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31-12-2005, 09:09 PM | #1 | ||
Off to Never Never Land
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Location: Brisbane Qld
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Hi all just joined so thought I would say g'day and wish you all a happy new year.
On another topic I have just bought myself a brand new XR6T Ute 6 Speed Manual and was very excited as it was my first ever brand new car. So far I am loving it except for some serious issues with the gear box. I was told that it would be a bit sticky through the gears until it loosend up a bit but it has proved to be more trouble than that. Issues have been not being able to change down from 3rd into second (intermittently) not being able to select 1st even when at a stand still, changing from 2nd to 3rd seems like its got a meshing problem and when backing off to coast there is a clunk which sounds like backlash, and then there is the clicking noise every time I press the clutch in. Is anybody else aware of problems with these gearboxes or have I just scored a dodgy one. Apart from that the rest of the car is great and I love driving it Any feedback on this problem would be great as it goes in for its first service next week and would like some info to use with the service people Thanks Jason |
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31-12-2005, 09:13 PM | #2 | |||
Aussie_Geo
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Location: Kensington, WA
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Sorry I can't help you with the gearbox problem as so far, Knock on wood, I have not had anything like that, but I have to say............. love the colour of your ute. cheers Peter
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31-12-2005, 09:14 PM | #3 | ||
Off to Never Never Land
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Thx that was what sold me on it
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31-12-2005, 09:15 PM | #4 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Newcastle, NSW
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Its great too see all of these new faces before the turn of 2006.
Welcome to AFF have a great stay mate. |
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31-12-2005, 09:16 PM | #5 | ||
Off to Never Never Land
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Location: Brisbane Qld
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My last ute wore a holden badge too but it was time to return to the stable lol
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31-12-2005, 09:21 PM | #6 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Location: Newcastle, NSW
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lol fair enough
What type of ute was it? |
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31-12-2005, 09:23 PM | #7 | ||
Off to Never Never Land
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Location: Brisbane Qld
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stock VS column auto, bench seat, and fast red paint
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31-12-2005, 09:24 PM | #8 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Oh it was Auto, I hope it was a V8 and not the boring V6. :
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31-12-2005, 09:26 PM | #9 | ||
Off to Never Never Land
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yep it was the boring one
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31-12-2005, 09:30 PM | #10 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Location: Newcastle, NSW
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***Slaps VelocityXR6TUte in the head*** lol
What were you thinking mate getting a Vacuum cleaner VS ute? Sorry mate I just feel happy all of a sudden. |
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31-12-2005, 09:36 PM | #11 | ||
Off to Never Never Land
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Yeah Yeah I know it was my wifes but I traded my Tickford EF Fairmont Ghia on a wagon when the young fella was born but we didnt want to get rid of the ute. e
But I have made up for it now no pain no gain as they say : |
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01-01-2006, 06:59 AM | #12 | ||
DJR TM#54
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: on my p.c now with internet! ok i'll still use works internet too.
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Hi & welcome, hope you enjoy the site.
I haven't hear to many problem with the new 6spd so i would be take back to the dealer to get it fix.
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01-01-2006, 10:21 AM | #13 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Welcome
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01-01-2006, 10:54 AM | #14 | ||
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welcome
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01-01-2006, 11:06 AM | #15 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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G'day mate and welcome, god were getting a fair few new members which is always nice, and with the gearbox yeh got nothing for you, ive read the gear box it pretty sweet and havent heard to many problems, just get them to straight out fix/replace it for you as it should still be in warrenty?
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01-01-2006, 08:28 PM | #16 | ||
BA GT-P Owner
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Welcome to AFF hope u enjoy ur time here
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01-01-2006, 08:31 PM | #17 | ||
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G'day and good to meet you!! Get the oil changed in the box and make sure it is auto fluid of the dextron3 type. Fixed my AU's notchy g'box.
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01-01-2006, 10:10 PM | #18 | ||
Force Fed Fords
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Hiya and welcome Jason.
Cheers Jason : |
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01-01-2006, 11:25 PM | #19 | ||
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Welcome to the site and have fun,
Anthony
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01-01-2006, 11:30 PM | #20 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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G'day and welcome
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01-01-2006, 11:56 PM | #21 | ||
Just Super Happy now :)
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Welcome to the forums Jason!
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