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    Thread: Clutch problems - read this first!
Post: RE: Clutch problems - read this first!

My 306 has moved on to someone who's more enthusiastic withtheir spanners. Hopefully I'll buy another GOOD car after xmas.  I can't fault the Pug though, that 2L HDi is fantastic!!!!!!!!
cheapo Guides 54 46,282 21-12-2018, 05:57 PM
    Thread: Anyone fancy a SW, Devon, or Exeter meet before Xmas?
Post: RE: Anyone fancy a SW, Devon, or Exeter meet befor...

Sooo, I mentioned to my mech that if the cost is over £150, then it'll be too much. He said, well the clutch kit on it's own is £160. So I'm leaving it and will be shopping for another car as soon as ...
cheapo Meets 29 12,290 19-11-2018, 09:17 PM
    Thread: Anyone fancy a SW, Devon, or Exeter meet before Xmas?
Post: RE: Anyone fancy a SW, Devon, or Exeter meet befor...

cully Wrote: (13-11-2018, 10:05 PM) -- :O... -- Sorry Cully, I was searching for a facepalm emoji!!! :dodgy: [hr] Yes, delaying the meet may be the best choice. Now I'm trying to get some money ...
cheapo Meets 29 12,290 17-11-2018, 06:03 PM
    Thread: Clutch problems - read this first!
Post: RE: Clutch problems - read this first!

But I already ate the consolation cakes!!!  The clutch isn't the issue though, it's all the crap that needs undoing and disconnecting on the outside that pisses me off. Plus I'm 65 and don't enjoy th...
cheapo Guides 54 46,282 11-11-2018, 10:04 AM
    Thread: Anyone fancy a SW, Devon, or Exeter meet before Xmas?
Post: RE: Anyone fancy a SW, Devon, or Exeter meet befor...

Holy mazola!  heh, I can't believe I'm the one who may not have a car for this meet!   :speechless:  That's just embarrassing!  :blush: I was encouraged by a thread about possible clutch fixes a...
cheapo Meets 29 12,290 10-11-2018, 08:17 PM
    Thread: Clutch problems - read this first!
Post: RE: Clutch problems - read this first!

Oh well, that's the end of that.  Got rid of the assister spring. Measured the large amount, 24mm ish, of free cable at the other end with pedal fully released. Made a spacer out of a bit of solid ny...
cheapo Guides 54 46,282 10-11-2018, 04:52 PM
    Thread: Clutch problems - read this first!
Post: RE: Clutch problems - read this first!

I just had all the described clutch issues over the last few days and was in the throes of seeing where I could buy a clutch locally for best price. £70 ish from Euro Car Parts . But then it seemed to...
cheapo Guides 54 46,282 09-11-2018, 07:38 PM
    Thread: Anyone fancy a SW, Devon, or Exeter meet before Xmas?
Post: RE: Anyone fancy a SW, Devon, or Exeter meet befor...

Oops, soz forthelate reply Frosty. No,I'm not near Exeter, I'm IN Exeter !  :cool: (that emoji looks kind of like a blind person)  But I'm in Exeter with a broken clutch at the mo. DOH! :swear: It j...
cheapo Meets 29 12,290 09-11-2018, 05:37 PM
    Thread: Anyone fancy a SW, Devon, or Exeter meet before Xmas?
Post: RE: Anyone fancy a SW, Devon, or Exeter meet befor...

Frosty Wrote: (01-11-2018, 07:00 PM) -- We all still interested in this? I was thinking about starting an event on facebook to see if we can get a bit more interest. -- I'm still up for it.  :)
cheapo Meets 29 12,290 04-11-2018, 03:14 AM
    Thread: Anyone fancy a SW, Devon, or Exeter meet before Xmas?
Post: RE: Anyone fancy a SW, Devon, or Exeter meet befor...

25 Nov is fine by me. Cheddar Gorge could be good. Or Plymouth Hoooooooooooooooooooooo, or Brean Sands . . . [hr] Or we could drive up and down the M5 wating for a pileup-tailback.
cheapo Meets 29 12,290 16-10-2018, 03:45 PM
    Thread: Anyone fancy a SW, Devon, or Exeter meet before Xmas?
Post: RE: Anyone fancy a SW, Devon, or Exeter meet befor...

Teehee, I'll say that most dates are ok by me. But rainy days are better. :huh:  :dodgy: :angel: That's because I'd prefer to be flying my RC gliders if conditions are right. :P .   So as the weather...
cheapo Meets 29 12,290 12-10-2018, 04:12 PM
    Thread: Anyone fancy a SW, Devon, or Exeter meet before Xmas?
Post: RE: Anyone fancy a SW, Devon, or Exeter meet befor...

Frosty Wrote: (09-10-2018, 08:46 PM) -- Yeah i defo be up for a devon meet. There's a few of us local around here. Maybe sort something out for a Sunday drive and a pub lunch? -- Sounds good to me ...
cheapo Meets 29 12,290 09-10-2018, 08:51 PM
  Question Thread: Anyone fancy a SW, Devon, or Exeter meet before Xmas?
Post: Anyone fancy a SW, Devon, or Exeter meet before Xm...

I haven't been to any 306 meets yet and I'd like to compare cars etc. I believe my "Scraper" was lowered by the previous owner so i'd like to see it alongside a standard 306 HDI and talk about mods et...
cheapo Meets 29 12,290 09-10-2018, 07:30 PM
    Thread: Provence Blue Phase 3 Front Bumper
Post: RE: Provence Blue Phase 3 Front Bumper

JTaylor2005 Wrote: (20-07-2018, 06:57 PM) -- Haha brilliant. You slowly building one of those multicolour vw polo things? ? -- Ah, well, yes, no. :D  Heh, I do actually need a replacement nearsid...
cheapo Misc & Wanted 7 3,453 20-07-2018, 09:43 PM
    Thread: Provence Blue Phase 3 Front Bumper
Post: RE: Provence Blue Phase 3 Front Bumper

JTaylor2005 Wrote: (20-07-2018, 04:31 PM) -- I did find one. But it was miles and miles away from me so didn't get it. Forgot I had posted this thread as well unfortunately! :/ -- Mine currently ha...
cheapo Misc & Wanted 7 3,453 20-07-2018, 05:55 PM
    Thread: Cooling fans very stiff to turn.
Post: RE: Cooling fans very stiff to turn.

bashbarnard Wrote: (14-07-2018, 08:57 AM) -- They're meant to be free as free to turn by hand. It's very common for them to seize up. You'll struggle to overheat a hdi unless sat in traffic for an ag...
cheapo Electrics 2 1,942 15-07-2018, 09:10 PM
  Question Thread: Cooling fans very stiff to turn.
Post: Cooling fans very stiff to turn.

On replacing my front bumper yesterday, I noticed that my 2L HDI with aircon's fans are either kind of stiff to turn by hand or, (the other one) completely solid! I've never had the car overheating in...
cheapo Electrics 2 1,942 14-07-2018, 07:24 AM
    Thread: Provence Blue Phase 3 Front Bumper
Post: RE: Provence Blue Phase 3 Front Bumper

JTaylor2005 Wrote: (26-05-2018, 02:05 PM) -- Haha I didn't unfortunately :( -- Curses! Well, if you do find one, obviously you shouldn't buy it, just let me know. Thaxxxxx.  ROFLLLLLL! :rofl:  To...
cheapo Misc & Wanted 7 3,453 26-05-2018, 04:03 PM
    Thread: Provence Blue Phase 3 Front Bumper
Post: RE: Provence Blue Phase 3 Front Bumper

JTaylor2005 Wrote: (03-05-2018, 08:40 PM) -- Does anyone have a phase 3 front bumper in Provence blue? Cheers! -- Did you find a bumper? And do you want to sell it to me? :)
cheapo Misc & Wanted 7 3,453 26-05-2018, 07:08 AM
    Thread: How to post a wanted ad?
Post: RE: How to post a wanted ad?

Midnightclub Wrote: (18-04-2018, 08:15 AM) -- Could just be worth popping one of the mods a message, sure they can get it sorted -- Mm yah, I guess.
cheapo The Couch 3 1,515 21-04-2018, 05:53 PM
  Question Thread: How to post a wanted ad?
Post: How to post a wanted ad?

There's definitely no button to click to start a wanted ad, not that I can see anyway.  The info banner tells me I can't sell as I don't have 100 posts yet, and that's fine by me, but are wanted ads ...
cheapo The Couch 3 1,515 17-04-2018, 11:12 PM
    Thread: Cut a hole in the inner wing to get at the belt tensioner?
Post: RE: Cut a hole in the inner wing to get at the bel...

Toms306 Wrote: (04-03-2018, 12:24 PM) -- The access to the tensioner isn't that bad and it's just one bolt, I don't see what you'll gain from cutting a hole in the hole in the chassis tbh, it's not e...
cheapo DW10 HDi section 9 2,745 11-03-2018, 10:21 AM
    Thread: Cut a hole in the inner wing to get at the belt tensioner?
Post: RE: Cut a hole in the inner wing to get at the bel...

Mighty306 Wrote: (03-03-2018, 11:03 AM) -- I have to admit I was puzzled by your suggestion too as was reasonably convinced the area between the engine bay n wing is all structural.  It's a frustrati...
cheapo DW10 HDi section 9 2,745 04-03-2018, 09:25 AM
    Thread: Cut a hole in the inner wing to get at the belt tensioner?
Post: RE: Cut a hole in the inner wing to get at the bel...

Poodle Wrote: (02-03-2018, 05:46 PM) -- You know you can get to it through the wheel arch if you remove the top engine mount and lower the block slightly, right..? -- Hmm, I'm sure you're right. An...
cheapo DW10 HDi section 9 2,745 02-03-2018, 09:06 PM
  Big Grin Thread: Cut a hole in the inner wing to get at the belt tensioner?
Post: Cut a hole in the inner wing to get at the belt te...

Has anyone else done this?  I'm planning to cut a big-ish hole in my inner wing so I can replace my aux belt tensioner. It seems to have a slight angle on it and the belt tries to work it's way off a...
cheapo DW10 HDi section 9 2,745 02-03-2018, 01:00 PM