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**ODIN** · 12-15-03, 20:32

Common faults on E-spec mx6's

Early models:

Distributor failure. Can get rebuilt ones from a place in melbourne from 400$ or So.

Caliper leakage.

The rear calipers can develop leaks. I had this problem myself. After having the calipers reconditioned, I had them leak again. Only good solution for this is to get calipers 2nd hand from a wreckers, off a 95-97 model. Cost me about 450$ for them. They are a direct fit replacement.

HLA noise/Friction gear.

The top of the engine can develop a loud ticking/tapping noise. This will probably be either the HLA's( a glorified lifter) or the Friction Gear. HLA's are 30$ or so each and theres 24 of them. Friction gears are about 50$. The labour is the killer for this problem. The noise could also be the Timing belt tensioner Arm

Common complaints on HLAs link: http://www.australdistributing.com.a...adjusters.html

VCG leaks

The valve cover gaskets can leak. To replace them the Intake manifold has to come off ( for the back on at least).

12-15-03, 20:32	#2 (permalink)
ODIN Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Canberra, Australia Age: 29 iTrader: (0)	Common faults on E-spec mx6's Early models: Distributor failure. Can get rebuilt ones from a place in melbourne from 400$ or So. Caliper leakage. The rear calipers can develop leaks. I had this problem myself. After having the calipers reconditioned, I had them leak again. Only good solution for this is to get calipers 2nd hand from a wreckers, off a 95-97 model. Cost me about 450$ for them. They are a direct fit replacement. HLA noise/Friction gear. The top of the engine can develop a loud ticking/tapping noise. This will probably be either the HLA's( a glorified lifter) or the Friction Gear. HLA's are 30$ or so each and theres 24 of them. Friction gears are about 50$. The labour is the killer for this problem. The noise could also be the Timing belt tensioner Arm Common complaints on HLAs link: http://www.australdistributing.com.a...adjusters.html VCG leaks The valve cover gaskets can leak. To replace them the Intake manifold has to come off ( for the back on at least). Last edited by ODIN : 1-30-04 at 4:53.
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