SAM80R

Hi all I am tightening my exhaust manifold bolts for the second time since owning the car and am concerned with strippping the alloy thread in the head of the engine. Especially the 3 or four bolts that you have to completely remove in order to get the heat shield off. Does any one kknow where I can get exhaust studs to replace these bolts, if not at least what size stud I need to order from my local bolt shop? Cheers Sam

Hi all. I am having similar problems to the above. Rough at idle (although not to bad) and under power over 3000rpm it mises and lacks power, like it has lost a cylinder. Anything below 3000rpm seems to be ok, and she runs pretty smooth and the lack of power is noticable but nothing violent, the biggest indicator is the change in the exhaust note. I have removed the coils and found some white residue (corrosion looking) in the holes going down to the spark plugs. The car is an 04 turbo with 87000 k's. Just wondering before I go buy all the coils and plugs if there is any way to confirm that they are all buggered? I have read comments that the above symptoms can also be due to a broken catalitic converter and I obviously dont want to replace all coils if its more likely the cat. Is there any more info any one can give me to distinguish between the two types of problems. How often/likely is it for the cat to fail on a car its age? I have heard that the cat may rattle when broken... I have noticed a slight exhaust rattle however I have had a lot of trouble with the under car heat shield rattling. I am assuming my plugs are ok as the electrode comes up to a narrow point that is close to the gap dimension given in the ford book...??? From what I have read above it sounds like any white residue in the coil recess is an indication they are stuffed and possibly arching. Is there any other indication that the plugs are arching? I have noticed some bubling and flaking of the red paint on the engine in the recess where the coils sit, is this an indication they are stuffed also. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Sam

Same problem here. Quoted about $250 for a new pump assembly... found some on old trusty EBAY for a lot less. Any one had experience with the pumps from ebay?

ruined a perfectly good car... what is with the different sized wheels

same here. Mine was meant to have the bolt tightened according to service manual, but there was quite a few that were loose.

similar problem myself. Took the two turbo hoses off over top of the exhaust manifold. Tightened up as many exhaust and turbo bolts as I could reach (some of them needed it). And re installed all hosing giving them all a bit more tension than they had before. Fixed the prob. Car is heaps more responsive and quieter. Only can hear turbo squeal now...

had a look and my bolt was also loose. Just hanging on by a few threads. tightened it up along with the all exhaust manifold bolts. Big difference to car performance. smoother quieter. I must have been loosing some pressure somewhere. Recommend that you have a look if you have not already

I love this forum. Everytime I have a problem with my car my old man tells me I am imagining things. Then I jump on the forum and there is another dozen people with the same complaint. Anyway I am having this same prob. Had the wheels balanced aligned rotated. And back in there today to get the wheel bearings done. Hopefully this is the noise I hear at bout 70 km/h. I also get a small vibration at 100 km/h but this has only happened since the balance so I am blaming the tyre mob for that.

I have this same problem at the moment. I have taken it to the mechanic who want to change the cat straight away, but I am not convinced there is any failing cat symptoms. Plus the vibration really only occrurs at idle. power still seems fine. My plan was to remove the heat sheilds and wrap the pipes with exhaust wrap and re fit the shields. Anyone see any issues with doing this.

Anyone had any work or custom tunes done by BlackTrack in Newcastle area? Info much appreciated

I know it is a little off topic but can you get this tech pack for a BA/BF?