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306 buyers guide check list - DeeTurbo - 02-02-2014
Hi all,
Has anyone made a "buyers check list" for a 306 on here with common faults to look for and questions to ask when buying?
If not would you guys help me make one so I don't miss anything?
All phases
Rear axle trailing arm bearings - excessive play and can sometimes be seen by camber when viewed from behind.
Head gasket failure especially on XUD engines - check for excessive high pressure in cooling system, check for oil in cooling system or water in the oil via dip stick or filler car.
Phase 1
Rust at top of windscreen
Heater matrix - Check for heat when cars warmed up through heater vents - Heater matrix might be bypassed
Door looms - doors may unlock after locking via central locking, Speakers may not work or crackle when opening closing doors.
Rear quarter panels rust inside - check around seat belt top anchor for rust.
Phase 2
Rust at top of windscreen
Heater matrix - Check for heat when cars warmed up through heater vents - Heater matrix might be bypassed
Door looms - doors may unlock after locking via central locking, Speakers may not work or crackle when opening closing doors.
Rear quarter panels rust inside - check around seat belt top anchor for rust.
Phase 3
RE: 306 buyers guide check list - mikey b - 02-02-2014
I would say the common things are
Rear axel
Rear quarter panels rotten out
Heater matrix not leaking or been blanked off
Phase 1 and maybe some phase 2 rust at top of windscreen
That's bout it off the top of me head just have a good look around but remember most 306s are getting fairly old now so most will require a bit of work
RE: 306 buyers guide check list - Toms306 - 02-02-2014
Door looms as well
Don't think there is a buyers guide though, so would be helpful to newcomers I guess. There are a lot of things that will be engine specific also.
RE: 306 buyers guide check list - DeeTurbo - 02-02-2014
Good stuff, I'll keep updating the first post as we go along and I'll break it down into phases as well.
RE: 306 buyers guide check list - lolsteve - 02-02-2014
XUD- headgaskets, I hear theyre terrible for them
RE: 306 buyers guide check list - Jimbo - 02-02-2014
They are if higher boost is pushed and it has a shitty fibre headgasket.
Should be ok on a mls gasket imo
RE: 306 buyers guide check list - cully - 02-02-2014
front jacking points to chassis leg for rust
broken engine mount cradle
coolant system needs to hold pressure
fans need to run at temp
rust on door seal roof gutter