Who's owned an XR6?

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Originally Posted by LRDan

I haven't met/heard of anyone with stock power that has needed a 6 speed rebuilt yet.

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my mechanic lectured me over it.. reckons he has seen a few..

I'll ask him for specifics on Thursday if I remember...

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Originally Posted by LRDan

I haven't met/heard of anyone with stock power that has needed a 6 speed rebuilt yet.

And very true re: rust proofing, just worth mentioning if looking to buy.

Dan

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Funny, I've seen quite a few of these, and the only rust I have seen has been a: under the battery, b: under the brake booster, and c:. at the site of poor panel repairs. Even the 850,000km EF ex taxi that I drove for around five years, which had had more hits than The Beatles only had rust in the bootlid, and under the battery. We have a BA MkII ATM which has no rust whatsoever.

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Originally Posted by incisor

the ba/bf with the 6speed auto if a 5-6k fix I am told

ba/bf with 4speed auto is a 2k fix

bf are a better vehicle when it comes to rust resistance thats for sure.

but the ba has heaps of panel plugs so you can rust proof them if you get a good one...

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Six speeds on Fleabay are between $400 and $2000. If they were a; liable to detonate, and b; expensive to repair, I doubt they'd be that cheap.

The 6HP26 in the Disco and RR is a different matter, of course.

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Originally Posted by johntins

Even the 850,000km EF ex taxi that I drove for around five years, which had had more hits than The Beatles only had rust in the bootlid, and under the battery. We have a BA MkII ATM which has no rust whatsoever.

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I'm specifically talking about BA/F, the EF/L is very solid from what I have seen. Worst rust I've seen in an E series is the inner sill, from a seaside Fairlane. I am of the belief there is more bare metal in B series. Don't remember where I got that info though.


And I'd be very interested to hear your Mechanics experiences Incisor!


EDIT: johntins, I'd be keen to see if your BA has any rust on the rad support between bumper and radiator, also the seam in the boot near where the struts attach.. from underneath

BAs, BFs and Territories are renowned for rust.

Good thing I didn't buy a BA, or a BF, or a territory...

So what DID you buy?
Spill the beans!

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Originally Posted by BigJon

BAs, BFs and Territories are renowned for rust.

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Renowned by who? If Ford had let standards slip that much it would be al over the forums, and yet I see nothing... The things are everywhere, and I don't see it. Frankly, I'd need some evidence, rather than hearsay.

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Originally Posted by LRDan

I'm specifically talking about BA/F, the EF/L is very solid from what I have seen. Worst rust I've seen in an E series is the inner sill, from a seaside Fairlane. I am of the belief there is more bare metal in B series. Don't remember where I got that info though.


And I'd be very interested to hear your Mechanics experiences Incisor!


EDIT: johntins, I'd be keen to see if your BA has any rust on the rad support between bumper and radiator, also the seam in the boot near where the struts attach.. from underneath

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Well, Broken Hill is only a day trip. The car is here if you want to come see. You can check out my daughters XR8 while you're here.

No accommodation provided, but I would give you a feed and a bevvie.

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Originally Posted by johntins

Renowned by who? If Ford had let standards slip that much it would be al over the forums, and yet I see nothing... The things are everywhere, and I don't see it. Frankly, I'd need some evidence, rather than hearsay.

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Had an employer with a early model (2005-ish) territory. They lived next to the ocean, and it was rusted through in 3 years. From what I was told, Ford replaced complete vehicle with a non disclosure agreement. So yeah, take that as it is. You only read what they let you read.