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 Topic: Tappets |
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kandlbarrett
Replies: 6
Views: 1731
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 Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2016 8:45 pm Subject: Re: Tappets |
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What did they charge? What parts used? |
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Topic: Anyone speak (irish) mechaniceze? |
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kandlbarrett
Replies: 12
Views: 2096
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2016 8:44 pm Subject: Re: Anyone speak (irish) mechaniceze? |
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PF could be Pollen Filter rather than Power Fluid.
Can't help with WLW though |
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Topic: Start up issues |
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kandlbarrett
Replies: 3
Views: 880
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2016 1:15 pm Subject: Re: Start up issues |
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Stepper motor / ICV are the same thing. |
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Topic: Hub nut socket size ?? |
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kandlbarrett
Replies: 14
Views: 6028
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2016 6:18 pm Subject: Re: Hub nut socket size ?? |
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4 ft long 3/4 breaker bar and 5:1 torque multiplier. Easy provided nothing else breaks first. Very little feel with that monster but SOMETHING always moves. |
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Topic: Do I really need a new engine? |
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kandlbarrett
Replies: 4
Views: 1296
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2016 6:11 pm Subject: Re: Do I really need a new engine? |
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Using that much oil is staggering and it should be showing either plug fouling, oil in water or a VERY black exhaust. That oil must go somewhere.
If the oil isn't leaking and it isn't in the water ... |
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Topic: Ball joint problems |
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kandlbarrett
Replies: 5
Views: 1450
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2016 5:59 pm Subject: Re: Ball joint problems |
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these are not taper fit and should not require a ball joint splitter nor hammering. What often happens is the joint comes out slightly then gets hooked up in the bottom swivel. Some minor jiggling or ... |
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Topic: Barttery replacment intermitent starting |
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kandlbarrett
Replies: 5
Views: 1368
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2016 5:53 pm Subject: Re: Barttery replacment intermitent starting |
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Poor hot restart and requirement to allow car to cool before starting often points to crank sensor but this seems too coincidental with battery change to be anything other than battery / electrical co ... |
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Topic: MOT FAIL...time to say goodbye? |
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kandlbarrett
Replies: 11
Views: 2748
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2016 5:49 pm Subject: Re: MOT FAIL...time to say goodbye? |
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Could be any or combination of the following:-
Cold Cat.
Poor performing cat.
Excess fuel (leaking injector or other fault)
Blocked inlet / air filter (reduced air in = excess fuel.)
Leaking ex ... |
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Topic: Clutch pedal height (cable operated) |
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kandlbarrett
Replies: 6
Views: 3426
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2016 2:24 pm Subject: Re: Clutch pedal height (cable operated) |
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josh1073: sorry to hear that. I have done this on quite a few 206 and never had your problem. |
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Topic: Strange Temp reading. |
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kandlbarrett
Replies: 14
Views: 1818
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2016 2:18 pm Subject: Re: Strange Temp reading. |
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How do you know slow speed fan isn't working It isn't easy to tell as you won't hear it unlike high speed. Inside the engine bay you will feel the air being drawn through the radiator but you are very ... |
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Topic: Cover for Headlight area lost |
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kandlbarrett
Replies: 18
Views: 2064
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2016 5:03 pm Subject: Re: Cover for Headlight area lost |
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Go to your local scrappy but call a few first. Most parts are very cheap. |
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Topic: Door check strap |
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kandlbarrett
Replies: 4
Views: 1023
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2016 5:00 pm Subject: Re: Door check strap |
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Drill and re-tap the thread a slightly larger size. Drill out the check strap hole to suit the new bolt. Job done. |
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Topic: Clutch pedal height (cable operated) |
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kandlbarrett
Replies: 6
Views: 3426
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2016 4:57 pm Subject: Re: Clutch pedal height (cable operated) |
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The auto-adjusting cables sometimes stick and you can try to force the auto adjuster to take up the excess.
The trick is to push the pedal to the floor and then slide your foot sideways. As your fo ... |
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Topic: 206 Accident damage |
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kandlbarrett
Replies: 3
Views: 1168
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2016 4:48 pm Subject: Re: 206 Accident damage |
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Swapping the parts should be relatively cheap. Your family friend mechanic should be able to do this easily especially as I am fairly certain that the 206 wings are bolted on so don't even need a weld ... |
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Topic: high engine temperature reading |
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kandlbarrett
Replies: 3
Views: 793
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2016 4:20 pm Subject: Re: high engine temperature reading |
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It could be a sticking thermostat. The rad and pipes will be cool and the engine hot if the stat intermittently sticks closed. |
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