Are there any issues with 2018 GT cars

[500PLUS]

I have had car from new about 14 months now done 7000 miles
I have been off forums for months
Are there any issues coming out about these cars
At Xmas had a re call with loom by manifold
I also had issue when x pipe was fitted
All resolved
Any one had any problems that are common or any re calls
Mine is 6 speed coupe

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[El_Centenario]

From what I've read on the forum, 2018+ have developed a ticking sound coming from the engine. Some have said its due too thin oil 5w-20 and have switched to 5w-30 and noise dissapeared. Others have mentioned that it is piston slap and have been successful in getting engine replaced under warranty. As for the transmission, the shift forks are made of aluminum and are easily broken when shifting aggressively. Other than that you should be good.

 

[500PLUS]

Thanks is this ticking noticeable over other engine noises

 

[El_Centenario]

I believe it is quick noticeable. There are plenty of videos on YouTube that talk about it

 

[avocet]

Some engines failed,some have the tick and some have a rattle.I had a tick after first oil change.it comes on when cold and goes away when hot.Now i dont hear it.Some have had new engines only for the tick to return.The shift forks have broken on a few,but they were ramming it in at high revs.Not saying thats not right but depends how you drive,obviously there's a weakness there.If you have a pre facelift the main failure is oil cooler and AC evaporator,plus a notchy noisey gearbox.
One thing that plagues both cars is water ingress/wet carpets.

 

[500PLUS]

Some engines failed,some have the tick and some have a rattle.I had a tick after first oil change.it comes on when cold and goes away when hot.Now i dont hear it.Some have had new engines only for the tick to return.The shift forks have broken on a few,but they were ramming it in at high revs.Not saying thats not right but depends how you drive,obviously there's a weakness there.If you have a pre facelift the main failure is oil cooler and AC evaporator,plus a notchy noisey gearbox.
One thing that plagues both cars is water ingress/wet carpets.

Where does carpet get wet and where does water come in

 

[avocet]

Check on rear carpets and condensation on windscreen is a tell tale sign.
Not sure where it comes from.It hasn't happened to me but a few on here had it.

 

[500PLUS]

Assume side window seals?
Hopefully not seen any sign or wet smells
Mines 18 car

 

[500PLUS]

Is that on all cars pre and post 18
Where does water come in

 

[Count Drunkula]

Is that on all cars pre and post 18
Where does water come in

It seems there can be several points of water ingress. A common one, which my car suffered from, was from a misaligned grommet in the firewall. My local dealer fixed it and the car has been dry ever since.

 

[avocet]

Missing grommets,structure not spot welded properly and believe it or not instead of a grommet sticky tape used.
Hit and miss really but build quality has always been an issue.

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