306oc - Peugeot 306 Owners Club & Forum

4,503

12-10-2024, 08:27 PM

Thread: 306 Won't start- fuel
Post: RE: 306 Won't start- fuel

Thought I'd update re the relay wiring anyway. This assumes you have the 16v XSi with the Bosch MP5.2 ECU. The ignition coil and the injectors are indeed powered from different sides of the dual r...

Mighty306

Electrics

2,778

01-08-2024, 09:13 AM

Thread: 306 Won't start- fuel
Post: RE: 306 Won't start- fuel

Hi mate. Sorry for the slow reply. I don't check in here very often now. A few questions for you. > How fresh is the fuel in the tank? > I assume you had pressure at the rail when you had the pump...

Mighty306

Electrics

2,778

29-07-2024, 08:01 AM

Thread: Heater Fan Full Power (Auto panel)
Post: RE: Heater Fan Full Power (Auto panel)

That's very odd. Glad you have it working again though.

Mighty306

Electrics

4,229

23-04-2024, 08:03 PM

Thread: Who's Still Here Then?
Post: RE: Who's Still Here Then?

Nice to her from you. I still have two 306's but both are off the road at the moment! One is coming along gradually though. I check in occasionally to see if there's been any activity on the site, ...

Mighty306

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23-04-2024, 07:59 PM

Thread: Brake imbalance, ABS light on.
Post: RE: Brake imbalance, ABS light on.

As Johnny said previously, if you need to / choose to remove callipers when replacing your rear beam, be prepared to replace some of the hard brake lines as well. The nuts & the lines fuse themselves...

Mighty306

5,546

24-01-2024, 11:08 AM

Thread: Peugeot 306 30th Anniversary Exhibition
Post: Peugeot 306 30th Anniversary Exhibition

For anyone who may find themselves near Sochaux on the French-Swiss border in the next month this might be of interest ... The PEUGEOT 306 celebrates its 30th anniversary in Sochaux (laventure-asso...

Mighty306

1,764

04-12-2023, 04:16 PM

Thread: Server Crash
Post: RE: Server Crash

Wow, that's true commitment. Long live the 306OC, even if it's just as an archive of info! I've been wondering about a way to allow new members again. Set up an email address that people have to ...

Mighty306

4,503

02-12-2023, 01:27 PM

Thread: Server Crash
Post: RE: Server Crash

Martin306 Wrote: (23-11-2023, 10:29 PM) -- Mighty306 Wrote: (22-11-2023, 11:51 AM) -- Hi All. Just to let you know that Fooby (who manages the server the site sits on) has confirmed it crashed rece...

Mighty306

4,503

28-11-2023, 09:06 PM

Thread: Server Crash
Post: Server Crash

Hi All. Just to let you know that Fooby (who manages the server the site sits on) has confirmed it crashed recently. Unfortunately the latest backup he was able to restore dated back to late 2022. ...

Mighty306

4,503

22-11-2023, 11:51 AM

Thread: Brake imbalance, ABS light on.
Post: RE: Brake imbalance, ABS light on.

I can't think of anything near the exhaust at the front of the car that you might have disturbed & affected the ABS. I think the rear wheel speed sensor wiring runs adjacent to the brake lines on the ...

Mighty306

5,546

28-11-2022, 09:37 AM

Thread: Brake imbalance, ABS light on.
Post: RE: Brake imbalance, ABS light on.

Hope it isn't too late to offer some advice. Appears the main problem with brake imbalance was handbrake so going to suggest you need to fit new handbrake cables. New pads may sort slight rear hydraul...

Mighty306

5,546

20-11-2022, 10:49 PM

Thread: 306 estate engine swap
Post: RE: 306 estate engine swap

Meant to respond to your message from earlier in the month. For sure, it's more difficult to get on with things at this time of year. Prepping & painting metal in damp weather aint the best, but at le...

Mighty306

14,628

27-10-2022, 08:21 PM

Thread: 306 XS Value
Post: RE: 306 XS Value

I think prices of 306's have gone up because the price of all secondhand cars have gone up. I'm not sure they are collectable yet, but there might be someone out there who has their eye on one. I've s...

Mighty306

1,125

17-10-2022, 08:20 PM

Thread: Who's Still Here Then?
Post: RE: Who's Still Here Then?

Yup, agree 100%! :)

Mighty306

9,984

15-10-2022, 07:39 PM

Thread: Who's Still Here Then?
Post: RE: Who's Still Here Then?

I've found you have to load them up and then click Preview to get them to show. It's clunky for sure, but the forum runs on some pretty outdated software.

Mighty306

9,984

08-10-2022, 02:53 PM

Thread: 306 estate engine swap
Post: RE: 306 estate engine swap

Absolutely cracking job & nicely documented too. Thanks once again for sharing & well done for getting to this point. Looking forward to the next instalment!

Mighty306

14,628

20-09-2022, 07:45 PM

Thread: 306 estate engine swap
Post: RE: 306 estate engine swap

Having put in so much effort it would be a real shame if you gave up now. You have put sooo much work in to it. I think the cleaning up, repairing & repainting phase is the most difficult (incl physic...

Mighty306

14,628

09-09-2022, 07:36 AM

Thread: 306 estate engine swap
Post: RE: 306 estate engine swap

Have been away, otherwise would have commented earlier. Well done fella. You've made some cracking progress there, & made a really nice job of that wheel arch. Seriously, looks really good. Trust me, ...

Mighty306

14,628

06-09-2022, 04:27 PM

Thread: Phase 2.5 clean-up
Post: RE: Phase 2.5 clean-up

Yea, I think I'm reasonably lucky with the body condition of this 306. They seem to be quite variable. I guess where they've been kept (a lot more salt on the roads up where you are) is a factor. The ...

Mighty306

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28-08-2022, 04:53 PM

Thread: 306 estate engine swap
Post: RE: 306 estate engine swap

Frustrating when stuff like that breaks. Yes, I think it's the fuel flap release. Find a way to fix the handle on with a pan head screw maybe? My guess would be water getting in to the footwell fro...

Mighty306

14,628

28-08-2022, 03:47 PM

Thread: Phase 2.5 clean-up
Post: Phase 2.5 clean-up

Finally have some time to make inroads in to tidying up one of my garaged 306's. Have cleaned up, treated & primed most of the boot floor. Still pondering how to tackle the bump stop mounts but beatin...

Mighty306

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25-08-2022, 02:23 PM

Thread: Rear wheel arch rust
Post: RE: Rear wheel arch rust

I gave up on this one & it went to the scrap yard at the end of last month. Drove it there & robbed a few bits off it. Need to go back for a few more ...alternator, some of the electronics & the wash...

Mighty306

Interior, Exterior, ICE

4,812

25-08-2022, 01:07 PM

Thread: 306 estate engine swap
Post: RE: 306 estate engine swap

I have to be honest that I ran one of my cars for close to 4 years with the steering ram uncovered. It didn't seem to suffer any ill-effects. As long as the seals on it were in good condition I think ...

Mighty306

14,628

25-08-2022, 12:21 PM

Thread: Difficulty engaging first gear
Post: RE: Difficulty engaging first gear

Holy thread revival! I've been meaning to post a follow-up on this for a while. I decided to change the clutch in the end. When I got the clutch off all the springs in the clutch plate were loose a...

Mighty306