Rank Taxi Replacement- 306 follows on from Octavia
Discussion
StoatInACoat said:
Lemforder wishbones will be fine but as said, some of the chepo ones are absolutely shocking or just don't fit. Probably knackered "P" bushes and worn out droplinks and maybe sloppy track rod ends.
When you try and get the droplink off you'll find the nuts just spin. Put a jack under the arb end and push it up to stop the ball joint spinning then undo the nuts as far as they will go then just cut them off as chances are the nuts won't come off completely.
Buy new pinch bolts from Peugeot for the wishbone ball joints and make sure you get the right size joint as there are two which from memory are 16mm and 18mm. Yours will likely be the larger type. You'll need a splitter as they're a tt to get out and don't pull the driveshaft out of the gearbox.
Miss my 306
Great info ta for that!When you try and get the droplink off you'll find the nuts just spin. Put a jack under the arb end and push it up to stop the ball joint spinning then undo the nuts as far as they will go then just cut them off as chances are the nuts won't come off completely.
Buy new pinch bolts from Peugeot for the wishbone ball joints and make sure you get the right size joint as there are two which from memory are 16mm and 18mm. Yours will likely be the larger type. You'll need a splitter as they're a tt to get out and don't pull the driveshaft out of the gearbox.
Miss my 306
Time for a cost update on this escapade:
Miles travelled: 1270
Fuel used: 113.87L (20L wvo, 93.87L derv)
cost of fuel: £100 (20L wvo =£7, 93.87L derv=£93)
Fuel cost per mile:7.9p
Servicing cost per mile: 4.1p (£40.18 service inc oil, £11.99 glowplugs)
Purchase price per mile: 19.7p
total cost per mile: 31.7p
Miles travelled: 1270
Fuel used: 113.87L (20L wvo, 93.87L derv)
cost of fuel: £100 (20L wvo =£7, 93.87L derv=£93)
Fuel cost per mile:7.9p
Servicing cost per mile: 4.1p (£40.18 service inc oil, £11.99 glowplugs)
Purchase price per mile: 19.7p
total cost per mile: 31.7p
Got a video of it cold starting now with the new glowplugs - much improved
https://youtu.be/HJl4FnxiCDU
thanks for the info re the EGR _i'll need to look at that as I'm now running WVO xwith derv in it
https://youtu.be/HJl4FnxiCDU
thanks for the info re the EGR _i'll need to look at that as I'm now running WVO xwith derv in it
Ye olde rugdoctor performed its usual sooky miracle
However, despite spending plenty time checking for leaks with a hose, and making sure the sunroof drains were clear, the leak has continued!
We found some water getting in at he base of the window, but it seems to just run down the door and drain out. That said it is coming in at the rear, and running out the front, which seems slightly odd..
Its really stating to annoy me!
However, despite spending plenty time checking for leaks with a hose, and making sure the sunroof drains were clear, the leak has continued!
We found some water getting in at he base of the window, but it seems to just run down the door and drain out. That said it is coming in at the rear, and running out the front, which seems slightly odd..
Its really stating to annoy me!
Trousers at half mast please chaps - Poor Pug has Passed on..
https://youtu.be/2aPqpek5n8w
What you are watching is a stoically steady fuel pump pulley - It should rotate when the engine cranks.
Looks like a lack of timing belt cohesion is has wot did for it, Capt'n..
https://youtu.be/2aPqpek5n8w
What you are watching is a stoically steady fuel pump pulley - It should rotate when the engine cranks.
Looks like a lack of timing belt cohesion is has wot did for it, Capt'n..
Edited by 320touring on Friday 12th February 19:52
ChrisR99 said:
Don't let it go!!
Previously it neededFront arms
Front shocks
Rear shocks
4 tyres of pronouncable name
add to that
timing belt
Water pump
Tensioner
Bosch Pump conversion (best time to do it)
unknown head/valve/camshaft/hydraulic tappet damage
and our survey says
EHHRR EHRRR.
Edited by 320touring on Friday 12th February 20:34
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