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 Topic: Steering wheel slightly off centre |
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Thedevonian
Replies: 13
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 Forum: 206 Talk Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2013 8:37 am Subject: Re: Steering wheel slightly off centre |
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You need to get the tracking done again to put the steering wheel straight. They should place a device on the steering wheel to keep it straight which rests on the seat, then they adjust the tracking ... |
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Topic: safe or not ? |
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Thedevonian
Replies: 20
Views: 3824
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Forum: 206 Talk Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2013 4:13 pm Subject: Re: safe or not ? |
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I was wondering why you took the bumper off in the first place? I fitted a tow bar to my 206 and I didn't need to take it off. Mine was similar to the one in Timon2210's instruction sheet. It took a ... |
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Topic: 1.1 fuel economoy |
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Thedevonian
Replies: 4
Views: 1471
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Forum: 206 Talk Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 2:54 pm Subject: Re: 1.1 fuel economoy |
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Yea 29 mpg is not good, I know I have said it before on here, but I get 40 to 43 mpg out of my 1.4 and I don't think it's too bad on performance either, so if you want my opinion go up to a 1.4 at lea ... |
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Topic: Engine Oil Viscosity |
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Thedevonian
Replies: 7
Views: 1880
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Forum: 206 Talk Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2013 7:26 am Subject: Re: Engine Oil Viscosity |
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Thanks great post. I'm a mechanical engineer and kinda knew a bit what the numbers meant but now I know exactly.
Second thing I have learnt is what a sticky is! I was in that 99% but a quick loo ... |
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Topic: are a thermostat and a temp sensor the same?? |
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Thedevonian
Replies: 14
Views: 3301
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 5:31 am Subject: Re: are a thermostat and a temp sensor the same?? |
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[quote="kandlbarrett"]Perhaps it is the longer runs and a more gentle right foot!
There is a thread here specifically on consumption and the 1.4 8V does not do well.
My daughters also had a new ... |
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Topic: are a thermostat and a temp sensor the same?? |
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Thedevonian
Replies: 14
Views: 3301
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2013 7:47 am Subject: Re: are a thermostat and a temp sensor the same?? |
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[quote="kandlbarrett"]Is yours a 1.4 8V petrol engine as this is NOT economical in the first place. I don't know anyone with a 1.4 auto but my daughters 1.4 8V manual only did 31(ish) mpg and that was ... |
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Topic: What makes you still have a 206? |
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Thedevonian
Replies: 54
Views: 13567
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Forum: 206 Talk Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2013 3:34 pm Subject: Re: What makes you still have a 206? |
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Here's my case for keeping a 206!
Mines a 2008 model 1.4 with 36k on the clock. It looks and drives like new, I use it daily for the trip to work and back. Filled it up tonight, £57 and that get ... |
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Topic: Manual Gearbox Filler/level plug 2005/55 1.4cc verve |
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Thedevonian
Replies: 7
Views: 4628
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Fri Jun 07, 2013 3:27 pm Subject: Re: Manual Gearbox Filler/level plug 2005/55 1.4cc verve |
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If I remember the plug is to the front corner of the gearbox and is a square drive not a hex Allen type. Good advice by V997 just change the whole lot if you can get the plug out to drain it now.[quo ... |
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Topic: Manual Gearbox Filler/level plug 2005/55 1.4cc verve |
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Thedevonian
Replies: 7
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Fri Jun 07, 2013 7:14 am Subject: Re: Manual Gearbox Filler/level plug 2005/55 1.4cc verve |
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The gearbox filler/level plug is the one with a square drive socket head facing out towards the wheel arch plastic liner. I'm not sure of the exact size but its slightly bigger than a 1/4" drive and ... |
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Topic: April Shot of The Month Competition |
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Thedevonian
Replies: 32
Views: 17855
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Forum: Competitions Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2013 4:52 am Subject: Re: April Shot of The Month Competition |
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[quote="rttam"][quote="Thedevonian"][IMG]http://imageshack.us/a/img21/4796/dscn181.jpg[/IMG]
Here is mine.[/quote]
bloody hell 08 plate must be one of the very last 206's 8O[/quote]
I have see ... |
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Topic: April Shot of The Month Competition |
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Thedevonian
Replies: 32
Views: 17855
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Forum: Competitions Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2013 1:32 pm Subject: Re: April Shot of The Month Competition |
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[IMG]http://imageshack.us/a/img21/4796/dscn181.jpg[/IMG]
Here is mine. |
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Topic: Average MPG of a 206? |
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Thedevonian
Replies: 16
Views: 3993
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Forum: 206 Talk Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 3:15 pm Subject: Re: Average MPG of a 206? |
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Standard 1.4 8v with 16" low profile tyres (2008 with 31k on the clock) regularly getting between 38 to 41 mpg depending on type of roads and my right foot. |
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Topic: Stoopid Fob |
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Thedevonian
Replies: 8
Views: 1869
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 3:47 pm Subject: Re: Stoopid Fob |
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Yep you are not the only one, same thing happened to me and I should have known about the transponder. I threw away my old key case before realising; luckily the bins hadn't been collected so we were ... |
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Topic: urgent rubber advice needed??? |
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Thedevonian
Replies: 8
Views: 1752
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 8:16 am Subject: Re: urgent rubber advice needed??? |
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I bought a set of 16" Nimrods with 205/55/R16 tyres already fitted (nearly worn out). I know they should be 45 profile but being eager to see what they looked like on the car I put a pair on the back ... |
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Topic: what milage are you on? |
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Thedevonian
Replies: 93
Views: 17775
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Forum: 206 Talk Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 11:41 am Subject: Re: what milage are you on? |
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1. 08 plate 1.4 8V Look with 28,450 on it (15,885 when I bought it 13 months ago)
2. 52 plate 1.4 8V LX with 98,995 (just got it for my daughter). |
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