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Hi all, Just wanted to say thanks for the advice. I got the car back yesterday and it's working better than it ever has. Cost $5,800 but it's a dream - and the new turbo is awesome. Found out what happened ... the oil got blocked ... that simple ...

Hi everyone and thanks for getting back to me. The mechanic has advised that he can get some parts cheaper now so I can get it all fixed (computer, turbo, housing, service, brakes machined etc) for $5,500.00 incl labour which is much better. I think they think the turbo has gone because when they hook it up to the computer about 25 codes go off to say stuff is wrong with the car, and also when you drive it and put your foot down, there is no boost anymore, it does nothing and aparently bits are falling off it (and they are scared that if we keep driving it a piece may get sucked up and screw up the engine) - so it sounds pretty "blown up". Is that what you guys think? Can you tell I have no idea ... I just drive it and love it. They are ex-ford guys and have a pretty good rep here in Canberra, so I have to trust that. ETM, thanks for the offer, I've given them your website to have a look at re parts etc. Do you guys think this is the right way to go? I've decided I don't want to scrap it cause I'd only get about $3k for it and it's too good for that. Thanks so much for replying to me ...

Hi. I need help ... please . I have a 2002 BA XR6T and been told by a mechanic that my turbo has blown up and I need a new one. I can't afford buying whats needed from Ford and I've been quoted by another source $3,300 for a new one. Does anyone have any idea about where I can get a new (whatever I need) and not pay the big bucks. I am in Canberra but happy to get the parts etc from anywhere (within reason). Thinking of scrapping it at the moment but I love it too much to do that. Any ideas would be gratefully received.

oops - definitely have my training wheels on - posting a blank message. Thanks Tab and tray_182005 for all your assistance - you are both awesome - I'll check this site and see what I can find. I'm in Canberra (don't hold that against me) - does anyone know of where to get the turbo parts other than at Ford?

Hi Guys, I'm a full on newbie to your site. I have an XR6T BA which I adore, in the hot metallic blue ... and I put it in for a service on Friday after it started making some weird noises, and I've been told my Turbo is stuffed and also need a new unit to run the aircon, radio etc (I knew it needed this bit cause my better half blew it up jump starting another car ... that is another story). I didn't know about the turbo side of things. Anyway, it's going to cost me about $7k to fix it up and I'm not sure it's worth it. I owe $9k on the car and thinking is it worth chasing good money after bad so to speak. Is it worth scrapping it, or anyone out there buy this sort of thing to fix up? Or sell the car for parts on a site and if so, what site. Just wanting to see if anyone has any ideas as to what to do, because whilst I am heartbroken, I have to be a realist ... unfortunately.