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    Thread: Dead 306 cabriolet SE 2.0, scrap/fix???
Post: RE: Dead 306 cabriolet SE 2.0, scrap/fix???

Yes the estate was a '51 plate. Must be why. Has that oil breather pump vacuum thing on it too and wondering if I really need to fit it?? Sits under passenger inner arch and connects onto the side of ...
renault9turbo 306 Projects 14 2,628 29-08-2015, 05:40 PM
    Thread: Project- 306 2.0 8v Turbo
Post: RE: Project- 306 2.0 8v Turbo

That's good to know the 1.8 pump will run it. Just whether it'll straight swop into the hdi tank. I'm assuming it will lol!! That's a real shame if you do have to sell after all this time of doing it....
renault9turbo 306 Projects 243 127,067 29-08-2015, 05:34 PM
    Thread: Dead 306 cabriolet SE 2.0, scrap/fix???
Post: RE: Dead 306 cabriolet SE 2.0, scrap/fix???

Thank you, will give them a call and see what they say.
renault9turbo 306 Projects 14 2,628 28-08-2015, 11:10 AM
    Thread: Dead 306 cabriolet SE 2.0, scrap/fix???
Post: RE: Dead 306 cabriolet SE 2.0, scrap/fix???

Bought some rear lights and another alloy for £40. Gearbox oil in and a new clutch cable fitted. Doesn't work properly but not sure why atm. Self adjusting was fitted to the estate. A new one was orde...
renault9turbo 306 Projects 14 2,628 19-08-2015, 07:11 PM
    Thread: Project- 306 2.0 8v Turbo
Post: RE: Project- 306 2.0 8v Turbo

My 306 runs a gti6 box which seems to work well after I ruined the VTS xsara box I originally fitted. Top end I have no idea because I've never changed the HDI fuel pump and it drinks more then it can...
renault9turbo 306 Projects 243 127,067 18-08-2015, 05:53 PM
    Thread: Is there anyone here run with 2.0 8V Turbo?
Post: RE: Is there anyone here run with 2.0 8V Turbo?

Hi, have your msg but cant reply to it yet. The 306 was only running standard ecu etc. The factory 406 intercooler and the complete HDI exhaust. The boost was raised a bit too the factory ecu limit wh...
renault9turbo XU Petrol Engines 11 2,810 14-08-2015, 01:22 PM
    Thread: Dead 306 cabriolet SE 2.0, scrap/fix???
Post: RE: Dead 306 cabriolet SE 2.0, scrap/fix???

cheers for that, have managed a slight drive of it yesterday dispite no brakes (no fluid) and no clutch as cable wrong one and one on estate is shite so need a new one. [hr] I bought some pads as bosc...
renault9turbo 306 Projects 14 2,628 09-08-2015, 08:04 PM
    Thread: Missing the 306 scene!!!
Post: RE: Missing the 306 scene!!!

I've never heard that before, telling dvla its a lower rate engine so getting emissions class road tax changed!! Don't think i'll inform them my 2.0 2001 HDI is fitted with a 1997 2.0 turbo Petrol lol...
renault9turbo The Couch 24 5,455 07-08-2015, 03:31 AM
    Thread: Londondan's HDi Cabby Project
Post: RE: Londondan's Cabby Project

makes mine seem a proper scrapper compared to your one. Good luck with the project. Someone got a HDI cabriolet on ebay for £1500 I think I saw other day!!
renault9turbo 306 Projects 11 7,191 07-08-2015, 03:24 AM
    Thread: Dead 306 cabriolet SE 2.0, scrap/fix???
Post: RE: Dead 306 cabriolet SE 2.0, scrap/fix???

well I tried selling for bits and if I had 100's of window regulators I'd be laughing or any of the actual roof pump parts!! So have gone down the resurrection route and so far not been to bad. For so...
renault9turbo 306 Projects 14 2,628 07-08-2015, 02:52 AM
    Thread: Dead 306 cabriolet SE 2.0, scrap/fix???
Post: RE: Dead 306 cabriolet SE 2.0, scrap/fix???

no idea on where to get screen from. Seems generally idea is to flog a few bits off and scrap rest of it. What will this axle fit as I've read stuff bout torsion bar diameter and height etc??? That se...
renault9turbo 306 Projects 14 2,628 24-06-2015, 05:48 PM
    Thread: Dead 306 cabriolet SE 2.0, scrap/fix???
Post: Dead 306 cabriolet SE 2.0, scrap/fix???

Hi guys need some useful input on this latest potential project!! Saw for sale for peanuts 85 miles away. Description Peuqeot 306 convertable, non runner with some bits missing,,ie back lights ...
renault9turbo 306 Projects 14 2,628 24-06-2015, 12:00 AM
    Thread: Project- 306 2.0 8v Turbo
Post: RE: Project- 306 2.0 8v Turbo

Hi, only a year to see I had another msg off you about this project. Guessing you sorted the rear mount out. Looks a really good thread. Reminded me of plenty along the way with mine lol. Well done wi...
renault9turbo 306 Projects 243 127,067 23-06-2015, 10:47 PM
    Thread: Legalities of towing a trailer.
Post: RE: Legalities of towing a trailer.

Toms306 Wrote: (26-07-2014, 05:19 PM) -- Its not quite the same though, unless tractors can do 60mph and drive on motorways. :D But about the brakes, any trailer over 750kg (loaded) must be brak...
renault9turbo The Couch 14 2,991 26-07-2014, 05:47 PM
    Thread: Legalities of towing a trailer.
Post: RE: Legalities of towing a trailer.

My mate goes on about this and says something to do with if its a braked trailer as well then u have less rights to legally be on the road after '97. I've towed trailers for yrs with no problems but d...
renault9turbo The Couch 14 2,991 26-07-2014, 04:55 PM
    Thread: Registration P50 JCM red 306 with phase 3 front, tuned
Post: RE: Registration P50 JCM red 306 with phase 3 fron...

RetroPug Wrote: (25-07-2014, 05:36 PM) -- If you knew where he lived you'd know who he was. :lmao: A diesel I assume? -- Indeed and yes a very loud smoker of diesel that he thinks was running ar...
renault9turbo The Couch 15 3,560 26-07-2014, 02:10 PM
    Thread: Registration P50 JCM red 306 with phase 3 front, tuned
Post: RE: Registration P50 JCM red 306 with phase 3 fron...

excellent idea, well would be ideal if I knew exactly where he lives!! Atm I don't :( Thank you for the suggestion all the same thou.
renault9turbo The Couch 15 3,560 25-07-2014, 05:35 PM
    Thread: Registration P50 JCM red 306 with phase 3 front, tuned
Post: RE: Registration P50 JCM red 306 with phase 3 fron...

well gezz, thanks very much!! So I got one bit right then lol. Now see if anything comes of it.
renault9turbo The Couch 15 3,560 25-07-2014, 01:39 PM
    Thread: Registration P50 JCM red 306 with phase 3 front, tuned
Post: RE: Registration P50 JCM red 306 with phase 3 fron...

Thank you for the replies so far. I'll try in the lounge with "spotted" as well. Hopefully someone will know him who is a member on here!! :) Wanna bring my 306 out with him and show power without the...
renault9turbo The Couch 15 3,560 25-07-2014, 01:33 PM
    Thread: Registration P50 JCM red 306 with phase 3 front, tuned
Post: Registration P50 JCM red 306 with phase 3 front, t...

Not sure where this should go as couldn't find relevant section. Had a play in my VTR converted Furio saxo with this smoker of a 306 earlier tonight. Had a laugh and a quick chat at traffic lights. I...
renault9turbo The Couch 15 3,560 24-07-2014, 11:56 PM
    Thread: A Street Sleeper is reborn! THE END
Post: RE: Street sleeper is reborn

very good thread, cant believe u done all that from end of May to now!!! I have a reshell on a saxo to do but the replacement shell is rotten round engine bay so thinking of scrapping it and finding a...
renault9turbo Projects 621 209,233 04-07-2014, 07:00 PM
    Thread: 306 2.0 TURBO 8v exhaust manifold
Post: RE: 306 2.0 TURBO 8v exhaust manifold

Mine was a 16v, it seems quite similar but as your mate did i am going to have to strip the looms and make one out of two. I also have a gti 6 loom but i don't think it will be any good, On the ac se...
renault9turbo XU Petrol Engines 31 9,778 22-06-2014, 02:24 AM
    Thread: 306 2.0 TURBO 8v exhaust manifold
Post: RE: 306 2.0 TURBO 8v exhaust manifold

I binned all the AC off my engine as my 1.8 was non ac. when i have some more pennies i am going to get the gti6 non ac set up for it as it will fit. I have auto data so i can compare ecu pin locat...
renault9turbo XU Petrol Engines 31 9,778 21-06-2014, 03:23 PM
    Thread: 306 2.0 TURBO 8v exhaust manifold
Post: RE: 306 2.0 TURBO 8v exhaust manifold

Orta Wrote: (20-06-2014, 10:33 PM) -- I know they can be tuned, and it's tempting to have a dump valve in a petrol 306 with people turning and going "What the hell is in that?!" but god it's an old u...
renault9turbo XU Petrol Engines 31 9,778 21-06-2014, 05:29 AM
    Thread: 306 2.0 TURBO 8v exhaust manifold
Post: RE: 306 2.0 TURBO 8v exhaust manifold

Another point to mention but guessing you may well have replaced a few bits on yours before fitting is to change the exhaust manifold gaskets before fitting the engine in. As mine was fine in 406 for ...
renault9turbo XU Petrol Engines 31 9,778 17-06-2014, 11:16 PM