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Topic: 206 GT question |
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-Tom-
Replies: 16
Views: 3648
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Forum: 206 Talk Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2011 10:14 am Subject: Re: 206 GT question |
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yes the rear spoiler was an option, and it should have wing extensions on the front only - really slim nice ones compared to the SP pack extensions seen usually... |
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Topic: How to req: spray rear arch |
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-Tom-
Replies: 7
Views: 2006
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Forum: Request a how-to Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 4:04 pm Subject: Re: How to req: spray rear arch |
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The "how-to" suggested is really good. Just bare in mind that is a complete panel whereas DIY you wouldn't be looking at spraying the complete quarter so you would have to blend in the spray which fro ... |
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Topic: How to req: spray rear arch |
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-Tom-
Replies: 7
Views: 2006
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Forum: Request a how-to Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 3:50 pm Subject: Re: How to req: spray rear arch |
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Hmm.. I still wouldn't do it myself with nice pearly metallic paint like yours - it looks in good condition from your sig and would stand out a mile if you weren't careful. Really depends how anal you ... |
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Topic: How to req: spray rear arch |
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-Tom-
Replies: 7
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Forum: Request a how-to Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 3:45 pm Subject: Re: How to req: spray rear arch |
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Depends on how you like to keep your car. Personally I wouldn't dream of spraying that panel with anything other than the right stuff... dust free room, compressor, gun etc! And experience! |
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Topic: Another Dutchy - more pics. |
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-Tom-
Replies: 38
Views: 5614
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Forum: Photoshoot Gallery Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 3:42 pm Subject: Re: Another Dutchy |
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Actually perfect as it is (although I'd be interested in seeing which alloys you have) Nice work! |
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Topic: Leaking Engine coolant - Please help!! |
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-Tom-
Replies: 7
Views: 2213
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2011 8:53 am Subject: Re: Leaking Engine coolant - Please help!! |
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Good luck with it. Does sound like a dying water pump though - esp as you say you can locate the leak to the drivers side of the engine bay. But hopefully it's just a simple hose . |
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Topic: Leaking Engine coolant - Please help!! |
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-Tom-
Replies: 7
Views: 2213
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2011 8:46 am Subject: Re: Leaking Engine coolant - Please help!! |
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Ah that's good news. Does it seem to leak when the engine has cooled down? As it sounds like it's your water pump - it can hold water when driving in some cases so you don't get overheating as the sea ... |
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Topic: Leaking Engine coolant - Please help!! |
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-Tom-
Replies: 7
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2011 8:39 am Subject: Re: Leaking Engine coolant - Please help!! |
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If there's a big release of pressure... head gasket likely. Check for gunk in the coolant tank and mayo-like slime on the oil cap/dip stick. |
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Topic: coolant all over engine cover |
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-Tom-
Replies: 15
Views: 4522
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 5:03 pm Subject: Re: coolant all over engine cover |
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[quote="stevedude"]try a new cap, the one ya got now might be faulty
surly it wouldnt squirt all over the place if it was working normally, it would seep out[/quote]
He might do - but if the 2.0 H ... |
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Topic: coolant all over engine cover |
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-Tom-
Replies: 15
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 4:52 pm Subject: Re: coolant all over engine cover |
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I haven't noticed one no - but I had crystalised coolant which had escaped through the expansion cap when my car must have been running nice and hot (not over heating!!). This too was after the garage ... |
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Topic: coolant all over engine cover |
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-Tom-
Replies: 15
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 3:58 pm Subject: Re: coolant all over engine cover |
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Doesn't a coolant cap have a pressure release valve ? - so that if there is too much of a pressure build up it can release as an overflow and would cause this? I'm sure I came across that somewhere, c ... |
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Topic: few gti 140 and 180 questions |
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-Tom-
Replies: 29
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Forum: 206 Talk Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 10:36 am Subject: Re: few gti 140 and 180 questions |
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[quote="giveitsomebar"]does anyone know the exact power and torque figures for the 2 engines?[/quote]
[url=http://www.parkers.co.uk]Parkers It's all on there, facts and figures section |
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Topic: Over fueling? |
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-Tom-
Replies: 24
Views: 12464
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 12:47 pm Subject: Over fueling? |
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I think my car has developed a drink problem!
I haven't had a problem for three years with it but earlier this week it could't hold idle before stalling. Then it wouldn't start for ten minutes at r ... |
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Topic: 206 coilpack |
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-Tom-
Replies: 6
Views: 2380
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Forum: 206 Talk Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 10:43 am Subject: Re: 206 coilpack |
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[quote="Kersh"]thought you were buying mine?[/quote]
Sorry to hi-jack the thread, but out of interest how much were you selling the coil pack for? just breakdown services are on the way to run diag ... |
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