https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:44:07 +0000 MyBB https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=38077 Fri, 14 Jan 2022 20:30:39 +0000 Pingaz]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=38077
Long time no see !

What kind of thermostat are you guys running on the oil cooler plate ? 78º,80º or 92º ? What should be the best ?
The use for the car is track days and fast road occasionally.

I know removing the heat exchanger will take longer to cool the oil, but its still worth it ?

Is it possible to use the factory oil temp sensor and wire that to an oil gauge ?

Thank you guys !]]>
Long time no see !

What kind of thermostat are you guys running on the oil cooler plate ? 78º,80º or 92º ? What should be the best ?
The use for the car is track days and fast road occasionally.

I know removing the heat exchanger will take longer to cool the oil, but its still worth it ?

Is it possible to use the factory oil temp sensor and wire that to an oil gauge ?

Thank you guys !]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=37817 Tue, 15 Jun 2021 09:11:00 +0100 Wriggle1]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=37817
Peugeot customer services can't tell me...

2x Peugeot dealers can't tell me...

Here says they are:
https://www.acea.auto/files/ACEA_E10_compatibility.pdf

Here says they aren't:
https://www.carsguide.com.au/.../can-my-car-use-e10...


Help!!]]>
Peugeot customer services can't tell me...

2x Peugeot dealers can't tell me...

Here says they are:
https://www.acea.auto/files/ACEA_E10_compatibility.pdf

Here says they aren't:
https://www.carsguide.com.au/.../can-my-car-use-e10...


Help!!]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=37815 Fri, 11 Jun 2021 06:57:04 +0100 Morecowbell72]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=37815 I've started to change the cambelt on my 2000 306 XS but have struck a problem.
No matter how I try I can't get the new belt on.
I've changed over 20 cambelts in the past but this is my first Pug one.
I have the Haynes manual and have followed it to the letter but I just can't seem to get it to fit.
I have checked it with the old one and it is the correct size and triple checked the part number and it is correct.
I need to have it going for Monday morning so any advise would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.]]> I've started to change the cambelt on my 2000 306 XS but have struck a problem.
No matter how I try I can't get the new belt on.
I've changed over 20 cambelts in the past but this is my first Pug one.
I have the Haynes manual and have followed it to the letter but I just can't seem to get it to fit.
I have checked it with the old one and it is the correct size and triple checked the part number and it is correct.
I need to have it going for Monday morning so any advise would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=37797 Mon, 10 May 2021 14:45:42 +0100 Tonymorsink]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=37797 Any help appreciated 
Tony]]> Any help appreciated 
Tony]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=37779 Sun, 25 Apr 2021 11:38:41 +0100 306meridian]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=37779
https://youtu.be/cXchOyjZ1PU]]>
https://youtu.be/cXchOyjZ1PU]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=37741 Sun, 07 Feb 2021 22:04:08 +0000 green_enya]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=37741 hi there!
got same problems, but I have 1.8 lfz(xu7 8v) old engine
and I want to install rfv(2.0 16 v from 605 1995) Bosch 5.1
so I also looking for some wiring diagram
and I can't find any scheme of that connectors
and, theoretica, I can start the 2.0 engine, using a loops from 1.8?
they are the same, but I want use an ecu from 1.8 to launch 2.0
is that possible?
thanks in advance

  f2a02e35a9627f01de310ab478bdfa86~2.jpg (Size: 58.48 KB / Downloads: 341) ]]> hi there!
got same problems, but I have 1.8 lfz(xu7 8v) old engine
and I want to install rfv(2.0 16 v from 605 1995) Bosch 5.1
so I also looking for some wiring diagram
and I can't find any scheme of that connectors
and, theoretica, I can start the 2.0 engine, using a loops from 1.8?
they are the same, but I want use an ecu from 1.8 to launch 2.0
is that possible?
thanks in advance

  f2a02e35a9627f01de310ab478bdfa86~2.jpg (Size: 58.48 KB / Downloads: 341) ]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=37733 Sun, 24 Jan 2021 18:31:56 +0000 ekjdm14]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=37733
I believe the engine is going to be an XU10J4R (it's from a Ph2.5 306 Cabrio.) and have heard some good things about them although not had a moment to research much more than some YT videos and a quick squiz on here.  Just after opinions/advice about how much power the stock bottom end can handle, potential weak points, OEM part-swap upgrades (like HDi rods in an XUD sort of thing) etc.


Plan would be to pull it apart and give it a refresh since it's done 160+k and felt tired compared to the 50k lump in the green cabby, so any bits to address while I'm in there would be good. (If I'm going to be swapping rods for example, rather find out before I buy new shells).

Cheers for any advice/experience. I'm off to do a bit more research now lol.]]>
I believe the engine is going to be an XU10J4R (it's from a Ph2.5 306 Cabrio.) and have heard some good things about them although not had a moment to research much more than some YT videos and a quick squiz on here.  Just after opinions/advice about how much power the stock bottom end can handle, potential weak points, OEM part-swap upgrades (like HDi rods in an XUD sort of thing) etc.


Plan would be to pull it apart and give it a refresh since it's done 160+k and felt tired compared to the 50k lump in the green cabby, so any bits to address while I'm in there would be good. (If I'm going to be swapping rods for example, rather find out before I buy new shells).

Cheers for any advice/experience. I'm off to do a bit more research now lol.]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=37675 Sun, 25 Oct 2020 14:50:04 +0000 Pingaz]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=37675
I'm looking to upgrade my s16 engine, I'm in the middle of choosing the right set of camshafts.

I've already the Gti6 Inlet, and will leave the standard exhaust manifold or upgrading to 4-2-1.

Has anyone know which cams is best, I don't want to change to solid lifters.
I was looking at Catcams 4912527

Thank you]]>
I'm looking to upgrade my s16 engine, I'm in the middle of choosing the right set of camshafts.

I've already the Gti6 Inlet, and will leave the standard exhaust manifold or upgrading to 4-2-1.

Has anyone know which cams is best, I don't want to change to solid lifters.
I was looking at Catcams 4912527

Thank you]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=37674 Wed, 21 Oct 2020 15:13:20 +0100 Black306]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=37674
Having had quite a few 306's in the past, none of which seem to be on the road anymore, I have recently picked up a non running Black GTi6 with no history, that was in need of a lot of TLC. I took the manifold out and replaced the starter and new gasket, and now she starts. I have also bought and started to replace dozens of OEM parts where she had been Max Power'd by a previous owner; she's starting to look more OEM. However the oil is pretty dark and the exhaust is filthy, amongst other signs of neglect, so I want to put her in for a service somewhere, and also wouldn't mind someone giving her a good once over on the ramps to see what else needs doing. The clutch feels terrible and judders a lot reversing up a slope; I know that could be a sign of a couple of different issues, but would like someone with experience of a GTi6 to see.

Anyway, I live in Kingston, Surrey, and wondered if anyone had any recommendations for a decent Peugeot Specialist that would do a proper job without being insanely expensive? I'm happy to drive within Greater London or just outside for the right garage. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
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Having had quite a few 306's in the past, none of which seem to be on the road anymore, I have recently picked up a non running Black GTi6 with no history, that was in need of a lot of TLC. I took the manifold out and replaced the starter and new gasket, and now she starts. I have also bought and started to replace dozens of OEM parts where she had been Max Power'd by a previous owner; she's starting to look more OEM. However the oil is pretty dark and the exhaust is filthy, amongst other signs of neglect, so I want to put her in for a service somewhere, and also wouldn't mind someone giving her a good once over on the ramps to see what else needs doing. The clutch feels terrible and judders a lot reversing up a slope; I know that could be a sign of a couple of different issues, but would like someone with experience of a GTi6 to see.

Anyway, I live in Kingston, Surrey, and wondered if anyone had any recommendations for a decent Peugeot Specialist that would do a proper job without being insanely expensive? I'm happy to drive within Greater London or just outside for the right garage. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=37670 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 15:37:49 +0100 ukszatt]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=37670 https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=37625 Mon, 27 Jul 2020 14:05:15 +0100 lukecrowley571]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=37625
Has anyone managed to change the cambelt on a 1.8 16 valve (XU7 JP4) engine with the engine still in the car?

On mine, there is not enough clearance between the camshaft pulleys and the inner wing to get a torque wrench in to tighten up the camshaft bolts after the new belt had been fitted. These bolts are not something that I would like to leave up to my 'calibrated elbow'! Any advice?

Thanks in advance!]]>
Has anyone managed to change the cambelt on a 1.8 16 valve (XU7 JP4) engine with the engine still in the car?

On mine, there is not enough clearance between the camshaft pulleys and the inner wing to get a torque wrench in to tighten up the camshaft bolts after the new belt had been fitted. These bolts are not something that I would like to leave up to my 'calibrated elbow'! Any advice?

Thanks in advance!]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=37583 Sun, 07 Jun 2020 17:20:52 +0100 Charlskalas]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=37583 Long time lurker first time poster. I have recently acquired a Peugeot 306 cabriolet (2.0l, phase 1). 
According to the seller, the check engine light has been going on and off for as long as they had the car (10 years), but with no apparent problems when running. 

I read the error code as 52: Mixture control, supply voltage, air or exhaust leak. 

I am pretty sure that there are no problems with the exhaust, as the car just passed the annual state testing procedure (eq MOT) without any CO or lambda problems. 

The only real issue I have noticed is that the car hesitates to accelerate if pushed hard. However, I dont notice any issues when idle or when accelerating moderatly (although I dont know how the car should feel when 100%, so nothing to compare with unfortunately). 

Could it be the MAP-sensor acting up? Anyone know if this would fall under error 52, or if it could be something else?]]> Long time lurker first time poster. I have recently acquired a Peugeot 306 cabriolet (2.0l, phase 1). 
According to the seller, the check engine light has been going on and off for as long as they had the car (10 years), but with no apparent problems when running. 

I read the error code as 52: Mixture control, supply voltage, air or exhaust leak. 

I am pretty sure that there are no problems with the exhaust, as the car just passed the annual state testing procedure (eq MOT) without any CO or lambda problems. 

The only real issue I have noticed is that the car hesitates to accelerate if pushed hard. However, I dont notice any issues when idle or when accelerating moderatly (although I dont know how the car should feel when 100%, so nothing to compare with unfortunately). 

Could it be the MAP-sensor acting up? Anyone know if this would fall under error 52, or if it could be something else?]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=37549 Sat, 25 Apr 2020 16:48:34 +0100 Pingaz]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=37549
I hope y'all are doing fine.

I'm about to swap my S16 inlet to the gti6 one. I really don't know what to do with the oil filler thing...

Anyone did the same and has some pictures of it, please?

I guess the vacuum hoses I've it sorted. The brake booster vacuum hose connects directly to the vacuum pump?]]>
I hope y'all are doing fine.

I'm about to swap my S16 inlet to the gti6 one. I really don't know what to do with the oil filler thing...

Anyone did the same and has some pictures of it, please?

I guess the vacuum hoses I've it sorted. The brake booster vacuum hose connects directly to the vacuum pump?]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=37536 Mon, 30 Mar 2020 22:49:38 +0100 Premier 350]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=37536
Got the old on off, new one arrived and  I went to fit it. Noticed there was no woodruff key in the crankshaft. None in the pulley though there is a witness mark in the pulley grove. 

I haven't disturbed the lower cam sprocket, but I've noticed that it's woodruff key is recessed. To me it looks like the key for the pulley/balancer goes partially into the lower cam sprocket. Am I right? 

Had a cam belt done a couple of years ago, and I wonder if the key was left out then. As far as I've been able to tell, the pulley/balancer key is only needed to locate it correctly for cam timing using the holes. 

Bottom line is I think it needs a key for the pulley/balancer. I'm getting conflicting answers there. The Haynes manual mentions a key or roll pin. 
Would any one have a lead on where I can get a key from? 
Plan B is to get the plasticine out, make an impression and get a key and file it to size. I think that will work. 

I should add that while I'm a mechanic, that was a long time ago. Most of my experience has been on my Holdens  and the Buick. 

Thanks an cheers from Australia ( where we're not quite into lockdown. Yet!)

Chris]]>
Got the old on off, new one arrived and  I went to fit it. Noticed there was no woodruff key in the crankshaft. None in the pulley though there is a witness mark in the pulley grove. 

I haven't disturbed the lower cam sprocket, but I've noticed that it's woodruff key is recessed. To me it looks like the key for the pulley/balancer goes partially into the lower cam sprocket. Am I right? 

Had a cam belt done a couple of years ago, and I wonder if the key was left out then. As far as I've been able to tell, the pulley/balancer key is only needed to locate it correctly for cam timing using the holes. 

Bottom line is I think it needs a key for the pulley/balancer. I'm getting conflicting answers there. The Haynes manual mentions a key or roll pin. 
Would any one have a lead on where I can get a key from? 
Plan B is to get the plasticine out, make an impression and get a key and file it to size. I think that will work. 

I should add that while I'm a mechanic, that was a long time ago. Most of my experience has been on my Holdens  and the Buick. 

Thanks an cheers from Australia ( where we're not quite into lockdown. Yet!)

Chris]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=37522 Tue, 10 Mar 2020 02:53:10 +0000 Jimy]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=37522