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Topic: Myron's 206Rc /gti180 |
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DanT
Replies: 5
Views: 1595
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Forum: Project Cars Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2014 4:34 pm Subject: Re: Myron's 206Rc /gti180 |
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Welcome, car looks very smart and well looked after!
Wheels look really good on it also, i keep debating some nice wide wheels for my 180 but i cant decide on a wheel haha.
Some friendly people on ... |
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Topic: Couple of new pictures of the VXR |
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DanT
Replies: 9
Views: 5573
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Forum: Photoshoot Gallery Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2014 9:00 am Subject: Re: Couple of new pictures of the VXR |
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Gorgeous! Lot of love for these, beaut of a colour and bound to be looked after being owned by yourself. Would quite like a vxr as the replacement for my 180 but realistically i need a work van first ... |
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Topic: gti 180 new headlights |
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DanT
Replies: 6
Views: 1784
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Forum: Photoshoot Gallery Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2014 8:55 am Subject: Re: gti 180 new headlights |
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Ahh didnt realise you were on here! Looks so much better, just gotta see if they mist up when it gets cold now haha. |
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Topic: Fuel leaking from ......? |
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DanT
Replies: 8
Views: 4196
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2014 1:56 am Subject: Re: Fuel leaking from ......? |
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I would imagine the most likely place would be where the filler neck meets the tank to be honest, i'd tempted to remove that and inspect it first. Does it always leak? Or only when 3/4 full or 1/2 ful ... |
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Topic: Gti180 airbag fault |
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DanT
Replies: 3
Views: 1397
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2014 5:12 pm Subject: Re: Gti180 airbag fault |
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Likely connectors under the seat, most french cars seem to suffer with it at some point. |
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Topic: wishbone where to buy online |
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DanT
Replies: 8
Views: 1663
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Forum: 206 Talk Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2014 4:42 am Subject: Re: wishbone where to buy online |
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QH are good quality yes, i'd go for those if you can get them in your case. |
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Topic: Oil for the 180... |
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DanT
Replies: 3
Views: 1143
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Forum: 206 Talk Posted: Sat May 31, 2014 2:25 pm Subject: Re: Oil for the 180... |
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Where was it on the dipstick on weds then? If its dropped that much in a few days i'd be checking to make sure you dont have any leaks or that its not smoking or anything, if you've got smoke theres a ... |
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Topic: Oil for the 180... |
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DanT
Replies: 3
Views: 1143
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Forum: 206 Talk Posted: Sat May 31, 2014 12:09 pm Subject: Re: Oil for the 180... |
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A decent 5W40 Fully Synthetic oil is what you need.
Also you really shouldnt be letting your oil get low enough for the light/warning message to come on. It takes 2 seconds to check so you should ch ... |
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Topic: how many cats.. |
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DanT
Replies: 2
Views: 957
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Forum: 206 Talk Posted: Sat May 10, 2014 2:52 am Subject: Re: how many cats.. |
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Which model do you have? Some are under the car and some are as you say in the downpipe it depends on model, engine and age etc. |
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Topic: GTI180 still not starting! Pics please! |
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DanT
Replies: 10
Views: 3319
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 3:26 am Subject: Re: GTI180 still not starting! Pics please! |
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Picture of mine when i was fitting new cambelt and waterpump etc, may help you to determine whether you're timing it up right. One thing i will say which i have come across, is that if you're using au ... |
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Topic: What GTi model is this for.... |
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DanT
Replies: 7
Views: 1452
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Forum: 206 Talk Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 12:45 pm Subject: Re: What GTi model is this for.... |
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[quote="206gt160"]Any exhust can be fitted with the correct exhaust brackets welded in place. Only costs a few quid to have them welded in blackburn. Any decent welding garage/company will bend some b ... |
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Topic: What GTi model is this for.... |
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DanT
Replies: 7
Views: 1452
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Forum: 206 Talk Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 4:41 pm Subject: Re: What GTi model is this for.... |
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That will not fit a 180 as it is. Looks like a Janspeed backbox joined with a piece of crap mild steel centre section.
The backbox may have originally been for a 180 but as it stands it wont fit. |
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Topic: drive shaft oil seal replacment |
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DanT
Replies: 6
Views: 2325
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 5:28 pm Subject: Re: drive shaft oil seal replacment |
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The shaft in the middle at the back of the engine??
I assume you are talking about the longer one (drivers side) which runs behind the engine due to the length.
You won't have to remove both if ... |
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Topic: drive shaft oil seal replacment |
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DanT
Replies: 6
Views: 2325
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 1:44 pm Subject: Re: drive shaft oil seal replacment |
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It is reasonable to do yourself, may as well change the gearbox oil for fresh whilst you're there.
The seals will be about £15-£20 for both i'd imagine (been a while since i bought any!)
Quit ... |
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Topic: Starter motor failed |
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DanT
Replies: 5
Views: 1620
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 2:39 am Subject: Re: Starter motor failed |
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Make sure you disconnect the battery before you start working on it ! |
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