RadEA

Hey guys. Im a newbie but im loooking at getting a 1990 EA Fairmont Ghia. It has Multi point injection, all power options (mirrors, windows etc) and a rear LSD. It has 240 000 on the clock, and is going for $3000. The body is in good nick, it could do with a good polish though. Any things to look out for when buying this type of ford?

Im looking at doing some pretty low key mods, 17 inch rims, decent air filters, 2.5" exhaust and maybe a new camshaft. anyway, thanks for any input guys.


Cheers, Gazza

EFFalcon

make sure all the elecs are working
check all the usual mechanical things.

make sure trans shifts nicely, check for any coolant leaks etc.

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1995 EF II Falcon GLi: Heritage Green, 4spd Auto, AUII 17" Rims, Custom BA Front Bar, Lowered, Gas Research LPG, Clear Indicators, JVC MP3 Headunit, Phoenix Gold 6.5" Splits, Coustic 481QE Amp, Clarion 12" sub, Leather Seats, Power Window Conversion, 3.45 LSD, Pacemaker Comp Extractors, 2.5" Exhaust, Mandrel Bent Intake, High Flow Filter, Wade 1004 110 cam.

In Progress: BA XR Side Skirts, BA XR Rear bar, BA Shifter Handle.

RadEA

thanks mate, i took it for a quick spin and the tranny shifts great (4spd auto) and as far as i know, its all good underneath and in the engine bay.

BoZZa17

sounds good
as long as the price is well suited. go for it!

Troutman

Any service history would be a big help. There's no knowing when the head gasket will go on an E series six. :sad:

Best of luck with it and keep us posted.

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1989 Ford Fairmont Ghia turbo/GL replica (underway)
1994 Eunos 800M
1990 Ford Laser S

BOSXR8

True that Troutman :-(

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1993 EBII GLi 5speed, EF 3.45:1 L.S.D, Ultra Low Front and Super Low Rear, Hurricane Extractors, High Flow Cat and Sports System, Wade Stage two cam

MADNC_8

sounds pretty good for the price.

look for rust though.

John_xr6

does that price include reg and roadworthy? if not its a little to pricey for an EA. unless it is immaculate.

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RadEA

yep, no rust and includes rego and roadworthy. by the way, as i am a bit of a newbie, how do u know when the head gasket has gone, ive never experienced this before. thanks guys

Troutman

Coolant mixing with oil, major loss of power and car overheating will be a strong enough hint. I'd get it checked out by a trusted mechanic. :o)

Best of luck with it.

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Jack Travis, E-Series Acting President

1989 Ford Fairmont Ghia turbo/GL replica (underway)
1994 Eunos 800M
1990 Ford Laser S