Fg Xr6 Turbo Manual Tailshaft

[Glen82]

Hey there, first time poster

My 2010 FG XR50 Turbo manual sedan has developed a rattle in the driveline while cruising or slowing down. No noise under load though. During last service Hidden Valley Ford (Darwin) said the rubber cushioning in the tailshaft was cracking but they failed to hear the noise (comes and goes when I'm driving around), they also mentioned that would require the whole tailshaft to be replaced at a cost approx $1900 plus labor.

Does anyone know of a good aftermarket driveline guy. Doesn't matter where, I can get it delivered. I've sent an email to Mal Wood in Warwick but any other suggestions would be great.

[JETURBO]

Hey Glen, welcome to the mad house

First up, no you don't need a full tailshaft and ford have a bad habit of telling customers that this is what is needed

I would suggest you try to explain the rattle to us a little better if you can as these falcons have typically noises but for different reasons

If your centre bearing was shot on the tailshaft it produces a "thump thump thump thump" feeling at low speed but with semi aggressive take offs

A CB replacement will only set you back around $80 for the part and a few hrs labour max

If you get a "knock" noise from the rear I would look towards the rear cradle and diff hat bush as these are very typical to fail especially on manual's

[Glen82]

It's more of a knock. Nothing on takeoffs at all only when cruising and slowing down. As soon as you put any load on it stops. And every now and then it'll disappear too, usually when trying to get a mechanic to hear it. It also exacerbates when turning right and quiets down turning left.

Edited 05/09/15 07:29 AM by Glen82

[BenDoCo]

Wonder if a cv in a half shaft is a bit sloppy

Ive got a clunk when I first move an inch and it only started when I swapped out the shaft a few weeks back (& by I swapped, I mean the knob boi)

Edited 05/09/15 07:32 AM by BenDoCo