frankbanner Member 3 Member For: 19y 9m 29d Posted 18/12/07 12:50 AM Share Posted 18/12/07 12:50 AM How normal is this?Does anyone think I will have a hope of getting Ford to warrant it?I don't drive it hard, and I am really, really pissed off!How much should I pay for a new one, a reco or rebuild? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/40674-siezed-turbo-after-110k-kms/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
senna_T Forged Member Lifetime Members 15,818 Member For: 18y 3m 13d Gender: Male Location: SW Sydney Posted 18/12/07 12:54 AM Share Posted 18/12/07 12:54 AM hmmm, that sux dude, but G'Day and it can be a bit random, it doesn't happen too much, sometimes the oil screen in the supply line can get blocked, not letting enough oil get to the turbo, causing a failure.Have you had it pulled down yet? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/40674-siezed-turbo-after-110k-kms/#findComment-610263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankbanner Member 3 Member For: 19y 9m 29d Posted 18/12/07 12:58 AM Author Share Posted 18/12/07 12:58 AM Thanks, Senna.Hoping he can do so either today or tomorrow.Looks like a hire car to get me through.......... Bloody hell, a week before Xmas too. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/40674-siezed-turbo-after-110k-kms/#findComment-610265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
senna_T Forged Member Lifetime Members 15,818 Member For: 18y 3m 13d Gender: Male Location: SW Sydney Posted 18/12/07 01:30 AM Share Posted 18/12/07 01:30 AM oh well, good luck mate, if you tell us where you are, some local members might be able to recommend a workshop or tuner Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/40674-siezed-turbo-after-110k-kms/#findComment-610275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iconic Bionic My engine bay is Bionic Donating Members 3,726 Member For: 19y 2m 1d Gender: Male Location: Freeways Posted 18/12/07 03:59 AM Share Posted 18/12/07 03:59 AM We dont hear of too many blown turbos on here excet those modded and driven beyond belief.I see your 10K out of warranty depending how old your car is as well. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/40674-siezed-turbo-after-110k-kms/#findComment-610393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOM1111 Member 631 Member For: 17y 9m 22d Gender: Male Location: newcastle Posted 18/12/07 06:48 AM Share Posted 18/12/07 06:48 AM was your car stock??? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/40674-siezed-turbo-after-110k-kms/#findComment-610479 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wingnut Guests Posted 18/12/07 07:00 AM Share Posted 18/12/07 07:00 AM (edited) Wait until your f*cking gearbox blows up after 34,000kms then you will know the definition of being "really pissed off" haha Edited 18/12/07 07:00 AM by Wingnut Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/40674-siezed-turbo-after-110k-kms/#findComment-610489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iconic Bionic My engine bay is Bionic Donating Members 3,726 Member For: 19y 2m 1d Gender: Male Location: Freeways Posted 18/12/07 09:03 AM Share Posted 18/12/07 09:03 AM I agree, but when your running 313.9 rwkw on the standard box these things do happen. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/40674-siezed-turbo-after-110k-kms/#findComment-610543 Share on other sites More sharing options...
senna_T Forged Member Lifetime Members 15,818 Member For: 18y 3m 13d Gender: Male Location: SW Sydney Posted 18/12/07 09:27 AM Share Posted 18/12/07 09:27 AM yeah, you can't say you didn't know it was comin wingy! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/40674-siezed-turbo-after-110k-kms/#findComment-610554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOM1111 Member 631 Member For: 17y 9m 22d Gender: Male Location: newcastle Posted 18/12/07 09:31 AM Share Posted 18/12/07 09:31 AM its a t5 so what did you expect Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/40674-siezed-turbo-after-110k-kms/#findComment-610557 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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