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DougP
05-10-2007, 01:09 PM
Hi guy's. Made my first perches of 2 cars that arrived today. Had to take a good look at them being my first and all. Problem is the bonnet want open on ether car. Their the 00 Motorsports cars of 2003 1:18. Was wondering if there's a trick to this or is it a folt? As well the peace under the front splitter fail off. It's just glued on and wondering whats the best glue to fix this. I know BIANTE do warranty this stuff but sending them back after just getting them seems like such a pain in the butt. Thanks guys..
carnut01
05-10-2007, 01:21 PM
with all the Biante BA falcons, there is a little button under the front spoiler that you need to press to unlatch the bonnet;)
KAL SPL
05-10-2007, 01:45 PM
Its a Ford its meant to have issues :)
fordmad17
05-10-2007, 02:21 PM
Its a Ford its meant to have issues :)

now now
DougP
05-10-2007, 03:26 PM
Thanks guys. Funny crack there KAL SPL!:D
sleepy
06-10-2007, 06:59 PM
Loctite 406 is about the best glue around for fixing almost anything...
Oh Five
21-10-2007, 08:45 AM
Hi guys, Rather than open another thread, I thought this one would be appropriate;)

When i run the air con in my EF ( yes i know, i know.. Its a FORD:rolleyes: ) and i put the foot down, the air goes from the front vents to the windscreen vents. I am guessing it is some type of vacumn problem, but before i go running off to a costly mechanic/auto elec/air con man:confused: , I thought you blokes would more than likely know if it is a common problem and easily fixed. Cheers Bruce.
wayno
21-10-2007, 08:51 AM
Sell it and buy a Commodore.
HDTHSVHRT
21-10-2007, 09:02 AM
yep particularly that youve got that username!
malscar
21-10-2007, 09:10 AM
Ohfive, I had that happen in my old VN and VS (Yes Wayno - COMMODORES:p) If I remember correctly, it needed regassing.

I would find the Ford forum and either look through the model questions or put it out there. (On the red side Just Commodores does this)
Oh Five
21-10-2007, 10:15 AM
Nah,has been re gassed and new compresser/condenser (whatever it is)
lukey73
21-10-2007, 10:29 AM
Bruce i wouls suspect that you have a split vacumn line, you mave to pull the lower part of the dash out to see which line it is.

I would go and buy a Gregorys manual for your car if dont already have one and see how hard it is before starting ripping the car apart.
HJ GTS
21-10-2007, 11:46 AM
Hi guys, Rather than open another thread, I thought this one would be appropriate;)

When i run the air con in my EF ( yes i know, i know.. Its a FORD:rolleyes: ) and i put the foot down, the air goes from the front vents to the windscreen vents. I am guessing it is some type of vacumn problem, but before i go running off to a costly mechanic/auto elec/air con man:confused: , I thought you blokes would more than likely know if it is a common problem and easily fixed. Cheers Bruce.
Hi Oh five,
Had same problem with VL COMMODRE, but also found my thermo fan for radiator did not work when suppose to,took it to Auto Electrician,He replaced my control switch(face,feet,front window), Had no problems since, I hope this will help!
brchi17
21-10-2007, 07:57 PM
Oh five, which model of EF is yours ???

I know when the climate control panel failed in the upper spec EF's (Fairmont & Ghia), it did what yours is doing, solution was a replacement control panel...
biante11500
21-10-2007, 08:05 PM
i had the same problem with the air on one of my chevy luminas a while back. every time you mash the gas the air would stop comming out of the vents facing you and come out of the top of the dash or defrost vent. i had it checked out and it was a small vacum line with a split in it under the dash running out through the firewall. it didn't cost much to fix it and its been working fine ever since.
Oh Five
21-10-2007, 10:25 PM
. i had it checked out and it was a small vacum line with a split in it under the dash running out through the firewall. it didn't cost much to fix it and its been working fine ever since.
Thanks guys, sounds like thats what i thought, vacumn line. Now what to do?? replace line or buy a commodore like one member suggested:D
Patterson
21-10-2007, 10:49 PM
Its clear your problem is that blue badge!

Move on up to a VB, or something newer if possible!
Oh Five
22-10-2007, 08:02 PM
Its clear your problem is that blue badge!

Move on up to a VB, or something newer if possible!

Mate i may be a Holden boy, but the only decent VB is the one with a green label:D
Jace
22-10-2007, 09:30 PM
Wash your mouth out then so called "Holden Boy" with your EF- I remember the number O5 on the side of VB Commodores!!
wayno
22-10-2007, 09:39 PM
Mate i may be a Holden boy, but the only decent VB is the one with a green label:D

I had a VC SL/E and still wish I had it. :(
Jace
22-10-2007, 09:51 PM
My weekend toy is actually a VB SLE & I won't sell it. Thankfully my wife has finally come to realise that as well :D
Oh Five
23-10-2007, 06:35 PM
Wash your mouth out then so called "Holden Boy" with your EF- I remember the number O5 on the side of VB Commodores!!

Didnt know it was a written law what make you had to own. I remember the number 05 on the side of AUSCAR falcons, gp A sierras, Volvo's and BMWs:rolleyes:

P.S VBs were crap!!
lukey73
23-10-2007, 07:28 PM
P.S VBs were crap!!

Careful Bruce i know few people down your way who will come knocking on your door with talk like that:D
Jace
23-10-2007, 07:38 PM
Didnt know it was a written law what make you had to own. I remember the number 05 on the side of AUSCAR falcons, gp A sierras, Volvo's and BMWs:rolleyes:

P.S VBs were crap!!


Nice.......your opinion is as well :p
Oh Five
23-10-2007, 07:42 PM
Careful Bruce i know few people down your way who will come knocking on your door with talk like that:D

That address i told you at bathurst was false Luke:D

Nice.......your opinion is as well :p

Glad we have mutual thoughts.;)
lukey73
23-10-2007, 07:50 PM
That address i told you at bathurst was false Luke:D


No its not as you received that package i sent sometime ago! :p

I suppose your going to tell me you have moved since then :)
Jace
23-10-2007, 08:12 PM
Anyway Oh Five I don't actually recall typing anything about Auscar Falcons or Sierras or Volvos or BMW's. BUT what I was saying I guess is that I have reason to think you are a fan of the Brock AND he did race VB Commodores with success. Therefore I am wondering how you come to the conclusion that VB Commodores are "crap" & oh yeah I think I remember that one of his greatest victories of all was in a .........VB COMMODORE -THE 1979 AROUND AUSTRALIA REPCO TRIAL- would be nice to see a 1/18 of that car by the way.
Oh Five
23-10-2007, 08:49 PM
No its not as you received that package i sent sometime ago! :p

I suppose your going to tell me you have moved since then :)

Ok OK You win... VBees are great,now send the troops back to base.

Anyway Oh Five I don't actually recall typing anything about Auscar Falcons or Sierras or Volvos or BMW's
No, but you said you remember 05 on a VB, so i was saying i remembered 05 on Fords,etc. BUT what I was saying I guess is that I have reason to think you are a fan of the Brock AND he did race VB Commodores with success.Yes i am, and yes he did, but doesnt mean i have to like them. Therefore I am wondering how you come to the conclusion that VB Commodores are "crap" . Because i owned one and a mate owned one, and we had nothing but trouble.& oh yeah I think I remember that one of his greatest victories of all was in a .........VB COMMODORE -THE 1979 AROUND AUSTRALIA REPCO TRIAL- would be nice to see a 1/18 of that car by the way. Yes it would be a great model to have.. gee, we agree:D
Jace
23-10-2007, 09:20 PM
So how about it Biante, what about doing a 1/18th of the 1979 HDT Repco trial car?
Sure to be popular & that other lot havn't thought of it yet!!
Oh Five
23-10-2007, 09:33 PM
WWWWAAAAAYYYY off topic;)
Jace
23-10-2007, 09:45 PM
WWWWAAAAAYYYY off topic;)

:rolleyes5: Sorry mattee