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Q: Why not use a synthetic fluid? A: Some brands of synthetic fluid contain powerful detergents and additives that can prove harmful to your transmission's synchronizers. While many synthetic fluids perform very well, in most cases, we do not recommend their use. Furthermore, they may void your warranty. For peace of mind, remember that TREMEC conducts all of its OEM validation testing using conventional fluids without issue. http://www.tremec.com/menu.php?m=110#Q1

Re, ...I was hoping to buy a manual fluid as I have read some people say the thicker oil helps with the rattling etc.. Do not put any manual fluid ( Gear Oil ) in to your Gear-Box !! It will stuff up the synchronizers ! From www.tremec.com/menu.php?m=110 Q: Why not use gear oil in one of your transmissions? A: A hypoid gear oil by design does not allow mechanical surfaces to make contact with one another. A synchronizer relies on friction (much like your car's brakes) to do its job. Thus, gear oil in a synchronized transmission can be a bad combination, potentially causing a variety of shift quality issues. Furthermore, many gear oils contain sulfur additives that can damage friction materials. For your Diff use: 85W-140 Limited Slip Differential Oilhttp://www.nulon.com.au/products/Gear_and_Differential_Oils/85W-140_Limited_Slip_Differential_Oil/ For enhanced anti-wear performance use Nulon G70 Manual Gearbox & Diff Treatment. I have been using the stuff for many years with no problems at all.

INLINE 3/8 MAGNETIC TRANSMISSION FILTER BY MAGNEFINE Got 4x of them from a Dealer in the US... Fitted one to the Wife's Mazda3 2010. Very easy to do. Fitted the Unit in to the return hose after the Cooler to the Transmission under the Air-Filter Box. THESE ARE GENUINE MAGNEFINE FILTERS MADE IN AUSTRALIA http://www.magnefine.com/ The Magnetic Filter System by Magnefine The MAGNETIC filter extends the filtration spectrum to provide dual filtration that is designed to be completely effective in removing damaging ferrous metal particles from automatic transmissions and power steering systems. When the fluid passes within the effective range (5mm) of the powerful magnet, the MAGNEFINE filter quickly attracts all the hard damaging ferrous particles, even down to an incredible sub-micron level stopping the "chain reaction of wear". (University test show removal of harmful ferrous metal particles to 99.9974%) The secondary filtration media, removes remaining non-ferrous materials (I.e. copper, aluminum, dirt, clutch material) The MAGNEFINE dual filtration filter is the only effective form of filtration that can provide dynamic small particle extraction while maintaining full line flow capabilities for automatic transmissions and power steering systems * EXTENDS TRANSMISSION SERVICE CYCLE Continual cleaning of the transmission fluid actually produces cleaner fluid than the new fluid you put into the system. Major OEM's recommend adding 10,000 miles to your service cycle with the use of the Magnetic filter. * EXTENDS COMPONENT LIFE Filtering out ferrous particles 3 microns and up, will enhance component life by 7 times, according to Sayles & Macpherson. * DESIGNED FOR EASY INSTALLATION Easily installed on both hose and steel lines. * SIMPLIFIES TRANSMISSION SERVICING No more dropping the pan to service the pan filter at your normal cycle. Pan filter servicing is recommended at 100,000 miles. Servicing may be accomplished by evacuation at the inline filter points or by draining. * STOPS "CHAIN REACTION OF WEAR" Removing the ferrous particles in the 3 to 15 micron range with the powerful magnet, stops the wear and break down of the stabilizers. THE ANSWER TO IMPROVED TRANSMISSION PERFORMANCE AND EXTENDED COMPONENT LIFE http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/INLINE-3-8-MAGNETIC-TRANSMISSION-FILTER-BY-MAGNEFINE-/261385396200?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cdbc89fe8&_uhb=1 They come in different sizes. 1/2, 5/16, 3/8. http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/m.html?_odkw=&item=261385396200&_osacat=0&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&_ssn=lakes-transmission-parts&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.X%09+MAGNEFINE+INLINE++MAGNETIC+TRANSMISSION+FILTER&_nkw=%09+MAGNEFINE+INLINE++MAGNETIC+TRANSMISSION+FILTER&_sacat=0&_from=R40

Saw it on an American Car Show Program a few days ago. Found them en Ebay. http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/I.html?_trksid=m570.l3201&_nkw=12+volt+Fuse+Tap&_sacat=0 Could be very handy one day ??

MattyP Just make sure your "cruise control" still works with the Stop-Light LED's.

Check all the fuses... Let me know if any one is blown.

I have been using this stuff in all my cars for many years... My BA MK2 Turbo 6 Speed " loves " the stuff... I also use it in my Diffs. Manual Gearbox and Diff Treatment Nulon G70 Nulon Manual Gearbox and Diff Treatment with PTFE offers maximum lubrication and anti-wear protection to the gear and bearing surfaces of all types of gears (helical, spur and worm drive). Nulon G70 combines a balanced blend of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) with other extreme pressure and anti-corrosion compounds. Nulon G70 is suitable for use with all synchromesh rings and limited slip differentials. The PTFE particles in Nulon G70 range from .4 to 40 microns. The smaller particles, when subjected to pressure and temperature, impregnate the friction surfaces thus reducing friction and offering residual lubrication and corrosion resistance even during lay-up periods. The larger PTFE particles circulate with the normal gear lubricant and create a cushion between gear surfaces, dramatically reducing gear pitting. This cushioning effect is important in that it reduces noise caused by minor irregularities of mating surfaces which are responsible for the very common "period noise" experienced in differentials. Many modern gearboxes suffer from poor gear shifting when the gearbox is cold. As a result a number of manufacturers are recommending a lighter grade of oil, and in some cases automatic transmission fluid. These lighter grade oils provide superior gear changing at the expense of reduced life of gears and bearings, because the lower viscosity oil does not have the degree of EP (extreme pressure) protection. Nulon G70, due to its EP characteristics, will greatly improve protection as well as dramatically improve gear changes. Note: G70 is suitable for all gearboxes including passenger cars, trucks and industrial gearboxes. G70 is also compatible with, and suitable for use with, automatic transmission fluid and engine oils, where they are the manufacturer's recommended lubricant for manual gearboxes. http://www.nulon.com.au/products/Specialty_Products/Manual_Gearbox_and_Diff_Treatment/#.U3qKJdL6uz4

May 19, 2014 - 8:55AM Three-time formula one world champion Sir Jack Brabham has passed away, aged 88. A former Royal Australian Air Force mechanic, Brabham’s motorsport career started on Australian speedway dirt tracks in the late 1940s before he headed to the United Kingdom and joined the Cooper Racing Team, with which he won the 1959 and 1960 Formula One championships. But it was his own Brabham racing cars – designed and engineered with friend and fellow Australian Ron Tauranac – that led to him winning the 1966 championship. Brabham is the only person to have won the F1 world championship in his own car. He was born John Arthur Brabham on April 2, 1926 but was known as Jack and later picked up the nickname Black Jack. Brabham is survived by his second wife, Lady Margaret, and sons to his first wife Betty - Geoff, Gary and David, each of whom has enjoyed success in motorsport. http://www.theage.com.au/sport/motorsport/sir-jack-brabham-dead-20140519-zrgoj.html

Ford posts $267 million after-tax loss May 13, 2014 - 9:54AM Ford has joined Holden in reporting significant losses for 2013. The manufacturer’s annual financial report shows after-tax losses of $267 million, driven largely by a $242 million write-down of its local manufacturing facilities. Its 2013 operational losses were listed at $25 million, which came despite $72 million in government support. http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/ford-posts-267-million-aftertax-loss-20140513-386ms.html Expensive Daewoo records $554 million lossMay 12, 2014 - 5:25PM Holden has blamed its decision to stop building cars in Australia for a $553.8 million after tax loss in 2013. It is the biggest loss for the General Motors-owned brand and comes despite $86.2 million in government assistance. http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/holden-records-554-million-loss-20140512-385mh.html

Give it all a good clean... And find out where it (Oil) comes from. Power steering oil got a different smell compared to engine oil.

March 12, 2014 - 9:27AM Germany's Nurburgring has been sold to motor sport industry supplier Capricorn Group for more than 100 million euros ($154m), ending a months-long search to find new owners for the world's longest racetrack, which became insolvent in 2012. Capricorn's offer beat out a rival bid from buyout firm H.I.G Capital, the administrator for Nurburgring, GmbH, said at a press conference on Tuesday. "It was a close decision," administrator Jens Lieser said, adding that the deal included a pledge to invest around 25 million euros ($39m) to expand the facilities around the Nurburgring. The assets acquired by Capricorn include an amusement park and two racetracks: a modern 5.1km Formula One circuit and the Nordschleife, a treacherous 20.8km track first built in 1927, which is now used by the auto industry to hone vehicle dynamics for passenger cars. Germany-based Capricorn, which supplies high-end crankshafts, cylinder liners, pistons, connecting rods and fibre-reinforced composite materials to the motor sports industry, wants to develop the Nurburging as a technology centre. Previous efforts to build out the Nurburgring into a resort for car fanatics faltered after the company became insolvent, loaded with debt equivalent to around 50 years' worth of annual profit. Today, the old track's 73 bends, sharp crests and off-camber surfaces are used by car manufacturers to fine tune suspension and chassis settings. South Korean budget brand Hyundai spent nearly 7 million euros ($11m) building a new trackside test centre, one of five carmakers to do so, in the hope of narrowing a perceived gap with European rivals in ride and handling. German carmakers in particular have long had an affinity with the track. Daimler traces its "Silver Arrow" heritage back to the 1934 Eifel Race around the Nordschleife, or its northern loop, which it won after the Mercedes team famously scraped the car's white paintwork off the metal body to save weight. - Reuters http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/nurburgring-has-a-new-owner-20140312-34l7z.html

Re,...monitoring the coolant temp. That used to sit at 90 degrees. After the tune, it now sits at 79 degrees. Did you change the Thermostat to a lower Temp one ??

Re,... just under normal driving conditions. my water temp sits on about 90 oil temp around 75-80 and oil pressure around 60-70psi Those "Numbers" look normal to me. How far will the OIL Temp go if you start giving it some Stick ? Can you find out and let us know please.

??? Your NA Engine will need new pistons [ to lower the compression ] and stronger conrods. New PCM. New exhaust manifold, Oil and water supply to and from turbo unit. New Engine mounts. X-Over unit and Intercooler... plus all the Air intake piping. New MAP sensor. New Water Pump. New Spark Plugs.... And and and.................................

February 13, 2014 China is the world’s largest manufacturing nation and in 2012 China built 19.27 million vehicles up from just 2.1 million in the year 2000. That year the US built 10.5 million vehicles, Japan 9.9 million, Germany 5.6 million Korea 4.6 million. http://www.news.com.au/national/australias-biggest-threat-is-china-australian-strategic-policy-institute-report-finds/story-fncynjr2-1226824729488 Aug 2013 The total annual production of Australian-made vehicles for the domestic and export market for is now just over 200,000 vehicles. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-08-14/toner---car-manufacturing-in-australia/4886462

I change my engine oil and oil filter every 5,000km's. Zero oil use between oil changes !! I use MOBIL SUPER S 10W-40 Semi Synthetic Engine Oil in my 3 cars... Have done so for many years. PS, I also fitted an Engine Oil-Cooler ... Oil Temp now 80C -90C normal driving. Before... Oil Temp used to go to 100C plus. I also run a 88C Engine Thermostat.

The "Can ". It's full of Stainless Steel Pot Scrubbers... Has been working very nicely for many years now.

This is my set up... 100% effective !! Keeps all the oil out of the intake / turbo system. Done it many years ago.

And we also got this... Marshall Power says it is no longer viable to make batteries in Australia 3 February 2014 By BARRY PARK UP TO 70 workers at an 80-year-old South Australian battery maker supplying all three local car-makers are likely to lose their jobs by the end of this year. However, while Marshall Power said it would send its battery-making business to the Philippines – where its parent company is based – the decision to quit Australia was not tied in with Ford and Holden’s recently announced exit plans. “This was a very difficult decision and not one made lightly,” Marshall Power Australasian sales and marketing director Andrew Duncan said. “We are very proud of our manufacturing history and to lose some of our dedicated team members is always a last resort,” he said. “We must ensure long-term viability and sustainability for the larger employee group." About a third of the Australian car battery market is sourced from local manufacturers. Marshall Power’s brands include Exide and Marshall. According to a statement from Marshall, the Edinburgh North factory will close late this year, and will be replaced with a distribution centre. A spokesman for the company said it was still too early to say how many employees would run the distribution centre. Marshall Power laid blame for the decision on the tough business environment in Australia. “All viable options have been explored and due to competing imports and to deliver increased value to all Australian and New Zealand motorists, we have no choice but to fully utilise our associated companies to manufacture offshore,” Mr Duncan said. “Whilst we are deeply saddened about losing some of our team, this announcement delivers long term viability and allows us to continue to provide best in class product and a new range that will secure continued supply and value to our customers. “Our business will continue to supply Australian car manufacturers and our Australasian aftermarket customers. “Today’s announcement is not attributable to any one specific factor and is not related to any decisions made by Australian car manufacturers. This is a commercial decision taken by our business," he said. Marshall Power was founded in 1935, producing batteries for cars, boats, caravans, motorcycles, trucks and domestic use. Early last year, Marshall bought the Australian arm of battery-making rival Exide for an undisclosed sum. http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/BA13A93BC81D1EE4CA257C740020B279

7 February 2014 By BARRY PARK HOLDEN’S decision to quit manufacturing in Australia has reduced the value of the 70-year-old car-maker to just $US71 million, financial documents from its parent company show. General Motors overnight released the full-year result for its global operations, announcing a $US3.8 billion ($A4.2 billion) pre-tax profit, well down on the $US4.9 billion result the car-maker pegged in 2012. According to GM’s financial statements filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Holden’s value in the eyes of its owner has plummeted from more than $US500 million ($A557 million) to just $US71 million since December’s announcement of its upcoming closure. It also shows the restructure of GM’s international operations, including the end of car-making in Australia, will cost the company more than $US1.1 billion by the end of 2017. The documents also spell out the steps the global car-making giant is taking to close down its Australian operations by 2017, including taking a big tax hit that would have helped Expensive Daewoo write off its $152 million loss pegged last year as it struggled with a high Australian dollar. The car-maker is not expected to report a profit for 2013 when it reports its full-year result in the next few months. The financial statements reveal that GM’s division that includes Expensive Daewoo was a big financial drain on the company. GM’s Consolidated International Operations, the car-maker’s division that oversees Holden’s car-making business, reported about a $US200 million loss for the quarter once its booming Chinese division was factored out of the balance sheet – a big turnaround from the $US300 million profit it pegged the previous year. The full-year result for GM CIO fell from a profit of $US500 million before interest and tax in 2012 to $US300 million last year. GM executive vice-president and chief financial officer Chuck Stevens acknowledged there would be more financial pain ahead for the car-maker as parts of the business, including Holden, wound down. “In 2013, we strengthened our fortress balance sheet and delivered consistent earnings, providing the foundation for a quarterly dividend for our shareholders this year,” he said. “This year we’ll leverage our strength in the US and China to execute important restructuring activities in other key global operations.” The statements also hint that a deal between the car-maker and its workers over severance payments is yet to be thrashed out. “In December 2013 we announced plans to cease vehicle and engine manufacturing and significantly reduce engineering operations at Expensive Daewoo by the end of 2017,” the car-maker’s SEC filing says. “Expensive Daewoo will continue to sell imported vehicles through its Expensive Daewoo dealer network and maintain its global design studio. “Our Australian operations have been subject to unfavorable market conditions including the sustained strength of the Australian dollar, high cost of production and a small but highly competitive and fragmented domestic automotive market. “In the three months ended December 31, 2013 we recorded pre-tax charges of $0.5 billion consisting of asset impairment charges including property, plant and equipment and exit-related costs including certain employee severance related costs. “We expect to incur additional charges through 2017 for incremental future cash payments of employee severance once negotiations of the amount are completed.” Planned factory closures in Europe and Australia and the withdrawal of the Chevrolet brand from Europe cost GM $US420 million last financial year. According to the financial statements, completing the restructure by the end of 2017 will add another $640 million in red ink. According to GM, Holden’s announcement in December alone that it will no longer make cars in Australia beyond 2017 cost the company $US477 million. As well, the financial balance sheets show GM’s Australian division is shaping up for a big tax hit as it fails to write off any losses generated by Expensive Daewoo against future income. “At December 31, 2011 as a result of sustained profitability in Australia, we released the valuation allowance against deferred tax assets,” the report says. “The reduction in the valuation allowance resulted in a non-cash income tax benefit of $502 million. “In Australia we have net operating loss carry forwards which are subject to meeting a ‘Same Business Test’ requirement that we assess on a quarterly basis. “At December 31, 2013 as a result of our plans to cease vehicle and engine manufacturing at Holden, we determined that it was more likely than not Expensive Daewoo would not realise a portion of the deferred tax assets and recorded a valuation allowance in the amount of $133 million.” The statement also shows US factory workers will each get a $US7500 productivity bonus for helping the company do well in the booming North American market. http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/C2995AD2405CC6F4CA257C780001385D

Also from , justanswer.com If the door locks aren't locking at all then the faulty door lock is the drivers one. It's the master switch. If that one doesn't lock then none of them will. If it is any of the others then that door won't lock and just buzz. These locks are notorious for breaking. There is a plastic cog inside which breaks the spiral shaft it is part of. If that is broken then the lock doesn't activate and the rest usually won't lock either. FORD AU/BA/ BF/TERRITORY DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR REPAIR KIT http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/FORD-AU-BA-BF-TERRITORY-DOOR-LOCK-ACTUATOR-REPAIR-KIT-/201029515505#ht_5490wt_1226 Some more: http://www.ebay.com.au/bhp/ford-ba-door-lock-actuator

Thank you raband... I spend nearly 40 years working on small and big wheels. Also worked on large computer controlled Automatic Transmissions made by ZF, Renk, and Voith for many years And I never give up... LOL Just need the right tools... anything can be fixed.

Also found this... The most likely cause of this is a sticking door ajar switch...the door ajar switches are located within the door latch...if you have a can of spray brake cleaner or carb cleaner, go to the drivers door, open the door, now spray for 5 seconds into the door latch..then open and close the door 10 times...repeat this with the other doors and then check to see if the warning light goes out and locking returns to normal. justanswer.com/ford/5xm7w-ford-falcon-doors-closed-02-ba-falcon-says-door-ajar.html I think we are getting somewhere... Just went under the house / garage... This is what I did. Opened driver door... window down so I can open door via the inside handle. Pressed lock button on remote... Horn sounds. Next I used a philips screw diver to look the door lock while door is still open... Pressed lock button on remote... Horn will not sound but all doors will be locked. So... I think you may have a stuck door switch.

I get that 'sound' when a door is still open... !

Jobs to go at Ford plants in Broadmeadows and Geelong. February 6, 2014 - 2:05PMAnother 300 jobs will be cut at Ford’s Victorian manufacturing plants, as the company continues to reduce its Australian operations. Ford employees and union representatives were told on Thursday morning that production levels at Broadmeadows and Geelong would be trimmed about one-third by June. The move will trigger another round of job losses between May and the end of the year. "We briefed them on the fact that as we continue to transform our business in Australia that we will continue to match production with demand," Ford spokesman Wes Sherwood said. The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union, fears Ford will need to undertake forced redundancies to cut 300 jobs. National vehicle division secretary Dave Smith said most factory workers had intended to see out Ford’s 2016 closure. “Ford will struggle to find the numbers on a voluntary basis,” he said. A survey conducted by the union last November showed 96 per cent of Ford workers hoped to stay with the car marker until it closed its Victorian operations in 2016. ‘‘They might have hoped they had some sort of job security until then, and obviously this has thrown a spanner in the works for them,’’ he said. ‘‘All that uncertainty will come back again ... it will be very stressful for the workers and their families, not knowing if they will still have a job.’’ Mr Smith said the latest round of job cuts would mount even more stress on the Victorian components supply industry. He criticised the Abbott government’s stance of refusing to support industries, workers and their families, and said Ford’s announcements highlighted the need to help Toyota. “This reaffirms the ridiculous damaging actions of the government, in not supporting auto-workers in a softening economy,’’ he said. ‘‘The Prime Minister needs to have a serious look at himself, show some serious leadership, and back Toyota and back the 30,000 jobs in Victoria that rely on it.’’ Ford says that as the market continues to shift, it remained on track to launch its new Territory SUV and Falcon sedan models later this year, which would be manufactured in Victoria. "Importantly, we are still committed to our transformation of the business and we are increasing the number of offerings in our showroom and we are refreshing our line-ups," Mr Sherwood said. In May last year, Ford announced its plants at Broadmeadows and Geelong will close their doors in October 2016, and 1160 jobs would be lost. More than 1000 employees work at Ford’s Broadmeadows plant, and 840 work at Geelong. Victorian Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews said the ‘‘devastating news’’ was another blow to the state’s economy, and accused the government of doing nothing to help. ‘‘Every day, our state is losing jobs. Our biggest companies are closing their doors, shops are shutting and the economy is hurting,’’ he said. ‘‘Denis Napthine did nothing to save these jobs at Ford.’’ Victoria used to be ‘‘number one’’, Mr Andrews said. ‘‘Now we’ve fallen behind.’’ Ford’s announcement on Wednesday comes after the car maker’s attempts to adjust production to its slowing sales. Last year, 750 of Ford’s 1200 manufacturing employees were stood down on half-wages during planned shutdown days, with the option of topping up their salaries using annual leave entitlements. Sales of Australian-produced Fords have halved since 2009, from 54,087 sales to 29,550 Geelong mayor Darryn Lyons said he was sad to see such an important part of Geelong’s modern history diminish its presence ‘‘in such a short space of time’’. Cr Lyons said he would be seeking an assurance from Ford Australia that it would stand by its plan to maintain manufacturing at Geelong until 2016. “I will be writing to Ford’s head of global operations seeking detail on Ford’s future plans, including their intentions for the Geelong site once manufacturing operations ultimately do cease,’’ he said. “If necessary I will fly to Ford’s head office to take this conversation to them." from, http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/jobs-to-go-at-ford-plants-in-broadmeadows-and-geelong-20140206-32349.html