leezy90 Member 7 Member For: 12y 8m 19d Posted 01/11/12 09:20 AM Share Posted 01/11/12 09:20 AM hello,I have a 2004 m11 ba typhoon and have had a few problems with the aluminum diff coverit has been reinforced from mal wood but have had the bolt shere off and the housing smashed,got it welded up and re-tapped and heli-coiled back up, and then when racing snapped second gear and smashed the cover again.have replaced the cover with a new one and has been reiforced again, is there anything more that I can do to the cover or any orther part of the car to reasure that this will not accure during racing, burnouts ect..?cheers guys Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/82678-ba-mk11-typhoon-diff-cover-problem/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScatterBrain Donating Members 316 Member For: 16y 27d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 01/11/12 11:33 AM Share Posted 01/11/12 11:33 AM What make/style of diff bush are you using? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/82678-ba-mk11-typhoon-diff-cover-problem/#findComment-1318974 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leezy90 Member 7 Member For: 12y 8m 19d Posted 01/11/12 08:19 PM Author Share Posted 01/11/12 08:19 PM just the standard ford bushes, when I bought the car it had nylothane bushes but they just flogged right out Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/82678-ba-mk11-typhoon-diff-cover-problem/#findComment-1319053 Share on other sites More sharing options...
senna_T Forged Member Lifetime Members 15,818 Member For: 18y 4m 21d Gender: Male Location: SW Sydney Posted 01/11/12 10:31 PM Share Posted 01/11/12 10:31 PM You should fit super pro poly bushes to stop the diff moving around so much. You need part numbers SPF2654-70K and SPF3148AK Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/82678-ba-mk11-typhoon-diff-cover-problem/#findComment-1319093 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leezy90 Member 7 Member For: 12y 8m 19d Posted 02/11/12 02:54 AM Author Share Posted 02/11/12 02:54 AM ok thanks heaps, I have been told that I should get my gearbox tuned, do you know if this sounds correct or not? it is a 6 speed manual Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/82678-ba-mk11-typhoon-diff-cover-problem/#findComment-1319264 Share on other sites More sharing options...
senna_T Forged Member Lifetime Members 15,818 Member For: 18y 4m 21d Gender: Male Location: SW Sydney Posted 02/11/12 02:56 AM Share Posted 02/11/12 02:56 AM Considering it is impossible to tune a 6spd manual, I would not listen to whoever is giving you this "advice".... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/82678-ba-mk11-typhoon-diff-cover-problem/#findComment-1319267 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leezy90 Member 7 Member For: 12y 8m 19d Posted 02/11/12 02:58 AM Author Share Posted 02/11/12 02:58 AM ok thank you mate, im not very machanically minded lol Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/82678-ba-mk11-typhoon-diff-cover-problem/#findComment-1319273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
senna_T Forged Member Lifetime Members 15,818 Member For: 18y 4m 21d Gender: Male Location: SW Sydney Posted 02/11/12 03:02 AM Share Posted 02/11/12 03:02 AM No worries, if you want to learn, make sure you have a look through the forum in the technical section. Just about every pinned topic will teach you pretty much everything a BA/BF/FG turbo owner should know about their cars Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/82678-ba-mk11-typhoon-diff-cover-problem/#findComment-1319277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms700 Moderating Team 10,170 Member For: 22y 4m 28d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 02/11/12 03:40 AM Share Posted 02/11/12 03:40 AM There's a top notch suspension shop in Penrith that will sort out all of your car's problems...... I heard the guy at the front counter is very patient, and willing to listen to all your concerns.aka wiki style Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/82678-ba-mk11-typhoon-diff-cover-problem/#findComment-1319317 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Moar Powar Babeh Lifetime Members 19,332 Member For: 19y 9m 5d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 02/11/12 03:43 AM Share Posted 02/11/12 03:43 AM Also if you bring the guy on the front desk a mid 90's Microsoft ergonomic keyboard in good condition he will make you a milo. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/82678-ba-mk11-typhoon-diff-cover-problem/#findComment-1319321 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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