Falcon V6 News - Wont fit the Engine Bay!

[aquahead2001]

From: http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/...6893_news.html

"Ford's engineering flaw shocks union

Kerri-Ann Hobbs

August 6th, 2008

Share this article
Digg this Post to del.icio.us Post to Stumble Upon Post to Facebook FORD'S new Falcon, complete with new V6 engine, will be ready by 2010 despite an engineering hiccup that means the motor doesn't fit the vehicle.

The blue circle's flagship vehicle's sizing problem was not unusual and was part of the engineering process, according to Ford spokeswoman Sinead McAlary.

But unions have questioned whether the set-back will mean some of the 600-odd staff at the company's Geelong engine plant would need to work past the 2010 dismissal date in order to fix the glitch.

"There is nothing outside the usual engineering development process," Ms McAlary said.

"The engine is being developed and there is nothing unusual outside the normal process.

"The program is proceeding as planned."

Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) car division federal secretary Ian Jones said he was shocked to learn the engine was too big for the motor well, preventing the bonnet from closing.

"We haven't been able to confirm what people will be required to stay on.

"As I understand it there is an issue in respect to funding the engineering.

"It may mean that they (Ford) have to hang on to their current engine."

In July 2007, Ford Australia announced its Norlane engine plant was to close in two years, with 600 job cuts, but 60 people from the defunct casting plant could be redeployed to other roles.

Meanwhile Ford Australia is today expected to officially announce that safety regulators have given the new Falcon a five-star rating - the highest safety ranking in the competitive family car market."

I was under the impression that the Durawhatsit 36/37 was a 60 degree V6, so would be narrower than say the Boss Quad Cam Motor. Maybe they're putting in sideways!