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 Topic: Refitting Gearbox problem |
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Indigo_GTI
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 Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2018 7:10 pm Subject: Re: Refitting Gearbox problem |
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I agree with Steve about the driveshaft, its sounds like a nightmare trying to fit it like that. It may well be the teeth are out slightly which is why it wont locate, you could try to rotate the driv ... |
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Topic: Spotted around the world |
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Indigo_GTI
Replies: 5
Views: 5233
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Forum: Photoshoot Gallery Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 8:35 pm Subject: Re: Spotted around the world |
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[img]https://i.imgur.com/8sjXEJG.jpg[/img]
Spotted this tasty example in Bolivia. Looks a bit rough but i like the colour |
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Topic: Whirring sound coming for power steering pump area |
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Indigo_GTI
Replies: 4
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 6:42 pm Subject: Re: Whirring sound coming for power steering pump area |
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i put PSF in mine (a GTI), never had any issues with it. just had a search on Google (in case i've been using the wrong stuff!) and the page below indicates you only need the LDS for cold climate for ... |
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Topic: Whirring sound coming for power steering pump area |
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Indigo_GTI
Replies: 4
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2018 9:43 pm Subject: Re: Whirring sound coming for power steering pump area |
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If you are lucky, it might be an idler pulley rather than the pump. Was on a different car but i had something similar with air con pump, it ended up being the idler which saved me quite a bit of mone ... |
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Topic: 206 Crank Shaft Timing |
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Indigo_GTI
Replies: 2
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 6:49 pm Subject: Re: 206 Crank Shaft Timing |
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Should be just the one locking location on a standard fly. All pistons half stroke rings a bell with me as thee correct locked position, it baffled me for ages as i also expected TDC on one cylinder t ... |
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Topic: N/s driveshaft removal for clutch ! |
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Indigo_GTI
Replies: 6
Views: 6151
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2017 1:22 pm Subject: Re: N/s driveshaft removal for clutch ! |
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The way i do it these days is with a spring compressor, use that to take all the load out from the top. Jacking the hub is doing similar but i'm not a fan of that, not the safest if the hub shifts (wh ... |
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Topic: Bleed screws. |
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Indigo_GTI
Replies: 12
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 11:22 am Subject: Re: Bleed screws. |
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hammer on a socket that's a bit too small, might be enough to grip it. If it does come off, its easy enough to get the bit out of the socket with a metal punch |
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Topic: Bleed screws. |
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Indigo_GTI
Replies: 12
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2017 10:36 pm Subject: Re: Bleed screws. |
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try a socket (best fit, ie hexagon only, not a double hexagon style socket) and a bit of heat as suggested. Stainless bleed screws are a good investment, particularly if you plan the keep the car for ... |
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Topic: Master cylinder upgrade |
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Indigo_GTI
Replies: 2
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Forum: 206 Talk Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2017 8:56 pm Subject: Re: Master cylinder upgrade |
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have a look at posts from user gpvecchi, he's some great info on upgrade options |
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Topic: Peugeot 206 GTi S16 (1999) Clutch issues. |
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Indigo_GTI
Replies: 4
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2017 5:44 pm Subject: Re: Peugeot 206 GTi S16 (1999) Clutch issues. |
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its a hydraulic clutch on all the gti i believe. check each end of the system, ie have a look for anything damaged on the pedal side and also the gearbox side (its on the front of the gearbox towards ... |
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Topic: Mint GTi, guess who's driving |
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Indigo_GTI
Replies: 3
Views: 2900
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Forum: Spotted Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2017 1:10 pm Subject: Re: Mint GTi, guess who's driving |
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 Shes got great taste! |
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Topic: GTi 180 annoying engine cover vibration |
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Indigo_GTI
Replies: 5
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 2:52 pm Subject: Re: GTi 180 annoying engine cover vibration |
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could you use some foam that is suitable for the heat to pack out the space, and just remount the cover on top? |
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Topic: Peugeot 206 GTI 136BHP Timing belt change, OMG never again |
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Indigo_GTI
Replies: 9
Views: 4173
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2016 8:51 pm Subject: Re: Peugeot 206 GTI 136BHP Timing belt change, OMG never again |
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[quote="Edward"]The engine will twist enough even with the shafts still on.[/quote]
ok thanks, i think i'll give that a try when i get round to putting it back together |
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Topic: Peugeot 206 GTI 136BHP Timing belt change, OMG never again |
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Indigo_GTI
Replies: 9
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2016 9:20 pm Subject: Re: Peugeot 206 GTI 136BHP Timing belt change, OMG never again |
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[quote="LeeThr"]When I did mine last October, I just dropped the engine off all 3 mounts (especially as I was changing all 3 anyway) and shifted it across towards the passenger side on the crane, soon ... |
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Topic: Oil pan removal |
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Indigo_GTI
Replies: 4
Views: 1801
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2016 9:05 pm Subject: Re: Oil pan removal |
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not for a GTI. only thing to remove/disconnect is a sensor which is easy to do. The tricky part is the reassembly, as Timon mentions you need to get the surfaces properly cleaned - i spent a good amou ... |
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