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by PeterN
Thu Sep 15, 2022 10:08 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Head gasket replacement RHZ..
Replies: 7
Views: 9988

Re: Head gasket replacement RHZ..

I have been looking on Youtube, thought there was sure to be a video but can't find one, worth having a look though. I did have a 406 Haynes manual but I lent it to someone .... Most head gasket swaps are similar, mainly a question of disconnecting everything, exhaust, fuel system and cooling system...
by PeterN
Tue Sep 13, 2022 9:05 pm
Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
Topic: 406 petrol alternator available
Replies: 0
Views: 17334

406 petrol alternator available

New old stock. If you are interested I will give you details.

Peter
by PeterN
Tue Sep 13, 2022 9:04 pm
Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
Topic: 406 petrol alternator available
Replies: 0
Views: 16830

406 petrol alternator available

New old stock. If you are interested I will give you details.

Peter
by PeterN
Tue Sep 13, 2022 9:02 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: Unknown Braking Problem
Replies: 8
Views: 10180

Re: Unknown Braking Problem

I wonder if the pedal return spring has come off or broken? or if something is holding the pedal down?

Marvellous cars those I have had several, best cars Peugeot made in my opinion.

Peter
by PeterN
Sun Sep 11, 2022 11:06 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Head gasket replacement RHZ..
Replies: 7
Views: 9988

Re: Head gasket replacement RHZ..

Try driving it with the pressure cap loose, this can relieve the pressure and stop it blowing the water out. Depends on how bad the leak is but I ran and XM like this for quite a few thousand miles. This will of course lower the boiling point of the coolant but providing you don't thrash it or take ...
by PeterN
Thu Aug 25, 2022 9:51 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 2.1 TD - Bosch Conversion
Replies: 1
Views: 7092

Re: 2.1 TD - Bosch Conversion

You will probably need the Bosch injection pipes as well, I changed one on a BX and it wouldn't run with the Lucas ones, the injection order is different, fine when I changed them.

Peter
by PeterN
Thu Aug 25, 2022 9:47 am
Forum: For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Wanted 406 Estate glove box
Replies: 5
Views: 7892

Re: Wanted 406 Estate glove box

Yep its still here, don't know what sort of condition its in but I will go and look if you are interested.

Peter
by PeterN
Wed Aug 17, 2022 9:39 am
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: Unknown Braking Problem
Replies: 8
Views: 10180

Re: Unknown Braking Problem

The pressure release hole is in the master cylinder, when thr piston goes right back it uncovers a small hole which allows the fluid to run back into the reservoir. Its usually oil contamination that causes the rubbers to swell.

Peter
by PeterN
Mon Aug 15, 2022 9:47 am
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: Unknown Braking Problem
Replies: 8
Views: 10180

Re: Unknown Braking Problem

I was going to say that you have a front brake intermittently binding but if the brake light is coming one that would suggest pressure in the system. A failing master cylinder could cause, if the rubbers have swollen they could be blocking the pressure release hole. Any particular conditions that ca...
by PeterN
Sat Aug 06, 2022 11:37 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: increase in coolant operating temperature after drain, flush, bleed and refill
Replies: 15
Views: 18904

Re: increase in coolant operating temperature after drain, flush, bleed and refill

I had a similar problem with an XM some years ago, it persisted for many miles until one day 'up north' all the lights came on including 'stop' and it had indeed blown most of the water out of the overflow, I refilled it and drove it with the filler cap loose, temperature went back to normal and I d...
by PeterN
Thu Jul 28, 2022 9:23 am
Forum: For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Brake booster RHD
Replies: 3
Views: 7530

Re: Brake booster RHD

I had mine fail some time ago and it was so difficult to get out because of the linkage behind the engine I got rid of the car, it had done well over 200,000 miles though. I had thought about fitting a stand alone one if I could find the space but didn't pursue it. Peter https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4...
by PeterN
Sat Jul 23, 2022 11:52 am
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: Rear brakes upgrades?
Replies: 11
Views: 13649

Re: Rear brakes upgrades?

I ran 406's for about 10 years and always found the brakes adequate, the only problem was the handbrake, I found the cure for this just before I sold my last one. You need to remove all the 'slop' from the rear cables, having set the wheel adjusters, adjust the rear splitter until there is only just...
by PeterN
Thu Jun 16, 2022 10:55 am
Forum: For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Anyone breaking a 406?
Replies: 20
Views: 15635

Re: Anyone breaking a 406?

Yes I gathered that - eventually :? That surround should be there somewhere I will have another look for it, I don't remember taking it out - but then I don't remember much nowadays.

Peter
by PeterN
Mon Jun 13, 2022 11:29 am
Forum: For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Anyone breaking a 406?
Replies: 20
Views: 15635

Re: Anyone breaking a 406?

Yes mine does appear to be different, it doesn't have the red - whatever it is to the right of the display. Sorry. The surround for the radio appears to be missing although it maybe in the car somewhere, I will have another look.

Peter
by PeterN
Sat Jun 11, 2022 3:11 pm
Forum: For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Anyone breaking a 406?
Replies: 20
Views: 15635

Re: Anyone breaking a 406?

I've been and had a look, I'm not sure what this plastic to the right of the display is looks like part of the dashboard unless you mean the radio surround which doesn't appear to be there although it might be somewhere else in the car. I haven't taken the steering wheel off yet so don't know what t...