Tyko86 Member 3 Member For: 12y 4m 24d Posted 29/01/13 11:43 AM Share Posted 29/01/13 11:43 AM (edited) Hi All,I have a 03 ba xr6 turbo sedan which when I bought had a problem of missing when on boost which I fixed by replacing the coils andplugs. Over the weekend the miss has come back and gotten worse to the point where it is running on 5 cyls at idle and breaking down really bad when giving it any throttle at all. Also when I shut the car off I can hear the turbo still spinning but it's a coarse sound?What is acceptable end float for a turbo? I don't appear to be losing coolant and there is no milkshake in the overflow bottle so hopefully not a head gasket.Basically I want to have the car checked out but not really sure who to take it to in Perth?Cheers for any help you can offer. Edited 29/01/13 11:56 AM by Tyko86 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83801-ba-xr6t-running-on-5-cyls/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun001 Member 16 Member For: 12y 4m 2d Posted 29/01/13 01:31 PM Share Posted 29/01/13 01:31 PM first step to take would be to do a compression test and then a leak down test,this will tell you the mechanical condition of the engine.Is the car stock or has it been tuned?what suburb in perth are you from? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83801-ba-xr6t-running-on-5-cyls/#findComment-1356227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionicxr6t05 Bronze Donating Members 2,216 Member For: 13y 9m 5d Gender: Male Posted 29/01/13 09:36 PM Share Posted 29/01/13 09:36 PM Before you do that, test the intake manifold gasket for leaks Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83801-ba-xr6t-running-on-5-cyls/#findComment-1356252 Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeze_dk I am dissatisfied with my current employment situation Donating Members 8,610 Member For: 18y 7m 4d Gender: Male Posted 29/01/13 11:49 PM Share Posted 29/01/13 11:49 PM Bionic- what's the best/easiest way to tighten the inlet manifold bolts without a hoist? I can only get to the front one easy and the rest can't get to at all woth the fuel rail there Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83801-ba-xr6t-running-on-5-cyls/#findComment-1356275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
F6Fury Member 135 Member For: 12y 5m 7d Posted 30/01/13 12:04 AM Share Posted 30/01/13 12:04 AM Mate grab a can of carby cleaner,start the engine and spray along the intake manifold sealing surfaces,you will hear the idle change straight away if you have even a slight leak,and if it does change you then will have to either tightn or replace the gasket Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83801-ba-xr6t-running-on-5-cyls/#findComment-1356278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xr6thsveta Donating Members 100 Member For: 12y 11m 28d Gender: Male Location: Palmerston North. New Zealand Posted 30/01/13 02:45 AM Share Posted 30/01/13 02:45 AM Did you buy Genuine coils and good plugs? Might still be the problem Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83801-ba-xr6t-running-on-5-cyls/#findComment-1356345 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionicxr6t05 Bronze Donating Members 2,216 Member For: 13y 9m 5d Gender: Male Posted 30/01/13 03:42 AM Share Posted 30/01/13 03:42 AM (edited) Best to use a 10mm ratchet spanner, can get to all bar the back lower two which can be reached from but ensure there are no leaks because tightening wont fix a split gasket!! ^^^^ agree with above about genuine coils!!! Edited 30/01/13 03:43 AM by bionicxr6t05 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83801-ba-xr6t-running-on-5-cyls/#findComment-1356362 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyko86 Member 3 Member For: 12y 4m 24d Posted 30/01/13 10:47 AM Author Share Posted 30/01/13 10:47 AM Thanks for all the responses - the car is stock 155,000km. I have replace 5 of 6 coils with aftermarket, can't remember exact brand but they were cheap approx. $20 each.I used the ngk plugs with 1.1mm gap as car is still stock. Shaun - I live south of the river but happy to travel to have someone with expertise check it over.What is the best method to use to eliminate the coils? I replaced them originally because they looked sh*tty and had hairline cracks in the plastic and it did seem to solve the problem. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83801-ba-xr6t-running-on-5-cyls/#findComment-1356522 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionicxr6t05 Bronze Donating Members 2,216 Member For: 13y 9m 5d Gender: Male Posted 30/01/13 01:18 PM Share Posted 30/01/13 01:18 PM Rule number one always replace coils with genuineRule number two always replace them all. I would be putting a set of genuine coils in right away 1 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83801-ba-xr6t-running-on-5-cyls/#findComment-1356577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyko86 Member 3 Member For: 12y 4m 24d Posted 30/01/13 11:33 PM Author Share Posted 30/01/13 11:33 PM Are the vdo coils any good or do I need to get genuine ford? Also what plugs are recommended - I thought the ngks would be alright? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83801-ba-xr6t-running-on-5-cyls/#findComment-1356640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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