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 Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 12:10 pm |
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Joined: Apr 20, 2012
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Location: glasgow
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Hi,
Just bought a little 206 1.4 entice for my mrs.Its my first peugeot and it is a lovely looking little car, what are common problems on these cars and are they as "unreliable" as people say.I done a little homework and seems that the 206 fairs pretty well in the reliable stakes but you guys are the experts.Im pretty mechanically minded and have done loads of work on my BMW 745i(very unreliable) which i sold today so have no issues about getting my hands dirty.The only thing the car has no history of is a cambelt change, Whats the general opinion on mileage for doing this?
Thanks in advance
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Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 12:14 pm |
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Joined: Feb 11, 2010
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1.4's are getting popular just lately 
Welcome to info, with 206's I find that it depends if you bought a lemon or not, you either have a good one with little/no problems, or you have a rubbish one with loads going wrong.
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Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 12:19 pm |
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Joined: Feb 24, 2010
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Location: Milton Keynes
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Think Cambelt is 60k miles or 5 years which ever comes first, correct me if I'm wrong though.
Welcome btw 
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Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 2:03 pm |
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Joined: Jan 16, 2011
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Location: Peterborough
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WeLcOmE tO 206iNfO
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Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 2:14 pm |
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Joined: Feb 10, 2010
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Location: Palestine
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Welcome to the info mate :),206 is a good car,as long you take care of it,and don't abuse it,what is your mileage??
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Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 2:23 pm |
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Joined: Apr 20, 2012
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Location: glasgow
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Hi,
Thanks for your replys, She has 72k on her and is immaculate.Going to give the car a good going over at the weekend.
Thanks
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Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 7:59 pm |
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Joined: Feb 10, 2010
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Location: London
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welcome to the forum
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Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 1:41 pm |
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Joined: Apr 20, 2012
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Location: glasgow
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hi,
just notice tyres on front are 215/40/17 and back are 205/40/17, isthis ok or should the rears be wider?
cheers.
thanks for your welcome comments guys
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Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 10:59 am |
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Joined: Apr 20, 2012
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Location: glasgow
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Hi,
Had a good rummage around the car yesterday and these are the problems i encountered, offside front wishbone bush and ball joint worn and burst so repaced both front wishbones and car feels tighter.Changed plugs and checked all fluids which were all good and clean, cleaned air intake and coil pack.Tightened all hoses and and other screws etc that were not fullty tight in the engine bay.Today i noticed the aux/drive belt was pretty well worn and removed it, Not got a new one yet but question is does it just slide back onto the cogs and does it self tension when the engine starts?? Gap between the rear bumper and bootlid was bigger on one side so i bent up the toe bar which was forcing the bumper down.Need a new front door slide bar thingy as it pops when you open the door due to being worn.All the rest looks solid and no leaks etc, Needs a good t-cut and polish but will do tis after all other issues are complete.
Thanks
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