Originally Posted by EQ:
I thought it was about time we had a (stickied) thread on MPS6 issues/fixes. I'll get the ball rolling:
If you could post the problem item, symptom and action taken to resolve that would be great!
Eg. Gearbox "wong wong" noise -> (Penrite SYN 75W-90)
As things are posted ill add them to this first post, or mods add things straight in this first post so we can keep track of them all.
obviously not every car will have same issues.
Please keep your posts on topic and technically orientated as this is a great resource for warranty claims/troubleshooting.
If you need further help with a problem noted here or a new issue please post in an existing thread or create a new one.
Problems/Resolutions
* Replaced clutch / flywheel
* Replaced sat nav screen twice
* Replaced diff
* Faulty O2 sensor (not yet replaced)
* Sagging engine mount (not yet replaced)
* Leaking water pump (not yet replaced)
* Small oil leak from transfer casing (not yet fixed)
* Broken rear suspension bolt
* Rear Sway (banging/squeaking) -> Tightened
* Hesitation and rough response off boost -> Wastegate solenoid replaced
1. Turbo replaced due to failed seals at 32,000ks
2. Rear diff replaced at 34,000ks, whined from 12,000ks
3. Transfer (PTO) case leak. Resealed at 34,000Ks
4. Transfer case re-sealed again at 35,000ks
5. Oil sump leak at 35,000ks
6. Vibrations at idle and underway, Drivers side engine mount replaced at 35,000ks
7. Wheel allignment, tyre wear and wheel wander....on going - possible fix from Falcrum suspensions once everything else is done
This sucks...but I love the car...for now
From Swallowtail:
6MPS repairs under warranty:
Replaced clutch / flywheel
Replaced sat nav screen twice
Replaced diff
Faulty O2 sensor (not yet replaced)
Sagging engine mount (not yet replaced)
Leaking water pump (not yet replaced)
Small oil leak from transfer casing (not yet fixed)
Broken rear suspension bolt
If I think of any others I'll post them up ...
My clutch was done as part of a Service Bulletin - they made several major changes to the clutches in the 6MPS after the original ones were nigh on impossible to use for most buyers. The change was free if you knew to ask for it... Took them 2 days. Apparently you have to just about dismantle the entire car to get the clutch / flywheel out on the awd 6...