JB Forum Superhero Donating Members 3,109 Member For: 21y 5m 3d Location: Eastern Suburbs of Mexico Posted 10/06/04 06:49 AM Share Posted 10/06/04 06:49 AM Service Manger called me today, diff is ready!!!!! They have produced 3 diffs rated at 10. Because they have had so many problems, my diff will be put into a test car first to ensure it is ok then sent across to the dealer to be placed in mine.Hopefully either next week or the week after it will be in. I am hoping this will also rectify the clunking, and surging in the driveline, fingers crossed I suppose. Once completed I will try to obtain as much information for the other members on how to get your dealer to request a specific diff for you. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/10800-diff-clunk-combined-approach/page/8/#findComment-132710 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown BA In Your Face Member 6,195 Member For: 22y 1m 21d Gender: Male Location: Peninsula Posted 10/06/04 06:52 AM Share Posted 10/06/04 06:52 AM JB said: Service Manger called me today, diff is ready!!!!! They have produced 3 diffs rated at 10. Because they have had so many problems, my diff will be put into a test car first to ensure it is ok then sent across to the dealer to be placed in mine.Hopefully either next week or the week after it will be in. I am hoping this will also rectify the clunking, and surging in the driveline, fingers crossed I suppose. Once completed I will try to obtain as much information for the other members on how to get your dealer to request a specific diff for you. that's great news JB...fingers crossed. Which dealer? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/10800-diff-clunk-combined-approach/page/8/#findComment-132712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Forum Superhero Donating Members 3,109 Member For: 21y 5m 3d Location: Eastern Suburbs of Mexico Posted 10/06/04 06:59 AM Share Posted 10/06/04 06:59 AM Etheridge in Vermont, as they have been dealing with the diff problem since day 1. Let's hope George that this is the answer to all my wishes. Then again who knows, touch wood! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/10800-diff-clunk-combined-approach/page/8/#findComment-132714 Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinxrs Member 202 Member For: 21y 9m 7d Location: Sydney Posted 11/06/04 02:41 AM Share Posted 11/06/04 02:41 AM JB said: They have produced 3 diffs rated at 10. ...Once completed I will try to obtain as much information for the other members on how to get your dealer to request a specific diff for you. Hey JBPlease let us know how to get a "10" diff - the service advisor had no clue when I asked about this ! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/10800-diff-clunk-combined-approach/page/8/#findComment-133031 Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Member 259 Member For: 20y 10m 27d Gender: Male Posted 11/06/04 11:06 AM Share Posted 11/06/04 11:06 AM I dont hear any whining when my wife gets in the car.When she gets out I hear it again... :lol: Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/10800-diff-clunk-combined-approach/page/8/#findComment-133204 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Forum Superhero Donating Members 3,109 Member For: 21y 5m 3d Location: Eastern Suburbs of Mexico Posted 15/06/04 07:44 AM Share Posted 15/06/04 07:44 AM Redhawk said: Try changing the oil in the diff to Shell LS90, 90grade green stuff, supposed to be far superior to what the diff manufacturer is putting in.Mine is getting done on Monday, although I do not have a bad diff at all, but on reccommendation from a drivetrain guru I'll put it in just in case my diff deteriorates in the future. Redhawk, how did the diff oil change go? Any difference? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/10800-diff-clunk-combined-approach/page/8/#findComment-134226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLKXR6T Member 22 Member For: 21y 11m 2d Location: Melb Posted 16/08/04 04:31 AM Share Posted 16/08/04 04:31 AM On Friday, I had my xr6t inspected by Luke (engineer from Ford), to determine if the excessive noise, backlash, clunking in the driveline (whatever you wanna call it), was excessive.After taking my manual T for a drive, he said "sorry, that's the way they are", and advised nothing could be done. Hopeless. He also said that mine was one of the better ones he had seen. I really do feel sorry for the other T owners if mine is one of the better ones.I have lodged my complaint with NotGoodEnough, and they are considering listing it on the top 10 gripes. As a disappointed manual xr6T owner, I feel this is the only option I have to get something done about this widespread problem. Ford simply turn their back.I urge all manual T drivers, who experience the same problem, to lodge their complaint with www.notgoodenough.org, in an attempt to get this resolved. The more complaints the better chance we have. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/10800-diff-clunk-combined-approach/page/8/#findComment-155098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macktheknife Xtreme Xalted Member Donating Members 3,112 Member For: 21y 11m 24d Gender: Male Location: BrisVegas Posted 16/08/04 05:23 AM Share Posted 16/08/04 05:23 AM BLKXR6T said: On Friday, I had my xr6t inspected by Luke (engineer from Ford), to determine if the excessive noise, backlash, clunking in the driveline (whatever you wanna call it), was excessive.After taking my manual T for a drive, he said "sorry, that's the way they are", and advised nothing could be done. Hopeless. He also said that mine was one of the better ones he had seen. I really do feel sorry for the other T owners if mine is one of the better ones.I have lodged my complaint with NotGoodEnough, and they are considering listing it on the top 10 gripes. As a disappointed manual xr6T owner, I feel this is the only option I have to get something done about this widespread problem. Ford simply turn their back.I urge all manual T drivers, who experience the same problem, to lodge their complaint with www.notgoodenough.org, in an attempt to get this resolved. The more complaints the better chance we have. I really do feel for you guys with this problem.I just cant see you getting any resolution unfortunatly.It's a whole driveline thing and short of replacing the gearbox diff and tailshaft (and maybe other uni joints) with specially manufactured items that have tolerances much tighter than the mass produced items, I dont believe there is an easy fix.And, I dont think the manufacturers will be forthcoming with lots of new and expensive gear.Unfortunate? Yes. Bad business? Yes. Will it cost Ford sales? Yes again. But, the accounting and engineering boffins at Ford will have done their sums and I reckon that from a corporate angle its a no brainer.If the BA II has improvments in this area then the current problems will just fade into history.After all, just consider the numbers of Manual cars in the total manufacturing process. I dont really know but I'd be surprised if they comprise more than a few %. I hope I'm wrong but manual Fords have had this problem for the last 6-8 years to my knowledge. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/10800-diff-clunk-combined-approach/page/8/#findComment-155125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondie Firm Member Donating Members 2,924 Member For: 22y 5m 29d Location: Adelaide Hills Posted 16/08/04 06:43 AM Share Posted 16/08/04 06:43 AM l agree with everything you have said Mack....unfortunately Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/10800-diff-clunk-combined-approach/page/8/#findComment-155158 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macktheknife Xtreme Xalted Member Donating Members 3,112 Member For: 21y 11m 24d Gender: Male Location: BrisVegas Posted 16/08/04 06:57 AM Share Posted 16/08/04 06:57 AM Mondie said: l agree with everything you have said Mack....unfortunately Yep. Your Gull knows it only too well Mondie. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/10800-diff-clunk-combined-approach/page/8/#findComment-155168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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