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Old 25-05-2018, 08:32 PM   #6
Edxr6
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Default Re: AU XR8 S3 5 speed manual or BA XR8 Auto S1

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Originally Posted by undertow View Post
A low km manual AUIII XR8 is one everyone wants. Worth more than an early BA auto IMO.

The AU manuals can be a pain in traffic though with the slightly lumpy engines and touchy throttles.

Early Boss 5.4s had issues with the plastic timing chain tensioners and a coolant flow issue in the back of the heads that caused worn valve guides/burnt valves in the rear cylinders. Was fixed in 2005 IIRC with a head casting revision. They seem prone to spinning bottom end bearings too, have heard of a few doing it and seen a few for sale cheap with spun bearings.

If you want an auto I'd go for a mint AU 220 of stretch to a BF which fixed a few issues.
Thanks Undertow,

I appreciate your knowledge and information.

Regards
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