kamanli New Member 8 Member For: 8y 9m 16d Posted 23/03/16 03:28 AM Share Posted 23/03/16 03:28 AM Hi All, Just bought a 2004 Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo on 200,000klms. Apart from the oil, filter, spark plugs what else is recommended for reliability purposes. So far I have read about external trans cooler (what brand? PWR does it matter?) also the brakes do seem wobbly does it require pads only or something more? also a friend has been telling me to change some hoses and lines. Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidxr6t skids Donating Members 2,754 Member For: 12y 11d Gender: Not Telling Posted 23/03/16 05:01 AM Share Posted 23/03/16 05:01 AM Hopefully it was maintained better than the BA I used to own with slightly lower Ks. I would recommend getting the suspension and bushings inspected. The reason I say this is the brake shudder can be caused by a number of things but with those Ks there would be some bushings due if they haven't already been done, like the front lower control arm bushing for example. I would do all the fluids...diff, brake fluid, auto transmission fluid (while fitting cooler which you should do). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discostig Manual mode ________________________ All day, erryday Donating Members 13,798 Member For: 17y 1m 15d Gender: Male Location: Probably above atmospheric pressure Posted 23/03/16 05:13 AM Share Posted 23/03/16 05:13 AM Yeah look at getting the front bushes replaced with Superpro or similar (except leave rubber for the lower shock mount bush). Will make the ride a tiny bit harsher but improve braking a lot - did for me anyway. Then I bought DBA4000 rotors (now replaced with DBA T3) to fix the rest of it. I'm at 298,000km in my BFII, it costs money to keep them repaired. Bushes, wheel bearings, suspension...all wear out. Then you still have to look at engine bay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamanli New Member 8 Member For: 8y 9m 16d Posted 23/03/16 07:55 AM Author Share Posted 23/03/16 07:55 AM Thanks for the heads up, I have now just ordered the PWR trans cooler kit for BA/BF from Ebay, I am also looking for a replacement cat as its rattling, is it specific for the turbo model compared to n.a.? Also I am going to replace the Turbo oil feed line, any recommended ones to look for? Once I get the transcooler I will do the trans fluid and other fuilds and filters. Also what spark plugs are recommonded? the ones in there are gapped should they be? Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidxr6t skids Donating Members 2,754 Member For: 12y 11d Gender: Not Telling Posted 23/03/16 08:12 AM Share Posted 23/03/16 08:12 AM people seem to buy the earls branded line but ive seen a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Andrew Gold Donating Members 2,036 Member For: 9y 8m 17d Gender: Male Location: Canberra ACT Posted 23/03/16 11:30 AM Share Posted 23/03/16 11:30 AM Before I replaced my cat, factory cat was single inlet, twin outlet and different to n/a. I have a feeling they changed the setup at some stage - mine is Feb 2004. After market cat will be much cheaper and an exhaust place can use a Y piece to split into existing twin pipe cat back (this is all assuming the rest of your system is still factory spec). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamanli New Member 8 Member For: 8y 9m 16d Posted 24/03/16 12:50 AM Author Share Posted 24/03/16 12:50 AM I think, I will purchase the earls brand seems to be a good brand and product, I have found a used 2003 ba xr6 turbo cat and dump pipe that I will purchase today hoepfully that should be the same I assume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamanli New Member 8 Member For: 8y 9m 16d Posted 24/03/16 09:14 PM Author Share Posted 24/03/16 09:14 PM (edited) On 3/23/2016 at 4:13 PM, -Stever- said: Yeah look at getting the front bushes replaced with Superpro or similar (except leave rubber for the lower shock mount bush). Will make the ride a tiny bit harsher but improve braking a lot - did for me anyway. Then I bought DBA4000 rotors (now replaced with DBA T3) to fix the rest of it. I'm at 298,000km in my BFII, it costs money to keep them repaired. Bushes, wheel bearings, suspension...all wear out. Then you still have to look at engine bay! Hi Stever, Is the DBA4000 rotors (now replaced with DBA T3) a good replacement option without going over the top? are there cheaper alternatives, is it required with all the brakes issues on these cars, or do I just need to change the pads only? The car is stock except for a full exhaust that I will change to stock exhaust when I find one. It is too loud on the inside gives me a headache Edited 24/03/16 09:23 PM by kamanli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discostig Manual mode ________________________ All day, erryday Donating Members 13,798 Member For: 17y 1m 15d Gender: Male Location: Probably above atmospheric pressure Posted 26/03/16 08:45 AM Share Posted 26/03/16 08:45 AM I took the advice not to bother with the cheaper RDA rotors and I have not had a problem. The thing that really fixed most of the shudder though was Superpro bushes in the front end as I said. The rubber ones flex too much during braking (heavy car) and it allows things to wobble around. Changing pads and rotors won't help much if the rubber is worn out and allowing the free play. Also during heavy braking with sloppy bushes the wheels will toe outwards, which chews up the insides of the tyres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Andrew Gold Donating Members 2,036 Member For: 9y 8m 17d Gender: Male Location: Canberra ACT Posted 26/03/16 09:22 AM Share Posted 26/03/16 09:22 AM ^WHS I've got two Falcons and they definitely need the front end in good nick and need good quality rotors. My EL binned three sets of cheap rotors in quick succession, with shuddering as early as 4000km. One set from car yard, two from mechanic. I then put slotted DBAs (from memory they were 4000s but can't 100% remember) in myself, and so far nearly 50,000km with not the slightest hint of shudder. The BA I got about a year ago and it had RDAs in it. Terrible shudder and squeak developed after a decent brake work out. New DBA rotors in, perfect ever since. I was going to go T3 on the BA, but a local parts place had standard DBA rotors dirt cheap that they had ordered in for a no-show. Worth a shot at the price, and have been fine. Time will tell, but seems to suggest the most important thing to do is get a good quality brand. Haven't touched the rears - must be the only idiot driving around with slotted rears and non-slotted fronts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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