shockwave

[quote name='MiKa' post='712975' date='Aug 1 2008, 11:17 AM']Hey shockwave, you got me thinking.. Maybe a group service?? Everyone can do with a service, maybe a full service from a site sponsor or a reputable place? i dunno justn idea...[/quote] Sounds like a great idea.

Here's some crappy ideas for group buys: 1- Spark Plugs (NGK Iridium and lots of cheap NGK BCPR6E); 2- DBA 4000 wiper slot rotors (front & back); 3- Low profile car ramps; 4- Seat covers (ford waterproof ones).

I have had the same knocking noises in the rear suspension for nearly 3 years. Ford know about it (its called shocker knock), even replaced the shockers once but its still there. I'm tempted to get some blisteins or similar to get rid of it as its ruining the otherwise excellent ride. I think all the xr6t shockers are prone to shocker knock so maybe your issue is the same?

I've just bought some bottles of Nulon 15w50 synthetic oil. Nice 20 bucks off.

Goldie, when/if you are down in Melbourne, please let me know. I'd like to drool over your award winning beast. Congratulations for yet another award.

Be careful though. Ensure that the ford dealer you get them replaced by has an on-car tailshaft balancer. I had my T in for 4 days before the buggers called Ford and realised they didn't have the tools to balance the tailshaft.

I have had excellent results with Shell Helix Plus semi-synth 15w-50 changed every 7.5k with a PureONE oil filter (comes coloured in metalic shockwave blue as well). Engine runs quiet and smooth in cold or hot weather. Certainly much better than crapsol magna-tek. Willing to try the Nulon stuff if someone could kindly help me get trade price... Where is Nulon stocked in Melbourne?

I would say that its most likely the oxygen sensor being faulty. One way to test is on a cold morning, start it up and put it immediately in reverse. If it starts coughing and spluttering for a few seconds after until you add a bit of gas then its running too rich in which case the oxy sensor is buggered.

Love it!

Bump! I really want to change my diff oil this weekend so any help would be very much appreciated!

Its called weight reduction. Wouldn't be surprised if some of the internal ZF parts were tough moulded plastic either. Every extra kg counts.

I have read alot of posts about use of Shell LS90 for the XR6T diff. I'm trying to get my hands on it in Melbourne and its not easy. There seem to be two varieties now: Shell Spirax A 90 LS High quality heavy duty axle oil for limited slip differentials Product Code: 001A9644 Shell Spirax AX 90 LS High quality severe duty axle oil for limited slip differentials Product Code: 001B3361 I think the second will be better due to added anti-wear additive. Can anyone pls help me with finding 2L of this stuff in Melbourne? Also, what's the approximate cost? Thanks heaps.

Not sure its the same noise but I had a "crack" noise whilst gently accelerating from the front. It turned out to be some suspension component not being tight enough. Took darn fools 3 goes to get it fixed.

Excellent wax job. Amazing its so clean considering the environment its in.

What's the service history like on your car? I'd recommend having the fuel filter changed, pump screen clean and replacing the O2 sensor. What fuel do you run in it? ← usually a 95 octane. mainly vortex. service history is good as it's ex telstra fleet ← so what u mean to say is that it was run on 91 octane all its life?? total fuel system clean buddy.... ← you know I didnt even consider that aspect of the telstra fleet. I think you might have hit the nail on the head. ← Telstra Fleet allow Opticrap and Mobil 8000. No 91RON but 98 all the way.