Guest Maniac Guests Posted 23/08/04 07:36 AM Share Posted 23/08/04 07:36 AM (edited) Feb 04 buildBlood Orange XR6T with Premium Leather and SoundTailshaft - Factory problemClutch - Heavy driving / Clutch shudder from factoryPinging Engine - Factory fault / sh*t fuelClunking Diff - Factory faultHole in BOV - Who knows?Brake Shudder - Factory fault - how gaaaayy!and a bunch of other small things....Pulling 228 *last time I dyno'd it last week) rwkw with just a K&N panel filter....all fixed, by Domenilli Ford - Kirawee, what a true set of champions! What Build date is your XR6T ? and what problems have you had?And if you wanna be even more technical, name what youve done to your car and how much power its producing.... interested to know Regards,George Edited 23/08/04 07:36 AM by Maniac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cro Flower Power Lifetime Members 6,114 Member For: 22y 4m 1d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 23/08/04 07:47 AM Share Posted 23/08/04 07:47 AM August 2004...No issues :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jteale Guests Posted 23/08/04 08:00 AM Share Posted 23/08/04 08:00 AM May 2004 and no problems ........ touch wood ........ :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford_Power Member 798 Member For: 21y 10m 11d Posted 23/08/04 08:27 AM Share Posted 23/08/04 08:27 AM June 4th 2004. No problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flukey Seriously Flukey Member Donating Members 4,354 Member For: 20y 10m 21d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 23/08/04 08:47 AM Share Posted 23/08/04 08:47 AM December 03. No issues other than creaky front end (which wont be a problem after next week) :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms700 Moderating Team 10,170 Member For: 22y 11d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 23/08/04 09:43 AM Share Posted 23/08/04 09:43 AM Dec 02, diff replaced, that's it.Fantastic car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-carty nutter Member 1,966 Member For: 21y 1m 5d Location: Wagga Wagga Posted 23/08/04 09:58 AM Share Posted 23/08/04 09:58 AM June 03 XR8 - No issuesJune 03 XR6 Ute - Egg thrown at it, hit about the drivers side wheel arch on the rear, left a spider web of cracks other then that no issuesboth have had thier gear shift boots replaced due to cracking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennAUII Former XT pilot Lifetime Members 4,791 Member For: 21y 6m 19d Gender: Male Location: The Womb Posted 23/08/04 10:02 AM Share Posted 23/08/04 10:02 AM October 2003- gearbox clunks (auto) -fixed handbrake 'shhh shh' noise, not fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falchoon I see red Member 5,758 Member For: 22y 1m 25d Location: nowhere in particular Posted 23/08/04 10:06 AM Share Posted 23/08/04 10:06 AM Dec 02 as well. Problems - only a few, nothing too serious. Brake shudder, I replaced them with DBA slotted at my own expenseExhaust heat sheilds were loose, got re-tightened, went loose again and were replaced under warrantyHeater fan was noisy apparently, replaced under warrantyFoglight bulb was blown, replaced under warranty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siccar Member 235 Member For: 20y 10m 10d Gender: Male Location: Back seat...... waiting for the babes Posted 23/08/04 11:16 AM Share Posted 23/08/04 11:16 AM Jun 03 XR8 ex-demo purchased late march 04.Problem/s Resolution1st visit - 7800kmsOil leak: Resealed whole engine block.ssh ssh noise: No noise audible on inspectionPower steering contaminated: Advised it was normal wear and tear**Oil leak still evident after visit, 'ssh ssh' noise definatly there!2nd visitOil leak: Replaced 'rocker gasket cover' and resealed engine(again)ssh ssh: Told noise was within tolerable levels and was wear and tear. Charged $42 to tighten handbrake shoes.**ssh ssh problem not resolved, now worse.3rd visitssh ssh noise: Retightened handbrake**still didn't work.4th visitCar not starting everytime: Told there was nothing wrong, could be the way I'm starting it??? I drive an Auto.ssh ssh: Tightened handbrake again.5th visitStarting problem still there: reflashed ecu, advised there is nothing wrong even though the guy from the service department took 3 goes to start the car.ssh ssh: Tightened handbrake again.15000km service at different dealership(RATTS Dealership).Great service, very upfront and professional. I was advised that the handbrake wasfaulty. Said I would take it back to the dealership that has adjusted it.6th visitstarter problem still there: finally found the fault. Crank angle sensor replaced after they had the part shipped up from melbourne.ssh ssh: Hand brake fixed. still has ssh ssh noise though.Currently:The starter problem has returned,The ssh ssh noise is louder than it has ever been,There is a hissing noise when I accelerate.Damo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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