Running In

[Guest cul08r]

More Power = run in hard.

More reliability = run in easy.

The run in phase of a motor is over within the first dozen heat cycles, usually within 1000 km too. If you want an economical car, run it in easy. Cars with more power will also be less economical.

Andrew

[Cobra]

I've tried most ways ...... just drive naturally and don't strain the car

the cars vary to much to really spot the difference (IMHO)

[Guest turbo21]

hey vik,

yeah it is my first turbo! a lot of my mates have turbos, but mine is better!!

the noise it makes is like a clunk, especially say when im parking for example, when the revs/speed is low!! and even sometimes when driving at low revs/speeds and changing gears!! what do u think it could be? ive only had the car a few days, its not all that bad all the time, but noticeable some times!!

[Guest dingah]

There are a number of threads about diffs, transmissions, shaft balancing and the like on this site and the modification sites which you should consider digging back through if you haven't already. I monitored these sites for well over a year to get to know the sort of folk that subscribe, how they drive and what their issues are to gain a balanced perception of what makes it to air on this site and from that would an XR6T meet my requirements and expectations. This site survey was all part of the acquisition decision process as I was not a lease/handback in three years owner but one who was buying the 'life car' out of my pocket with no tax incentive.

As help, for example, JB has a raft of experience in Diff issues that you might want to explore with him but that's not necessarily an accurate reflection of what to expect from all XR6Ts. Sites like this are a fantastic resuorce for gaining insight and seeking help - exactly what you are doing, and in the main the guys are great at giving up their time to share experiences. It is human nature that bad news of course makes for much more interesting reading than good news, therefore expect to see more 'issues' appearing on these sites than all is well comments - althought he XR6T deserdly draws a heap of praise fomr everyone (well alost) that drives one. More relevant perhaps, JB and others have really useful experience they can share on how to approach getting these issue attended to and fixed. So have a hunt around and in the meantime I'm sure the members with relevant stuff will point you this way and that. Don't forget photos are good currency too - of the car not the missus!

Cheers, congrats on your choice of vehicle and welcome to 'Team XR6T',

Dingah :lol:

[JB]

hey vik,

yeah it is my first turbo! a lot of my mates have turbos, but mine is better!!

the noise it makes is like a clunk, especially say when im parking for example, when the revs/speed is low!! and even sometimes when driving at low revs/speeds and changing gears!! what do u think it could be? ive only had the car a few days, its not all that bad all the time, but noticeable some times!!

Sound's like diff clunk!!! Is it a manual or Auto? Hmm Mondie's your expert in that one I think :lol:

The only downside to all this valuable information in this forum is sometimes you start listening for problems! IMHO

Try and put it out of your mind and enjoy what is a great Car!

[Guest]

Mines the auto,only get klunk if dont wait for the box to grab a gear when changing from rev to drive etc.1 second

If yours is a manual.sounds like it.. its drive line shunt and like any car its something you get used to,its early days for you in the car,DOES IT F#CKEN GO OR WHAT!!!!

cant get enough of this

vik

[Guest turbo21]

sweet as guys, I appreciate the help! I think ill just get used to the sound as I think it is just driveline shunt and I guess most manual owners experience thsi so some extent! I love the car though! It goes hard and looks the part! I USED TO BE a Expensive Daewoo man, but this has ALL changed... The T rules! and lets face it... the chicks love it!

ill post some pics asap, (where's best to post them??) I just need to take some photos and load them onto the pc, hopefully tomoz!

cheers boys, ill b seein some of u this sunday on the marysville cruise! These cruises good?

Franki

[Lumpen]

Hi All,

After reading through numerous posts on this forum about whats going right and whats going wrong I thought it would be interesting to see if there is any correlation between things going 'Snap' and what SOME people may term 'Excessive Strain Early' or whether Ford just used inferior quality or poor design in some areas?

Please add what has gone wrong too? If, in HINDSIGHT you would run your car in differently and any other random comments you wish to leave, On Topic of course :errm:

Cheers,

Lumpy

PS:This isn't an attribution of blame or an "It's YOUR fault, not Ford's" thread or anything like that, Im just wondering as to what, if any trend we'll see?

[geea]

I was pretty hard on my car but wouldn't say I flogged it. I voted moderate with good power. The auto was replaced but that was a design flaw and nothing to do with the running in. My car is great now and has no issues. I just need to go faster.

Geea.

[turb06]

I'm about the same as geea, I didnt baby it, but didnt flog it either. The only issues im having are stupid cosmetic ones and ford mechanics idiocy.