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by benbigred666
Fri Dec 23, 2011 4:20 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: new 406, lotsa problems
Replies: 16
Views: 7249

Re: new 406, lotsa problems

ive only ever driven diesels appart from a loaner astra off my bro before i bought this 406, with the cars i had before i never needed any revs (just let the clutch out gently and go) this will stutter if i try it and conk out as if i selected third or something, ive not looked at the actuator but y...
by benbigred666
Sat Dec 17, 2011 1:59 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: new 406, lotsa problems
Replies: 16
Views: 7249

Re: new 406, lotsa problems

i had to fill it up to get back from wales in it, would it need a few tank fulls to flush any vegetable oil through? the tyres are 34psi all round, he told me it was serviced just before the m.o.t 500miles ago but i'm gunna do it again just to be sure. i don't think this knock is meant to occur as i...
by benbigred666
Sat Dec 17, 2011 1:53 pm
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: how do i post new topics?
Replies: 2
Views: 2273

Re: how do i post new topics?

aha that simple! thanks, double glazing anyone? lol
by benbigred666
Fri Dec 16, 2011 7:22 pm
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: how do i post new topics?
Replies: 2
Views: 2273

how do i post new topics?

i've tried posting on here about the problems im having with my 1.9td 406 and each time i try an submit the post i end up with a blank page and nothing posted. i've just noticed that you can't post untill you've had 2 checked, how do i do this? my car is really poorly and i could do with answers asap
by benbigred666
Fri Dec 16, 2011 4:51 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: new 406, lotsa problems
Replies: 16
Views: 7249

new 406, lotsa problems

hi all, i've recently bought myself a 1.9td 406 glx with 72k on it from a chap on ebay. now i've driven the car for three days all the little issues with it have become apparent -it jumps around on tickover (700-1200rpm) when cold, sounds like an old tractor "putt-puuuuutt-putt-putt-puuuutt" -im get...