JoL New Member 6 Member For: 10y 4m 7d Posted 05/03/15 12:23 PM Share Posted 05/03/15 12:23 PM Hey guys just recently got my f6 tornado back from a service as I had only just bought it an wanted to give it a nice fresh start and find out if anything was majorly wrong with it.Main problems noted wereExhaust rattle from high-flow catSlight oil leak at gearbox rear sealSlight Oil leak at rear main seal and head gasket at timing coverSlight Oil weep at turbo oil drain flange gasket and a very slight coolant leak at turboBoth engine mountings leaked all fluidWhere the hell should I start? any advice on where to go etc would be appreciated , im in WA Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/90187-what-to-fix-first/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Moar Powar Babeh Lifetime Members 19,331 Member For: 19y 7m Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 05/03/15 12:27 PM Share Posted 05/03/15 12:27 PM 1.Engine and turbo leaks2.Gearbox leak3.Engine mounts4.Exhaust 1 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/90187-what-to-fix-first/#findComment-1533374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
senna_T Forged Member Lifetime Members 15,818 Member For: 18y 2m 16d Gender: Male Location: SW Sydney Posted 05/03/15 09:04 PM Share Posted 05/03/15 09:04 PM That's pretty much it /\/\/\Xtreme Ford Tuning is usually a pretty good place to start for these things too Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/90187-what-to-fix-first/#findComment-1533399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellato Donating Members 2,713 Member For: 14y 6m 4d Posted 06/03/15 05:12 AM Share Posted 06/03/15 05:12 AM Get a 2nd opinion aswell. Some places do try milk you for all your worth. My mate got told by a shop his diff bush mount was all cracked yet not a single crack anywhere on the cradle Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/90187-what-to-fix-first/#findComment-1533469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiftyOne Bronze Donating Members 1,145 Member For: 11y 9m 22d Gender: Male Posted 06/03/15 06:45 AM Share Posted 06/03/15 06:45 AM I agree with bellato to a fair extent. However these are 10 odd years old now and you can't just go buy a new one. My thoughts for mine would be spend the coin & look after the ute 110% Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/90187-what-to-fix-first/#findComment-1533489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDaifu Cruise Whore Moderating Team 5,130 Member For: 19y 8m 18d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 06/03/15 08:35 AM Share Posted 06/03/15 08:35 AM 10 years old for sure. My BA really starting to show it's age now. Still luv it though. Thank farrk goodness no leaks though! Lots of rattles and clunks though Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/90187-what-to-fix-first/#findComment-1533500 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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