Cashie Donating Members 663 Member For: 22y 2m 20d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 30/07/03 08:23 AM Share Posted 30/07/03 08:23 AM A small number of BA I6 engines (including turbos) built between Feb 10th and March 8th 2003 were built with crankshaft sprockets that contained an incorrect nickel content. This can lead to failure of the sprocket under high load conditions and extensive damage to valve train components.If you have an I6 equipped vehicle built within the date range above it would be wise to contact your dealer for remedial action. Inspection will take 45 minutes and repair (if required) 3-4 hours.Has everybody seen the above post on Ford Forums? Thread at Ford ForumsI phoned Westpoint and it appears my car is affected, it goes in Friday for the fix :( This post is also worth a read:The owners of the effected vehicles are NOT being notified by Ford regarding this concern. They are waiting until the vehicle is presented for service at the dealers. If you care to check your vehicle yourself then try the following.Look on the timing cover of the engine where the power steering pump mounts to it. You will see a number like 13A03 MB. This is the hot test date code. The first 2 digits represent the Day, The letter represents the Month,The second 2 digits represent the Year. Disreguard the last 2 letters.This means that if your date is between 10B03 (10th Feb 03) and 08C03 (8th Mar 03) GET YOUR VEHICLE TO YOUR DEALER ASAP!! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/5119-timing-sprocket-problem/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHIPS Great rack Donating Members 1,351 Member For: 22y 21d Gender: Male Location: Geelong Vic. Posted 30/07/03 08:32 AM Share Posted 30/07/03 08:32 AM Thanks Brett, I'll check tonight when I get home Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/5119-timing-sprocket-problem/#findComment-39787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdennis Brendan Dennis Member 750 Member For: 22y 6m Gender: Male Location: Melbourne, Vic Posted 30/07/03 10:25 PM Share Posted 30/07/03 10:25 PM Just checked mine. It is a March build, the date stamp on the engine is 13C03JO. So it looks like I am fine.!! (glad of that!) Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/5119-timing-sprocket-problem/#findComment-39883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cashie Donating Members 663 Member For: 22y 2m 20d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 31/07/03 09:18 AM Author Share Posted 31/07/03 09:18 AM Just checked mine. It is a March build, the date stamp on the engine is 13C03JO. So it looks like I am fine.!! (glad of that!) I just made a quick phone call to the dealer to verify that mine was effected, I'm not too sure of the accuracy of those dates I posted.I dropped the car in tonight, Westpoint have only just received the new sprockets in yesterday, they are getting ready to start replacing a few I think. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/5119-timing-sprocket-problem/#findComment-40012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.S.I Member 229 Member For: 21y 11m 4d Location: sydney Posted 04/10/03 11:37 AM Share Posted 04/10/03 11:37 AM Blissfully unaware of this problem, I went to my dealer to have the heat shields tightened ( again ) and I was told of the two probs ( sprocket & steering ). The boys @ Brad Garlick did a great job & My car was ready that day.Next morning I fire the beast up & hear the worst noise.. It sounded like it had no oil in it. I popped the bonnet & it sounds like it is coming from the p/s pump ???I drove straight to the dealer to let them have a listen, but just like a sore tooth at the dentist the noise was not apparent. They checked the oil level and it was spot on. What I have found is that The noise goes away when the engine has warmed up ( 15-20 mins )..The service mgr suggested that I leave the car with them o/nite so they can reproduce the noise on a cold start up.Has any one experienced this ?? I am wondering if on of the ancilliaries has been damaged in the timing sprocket changeover.Any ideas??CheersPSI Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/5119-timing-sprocket-problem/#findComment-55000 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guests Posted 04/10/03 10:18 PM Share Posted 04/10/03 10:18 PM Dont sound good to me, leave it there over night mate. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/5119-timing-sprocket-problem/#findComment-55024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1axr TEAM BLUEPRINT Member 913 Member For: 22y 2m 11d Location: Perth W.A. Posted 05/10/03 08:33 AM Share Posted 05/10/03 08:33 AM psihave you changed to larger exhaust.I have been told this may cause wastgate flutter when cold. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/5119-timing-sprocket-problem/#findComment-55121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest brotherof Guests Posted 06/10/03 05:50 AM Share Posted 06/10/03 05:50 AM Could be your P/S pump the seals in them can be very tempremental I've heard. I'd get a straight answer from the dealer (HA, what a contridiction). By the way is it a grinding noise? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/5119-timing-sprocket-problem/#findComment-55299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macktheknife Xtreme Xalted Member Donating Members 3,112 Member For: 21y 11m 10d Gender: Male Location: BrisVegas Posted 06/10/03 06:21 AM Share Posted 06/10/03 06:21 AM I've had both the steering and sprocket jobs done.No probs. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/5119-timing-sprocket-problem/#findComment-55305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.S.I Member 229 Member For: 21y 11m 4d Location: sydney Posted 07/10/03 05:45 AM Share Posted 07/10/03 05:45 AM Hi guys,1axr - stock standard no modificationsbrother of - the dealer has been very good. I cannot fault their efforts to rectify the problem. In regards to the noise is `sounds` like a tappet with too much clearance. CheersPSI Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/5119-timing-sprocket-problem/#findComment-55607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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