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    Thread: Dip stick vs Oil Gauge
Post: RE: Dip stick vs Oil Gauge

always trust the dipstick over an electric reading, as for over filling oil to get reading of full right is stupid. I always keep my oil level 3/4 full, best place imo, overfilling oil is as bad as u...
sweeney1987 DW10 HDi section 14 3,385 02-06-2015, 07:07 PM
    Thread: gearbox question
Post: RE: gearbox question

prbably be same ratios but a xantia will most likely have hydraulic clutch so no good, try looking for a xsara or 206, should be same
sweeney1987 XUD Section 2 1,341 25-05-2015, 06:50 PM
    Thread: Diff seal leaking
Post: RE: Diff seal leaking

can be a pain to seal on offside, id use genuine and put oil around it all seal before putting in shaft etc. they leaking bad? you sure its pushed in fully?
sweeney1987 XUD Section 1 882 02-05-2015, 10:22 PM
    Thread: sold my 306
Post: RE: sold my 306

mk4 golf are hideous, mk 5 isnt as bad, mk6 are lovely moter after buying one and nice drive, mk7 awesome! Itll be a while before peugeot come around again, new 308 T9 are lovely but too expensive ...
sweeney1987 XUD Section 9 2,496 02-05-2015, 10:20 PM
    Thread: How much Antifreeze/coolant
Post: RE: How much Antifreeze/coolant

i just nick the ready mixed stuff from work :P
sweeney1987 XUD Section 11 2,760 07-02-2015, 09:07 AM
    Thread: Peugeot 306 S16
Post: RE: Back in the game!

looks nice, best of luck with it, hard to beat phase 1s i searched to see what avac was and found this: think its swampy's guide http://306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=22535
sweeney1987 The Couch 74 19,014 29-01-2015, 11:37 PM
    Thread: ignition lights staying on / wont turn off
Post: RE: ignition lights staying on / wont turn off

thanks... anywhere in particular tp lok or just scrap it?
sweeney1987 Electrics 9 2,185 25-01-2015, 08:31 PM
    Thread: ignition lights staying on / wont turn off
Post: RE: ignition lights staying on / wont turn off

looking at this again this evening, one plug was full of water alright, completely cleaned it up, wd40'd it and blew it dry with airline and still no different.. Seems like switched live and consta...
sweeney1987 Electrics 9 2,185 24-01-2015, 10:56 PM
    Thread: Resync RF fob
Post: RE: Resync RF fob

are you trying to program immobiliser chip or just remote? Immobiliser chip for starting needs to be done through peugeot planet, need 4 digit transponder code and all keys to be trained at once. ...
sweeney1987 Electrics 14 1,821 12-01-2015, 01:34 AM
    Thread: this has got me stumped :/ timing
Post: RE: this has got me stumped :/ timing

when timing up you have to almost bring top cam forward a tooth so when tension comes on belt it sets itself correctly.. its what i have found anyway, recheck pin holes after belt is tensioned and tur...
sweeney1987 XUD Section 20 3,809 12-01-2015, 12:30 AM
    Thread: Xsara mist jets
Post: RE: Xsara mist jets

i think theyre cheaper from the dealer... Think you need to use proper screenwash otherwise they dont work properly iirc
sweeney1987 Misc & Wanted 3 1,291 06-01-2015, 01:27 AM
    Thread: ignition lights staying on / wont turn off
Post: RE: ignition lights staying on / wont turn off

cheers, cars not in everyday use so its laying up with battery disconnected at minute so no panic ;)
sweeney1987 Electrics 9 2,185 04-01-2015, 07:49 PM
    Thread: Lost only Key for Peogeot 306 1998
Post: RE: Lost only Key for Peogeot 306 1998

Is car needed in a panic? If you have log book etc you can go down to dealer and get a new key easily and have it next day if not same, seeing as it has no immobiliser then it shouldnt need programme...
sweeney1987 The Couch 13 1,997 04-01-2015, 06:46 PM
    Thread: ignition lights staying on / wont turn off
Post: RE: ignition lights staying on / wont turn off

these the two battery side into chassis leg?
sweeney1987 Electrics 9 2,185 04-01-2015, 06:30 PM
    Thread: ignition lights staying on / wont turn off
Post: ignition lights staying on / wont turn off

Right never had this before, lights on on dash after ignition off engine runs on need to disconnect battery poitive to stop and even then sometimes it wont go off unless stalled... so far tried che...
sweeney1987 Electrics 9 2,185 04-01-2015, 06:04 PM
    Thread: How do I turn my key..
Post: RE: How do I turn my key..

make sure the hole in middle of key is clear too, surprisingly this stops them turning ;)
sweeney1987 XUD Section 17 5,179 04-01-2015, 03:50 PM
    Thread: Bosch Pulley Nut Part Number
Post: RE: Bosch Pulley Nut Part Number

1932.12 Injection Pump Pinion Nut - 14 x 150, 12,25-18,5
sweeney1987 XUD Section 1 866 04-01-2015, 03:40 PM
    Thread: High pressure fuel pipe
Post: RE: High pressure fuel pipe

Peugeot say to replace them too but in practice this only happens if they start leaking, if it does worry then
sweeney1987 DW10 HDi section 8 1,790 03-01-2015, 02:22 AM
    Thread: transmech clutch
Post: RE: transmech clutch

pugtk Wrote: (28-12-2014, 12:00 AM) -- sweeney1987 Wrote: (23-12-2014, 07:32 AM) -- i can get genuine exchange units for €130 plus postage to yourself -- full kit with release bearing? what make? ...
sweeney1987 XUD Section 11 2,385 03-01-2015, 01:59 AM
    Thread: Gear oil
Post: RE: Gear oil

genuine total oil all day, its not bad on price either, retail is 12 odd euro a litre plus vat so prob less with ye. change youre gearbox driveshaft oil seals too while at it, saves hasssle later as ...
sweeney1987 XUD Section 24 5,197 03-01-2015, 01:13 AM
    Thread: transmech clutch
Post: RE: transmech clutch

i can get genuine exchange units for €130 plus postage to yourself
sweeney1987 XUD Section 11 2,385 23-12-2014, 07:32 AM
    Thread: Sump Differences??
Post: RE: Sump Differences??

might pull whole setup of another engine so.. Tried searching but cant seem to find it, is it a paper gasket or liquid on these?
sweeney1987 XUD Section 9 2,039 11-08-2014, 10:23 AM
    Thread: Sump Differences??
Post: RE: Sump Differences??

is there not a difference between pulley design and belt sizes though?
sweeney1987 XUD Section 9 2,039 10-08-2014, 08:10 PM
    Thread: Sump Differences??
Post: RE: Sump Differences??

its a 306 dturbo xud car thats been converted to van (cheaper tax here in ireland) thought it wouldnt fit butjust double check cheers
sweeney1987 XUD Section 9 2,039 09-08-2014, 03:20 PM
    Thread: Sump Differences??
Post: Sump Differences??

quick question, after busting sump on the van today have a couples spare engines but theyre non aircon and the van has aircon is there any difference between sumps? and will a non aircon sump f...
sweeney1987 XUD Section 9 2,039 09-08-2014, 03:07 PM