Caghan Member 50 Member For: 18y 5m 13d Posted 04/01/10 04:49 PM Share Posted 04/01/10 04:49 PM Ok straight to the point,while the car is under load usually in second gear, I hear a noise like something is rubbing or slipping. didnt happen usually. I drove it for about a week but never put it under load so I wouldn't damage anything further. when I turned the car off yesterday the turbo fan seemed to spin for about 20seconds and sounded like it was rubbing on something like it wasn't well lubricated at all(oil levels were fine im careful in that way). finally I got the time to goto the mechanic today. as soon as I popped the hood he seemed to know the problem. I don't live in Australia and there is only 1 of my car in this country but this guy seems to do a good job on my car. anyway he told me that the fan rod or whatever is snapped and the fan is not functioning but rather freely spinning on its own. I am translating what he told me so I dont know all the words and everything. he pretty much told me they cannot rebuild turbos and no one in this island can do it. Im coming to Australia (Geelong-Melbourne area). my question is, does anyone care to explain what exactly happened to my turbo and can I do anything about it?? do I need a new one or can it be rebuilt? he told me that I only need to take the front of the turbo and not the part that's connected to the exhaust but its still pretty heavy and I am flying 22hours do I wanna make sure they can fix it before I haul it overseas with me. 2007 Model BF XR6Turbo ute. Magnet Pack is my ride.currently I am not driving my car anymore to make sure there isnt anymore damage. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/64830-free-spinning-turbo-fan/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHANTMXR6 It's not a MKI! Member 1,742 Member For: 16y 11m 22d Gender: Male Location: Earth Posted 04/01/10 05:12 PM Share Posted 04/01/10 05:12 PM Strange description indeed. Best bet would be to bring the whole turbo. If it's repairable it may be cheaper than a new one.Got any pictures of the turbo that you can upload?It would be easier to try and explain if you have pictures as your description is confusing. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/64830-free-spinning-turbo-fan/#findComment-968121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caghan Member 50 Member For: 18y 5m 13d Posted 04/01/10 06:11 PM Author Share Posted 04/01/10 06:11 PM I will take pictures tomorrow. you mean the whole turbo as in the back bit as well? not just the front silver bit? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/64830-free-spinning-turbo-fan/#findComment-968122 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHANTMXR6 It's not a MKI! Member 1,742 Member For: 16y 11m 22d Gender: Male Location: Earth Posted 04/01/10 06:15 PM Share Posted 04/01/10 06:15 PM Yes. If you can remove it and take pictures of the turbine and the compressor. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/64830-free-spinning-turbo-fan/#findComment-968125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caghan Member 50 Member For: 18y 5m 13d Posted 04/01/10 06:49 PM Author Share Posted 04/01/10 06:49 PM sure thing. tomorrow I will attempt to remove it. or ill get the mechanic to remove it and ill take pics. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/64830-free-spinning-turbo-fan/#findComment-968126 Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjey VOTE ROOTSTER 2010 Member 591 Member For: 16y 8m 30d Gender: Male Location: Wollongong Posted 04/01/10 10:43 PM Share Posted 04/01/10 10:43 PM Also out of curiosity, where are you from? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/64830-free-spinning-turbo-fan/#findComment-968160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caghan Member 50 Member For: 18y 5m 13d Posted 05/01/10 12:11 AM Author Share Posted 05/01/10 12:11 AM Cyprus Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/64830-free-spinning-turbo-fan/#findComment-968174 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caghan Member 50 Member For: 18y 5m 13d Posted 05/01/10 12:24 AM Author Share Posted 05/01/10 12:24 AM what is the stock turbo on the bf utes anyway? I want to see how much they are worth. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/64830-free-spinning-turbo-fan/#findComment-968175 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockafellqeinstien Member 325 Member For: 16y 10m 18d Posted 05/01/10 12:41 AM Share Posted 05/01/10 12:41 AM that's pretty cool haveing the turbo in cyprus.have you ever taken it on the ferry to mainland europe? maby a trip to Germany and while your there a quick spin on the ring?Was it much hasle to register as this could be a cheap option for expats in Europe (register in cyprus and drive it around england) Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/64830-free-spinning-turbo-fan/#findComment-968177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caghan Member 50 Member For: 18y 5m 13d Posted 05/01/10 01:14 AM Author Share Posted 05/01/10 01:14 AM it was a BIG hassle bringing it here. and I doubt anyone will ever attempt it seeing as though I paid alotttttttt of tax to bring it here. never tried to take it out of the country though. after I fix it I will definitely be looking to cruise around Europe to see everything. such a great cruising car. love it but unfortunately problems do occur. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/64830-free-spinning-turbo-fan/#findComment-968181 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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