkering, servicing and getting you car running sweetly.
@sklenars Жыл бұрын
On my fairmont ghia auiii 5l 2002 after clocking up 95000km it suddenly started bunny hopping. It never occurred to me that it was the fuel filter and luckily I was able to get home after resting for a while on the roadside. In the end I couldn't even move it out of the garage. Its had a regular 10,000km service by my local ford dealer up to then but low and behold when I removed the fuel filter and cut it open, it was completely gummed up. It was the original factory filter that had never been replaced. When I remonstrated with the garage about this, they said they only change fuel filters on request.
@munnsie100 3 жыл бұрын
The good old AU! Don’t worry, my EB II came with a manual, an RACV brochure, some 80s road maps and a handful of plastic forks.... oh yeah, and ants! No service history. It’s just an old Falcon thing!
@MotoringBoxTV 3 жыл бұрын
I learnt something about spark plugs! So the copper replacement plugs won't last 80k, but the motor is certainly running beautifully with them. Also, when I bought the old AU I didn't really care about it, which is why I didn't do all of this earlier. Still no excuse to have left it this long, but sometimes time gets away from us. So if your car is overdue for a bit of lovin', go out and give it some today ❤
@Rollin8.0 3 жыл бұрын
It's an AU - you could probably have left it another 10 years with no ill effects ;)
@railtrolley 3 жыл бұрын
I have an FG mk2. Platinum tipped plugs supposed to be good for 150k km. Recently put 3rd set in, and new coils. Coil on plugs on the Barra.
@alanmansour477 3 жыл бұрын
AUs thrive on lack of servicing lol
@graemeottey8131 3 жыл бұрын
The main reason vehicles use platinum or iridium tip plugs is due to lean burn in the cylinders. Lasting longer is just a beneficial side effect. Using copper tip plugs in these engines will only last 20K km before they start to break down, not the 40K older cars used to get.
@paulmcgaw6976 3 жыл бұрын
Being an AU, you probably just drained out the running in oil😂
@Imawarrior Жыл бұрын
That was a great video, I just purchased a 2002 one, will do all that. Thank you for the video.
@Noelly1980 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video once again man. Perfect.
@beyondbolac2402 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing these tasks - I've never done a fuel filter and will now give it a go. My two bob's worth when you get an AUII - change the engine oil and filter on day one. If the filter is difficult to unscrew, that tells you that the oil has been in there for a long time and has degraded. Test coolant condition (Ford spare parts guys will give you a couple of test strips), test brake fluid (meter $15 on ebay). Clean plug leads to avoid tracking, but I wouldn't worry about changing them unless there is a misfire and determined that it's not plugs or coil. If your car is on lpg, then spark plugs need to be in top condition (Ford AGS23C08). Telltale for tired plugs is momentary hesitation under uphill load at freeway speed. Diff oil has probably never been changed and is easy to do. Changing trans oil (Castrol TQ95) and filter is a good move, especially if the car has a towbar. Power steering oil (Nulon SYN75W85) is often overlooked. Change if it smells like burnt caramel. I just suck it out of the reservoir and replace without undoing anything, then drive a bit, turning steering wheel lock to lock, then replace oil again. Probably gets about 80% fresh oil that way. Cheers
@andrewmcphee8965 2 жыл бұрын
Love my AU, thanks for the servicing advice. I've had my mechanic replace oil, oil filter, air filter. But now you have me thinking about when the fuel filter, spark plugs and spark leads were last replaced. Leave it with me, I'm on it...
@andreixerri1712 3 жыл бұрын
such a satisfying video. keep it up!
@RichieRouge206 3 жыл бұрын
Very satisfying service there dude!
@gnarlythetoyotacoasterbusa4089 3 жыл бұрын
Love it great video man I use to not put oil in my oil filter but now do before putting back on
@brightenupcc 3 жыл бұрын
That is the cleanest AU engine bay in AU
@MotoringBoxTV 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. Check out this video if you want to know how I cleaned it. Super easy! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z7eFpdKgs9m2go0.html
@rwd323 3 жыл бұрын
Nice clean AU engine bay, looks good
@mickfrendo8212 3 жыл бұрын
Reminds of those Electric Blue videos that were cruelly edited at the best possible beginning and best possible ending !! Thanks for the laugh !
@WILDSTYLEVOLATILE 3 жыл бұрын
Hot tip, take off the oil filter with a plastic bag to avoid spillage
@MotoringBoxTV 3 жыл бұрын
Noice 👍
@craigfiles7067 3 жыл бұрын
It's good practice to use an engine oil flush additive to the old oil before draining following the directions of the product used this helps remove any gunk build up & stops contamination of the new oil i also personally jack up the opposite side of car to the drain plug this helps with removing any excess oil left on the bottom of the sump as I'm not in a rush it sits like this for 30 minutes also make sure your engine oil is warm before starting oil change as this helps with drainage
@palacefords 3 жыл бұрын
I find it’s also a good little tip to pour a splash of oil into the new filter before installing it as well, even though that one, might feel even more violated 😂
@VolkanTaninmis 3 жыл бұрын
Again, nice one. 👍
@cappywa 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Shaun, heads up bro... trick of the trade. Throttle body cleaner. Remove air induction pipes, spray in throttle body until clean. Start engine and rev, blow all the crap out! Better throttle response, starts, fuel usage etc. Keep up the good vids mate.
@iancowen171 3 жыл бұрын
Very enjoyable video.
@isaacdickie6514 3 жыл бұрын
I have a au 7 seater v8 Fairmont wagon and I love it to bits
@Wolf4wdadventures.576 3 жыл бұрын
Just copped your latest vid on your awesome AU... Wow how clean is that engine bay !!! Like you I like my engine area clean. Pretty much do the same as what you covered in cleaning the AU engine vid. Love ya work. I'm currently trolling the used ads as I'm after a clean AU or BA. Just can't make my mind up.... Lol.
@bluespig1 3 жыл бұрын
Very little in common. Never buy first model of a new release. Due to this, AU 2 & 3 are now dearer than BA1 & 2 comparative models, except manual XR8.
@tedse21 3 жыл бұрын
The leads were from an AU l. The ll and lll had a different coil with different connectors. Fallen for the same thing myself. Luckily at the time I had a l and a lll so I could still use them when I was given my AUlll SR it hadn’t had an oil change or filters s for 6 years.
@MotoringBoxTV 3 жыл бұрын
Looks like we're getting an S1 boys!
@arokh72 3 жыл бұрын
@@MotoringBoxTV we all know it has to be an XR8 :)
@DeckoTD 3 жыл бұрын
@@MotoringBoxTV i have an unserviced S1 in Brisbane, want to help a fellow au owner? :)
@tedse21 3 жыл бұрын
@@DeckoTD I'll help! Easy thing to work on really. And cheap.
@turn6garage640 3 жыл бұрын
Great video Shaun, keep up the good work. For a car without a history, the AU looks very nice, somebody clearly loved that car when they had it. I wonder if Ford still have records of this car being serviced or even the original selling dealer record? Considering the parts and condition, I wouldn't be surprised if a Ford dealer has seen this car at some point in its life. Some dealers can access manufacturer service records, so if a dealer serviced the car, it is on record, although I am not sure how long these records remain for (I have done some ringing around for cars that have question marks on them such as dodgy mileage, deferred maintenance or missing stamps with some interesting results).
@J_S209 3 жыл бұрын
Must of had some love somewhere, Motorcraft oil filter probably from a Ford Dealer service and the plugs were Denso iridium jobbies.
@Greg.... 3 жыл бұрын
I did the fuel filter in my bf a couple weeks back. The one pulled from the au wasnt the original. The one in my bf was as ive had that car since near new and do all the maintenance myself. The brown fuel with a few bits of debris was nothing compared to the thick sludge that came out of my 195k old original filter. It resembled chocolate sauce.
@bennugent4426 3 жыл бұрын
Another MotoringBox upload means another day for dad and I go pull out the Falcons and do some work to em!
@MotoringBoxTV 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like an awesome day guys 👍
@bennugent4426 3 жыл бұрын
@@MotoringBoxTV sure is, thanks Sean!
@stipsmindmatter6251 3 жыл бұрын
Love the content! Just bought an sz territory with the Barra. Learning lots of tips and look forward to servicing the motor!
@NewstartGarageOZ 3 жыл бұрын
Make sure to check the front suspension. I've seen five Ford Territory's on the side of the road with front wheel hanging off due to suspension failure
@stipsmindmatter6251 3 жыл бұрын
@@NewstartGarageOZ The front suspension issues were more related to the SY territory no? Nonetheless doesn’t hurt to get it looked at.
@NewstartGarageOZ 3 жыл бұрын
@@stipsmindmatter6251 . I don't know how to spot the difference with them. I'm a Falcon owner. Definitely an issue with some though because I've seen five roadside with the front wheel hanging off
@chepachii 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Shaun, love your channel.I know not many worry about it but on these older cars when you buy them[I have an AU] is check and replace the rubber exhaust hangers, give all the door and boot rubber seals a good clean and treat them with a good detail spray or rubber rejuvenator, put new wipers on, top up windshield washer fluid and a few other things.Once done you dont have to worry down the track about having to do one thing here one thing there , these minor details are not difficult and are worth while IMO.
@MotoringBoxTV 3 жыл бұрын
Yup all good things to do. I kind of do these anyway, so perhaps the next car I get I'll film it.,
@paulcamilleri3299 3 жыл бұрын
Another trick I have found to remove oil filters is to wrap sandpaper around it & try and remove it by hand. The sandpaper gives you amazing grip.
@MotoringBoxTV 3 жыл бұрын
The other day on a forum I read a suggestion about using a length of duct tape to partially wrap around it, and then pulling the end of the tape to assist in getting it moving. Thought it was a great idea!
@paulcamilleri3299 3 жыл бұрын
Hadn’t heard of that but makes sense.
@MrRadars1 3 жыл бұрын
ya probably goingto do it,but a diff oil change is a good idea as well.Did my 07 bf2 ghia at 90k and definitly needed it.
@JohnWood302 2 жыл бұрын
I always check that the filter you take off has its o ring still on it! I ahve seen these put back with two o-rings and man what a mess all over the floor!!! Sadly the first time was when the mechanic started up my new engine!!! A little bit of panic for a few minutes since we had spent $5000 on the rebuild by then!!!(It was 2001)
@fantac_electronica 3 жыл бұрын
That oil looks like the same colour as what came out of my BA when i bought it. Just like a falcon to have the most disgusting oil running through it and still power on like a champion
@darrylkelly7958 3 жыл бұрын
I remember putting plugs in my old AU that had a narrow point electrode, probably iridiums... the ones you pulled out looked similar. That fuel filter has definitely been changed before by an ape that only has two shifters, at least he used a RYCO so consider your fuel filter to be the 3rd one. I bought my 1998 AU1 second hand in 2001 with 111,000 ks for not much, ex company car from somewhere but was in great shape. A kangaroo that was big enough to kick the shit out of Godzilla just hopped out in my way one afternoon whilst dawdling along at 120... er, 110 and managed to push everything in front of the motor to touching the motor. I miss that car. I kicked that fucking roo in the head even though it was dead. The memories....
@TomTom-lr9ys 3 жыл бұрын
I have an AU 1 1998 with the VCT motor and only use 5w30 Valvoline as recommended......No oil burns between services and it seems to be a very low oil burning engine.....I need to change the leads and Coil Pack soon together with the fuel filter.....Coil packs are needed every 100,000 km or so....
@NewstartGarageOZ 3 жыл бұрын
The fuel filter had definitely been changed because they didn't fit Ryco ones in the factory. That fuel was fucking awful.
@jamesfrench7299 3 жыл бұрын
These are a pleasure to change the oil on compared to my Laser and V8 Fairlane. The filter is so accessible as well as the sump plug. Ford made these with ease of maintenance in mind. It sounds like you have a crook pulley bearing mate.
@MotoringBoxTV 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely - it was a lot easier than fishing the filter out of my NC.
@jamesfrench7299 3 жыл бұрын
@@MotoringBoxTV It came as a real eye opener when I changed oil and filter on someone's AUII Ute for the first time. It was a holiday over all other cars I've done (CL Valiant, VS Commodore V6, KE Laser and the Fairlane V8).
@sillyover4076 3 жыл бұрын
well changing that fuel filter looked real easy, I don't think anyone has ever done it at My car (KmarT) mines rusty.
@skronzo 3 жыл бұрын
Z9 to hand tight! Good Bloke Sean! Makes it easy for the next time! (General Chit Chat) Did you sort your Auto Box yet? On my Series1 AU Futura, I used to swap the filter and ATF every 30,000 kays, as it was drummed into me really early on, that those BTR boxes and the fluid in 'em, didn't like to get too hot, and as soon as the fluid was scorched, there'd be problems... At the time, it was doing lots of lots of runs up and down the Stuart Highway, back when it was unrestricted... and fuel was cheap enough to spool along at 160km/h without thinking twice about it, so I assumed it was "gettin' hot"... And yeah, the fluid was always on that borderline of going from cherry red to light brown. Fresh oil & Filters, before the recommended intervals, the cheapest preventative maintenance ever!!! Good times,... Sean, you're a legend mate, for bringing back some good memories. I like to think that my AU is still ripping around the NT somewhere. Well, good memories, apart from the Aircon, the Series 1 Aircon was rubbish, and don't get me started on the saggy headliner... ;)
@aslkdfjhg 3 жыл бұрын
Buy a Z9 oil filter cup tool if you're having trouble with a strap wrench. They are great for tight spots. New Toyota's require them for there cartridge filters.
@Aidan.17 3 жыл бұрын
I've got a strap wrench and I threw it in the bin haha. Filter cup wrench is worth every penny as is a set of ramps. No more jacking off for me.
@falcon1473 3 жыл бұрын
6:07, love a bitta kink. When I saw your title I thought your AU was gunna be sporting some fishnets or something ;) Great video again!
@Triple-N 3 жыл бұрын
I thought that the dirty little secret was that the AU was actually a VT Commodore under the skin.
@jamesfrench7299 3 жыл бұрын
Wash your mouth out.
@bluespig1 3 жыл бұрын
W⚓alert
@dylanscrazystudiogaming647 3 жыл бұрын
Haha I’m with Ford and holden
@nowukkas2472 3 жыл бұрын
Now I want to go and do the same to my EF. My plugs are way worse than that! It should double the value of the car....
@NATO_9870 3 жыл бұрын
If possible always fill the oil filter up half way or more,it stops the engine running dry for a few seconds on the first initial start up.
@zacgiles5413 3 жыл бұрын
Quick tip for ya those leads you had were series 1 style series 2 & 3 and different
@juststuffwithwolfe4482 3 жыл бұрын
Mate every car has a little dirty secrets like my 93 hilux I just found out the the out put shaft seal it leaking and there could be more leaks so I can’t service it at the moment but hey that’s the fun of being a car guy so you are alll good
@lsgemini7686 3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 link to the deleted filter scene? Was just getting into it 😂
@NewstartGarageOZ 3 жыл бұрын
I always pour oil into the filter to fill the paper so that the motor is running for the least time possible without any oil flowing
@MotoringBoxTV 3 жыл бұрын
To me it's not worth the mess and the hassle. It'll fill up bloody quickly by itself.
@vcval 3 жыл бұрын
With the thicker oil on start up on cold days you may hear the lifters until the oil starts to circulate , when doing any work on fuel/break lines always use a pipe spanner if you don't have one you can cut a slot on a shitty old spare spanner
@MotoringBoxTV 3 жыл бұрын
The cold rating (10W) is the same, but I guess since that's taken at 0c, there probably is a tiny difference between 10W30 & 10W40 at ambient temp when you start the engine. Stuffed if I can pick it though - the engine is running quieter and smoother than it ever has!
@histriamagna1014 3 жыл бұрын
People often forget to change fuel filter or dont care. Bad idea at least.
@MrTexxxy 3 жыл бұрын
Club AU members use all those parts as diagnosis ;)
@marktaylor3802 3 жыл бұрын
You just replaced long life iridium tip plugs for standard copper plugs by the look of it. Au-On run Iridium from factory.
@GTFORDMAN 3 жыл бұрын
AU series 1 & 2 use different leads, it looked like you had series 1 leads dont worry i found out the hard way aswel lol
@paulmarrow7006 3 жыл бұрын
Just so that you know, the second figure of the oil weight, (in this example of 10W40 oil) would be the viscosity when cold and the first figure is the viscosity when at operating temps. So if you wanted a thicker oil for an older engine and they specified 10w30 from factory, you would go up to a 15w40 or even a 20w50
@MotoringBoxTV 3 жыл бұрын
You're wrong - first figure is cold, second is hot.
@oldschoolrapguy2364 3 жыл бұрын
This reminds me of the fuel filter in my eb first of all it was just as dirty as yours probably worse and the previous owner stripped the nuts on the lines I had to cut it off with a pipe cutter and flare the lines and install an ea filter
@iamasmurf1122 3 жыл бұрын
When you change pug spark plug leads you drive the car up on ramps and get under the car there it will be revealed how much room underneath to fit those leads , same with coil packs i have watched youtube videos on people who change coil packs from top , and all they needed to do was read the workshop manual where it tells you to change coil packs from under these cars ! I used to service police AU falcons for FORD
@MotoringBoxTV 3 жыл бұрын
I did consider that, but I also noticed taking the airbox out gave me lots more room to get my arms under there. I imagine on a hoist it'd be a lot easier going from underneath.
@josemanuel5749 3 жыл бұрын
Hello Motoring
@josephbarker4436 3 жыл бұрын
Hey mate you will need to get oridium plugs as the new ones are not ideal for the tickford 6
@maxrockatanksyOG 3 жыл бұрын
I always run a Diesel oil every third oil change (even on cars i have built with bigger power figures), and change the filter every 2500km whilst on the diesel oil. Never had any sludge build up or failures- including on the shitbox Holden Adventra V6 i owned for a while (Alloytec is well known as the Sludgetec)
@jamesfrench7299 3 жыл бұрын
Get the Alloytech away from me.
@bluespig1 3 жыл бұрын
That had some merit in the 1980's but now look at todays Penrite range & see how far oil tech has come & how many variations are available for every type of engine. Link to Penrite here: www.penriteoil.com.au/product-selector#/
@TerryJonesPrinterRepairs 3 жыл бұрын
The only reason it is recommended to oil the oil filter o ring is too make sure it is actually there and not missing. Also those expensive iridium plugs you pulled out looked only 10k used.
@MotoringBoxTV 3 жыл бұрын
Looked 10k perhaps. I've driven the car at least 20k since I've owned it and never pulled the plugs.
@sandybrisbane4167 3 жыл бұрын
Fuel filter was previously changed as it's a Ryco. Pulling the fuel.pump fuse was pointless never seen that in any workshop just unbolt with a non adjustable spanner and do both sides at once it's a lot easier. Good to see it's an AU by the oil leak on the sump they all leaked.
@MotoringBoxTV 3 жыл бұрын
I only pulled the relay because I thought it'd be a good way to relieve any residual pressure in the fuel line. Whether it's needed or not, it didn't add any extra time to the job. Also this isn't a workshop, I'm just a guy in my garage.
@sandybrisbane4167 3 жыл бұрын
@@MotoringBoxTV all good, Fuel pump only puts pressure in system when you turn key to on as it primes the system. Newer cars with proximity keys prime when you press brake pedal.
@sandybrisbane4167 3 жыл бұрын
For your transmission service buy 10 litres of fluid. Always remove filler plug on the right side of unit prior to loosening and dropping pan. Once you change internal filter easier with needle nose pliers and bolt up pan evenly pump fluid in until over flowing loosely install plug and start vehicle and go from drive to reverse 4 times or so then remove plug and pump oil until over flowing again. If second fill is not undertaken vehicle will go to third gear because of to low oil of approximately 3 litres. Hope that helps.
@_mintau 3 жыл бұрын
Makes me want to replace my fuel filter.
@darth3pio 3 жыл бұрын
6:02 Oh yeah!
@paullewis6410 3 жыл бұрын
Nice one Sean. That took real guts.
@troycreely9344 3 жыл бұрын
Does the au have a tickford build plate under the bonnet on the lhs?
@aukeenskidcar239 3 жыл бұрын
my au oil drain bolt was 13mm standard intech non vct tho
@martykath4427 3 жыл бұрын
Don't forget that auto heat exchanger that goes nasty
@alanmansour477 3 жыл бұрын
Great vid as usual, another good maintenance tip for KMs of the this car would be quick throttle body clean and gasket replace, you'd be amazed how much gunk builds up around throttle butterfly
@AJ-zv9tn 2 жыл бұрын
False
@antoniof7479 3 жыл бұрын
I did the oil and filter change today. My mechanic tightened the bastard really well 😅. Needed 1 hour of grunting to remove it.
@MotoringBoxTV 3 жыл бұрын
I've always tightened mine by hand only, never had any leaks. Apparently the official word is to hand tighten, and then give it another half a turn.
@the_real_superstickman 3 жыл бұрын
I've had to do the screwdriver thing twice in my life, on two cars that had been to a particular mechanic. I've almost always been able to undo old oil filters by hand (no tool at all) that I've put on by hand, and never had any leaks.
@ahmetturkmen0011 Жыл бұрын
@6:06... ok now we know your AU's dirty little secret. ;)
@josemanuel5749 3 жыл бұрын
1:12 - For some reasons this car seems like your Ford Crown Victoria in terms of how tough it is
@jamesfrench7299 3 жыл бұрын
Yes essentially. This model is the best when it comes to getting so many things right.
@jamesfrench7299 3 жыл бұрын
Except it's an inline six cylinder instead of a V8 and unibody
@jamesfrench7299 3 жыл бұрын
@@akaitv6606 No, the Fairlane and LTD are based off the Falcon station wagon platform to get the extra rear leg room. They are Falcon burgers with more goodies.
@lankymanmma 2 жыл бұрын
I'd rather Holden's myself but I'd make an exception for an au
@Thisuserhasntaname 3 жыл бұрын
So i did some internet digging, that fuel filter has been replaced at some stage as AUs are meant to come with Motor craft instead of Ryco, however its been quite a while as Ryco has not used that logo for their automotive filters for quite a while, im guessing that fuel filter was last done before 2014
@MotoringBoxTV 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I looked into it too when I noticed the Ryco logo during editing. Looks really old school, so I am guessing it was at least 10 years ago!
@NewstartGarageOZ 3 жыл бұрын
I use Motorcraft ones myself because I did a service on a friend's AU and he bought a cheap aftermarket service kit. The fuel filter nut hadn't been fully threaded and it leaked heaps of fuel. I couldn't understand why it just wouldn't seal and he didn't believe that it wasn't my fault until I bought a Motorcraft one with my own money and fitted it successfully. He then reimbursed me for it and when I inspected the cheap one carefully I could see the thread didn't go all the way into the nut
@anthonypllu3864 3 жыл бұрын
the other leads were for EL/XH buy the looks,
@boss302frostyfordfan2 3 жыл бұрын
I bet it feels alot smoother now probs feels more powerful aswell 😂
@tomodonnell3526 3 жыл бұрын
Also people, oil filters only go on firm, but not tight. You shouldn't need a wrench to get it off in the first place ;) It's amazing how many people don't do basic servicing on their cars anymore. Although I've been making sure mny young boy is around when I do mine so it's something that isn't foreign to him when he gets older.
@tomodonnell3526 3 жыл бұрын
Also, did you do plugs on the AU so you didn't have to bugger around with #6 cylinder on the Barra?? :P :')
@MotoringBoxTV 3 жыл бұрын
Already done the ones in the BA!
@jtofpv 3 жыл бұрын
Not sure if it's been mentioned or if you know, but series 1 AU has a different coil pack and leads to the series 2/3 AU. The new leads you had looked like series 1 leads. Hope this helps!
@MotoringBoxTV 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like that's the case. I was joking about now I'll have to buy an S1.
@jtofpv 3 жыл бұрын
@@MotoringBoxTV nothing wrong with two AU's 😂
@sillyover4076 3 жыл бұрын
6:06 i think i jezzed
@MrHanslow 3 жыл бұрын
They was spark plug leads for the falcon with a dizzy cap ea el etc
@jsd9871 3 жыл бұрын
Here's an interesting fact you might not know au Falcon under the intake manifold has a plug where you can put a dizzy piss off the coil pack
@triggeredleftyvegan6004 3 жыл бұрын
They were Series 1 leads, coilpack is different
@robert43g 3 жыл бұрын
Never put a screwdriver into a oil filter seen that done they wernt able to unscrew the filter tore it up were able with a filter spanner on the lip where it goes against the block to undo it. If you dont have a filter spanner use a old mechanics trick use a leather belt on the filer to undo it . Also only hand tighten up the filter other wise you stuff the rubber ring
@ironmaidentragic 3 жыл бұрын
I don't think the only "satisfying" part of this video was changing out the spark plugs! Pretty sure there were sparks flying when you fingered that oil filter! How can it be wrong, when it feels so right!
@paulmcgaw6976 3 жыл бұрын
We have the same jack! When you do the BA, I use a small bit of wood cut off to put between the jack and the chassis rail, so that the jack doesn't dig in... spreads the load out a bit.
@peterdixon2035 3 жыл бұрын
I wonder if its ever been changed at all then turns filter over to see ryco
@Dropbear237 3 жыл бұрын
It looked you took out platinum spark plugs. I recommend Bosch platinum iridium spark plugs, if you can find them. Supercheap Auto used to stock them but they don't anymore.
@MotoringBoxTV 3 жыл бұрын
In a stock Intech I struggle to see the benefit of running expensive plugs, apart from maybe lasting a bit longer? I'd rather go cheaper and change them out more often to be honest.
@Dropbear237 3 жыл бұрын
@@MotoringBoxTV i noticed a difference in my NC2 Fairlane with a stock engine. The plugs have 4 platinum tips with a very thin iridium core. They're none adjustable.
@stevejohnstone5163 3 жыл бұрын
@@MotoringBoxTV you can buy genuine ford motorcraft platinum plugs 6 for $45
@reecey_017 3 жыл бұрын
When you use the screwdriver method, make sure you use a very very long screwdriver, because if it’s too short I find that it will rip the top off the filter instead as there’s not even force being distributed around the filter, I’m probably reading too deep into it but I just find that it works the best and I haven’t had one rip off since using a long as shit screwdriver
@MattExzy 3 жыл бұрын
I don't know what the tool's called exactly... I just call it a 'filter cup' that fits over the end of the oil filter - it has a 1/2" driver socket which is great for a cheap breaker bar - it's a bit extreme to be talking about breaker bars for oil filters, but I find that works a treat without getting all stabby stabby.
@stevejohnstone5163 3 жыл бұрын
@@MattExzy The cups are very good. The only thing I’ve found is different brand filters have different ends so it works to the specific filter head you buy it for, like 24 teeth
@1969Risky 3 жыл бұрын
Sean, with the oil filter (depending on the angle it sits), you can fill up the oil filter part of the way before installing it. I had AU's as company cars & I was never happy with them as they had various issues. We used to call them the Awfully Ugly. The BA fixed most of the issues with the AU & by the time the BF came along more of the issues were addressed. The only issues we had with the Fords of the time were rust in the worst areas but by the time they came by, we replaced them. I've noticed with the fuels we get that there's always crap trapped in the fuel filter more now than ever before. Cos fuel filters are cheap, I recommend replacing them every 8-10 months. I also recommend that you replace the diff oil due to the unknown time it's been serviced. I'm sure you can do a video on that as it's very easy to do. Replacing the diff oil periodically makes a difference. Not many replace the diff oil as it's always in a forgotten spot. Again great video, simple & easy to follow for novices.
@jamesrichardson645 3 жыл бұрын
My AU is an absolute unit, it had coolant leak into the gearbox, but she still runs. My BF Mkii is an absolute lemon. Literally its third day at the mechanics. It is getting a complete service done, but its diff bushes were completely munted at 90k kms leaving damage to the rear end, it has had its centre driveshaft bearing die at 150k kms, at 130 it needed new shocks, it is getting them now, and the brake booster has failed in the last week. Not to mention the rust it has. Oh, have I mentioned the power steering pump is dying? It also crapped its steering rack at 25k kms. Edit: also on its third catalytic converter and second muffler. It has only done 160k kms.
@Sixleeta 2 жыл бұрын
@@jamesrichardson645 yep BF XR6 owner here, can attest to their shittiness. My EL with 160km drives better than the BF. Clunks and rattles and poor interior fitment it’s a chunk of shit. I’ve had a few B series falcons and they’re all the same. The AU is where they began their downfall in my opinion. Also I heard a rumour that Ford canned the zinc dipping process on the Falcon with the introduction of AU, that might explain their penchant for rust.
@alpharaptor7510 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Are you going to replace the Radiator bottle
@MotoringBoxTV 3 жыл бұрын
Not sure. The AU is sort of just a daily runabout for me, so it's not a car I'm looking to go over and renew everything. So long as it runs well, I guess. We'll see!
@alpharaptor7510 3 жыл бұрын
@@MotoringBoxTV oh cool
@thewholls7176 3 жыл бұрын
If you really want to be thorough and do it properly and you need to drop the pan on the automatic change the automatic fluid with a flush with clean fluid and put in a Ryco filter kit Also I would check if the radiator core is shared with the automatic transmission cooler (as it is on the BA & BF) and with a car of that age you would be very well advised to go onto eBay spend 180 bucks for a fully welded aluminium radiator and just change it because what will happen is they corrode internally then coolant mixes with the transmission by the time you figure out what’s going on it’s too late and you need a new automatic...... On an AU A rebuilt automatic over the counter would be two grand easy
@thewholls7176 3 жыл бұрын
If I were you I would also bleed the brakes and switch to DOT 5.1 brake fluid - And if you’re using DOT 3 or 4 currently - DOT 5 is still miscible and you don’t have to bleed the thing completely.... If you want to double check that there is compatibility charts on Google
@steventroy279 2 жыл бұрын
Hi do you or any know were i can buy the weel arch moulding that on that AU
@MotoringBoxTV 2 жыл бұрын
Here you go! www.ebay.com.au/itm/Wheel-Arch-Moulds-to-suit-Ford-Falcon-AU-1999-2003-FENDERTRIM-/273491059510?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=705-154756-20017-0
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