1.9 td 1996 no power

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jaguarsport
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1.9 td 1996 no power

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hi would like some help i've been driving my 405 td 1.9 for 4 years and it go's like a rocket .i got a 406 1.9 td 1996 p reg to up grade but is very slow compared to the 405 .im sure i can hear the turbo any help would be appreciated.
thanks keith
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Re: 1.9 td 1996 no power

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the 406 is much heavier than the 405, and also has slightly less power, due a load of emissions bolloxs, the most common thing that can cause a major power loss is either a throttle linkage problem or the rubber pipe on the boost compensator on the fuel pump pops off the intercooler hose
Peugeot wrote:what are you worried about? we made car that lasted 10 years"..."Zat is very goode non? :|
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Re: 1.9 td 1996 no power

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THANKS FOR THAT CHECKED IT ITS OK THINK I'LL GO BACK TO MY 405 AS I STILL HAVE IT.THANKS KEITH
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