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    Thread: Sealing interior door panel
Post: RE: Sealing interior door panel

Hope that works for you. I have seen people use adhesive floor underlay. https://www.flooringsupplies.co.uk/product/644/peel_and_stick_x-pro_tack_underlay
vento85 Interior, Exterior, ICE 4 1,869 24-11-2020, 09:15 PM
    Thread: Sealing interior door panel
Post: RE: Sealing interior door panel

Would you be able to share some pictures of this?
vento85 Interior, Exterior, ICE 4 1,869 21-11-2020, 08:19 PM
    Thread: Power Steering Pump, All The Same?
Post: RE: Power Steering Pump, All The Same?

Mighty306 Wrote: (19-11-2020, 10:41 AM) -- Btw, if you're replacing the pump yourself n haven't done one before make sure you turn the wheel lock to lock about 10 times with the engine off before you...
vento85 Suspension, Transmission, Handling & Braking 14 4,096 20-11-2020, 11:28 AM
    Thread: Power Steering Pump, All The Same?
Post: RE: Power Steering Pump, All The Same?

Mighty306 Wrote: (19-11-2020, 09:57 AM) -- Your call really. It's always a bit of a risk buying parts from breakers, although I've been mostly lucky in the past. If it works out it's certainly econom...
vento85 Suspension, Transmission, Handling & Braking 14 4,096 19-11-2020, 09:08 PM
    Thread: Power Steering Pump, All The Same?
Post: RE: Power Steering Pump, All The Same?

I am getting noise like in the video at lock, but I also get a whine when parking and I am not lock-to-lock. During parking, the whine is a lot less. Is a used pump worth a risk? https://www.e...
vento85 Suspension, Transmission, Handling & Braking 14 4,096 18-11-2020, 08:25 PM
    Thread: Power Steering Pump, All The Same?
Post: RE: Power Steering Pump, All The Same?

Hi, Thanks for your help. The noise is mainly happening at full lock in both directions. This is making this noise, which is why I feel it is the pump: https://youtu.be/5SR4is-0uX0?t=130 The...
vento85 Suspension, Transmission, Handling & Braking 14 4,096 18-11-2020, 11:09 AM
    Thread: Power Steering Pump, All The Same?
Post: RE: Power Steering Pump, All The Same?

Would this fit an HDi? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114364691669 Also, How do you you tell if PAS pump or steering rack is faulty? Thanks
vento85 Suspension, Transmission, Handling & Braking 14 4,096 15-11-2020, 01:48 PM
    Thread: Fuel Primer
Post: RE: Fuel Primer

andywhy Wrote: (22-01-2020, 12:06 PM) -- Are you sure your fuel sender is returning the right value? i.e. your tank is showing 1/4 full but it's actually nearly empty, and 1/2 is really only 1/4? -- ...
vento85 DW10 HDi section 15 5,713 22-01-2020, 06:44 PM
    Thread: Fuel Primer
Post: RE: Fuel Primer

I ended up replacing the pump in the in-tank unit. The pump runs quiet and I do not hear any humming noise from the outside of the car when it primes. The conversion was pretty simple and took under...
vento85 DW10 HDi section 15 5,713 18-01-2020, 04:45 PM
    Thread: Fuel Primer
Post: RE: Fuel Primer

Would this be an option to replace the old pump? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12V-340-LPH-IN-TANK-FUEL-PUMP-HIGH-POWER-UPGRADE-FITTING-KIT-FOR-GSS342-255-INCL/293197362342
vento85 DW10 HDi section 15 5,713 17-12-2019, 08:59 AM
    Thread: Indicators and Hazards not working.
Post: RE: Indicators and Hazards not working.

I have heard about this issue before, and if I remember correctly it might be the indicator stalk is faulty. Not 100% on this tho.
vento85 Electrics 5 2,994 10-12-2019, 12:15 AM
    Thread: Fuel Primer
Post: RE: Fuel Primer

I will try to find an replacement pump before buying a new one. If I end up getting a complete working unit then sure I can give you the old one for p+p ? I have been looking for pumps on eBay and ...
vento85 DW10 HDi section 15 5,713 09-12-2019, 10:59 PM
    Thread: Fuel Primer
Post: RE: Fuel Primer

I was reading into replacing the lift pump, would you recommend doing this, or just to replace the whole unit? https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=20320
vento85 DW10 HDi section 15 5,713 07-12-2019, 07:51 PM
    Thread: Fuel Primer
Post: RE: Fuel Primer

pug306driver Wrote: (02-12-2019, 10:27 AM) -- Ours seemed to do this on sharp right hand bends as well. There was a thread on here some time ago where a make and break contact was found in the loo...
vento85 DW10 HDi section 15 5,713 05-12-2019, 09:38 PM
    Thread: Fuel Primer
Post: RE: Fuel Primer

The garage/drive is not on a slope, this has happened in car parks as well. The car will cut out on sharp right corner but it hasn't happen this week, the car has been okay. The red rubber covered ...
vento85 DW10 HDi section 15 5,713 30-11-2019, 05:58 PM
    Thread: Fuel Primer
Post: RE: Fuel Primer

Thanks for your feedback. [hr] Sorry for the late update: I have checked the voltage again after checking other things, and it seems maybe I checked the voltage pins incorrectly, or didn't get a go...
vento85 DW10 HDi section 15 5,713 14-11-2019, 09:18 PM
    Thread: Fuel Primer
Post: Fuel Primer

I have an issue with my 306 not starting. The engine is turning over but firing up. When I turn the key I don't hear the fuel priming. I have checked the voltage and there is no power to the primer...
vento85 DW10 HDi section 15 5,713 20-08-2019, 10:48 PM
    Thread: How far have you gone?
Post: RE: How far have you gone?

ROBCAT Wrote: (27-09-2016, 09:23 PM) -- I keep on saying to Mrs that we could drive our 306 to Moscow quite easily. Google says it's almost 2000 miles. Does that sound a lot? Time stated 33 hours wit...
vento85 The Couch 28 4,425 19-10-2016, 04:28 AM
    Thread: Next car?
Post: RE: Next car?

Found one Passat 3.2 v6 on eBay, very interesting I do like it. But it seems I am learning towards the A6 Allroad. Only concern with the A6 would be the air suspension. Anyone have any good advise a...
vento85 The Couch 10 2,013 15-10-2016, 06:51 AM
    Thread: Next car?
Post: RE: Next car?

1616six Wrote: (06-10-2016, 03:58 PM) -- Probably something like an A6 Allroad would be good. AWD rules out a hell of a lot, you're limited to stuff like Audi quattro, maybe some Subaru's & Volvos...
vento85 The Couch 10 2,013 11-10-2016, 02:10 AM
    Thread: Next car?
Post: RE: Next car?

Just been looking in to the Audi A4, seem the tdi engines have a issue with the oil pumps failing on the 2L models. I guess it is best to look out for the 2.5/3.0 tdi. Anyone know much about these eng...
vento85 The Couch 10 2,013 06-10-2016, 03:39 PM
    Thread: Next car?
Post: RE: Next car?

I guess you're right, maybe I can also look for slightly older cars. I don't mind it having a large engine, even high mileage is OK depending on car.
vento85 The Couch 10 2,013 05-10-2016, 06:20 PM
    Thread: Next car?
Post: Next car?

I am searching for my next car and would like some ideas. I am after an estate car, with awd and with a good safety rating. The car will be used for going up and down motorways, mainly in mainland Eur...
vento85 The Couch 10 2,013 05-10-2016, 05:02 PM
    Thread: Looking for Genuine 306 Mud Flaps?
Post: RE: Looking for Genuine 306 Mud Flaps?

I have a brand new pair for a ph3, still with the protective cover. I didnt realise they are worth so much?
vento85 The Couch 27 5,790 21-04-2016, 09:42 AM
    Thread: Renault Laguna 2.2 dci
Post: RE: Renault Laguna 2.2 dci

welshpug Wrote: (26-10-2015, 12:38 PM) -- #doingitwrong.... you're meant to ask about them BEFORE buying one... -- very true, but it drives well, passed the MOT, and was super cheap. So i cou...
vento85 The Couch 3 1,310 26-10-2015, 12:42 PM