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 Post subject: New engine for my au1 fairmont?
Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2011 3:16 pm 
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Hi guys just after some advice on engine replacement for my au1 fairmont which has done roughly 270,000 kms now. I'm either looking at getting a rebuilt 4.0 litre 6 or a tickford xr6 engine put in. just after any feedback or ideas you guys would have on this issue thanks.
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 Post subject: Re: New engine for my au1 fairmont?
Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2011 3:19 pm 
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its ALOT cheaper to just throw a second hand motor in than get one rebuilt, whats wrong with your motor is it stuffed or do you just feel the need to replace it?

 

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 Post subject: Re: New engine for my au1 fairmont?
Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2011 3:27 pm 
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i was looking to get a replacement engine not rebuild the one i have. just thinking its getting on in age, wouldn't have the power etc it used to.i"ve had it for 4 years got it when it had 130,000 on it
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 Post subject: Re: New engine for my au1 fairmont?
Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2011 3:30 pm 
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if youv serivced it and havent thrashed the pants off it i wouldnt bother replacing it, you could drop a tickford au motor in it but it mite of had a hard life and it wouldnt go as good as yours if its had the pants thrashed off it

 

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 Post subject: Re: New engine for my au1 fairmont?
Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2011 5:21 pm 
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270.000 km isnt that bad for an au engine. if the engine is not burning oil or has bad engine noises, i wouldnt change it..
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