castlefinn88 Member 9 Member For: 12y 2m 26d Posted 11/02/13 01:11 PM Share Posted 11/02/13 01:11 PM (edited) Hi there. New to this scene. I'm irish living here in Perth. Time has come to get a new car. Have never had an XR6T but its definitely what I want. I went for a test drive in an immaculate white 05 one tonight. Drove very well, pulled hard on boost, immaculate body work. But few problems:1. Leaking power steering fluid (not bad)2. Small engine oil leak (not bad, possible seal??, seemed fresh)3. Small gearbox leak (had a gear box refurbishment in November with receipts)4. Leak in rear diff (possible seal??)Are these common problems. I loved everything about the car and only for my mate who's a mechanic I probably would have taken it but thought I'd research first. Any advice welcome because I have no experience. I can link the car if anyone thinks they might know it. Edited 11/02/13 01:14 PM by castlefinn88 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83964-new-to-xr6ts-few-questions/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexual harrassment panda I see a red door and I want to paint it black Donating Members 5,919 Member For: 15y 6m 11d Gender: Male Location: Far north queensland Posted 11/02/13 07:14 PM Share Posted 11/02/13 07:14 PM Linky 1 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83964-new-to-xr6ts-few-questions/#findComment-1361724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
castlefinn88 Member 9 Member For: 12y 2m 26d Posted 11/02/13 08:45 PM Author Share Posted 11/02/13 08:45 PM http://m.gumtree.com.au/2005-ford-falcon-ba-mkii-xr6-turbo/v?adId=1012121139&page=6#Xr6%20turbo Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83964-new-to-xr6ts-few-questions/#findComment-1361753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinr33 Donating Members 964 Member For: 13y 8m 19d Posted 11/02/13 08:57 PM Share Posted 11/02/13 08:57 PM If your concerned about leaks etc and are keen give them a small deposit say $100 and say you will purchase it pending a mechanic to check it over to quote to repair said leaks, if its a lemon walk away.The price seems reasonable although it does have 170,000kms Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83964-new-to-xr6ts-few-questions/#findComment-1361757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
castlefinn88 Member 9 Member For: 12y 2m 26d Posted 11/02/13 09:11 PM Author Share Posted 11/02/13 09:11 PM He is moveable on price slightly. My mate is a mechanic but said he'd need a better look on a lift to know for sure. It did drive awesome. Anyone know of any others in that price range available. Would spend a small bit more for the right one. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83964-new-to-xr6ts-few-questions/#findComment-1361758 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impellor Member 835 Member For: 14y 9m 16d Gender: Not Telling Posted 11/02/13 10:09 PM Share Posted 11/02/13 10:09 PM Forget it, for what it will cost to repair you could buy something that is much better and leak free. The axle seal alone is a fairly big job. That said if your mechanic mate is prepared to fix it all it may be worthwhile. Cheers Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83964-new-to-xr6ts-few-questions/#findComment-1361769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
castlefinn88 Member 9 Member For: 12y 2m 26d Posted 11/02/13 11:05 PM Author Share Posted 11/02/13 11:05 PM So you think it would be a costly fix??!! Back in the hunt again then so :(. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83964-new-to-xr6ts-few-questions/#findComment-1361787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
johno Donating Members 773 Member For: 14y 6m 25d Gender: Male Location: Mt Gambier, SA Posted 11/02/13 11:41 PM Share Posted 11/02/13 11:41 PM (edited) Power steer leak will be a hose, or fitting, common problem, engine oil leak could be rod coming out of block(common again) If you arent in a hurry, and as said, can stretch to a few more $, keep looking for as late as you can afford. Edited 13/02/13 06:50 AM by Dagabond Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83964-new-to-xr6ts-few-questions/#findComment-1361798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HYPEDF6 Donating Members 301 Member For: 12y 4m 27d Gender: Male Posted 11/02/13 11:50 PM Share Posted 11/02/13 11:50 PM Tuned by Street Torque.Enough said.Walk away before the dipstick blows out. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83964-new-to-xr6ts-few-questions/#findComment-1361805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
castlefinn88 Member 9 Member For: 12y 2m 26d Posted 12/02/13 12:50 AM Author Share Posted 12/02/13 12:50 AM Lol about the rod coming out of block. I can stretch a little extra but the problem is I'm in a bit of a hurry. I'm losing my work ute very soon as they need it elsewhere and public transport is not an option!!!! I live in manning and workin kelmscott so need a car!!! I'm going to have to find something. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83964-new-to-xr6ts-few-questions/#findComment-1361854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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