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08-06-2013, 12:29 AM
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Starter Motor
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Hi everyone , I'm currently looking to buy a xr8 prob spending around 10-12000 therefore around 05 - 06 not to bothered on auto or manual .. Always gad manuals but kinda over traffic , so basically I'm open to all info on what to look out for ie engine faults, diff ,ect as the car will prob have from 140-180000 Km's on it .
Is it a bad idea all together buying one of these because it will cost me an arm and a leg to fix soon and probe to engine bearings going ect and transmission ? I looked at a 2006 bf xr8 6 speed auto today , it seems ok but I just kinda noticed a noise at top of engine like a chain / grind like eerrrreeerrrr kinda like a turbo diesel at idle haha is that normal ? The 2005 I seen 10 mins before didn't seem to have that noise but I will have to see . Thanks for anyone who can shine some light on my queries |
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08-06-2013, 08:36 AM
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Falcon RTV - FG G6ET
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: In Da Bush, QLD
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The noise you heard at the top will be related to the timeing chain guides. They just need replacing, other wise the car might be AOK.
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08-06-2013, 08:47 AM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Emu Park
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Well I've just bought a manual 05 xr8 ute for $14000 with under 90000km its only needed some minor stuff, like the tailshaft centre bearing and a set of coils and plugs, all easy stuff and not a problem since. Runs great.. Not bad on fuel either.
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08-06-2013, 09:08 AM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jun 2013
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Thanks for the info .. How much would I be looking at for the timing chain guides to be replaced roughly ?? Cheers
And to other reply how much did the repairs cost you ? Cheers |
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08-06-2013, 09:23 AM
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R51 Pathy, 91 Jayco Swan
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Mackay, QLD
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Get a BA GT they can be had for under 20,000 these day's. There are 2 on carsales at the moment for 15,000. There is also one for sale in collectible on this forum. Great buying.
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08-06-2013, 09:33 AM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jun 2013
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I need a tray back ute ... It's a work truck are there tray back gt 's
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08-06-2013, 09:46 AM
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R51 Pathy, 91 Jayco Swan
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Mackay, QLD
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Yep Super Pursuits, few of them for the same price on carsales too. Not tray back, stylesides. But you can always chuck a tray on.
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08-06-2013, 10:14 AM
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check the heater is working.
$600 - $800 bucks just to change a cog. its a dash out job. |
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08-06-2013, 12:00 PM
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Starter Motor
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08-06-2013, 12:09 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
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Pay a little extra and get one with low km and well cared for. You might save a buck now but likely cost you two tomorrow.
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08-06-2013, 12:12 PM
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Starter Motor
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Worried about buying a lemon xr8 2004 to 2006
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