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 Topic: Handbrake |
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weeman
Replies: 8
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 Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 2:43 pm Subject: Re: Handbrake |
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i know i just didnt completely take in the post and didnt click when i replied. apologies |
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Topic: Handbrake |
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weeman
Replies: 8
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 1:44 pm Subject: Re: Handbrake |
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my bad  silly me... amateur mistake ! |
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Topic: Handbrake |
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weeman
Replies: 8
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 1:25 pm Subject: Re: Handbrake |
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^ haha. You need to take the rear drum off, check the linings and wheel cylinders. clean it adjust it. then adjust the cable. easy enough if you fairly competent on the spanners. haynes manual should ... |
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Topic: Turning full lock sounds and feels like im driving on gravel |
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weeman
Replies: 11
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 1:19 pm Subject: Re: Turning full lock sounds and feels like im driving on gr |
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you dont have to take the lower arm out, its easier to lower the subframe ( not on the floor, just unwind the bolts 3/4 of the way) then use a big bar to pop it out. being careful on the drivers side ... |
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Topic: Nimrods colour help |
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weeman
Replies: 15
Views: 2390
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Forum: 206 Talk Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2012 3:24 pm Subject: Re: Nimrods colour help |
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im feeling green with pink spots tbh |
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Topic: Nimrods colour help |
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weeman
Replies: 15
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Forum: 206 Talk Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2012 2:51 pm Subject: Re: Nimrods colour help |
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its your car mate, do what you think will look nice. if you like it, thats all that matters.  |
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Topic: Timing belt change in the north west. (180) |
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weeman
Replies: 3
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Forum: 206 Talk Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2012 4:37 am Subject: Re: Timing belt change in the north west. (180) |
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400 quid doesnt seem unreasonable. esp for a main dealer who usually charge a silly amount. iirc the book time for a 180 cambelt it around 4 hours. so slightly longer for the water pump etc. if thats ... |
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Topic: Gear stick |
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weeman
Replies: 5
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2012 4:43 pm Subject: Re: Gear stick |
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the c.v joint shouldnt affect gear selection. as above check your levels and linkage. the linkage usually wears quite badly. if the clutch isnt clearing fully that may cause selection issues. take it ... |
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Topic: 206 headgasket ...... |
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weeman
Replies: 21
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2012 4:23 pm Subject: Re: 206 headgasket ...... |
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fair enough up to you really then.. thanks |
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Topic: Heater |
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weeman
Replies: 3
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2012 4:20 pm Subject: Re: Heater |
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when the heater is set to hot. behind the dash a flap diverts the blown air over a warm radiator. ( making it warm air ) when switched off it channels the air away keeping it cold. you can use a/c and ... |
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Topic: 206 headgasket ...... |
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weeman
Replies: 21
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2012 4:14 pm Subject: Re: 206 headgasket ...... |
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if your confident with the spanners, get a haynes manual and its doable. the 8v is probably the easiest to work on out of all the engines.im sure there is probably plently of other guides etc online. ... |
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Topic: Draining battery overnight |
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weeman
Replies: 11
Views: 4052
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2012 4:08 pm Subject: Re: Draining battery overnight |
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as above check all the obv things. if your mechanically minded you could disconnect the live or negative on the battery and put a test lamp between the terminal and lead. if there is a decent drain th ... |
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Topic: 206 headgasket ...... |
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weeman
Replies: 21
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2012 3:55 pm Subject: Re: 206 headgasket ...... |
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fair does, a standard cooling system usual runs at appox 1 bar off pressure give or take. if your confident on a headgasket issue. good luck with the repair. if its been done previously be sure to che ... |
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Topic: 206 headgasket ...... |
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weeman
Replies: 21
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2012 3:45 pm Subject: Re: 206 headgasket ...... |
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you could try taking it to a garage to get it sniff tested ( tested with a gas analyser for fuel in the coolant basically. is the cooling system heavily pressurised after running? a haynes manual woul ... |
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Topic: Clutch release problem |
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weeman
Replies: 3
Views: 1206
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2012 3:37 pm Subject: Re: Clutch release problem |
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as above, sometimes if the slave cylinder isnt clamped off when its disconnected from gearbox the piston can pop past the seal. not always doing permenant damage but would deffo need re bleeding. is t ... |
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