Fastback66

Sweeeet! Thanks.

So will a turbo from an FG F6 bolt straight onto my 2003 BA XR6T? With absolutely no mods required to anything?

Thanks for all the great posts. I spoke to Paul at Elite in Brisbane - I asked about replacing the core of the turbo (as reading other posts by ETM that sounds like what I need) and Paul said I would need a whole new turbo and this would cost $3000 as well. I am trying to get to a maximum of $2000 for the fix which sounds very possible. I asked Paul about what if I supplied the turbo and they fit it, Paul said it would cost $500 which is good if I supply it. How can I really determine or find someone who can determine if I only need the core replaced? Are there repair shops in Brisbane who do only just replacement of cores? I am happy to have a go at buying a core or new turbo and trying to fit it but how difficult is it? I am worried that I would spend the money and potentially break the new part as well since I am an amature at this (even though I am handy on the tools). Is there a guide here so I can see how easy it is? If I replace the turbo myself do I need to have it tuned by someone (mine is stock)? Brandon - How many k'ms has your turbo done?

Hi, I have a 2003 BA XR6 Turbo. (Stock). I just came back from a 500km round trip on Sunday and the turbo was making the sound of rough grinding in it when accelerating. I took it to Bryan Burt Ford today in Chermside, Brisbane to have it assessed for what I think I already knew. They said the turbo needs replacing. The exact description from their report "Removed inlet pipe and found impellor wheel fins to be touching housing and causing noise. Requires new turbo assembly, gaskets, studs as well as oil change, coolant change, and intercooler clean." The quote from Ford for a brand new Turbo was around $4100 just for the part. They said as a better option they can get a reconditioned turbo for $2400 and have it fully installed for a total of $3186. OK my Questions: 1. Does the description problem 'impellor wheel fins touching housing' constitute a whole new turbo or just new parts in the turbo? 2. Is the price Ford quoted high for what needs to be done? What should a repair like this cost normally? 3. Does anyone have recommendations for other more affordable places in Brisbane (Prefferably Northside) who can carry out this work? 4. Should I try to buy a Turbo myself and have someone fit it? To save on Costs. Is there a better approach to having the problem fixed? Thanks, Nigel.