plasmid2 Member 45 Member For: 18y 3m 26d Posted 17/06/08 07:12 AM Posted 17/06/08 07:12 AM G'day all, I am new to the site, new to turbo's and infact completely new to Ford's after being a Expensive Daewoo man for so long. I have purchased an 03 BA XR6T two weeks ago. It has 76000km's and is completely stock. Curiosity got better of me and I decided to tinker around. I took off the hosing that goes from the top of the engine straight into the turbo. I firstly wiped away some oil (I presume oil) then with my finger spun the fan/blades in the turbo. I noticed a part of one of the fan/blades was a slightly different colour to the rest. At first I thought it was just dirty. I have been trying to insert a picture to show but haven't had any luck uploading. The fan/blades spin freely, the car drives really well and the turbo seems to make all the right whistle/sounds/noises!! Can anyone shed some light?Not sure if I should be worried yet!!
senna_T Forged Member Legacy Donating Member 15,818 Member For: 19y 7m 27d Gender: Male Location: SW Sydney Posted 17/06/08 07:15 AM Posted 17/06/08 07:15 AM G'Day mate and It could just be some discolouration from oil, does the blade feel different from the rest? If not I'd say you have nothing to worry about.There are alot of little things you can do on these cars to keep them at their best, have a bit of a search around through the technical sections of the forum and you will find them - or do a search for Boost Solenoid Maintenance and that should get you started
Iconic Bionic My engine bay is Bionic Legacy Donating Member 3,726 Member For: 20y 6m 15d Gender: Male Location: Freeways Posted 17/06/08 07:22 AM Posted 17/06/08 07:22 AM Do a major service on the car if your unsure of its history. All the fluids, filters etc.And get comfy you have some reading ahead.I.B.
RHR BOOST Moderating Team 5,698 Member For: 23y 29d Gender: Male Location: Southern Highlands NSW Posted 17/06/08 08:02 AM Posted 17/06/08 08:02 AM Mate is the car feels good and there if its not using oil then dont worry about it.If it is really bugging you try a bit of carby cleaner on a rag and see if you can wipe what ever it it off the blade
our06t Mmmmm......BOOST Member 3,135 Member For: 19y 5m 6d Gender: Male Location: central coast Posted 17/06/08 08:14 AM Posted 17/06/08 08:14 AM mine has a white mark on one blade like a ,balancing mark or something
plasmid2 Member 45 Member For: 18y 3m 26d Posted 17/06/08 08:19 AM Author Posted 17/06/08 08:19 AM Thanks guys. I just did a google images search for garret turbo. All the images I could find show what I described. I think it might be normal. If any one is interested check out the link below. Thanks for all the info. I have so much to learn and read. http://www.hdindustries.com.au/shop/images/turbo1.JPG
AzMahoony Hench, but no longer shredded or tanned. Member 3,343 Member For: 19y 6m 6d Gender: Male Location: Canning Vale, W.A Posted 17/06/08 08:53 AM Posted 17/06/08 08:53 AM mine has a white mark on one blade like a ,balancing mark or something same with mine
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