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 Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 3:39 pm |
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hi guys, i own a corsa b, but my gf is looking to get a 206 atm. shes wanting a 1.4 preferably but would settle for a 1.1.
just wondering what common problems/things to look out for with these cars and these engines? i know their french .. 
cheers!
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Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 3:42 pm |
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Location: Partying with the Info Shufflers
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coil packs tbh ive never really had much more than that happen other than usual wear and tear
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Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 3:42 pm |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
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Location: Barry, South Wales
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it's french and breaks often
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Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 3:45 pm |
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Location: Bromsgrove
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never had a problem with my 206, like above coil pack will probably be the only issue (if there is one)
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Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 3:51 pm |
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Location: Benfleet, Essex
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In all fairness i know its french but i have had my 206 for 3 and a half years and the only things that have gone wrong are, It overheated once ( new relay needed easy fix ) new center section on the exhaust as it rusted away  ( cars 10 years old ) and a new clutch
But mine maybe special though as i know of alot of members that never stop having problems
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Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 3:52 pm |
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Location: basingstoke
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had 2 206's now over 2 and a half years and never really had a problam apart from wear and tear to be honest, just dont buy a hanger
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Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 3:58 pm |
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Location: S. Devon
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I havent come across any 206 problems yet just general wear and tear, but was warned by alot of dealers that they are prone to slack gear boxes, I bought mine knowing that problem but I was addicted to them and needed one.
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Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 4:26 pm |
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Location: devpn
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thanks guys doesnt sound as bad as the common headgasket problem with mg zr's have that im looking to buy
heard 206's rear axles are sometimes dodgey? and suspension? anyone shed some light?
looking to get a 1.4 or maybe 1.1 206, under 70k miles so shouldnt be too much of a shed but im obviously going to test drive it/check it over etc..
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Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 4:42 pm |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
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Location: Kings Lynn
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All right hand drive versions are built in Coventry
Yeah the 1.4s are decent, just the usual things like bottom arms, drop links and stay away from NGK spark plugs
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| My Powerflow is quite loud but then again it's on ITBs and has a decat. |
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Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 4:55 pm |
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why stay away from ngk plugs just out of interest?
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Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 5:02 pm |
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| Corsa_Alex wrote: |
| why stay away from ngk plugs just out of interest? |
Because they cause the car to misfire, something to to with the combo of NGK and the coilpack
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| My Powerflow is quite loud but then again it's on ITBs and has a decat. |
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Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2010 6:16 am |
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Joined: Nov 19, 2010
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Location: devpn
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okay cheers
so stay away from ngk plugs, can upset the coilpack which ive heard is quite common.
also the rear axle bit rubbish sometimes?
and also been told the thrust bearings can do quite easily so no riding the clutch ?
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Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2010 12:29 pm |
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Joined: Oct 07, 2010
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Coventry plant shut in Jan 2007
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Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2010 1:17 pm |
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Location: east cleveland
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the 1.4 hdi is 30 a year to tax and does alot to the gallon.
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Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2010 1:19 pm |
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Location: Kings Lynn
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| rubyspilot wrote: |
| Coventry plant shut in Jan 2007 |
And the stopped making 206's in 2007.
Co-incidence?
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| spike_202 wrote: |
| My Powerflow is quite loud but then again it's on ITBs and has a decat. |
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