July 2008
When towing a caravan with my Peugeot 406 HDI estate the oil temperature goes really high. Is this normal or should I have it looked at?
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My Peugeot 406 '02 Estate has exhibited a strange thing a couple of times. I've gone to it first thing in the morning and the clutch pedal is on the floor. If i pull it up it works perfectly. Its happended a couple of times now and i suspect it to be a cluch master/slave cylinder leaking. I've never seen a reservoir uner the bonnet to top it up so must assume its sealed? If it is, what sort of job is it to change? Do i have to change the lot i.e master cylinder, pipe and slave cylinder as an assembly?
Anty help or advice is, as always greatly appreciated
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Robin
Box out on that one, I think. It's a pull clutch with concentric slave; special tools and approach needed.
hi, does anyone know the correct torque settings for the head bolts on a renault clio
its a 1998 renault clio II, 1.2
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20nm according to rac i googled in about 40 secondswww.rac.co.uk/web/forum/showthread.php?t=3308
Peugeot 306 td. Had a problem with the clutch, lost sensible use over night, couldn't engage 1st and reverse, usual suspects, so changed cable to no avail, thinking becouse the clutch arm is very loose, maybe bushes worn top and bottom inside housing? Clutch is now smelling! Wanting to drop box for a look and I'm told it'll come clean out the bottom without lowering subframe/removing wishbone n/s? Can that be done? It's gonna be a toss up, me or the garage! Many thanks
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steve sounds like you've had a right job of it, from reading your posts id guess you had the clutch out slightly, easily done even with the best aligning tools (unless you can use an old cut down shaft). my point for removing the wishbone is it allows you some more arm space to work in, not so much space to move the box in, i find the box is a reasonable weight once you get it up off the floor, if not an assistant above with a decent tow rope is all you'd need.
chris
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How much longer before we hear someone like Eddie Stobarts goes the same way?
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Not why Macfarlane Transport (Leeds) went bust.
My fathers 2006 Focus II 1.6 Duratec engine, air con stopped working yesterday.
He had run the air con regularly at least once a week winter and summer following HJ's instructions about duration of running and cold first then hot to dry things out.
Yesterday (hottest day of the year I guess) it did not work. The indicator light comes on on the button but no cooling effect. He can't tell if the engine is made to work harder or not by pressing the switch.
The belt to the compressor is on and spinning.
Could it be a simple fuse or has a seal let the gas the gas out?
Any help much appreciated.
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Thanks for all the replies.
The car will be visiting me for a few hours so I'll be able to have a look and listen.
It's booked in with a mobile specialist who comes recommended so let see.
I'll let you know of the outcome
/Steve
Hiya
In my mum's car, I've just noticed that the reverse lights do not come on when reverse gear is engaged.
We've checked all the bulbs, and they are not 'blown'.
Any ideas? Is it expensive to fix? Should I take it to Halfords?
Thanks.
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I'm getting it done tomorrow. It's a faulty connection. £25.
I changed the oil and filter in my wifes 2006 Polo 1.4tdi over the weekend. No problems. Re-filled with 3.8 litres per the handbook. The oil was at the low end of the dipstick but I left it - figuring better at the low end than over filled. After about 20 miles driving the low level light came on and I have put another 200ml or so in - is the 3.8l an under estimate or any other explanations? The car is running fine so I am not worried about it just curious! Read more
Hi Steve
I have the same year and model. I want to do my 105 000 km service.(oil and filter change). Where does the oil filter sit, I cant seem to find or I dont know how it looks.
Thanks
Martin
Shogun with misfire warmer it gets worse it gets. timing checked compression tested new plugs and leads fitted to no effect. only thing not changed is the cat and with the misfire that has broken up inside. uses no water or oil no pressurising of system just misses and pops in exhaust at times more so when warmed up. it must be something simple that i am missing.
has anyone any ideas before i have to take it to garage.
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Ahh; LPG. The best way to ruin a nice engine yet devised.
First, identify which cylinder is dropping out. Then do a compression test on that cylinder with the engine running. Might show a sticking valve.
If possible; get all the exhaust gases measured when it's missing - on both fuels.
got a bit of a problem with this berlingo, as it cuts out after 20 minutes..
hoe the problem happs is that it warms it as any car would normally, then the engine management system light comes on you can then drive it for around 2 more minutes then it cuts out.. you can normally re-start and it will go for around 30 yards and cut out again. if you turn it over and leave it standing it runs but as soon as you put the revs up to 2000 it cuts out?
anyone any ideas
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Exactly my thoughts. With friends like that, who needs enemies?
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>>read about 100 to 110 degrees. That's absolutely ideal!
It would be, N_C, it is a Citroen after all! :)