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Topic: Need 1.6 16v sump - does 1.4 16v fit? |
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daykes1
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2014 3:29 pm Subject: Need 1.6 16v sump - does 1.4 16v fit? |
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Need to replace my cracked sump - new ones are out of the question £180+ so Im looking at scrap yards/people breaking 206's. Are the 1.4 16v sumps the same? Or am I only looking for 1.6 16v sumps? Di ... |
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Topic: Exhuast - where mid section meets downpipe |
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daykes1
Replies: 5
Views: 1492
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2013 4:00 pm Subject: Re: Exhuast - where mid section meets downpipe |
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Ok brilliant thanks for the help guys! |
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Topic: Exhuast - where mid section meets downpipe |
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daykes1
Replies: 5
Views: 1492
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2013 1:17 pm Subject: Re: Exhuast - where mid section meets downpipe |
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Yeah like a gasket |
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Topic: Exhuast - where mid section meets downpipe |
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daykes1
Replies: 5
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2013 7:58 am Subject: Exhuast - where mid section meets downpipe |
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Just a quick one guys - whats the name given to the gasket/seal/hunk of metal that goes between the mid section & downpipe?
Think its supposed to move/flex with the engine movement to keep the exh ... |
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Topic: Front suspension thud/knocking |
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daykes1
Replies: 6
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2013 9:37 am Subject: Re: Front suspension thud/knocking |
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sorry for the late response the car is being looked at tonight. The top mounts are being replaced as I had a box lying around. This will give us plenty of time to look over the suspension as well - th ... |
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Topic: Front suspension thud/knocking |
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daykes1
Replies: 6
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2013 5:57 am Subject: Re: Front suspension thud/knocking |
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The anti roll car bushes were changed about 2 years ago. Tyre pressures i've always kept at 32PSI. Thanks for the advice guys I shall check/do all of the above. |
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Topic: Front suspension thud/knocking |
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daykes1
Replies: 6
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2013 10:32 am Subject: Front suspension thud/knocking |
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Hi Guys,
I've recently had new front dampers/drop links fitted.
Suspension was great for about 3 days when I unfortunately hit badly tarmaced road repair. (ran the entire width of the road so no ... |
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Topic: flat spot gti180 |
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daykes1
Replies: 17
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 11:49 am Subject: Re: flat spot gti180 |
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forgive me if this sounds silly but have you done the simple things like coils, cleaned map sensor/throttle body, fuel filter etc? |
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Topic: Bilstein B4's or B6's |
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daykes1
Replies: 9
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 11:45 am Subject: Re: Bilstein B4's or B6's |
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Harry, when you talk about the rears. . .is that the general rule with all the rear dampers? Their physical length are all the same? Just varying rates of stiffness? |
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Topic: Bilstein B4's or B6's |
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daykes1
Replies: 9
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 6:44 am Subject: Re: Bilstein B4's or B6's |
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Brilliant! Thanks for the help - much appreciated! |
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Topic: Bilstein B4's or B6's |
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daykes1
Replies: 9
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 4:51 am Subject: Re: Bilstein B4's or B6's |
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Brilliant thanks guys! Are the b4's suitable for lowering springs? Are the b6 rear shocks shorter than the OEM or am I being a pleb & reading to literally? Or do b6's have less 'travel'? |
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Topic: Bilstein B4's or B6's |
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daykes1
Replies: 9
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 4:32 am Subject: Bilstein B4's or B6's |
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Hi Guys, looking for a little advice regarding dampers. The car has been lowered front & rear but still on standard oil oem shocks. Im sure it won't surprise anyone that they just don't provide anywhe ... |
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Topic: 206 running like crap - Fault code P2097 |
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daykes1
Replies: 23
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 2:59 pm Subject: Re: 206 running like crap - Fault code P2097 |
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I do have a Haynes manual. . .somewhere. . .I shall have a dig for it - thanks! |
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Topic: 206 running like crap - Fault code P2097 |
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daykes1
Replies: 23
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 6:43 am Subject: Re: 206 running like crap - Fault code P2097 |
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Yeah the gators were changed but as far as im awear they only contain grease don't they? The gearbox seal will be the next place to investigate. I am very interested to see what this heat shield near ... |
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Topic: 206 running like crap - Fault code P2097 |
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daykes1
Replies: 23
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2013 3:39 pm Subject: Re: 206 running like crap - Fault code P2097 |
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yes I mean the dampers thanks! Thanks also for the advice but its too much work me to do! Just reading though your do's & don'ts - a couple of things have got me thinking. You mention the gearbox seal ... |
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