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- Tue Jan 26, 2021 11:30 am
- Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
- Topic: Cold starting issue
- Replies: 8
- Views: 98
Re: Cold starting issue
The only other likely problem is air getting into the fuel line, but that would likely make it difficult to start when hot as well, except that when the engine is turning over fast it can pump the air through the system before it gets into the pump and injectors. I have had this problem with my C5. ...
- Mon Jan 25, 2021 12:04 pm
- Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
- Topic: Cold starting issue
- Replies: 8
- Views: 98
Re: Cold starting issue
The resistance to it turning is much less when the engine is warm so it doesn't need so much energy to turn it.
Peter
Peter
- Sun Jan 24, 2021 9:26 am
- Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
- Topic: Cold starting issue
- Replies: 8
- Views: 98
Re: Cold starting issue
Could be a tired starter motor or a high resistance in the wiring from the battery. Check the voltage actually on the starter when its turning over and then check across the battery as its turning, if there is a large difference check all the connections. Also test the voltage between the battery ne...
- Tue Jan 12, 2021 11:11 am
- Forum: Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
- Topic: Power Steering Failing
- Replies: 19
- Views: 403
Re: Power Steering Failing
Have you tried lubricating the universal joint at the bottom of the column?
Peter
Peter
- Sat Jan 09, 2021 11:57 am
- Forum: Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
- Topic: Power Steering Failing
- Replies: 19
- Views: 403
Re: Power Steering Failing
I have a spare rack from a 2001 Hdi estate - if you are anywhere near the west country.
Peter
Peter
- Sat Jan 02, 2021 12:06 pm
- Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
- Topic: Range on a full tank of fuel (hdi engine)
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4075
Re: Range on a full tank of fuel (hdi engine)
Peter
- Fri Dec 25, 2020 11:38 am
- Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
- Topic: Failure to start
- Replies: 2
- Views: 375
Re: Failure to start
+1. Check and clean the battery connections first.
Peter
Peter
- Mon Dec 21, 2020 10:00 am
- Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
- Topic: Non return valve on fuel line
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1164
Re: Non return valve on fuel line
To find the fuel heater (if it has one) just follow the fuel lines.
Peter
Peter
- Wed Dec 16, 2020 11:43 am
- Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
- Topic: Thermostats housing keep Cracking
- Replies: 4
- Views: 377
Re: Thermostats housing keep Cracking
I don't remember seeing anything like that on my 406 diesels, looks like a much more modern arrangement.
Peter
Peter
- Sun Dec 13, 2020 9:32 am
- Forum: Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
- Topic: Power steering fluid
- Replies: 2
- Views: 319
Re: Power steering fluid
Pleased to hear you got one Andy.
I use ordinary dot 3 fluid in mine, don't know how much it holds though, I would think a litre would be plenty.
Peter
Sorry, ignore me I'm thinking brake fluid.


Peter
Sorry, ignore me I'm thinking brake fluid.


- Sun Dec 06, 2020 9:19 am
- Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
- Topic: Non return valve on fuel line
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1164
Re: Non return valve on fuel line
Does it have a fuel heater on the gearbox end of the head? That engine in the XM did and they used to go porous and let air in.
Peter
Peter
- Wed Dec 02, 2020 12:15 pm
- Forum: For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: Anyone breaking a 99 406?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 473
Re: Anyone breaking a 99 406?
I have a scrap 2001 Hdi but I expect the pipe is the same but you will have to take it off. I live in Dorset.
Peter
Peter
- Sat Nov 07, 2020 10:48 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: That COVID - How's it affected you?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1860
Re: That COVID - How's it affected you?
My hobby of amateur radio gives me plenty of people to talk to if I feel the need, but there don't seem to be all that many people on at the moment.
Peter
Peter
- Fri Nov 06, 2020 10:14 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: That COVID - How's it affected you?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1860
Re: That COVID - How's it affected you?
I don't think that the world will be the same again! It hasn't overly affected us as we didn't go out much anyway, we live deep in the countryside and have no immediate neighbors so its a very pleasant place to be. Missed our holiday this year and son and grandchildren but they are now in our 'bubbl...
- Thu Oct 22, 2020 10:24 am
- Forum: For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: Wanted, steering rack pipe
- Replies: 8
- Views: 956
Re: Wanted, steering rack pipe
There is probably one on my scrap car - but I'm in Dorset.
Peter
Peter