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Topic: Hailstone damage anyone? |
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V9977
Replies: 4
Views: 168
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Forum: 206 Talk Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 6:26 pm Subject: Re: Hailstone damage anyone? |
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The pic looks like a red x to me. |
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Topic: Spark Plugs |
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V9977
Replies: 10
Views: 114
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Forum: 206 Talk Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 2:04 pm Subject: Re: Spark Plugs |
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The only ones Bosch recomend for this engine are FR7DC+.
Don't know why people put other types in there. |
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Topic: Clutch disk Question |
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V9977
Replies: 2
Views: 108
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 6:25 pm Subject: Clutch disk Question |
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Trying to track-down a well-anoying problem;
What would happen if the clutch-disk was fitted back-to front? (is it possible without obvious cockup?)
MA5 box, genuine kit used about a year ago.
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Topic: rear wheel bearings ? |
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V9977
Replies: 16
Views: 326
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 5:33 pm Subject: Re: rear wheel bearings ? |
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[quote="MrBSI"]The rear shoe auto adjusters need to be cleaned / lubed / set up correctly BEFORE adjusting the handbrake cable :wink:[/quote]
Very interested how you adjust those.
Any idea? |
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Topic: 2nd gear crunch |
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V9977
Replies: 4
Views: 94
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 9:34 am Subject: Re: 2nd gear crunch |
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Could well be clutch related but I would say 2nd gear synchro-ring naffed.
And/or incorrect gearbox oil. |
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Topic: Electrical Problem |
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V9977
Replies: 4
Views: 177
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 10:42 pm Subject: Re: Electrical Problem |
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[quote="Ash"]If it blows the fuse again, don't put another one in. Instead, find the problem (which is will have if its blowing fuses)[/quote]
In all seriousness this should be a sticky and the wis ... |
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Topic: Urgent Help Needed *May have found solution* |
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V9977
Replies: 23
Views: 499
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 1:03 pm Subject: Re: Urgent Help Needed *May have found solution* |
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[quote="Deckchair5"]I've never heard it called an electric throttle intake for instance but that still makes sense to me.
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I meant to say body, not intake.
[quote="Deckchair5"]
Fly ... |
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Topic: Urgent Help Needed *May have found solution* |
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V9977
Replies: 23
Views: 499
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 9:51 am Subject: Re: Urgent Help Needed *May have found solution* |
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[quote="Deckchair5"]Hi Edward
By ICV we normally mean inlet control valve ie the engine throttle (or at least I do, ha!) as many cars do not have an idle stepper motor valve these days and idle is co ... |
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Topic: Changing the battery |
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V9977
Replies: 20
Views: 499
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 9:44 am Subject: Re: Changing the battery |
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[quote="andyleep"]Aha, so I've always been told that way because of safety issues and to eliminate errors, rather than because of problems it could cause with the vehicle. Are you saying that with an ... |
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Topic: 206 clutch |
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V9977
Replies: 6
Views: 201
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sat May 12, 2012 6:48 pm Subject: Re: 206 clutch |
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I think most of them are and you get used to it after a while.
It is the case that with good use you might never have to replace the clutch/disk esp. on the
smaller engine models. The only reason ... |
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Topic: Changing the battery |
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V9977
Replies: 20
Views: 499
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sat May 12, 2012 6:40 pm Subject: Re: Changing the battery |
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[quote="mtempsch"][quote="andyleep"]I did look at that but I can't see anything on there about which terminal to disconnect first. But I'm sorted now, thanks though. Disconnected negative first (whi ... |
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Topic: battery light on?? |
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V9977
Replies: 21
Views: 268
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Fri May 11, 2012 5:29 pm Subject: Re: battery light on?? |
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[quote="Timon2210"]Check the alt. belt to see if it's loose or not,because maybe the tensioner is not working well.[/quote]
+1 |
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Topic: 206RC turbo from Turkey |
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V9977
Replies: 5
Views: 235
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Forum: 206 Talk Posted: Thu May 10, 2012 8:20 pm Subject: Re: 206RC turbo from Turkey |
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[quote="Schumi"][quote="V9977"]8O
Sounds like original '90s Vtec to me.[/quote]
You kidding, Right ? :)[/quote]
Nope.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCCBX6-k0UU
And I was old enough back ... |
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Topic: Balancing centerless wheels? |
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V9977
Replies: 15
Views: 299
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Thu May 10, 2012 3:35 pm Subject: Re: Balancing centerless wheels? |
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[quote="macca1411"][quote="V9977"]So what machine does it actually on the car and is there really much of an advantage to take into account hub/shafts etc?[/quote]
The machine I pictured. The stand ... |
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Topic: fuel consumption |
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V9977
Replies: 6
Views: 204
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Thu May 10, 2012 12:45 pm Subject: Re: fuel consumption |
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70 is low.
Had the same thing even though replaced thermostat, then discovered that
the stronger pump (18 teeth cog, bigger blades) was incorrectly fitted as mine had
the big radiator which needs ... |
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