Welcome to the Australian Ford Forums forum.

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and inserts advertising. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members, respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features without post based advertising banners. Registration is simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us.

Please Note: All new registrations go through a manual approval queue to keep spammers out. This is checked twice each day so there will be a delay before your registration is activated.

Go Back   Australian Ford Forums > Ford Australia Vehicles > Small and Mid Sized Cars > Focus

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 10-10-2019, 09:10 PM   #1
alan3103
Regular Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Cairns Queensland
Posts: 39
Default Xr5 focus turbo

Hi i am considering buying a 2008 xr5 with a dodgy turbo, im needing to know how difficult a jo to remove and replace, is it possible without removing engine ?? Thanks
alan3103 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 11-10-2019, 09:03 AM   #2
russellw
Chairman & Administrator
Donating Member3
 
russellw's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: 1975
Posts: 106,469
Community Builder: In recognition of those who have helped build the AFF community. - Issue reason: Raptor: For Continued, and prolonged service to the wider Ford Community 
Default Re: Xr5 focus turbo

The short answer is yes it can.
__________________

__________________________________________________

Observatio Facta Rotae


russellw is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 11-10-2019, 10:52 AM   #3
alan3103
Regular Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Cairns Queensland
Posts: 39
Default Re: Xr5 focus turbo

Thanks for your help , just need to try find a good second hand one , cant afford new !
alan3103 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 22-10-2019, 08:29 AM   #4
alan3103
Regular Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Cairns Queensland
Posts: 39
Default Re: Xr5 focus turbo

Finally managed to get it out from car, a real PITA ! Awaiting exhaust gasket before i attempt to refit , wish me luck
alan3103 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 25-10-2019, 07:48 PM   #5
alan3103
Regular Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Cairns Queensland
Posts: 39
Default Re: Xr5 focus turbo

All reassembled now not easy to do but car going ok with a working turbo, would i do it again?? Not if i didnt have to ,
alan3103 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Forum Jump


All times are GMT +11. The time now is 01:11 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Other than what is legally copyrighted by the respective owners, this site is copyright www.fordforums.com.au
Positive SSL