Hi Guys,

Took my FG F6 in for its 3000km service. On picking it up the first thing they said was "When can we get the car back?". I was informed that on the FG's built around August last year the machine that fastens the timing case to the block was loaded with the wrong bolts and the timing case sits about 0.5mm away from the block which causes the engine to leak oil.

When I took it back the next day they had 6 cars in with the same problem. I dont think Ford are going to do a recall, so my advice to all is keep an eye on it.

Does anyone think this will cause aditional problems in the future?

Well I guess that explains the complaints about oil leaks :angel:

Love the QA Ford

does the leak go down the passenger side?

Nope. The timing case is right at the front of the block. I think there is 8 - 10 bolts holding it in and the oil leaks from around these bolts.

Is it just the F6 or is all T engines????

I heard its all T engines

Is it just the F6 or is all T engines????

Mine was the only F6 in there getting fixed, all the rest were XR6T's.

oil around the front sump bolts on both sides?

I'm going to wash mine tonight so will check around the timing case cover in case.

My G6ET, which was build in late Aug 08 has been to the Ford dealer on a number of occasions for a similar leak, which to date has not been fixed, so I'll be calling Ford regarding this possible cause - thanks for the info!

Trough Lolly, fyi, mine leaks down the passenger side!