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by barryj75
Mon Apr 19, 2010 8:42 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: HOW MANY MILES HAS YOUR 406 DONE ?
Replies: 15
Views: 8066

Re: HOW MANY MILES HAS YOUR 406 DONE ?

my hdi 90 got 174k on it and going strong
by barryj75
Sun Apr 18, 2010 3:19 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: hand brake
Replies: 1
Views: 3215

hand brake

my v reg 90 hdi has rear drums. ive replace the shoes, ajusters, springs and cables. when i first did it the hand brake held well on about 4 to 5 clicks then after about a month it was pointing to the roof again re ajusted it and again after a month its back pointing to the roof again. anyone got an...
by barryj75
Sun Apr 18, 2010 10:05 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Is it new clutch time? Gear lever all gone floppy!!
Replies: 15
Views: 10998

Re: Is it new clutch time? Gear lever all gone floppy!!

would it mater if had petrol box on it?
by barryj75
Sun Apr 18, 2010 9:06 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Is it new clutch time? Gear lever all gone floppy!!
Replies: 15
Views: 10998

Re: Is it new clutch time? Gear lever all gone floppy!!

my 1999 v reg 90hp is cable operated but had re con box last year before i got it got me thinking now
by barryj75
Sat Apr 17, 2010 8:51 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Is it new clutch time? Gear lever all gone floppy!!
Replies: 15
Views: 10998

Re: Is it new clutch time? Gear lever all gone floppy!!

on the hdi engines the gear change is cable operated abit like brake cables on a bike with age they start to fray making gear changes stiff and in time they snap then you carnt get any gears
by barryj75
Thu Apr 15, 2010 3:13 pm
Forum: Bodywork (non-styling)
Topic: D8 Bump strip removal & Replacement
Replies: 12
Views: 6378

Re: D8 Bump strip removal & Replacement

my main dealer said i had to buy new bumper strips as clips come as a complete set one of the lads gave me a hand full and he said they order them in packs of 100 for coppers i try stear clear of main dealer
by barryj75
Thu Apr 15, 2010 12:55 pm
Forum: Bodywork (non-styling)
Topic: D8 Bump strip removal & Replacement
Replies: 12
Views: 6378

Re: D8 Bump strip removal & Replacement

unclip each end then slide either left or right that how i did mine
by barryj75
Wed Apr 14, 2010 10:21 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Passive Steering?
Replies: 11
Views: 4338

Re: Passive Steering?

just replace my rear bushes and rear track arms got a 4 wheel laser alignment done and the back end seems to give up easy on roundabouts always comes back ok have 3 good tyre need a new one just had a blow out tonite :(
by barryj75
Wed Apr 14, 2010 8:48 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: 2.2 sri decat - worth it with a stainless system
Replies: 3
Views: 2032

Re: 2.2 sri decat - worth it with a stainless system

dont know about on a pug but my dad got a cheap one off his mate for his rover 214 si :oops: i fitted it and the car had loads better low down response but he said it drank the petrol. hand a nice rasp to it but not load like some of them.
by barryj75
Tue Apr 13, 2010 10:12 pm
Forum: Bodywork (non-styling)
Topic: new sill or weld it?
Replies: 11
Views: 6541

Re: new sill or weld it?

nice my senny (none lcd clocks :( ) has full vauxhall history 4 folder 1 owner before me well loved now sat on mother in laws drive awaiting for 4 cat gaskets for mot
by barryj75
Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:13 pm
Forum: Bodywork (non-styling)
Topic: new sill or weld it?
Replies: 11
Views: 6541

Re: new sill or weld it?

my senny is 100% solid, but some little toerag took it for a test drive and took all door handles out, so going to plate them and put remote openers on it been to machine mart to day was looking at a clarke 115 £64 inc vat bloke told me best seller for automotive been a while since i did any welding...
by barryj75
Tue Apr 13, 2010 8:39 pm
Forum: Bodywork (non-styling)
Topic: new sill or weld it?
Replies: 11
Views: 6541

Re: new sill or weld it?

I was thinking (dangerous) of getting a welder and doing it myself as my senator has a spot of welding needed. but i might give them a call to see what they say
by barryj75
Tue Apr 13, 2010 8:18 pm
Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
Topic: Indicator stalk problem
Replies: 40
Views: 20911

Re: Indicator stalk problem

had the same prob with mine hit it with a hammer never did it again loacal dealer (R H) told me £280 for a new stalk
by barryj75
Mon Apr 12, 2010 8:14 pm
Forum: Bodywork (non-styling)
Topic: new sill or weld it?
Replies: 11
Views: 6541

Re: new sill or weld it?

i seen the young lad let the car down off the jack and the round plate off the jack was stuck under the sill he pulled it off i had my 2 year od daughter screaming blue murder in my arms and was in a rush to get my 10 year old from school and i didnt think anything of it at the time. only noticed it...
by barryj75
Mon Apr 12, 2010 4:26 pm
Forum: Bodywork (non-styling)
Topic: Monaco / Piana Blue KMWC
Replies: 7
Views: 6020

Re: Monaco / Piana Blue KMWC

you also got to think of age of car colour fade ect. try painting it leave week or two then colour buff the full area with wet mop with a mix of t cut and polish