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by TheMoleMan
Thu May 05, 2011 8:13 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Clutch, going rate?
Replies: 10
Views: 3604

Re: Clutch, going rate?

DMF?
by TheMoleMan
Wed May 04, 2011 2:34 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Clutch, going rate?
Replies: 10
Views: 3604

Clutch, going rate?

Hi, my clutch, though not yet dead, is somewhat the worse for wear and i'm expecting it and my gear box to detach company oin the next few months :( so just trying to plan the family finances, what's the going rate for a new clutch & fitting on an 97 1.9 diesel 406 estate? my best price so far is £290
by TheMoleMan
Sun May 01, 2011 7:14 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: rev counter & engine smoothness
Replies: 2
Views: 1038

Re: rev counter & engine smoothness

Hi gary, the car was given a full service just a month a go, and it did make a noticeable difference, once i do the trick with the ignition. Just confused why the rev counter working improves the engine's smoothness :| is there a thread on removing the clocks or is it time i bought a Haynes book of ...
by TheMoleMan
Sat Apr 30, 2011 8:46 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: rev counter & engine smoothness
Replies: 2
Views: 1038

rev counter & engine smoothness

Hi all, I am a 'new' 406 owner having recently bought a 1997 1.9DN GLX estate. Has a few foibles and what nought, as to be expected of a car that's done 180K... The one that has me stumped is usually when I start the car, the rev counter doesn't work & the engine sounds like a 1930's communist built...