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There should only be 2 different discs, 247 or 266mm. Probably the former on a ph2 with 14" wheels I'm pretty sure they're the same as saxo/106 vented stuff if its the little ones
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nofrills
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my wings are made of Steeeeeeeel!!!
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nice car that buddy, I have just been offered a 306 gti6 for £150, 1 owner form new 78k, full history. but it looks awful, been sat under a tree for 8 years although it was mot'd every year up until last year.
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I think I may need to call DEFRA in.. likely sunroof drains or somesuch. Another thing to add to the list!
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As long as it doesnt look/smell like coolant. Thats a very typical puddle of a heater matrix with incontinence issues Fingers crossed its just a door/sunroof seal
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Last Edit: Jan 7, 2016 13:02:24 GMT by thododd
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As long as it doesnt look/smell like coolant. Thats a very typical puddle of a heater matrix with incontinence issues Fingers crossed its just a door/sunroof seal the coolant is hidiously orange, no sign of that thankfully Looking a the pic in more detail I can see a damp patch on the door seal directly below the end of the dash..
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my brother was his usual supportive self, sending me this..
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I had a similar problem with one of my cars. It ended up being the cover underneath the door card leaking. I was surprised how much water it managed to let in.
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had the exact same problem, run a wire down the sunroof drain and it should sort it out, i kept goldfish in my old d-turbo passenger footwell haha
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Rust is lighter than Carbon Fibre which is why old Fords are so fast.
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Hope it's not the matrix, I would remove the left hand door card to see if the door membrane has been damaged or come unstuck, It's important that the membrane is intact as it helps rain water drain correctly, Is the matrix vent under the bonnet clear from winter detritus ?
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MK2 Cortina Estate
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Parts are here so its game on tomorrow! just need to buy coolant in the morning wish me luck..
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Muchos Progresaru on this today.. First up, a cheeky lil oil change - with the filter putting up a helluva fight! Got it off eventually, but it was bruised and battered. Typical that the XUD has a little Hex slot on the plug rather than a bolt head - I was scared it may round off Next up was the fuel filter - a world of difference from the old Octavia! Much simpler to access, and no piddly o rings or stupid fuel line clamps required. Manual Prime too:) The source of the swimming pool in the passenger footwell well was identified - Water was seeping through the speaker grille. Looks like the plastic membrane was missing judging by the traces of black sealant, so I carefully* crafted a replacement using the bag the oil came in, and some sealant I had lying about. Some paper was deployed to soak up the water from the footwell, as it turned out, a fair bit was needed I've left the door card off for just now to see how it looks in a couple of days! I also did a coolant flush and thermostat change, but that stuff is going in the blog:)
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I thought it was stuck open but actually it had a rubber seal on it which had come off and got stuck in it. Winner winner! Chicken dinner!
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Jan 10, 2016 18:51:47 GMT
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From the moment I got the car, the temp gauge had never got above 70 degrees, and the heater was about as warm as the North Pole. The 25 mile commute needed hat and jacket most days – its been at most 3 degrees. You can see from the top pic that there’s a fair load of snow kicking about too.. It looked like the thermostat had failed open, but the user “generallee” on Retro Rides called it correctly as a seal popping off and jamming it open! The ‘stat was re fitted, and the 3x 10mm bolts that held the housing on were tightened. Time to try a new trick.. Take 1x Dishwasher tablet: Remove any non washery specific doodahs place in a bag and apply a hammer vociferously: Remove the top rad hose and tip the powder into the coolant Re-attach the pipe and go for a little drive. I went to get coolant for the car, so did about 7 or 8 miles in total. The idea is that the detergent helps to shift the gunk from the coolant system, meaning you get more of it out when you flush it through. Back at base, it was time to strip it down and flush out: I applied a hose strategically, and marvelled at the abundance of rusty water that flowed forth. BE WARNED, these pictures are not suitable for viewers of a sensitive disposition! **Viewer discretion advised** Many, many minutes passed, and lo, it did run almost clear. But it was not a pretty sight I got the coolant all cleaned up and papped the 306 back inside to re assemble and bleed. Bleeding it up was really simple – I filled the rad via the top hose, re-fitted it and topped up the expansion tank. Heaters were set to hottest and 4 on the blower. Started the car up with the expansion cap off, and massaged the hoses to burp the air out. It got to 70 degrees, so I fitted the expansion cap, and let it idle whilst I did some other work. After about 5 mins, We got past 70 and up to the heady heights of an indicated 80 degrees! Success, and no more cold commutes!
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mattiwagon
Part of things
Just got a work truck
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I did a coolant change it on my new(old) impreza turbo this weekend, what a f***kin thing that was to bleed through! Had a meridian 90 Hdi one of these it was trying a great driving car. Good buy that man!
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If they cant be nice f**k em!
84 low t25 panel 1.9td beige and rust combo 97 Goped Bigfoot G260RC with clutch conversion 97 Impreza turbo 2000 builders wagon 76k sold 04 Fabia vRs 50mpg pocket rocket 04 battered T5 pickup in blue! Chainsaws lotsa Chainsaws
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Jan 12, 2016 13:41:35 GMT
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Fuel light came on last night on the way home- did another 34 miles before filling up at Morrisons next to work.
99.7p/litre.
it did 612.2 miles on 56.17L of derv, total cost £56.00.
thats 49.55mpg
not too bad considering 1/2 of the tank was done at 70-75mph on the way home from collecting it.
Additionally it was running very cold for about 2/3 of a tank.
scope for improvement I'm sure!
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Brian Damaged
West Midlands
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Club RR Member Number: 33
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Jan 12, 2016 17:56:02 GMT
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Mine. '95 XRDT Ph1 (Bosch pump). Bought off here almost two years ago for £350, have taken it from 140k to 158k since then and apart from a radiator/cam belt/water pump (all precautionary) all it's needed is service items. Does 175m a week commuting, and anything up to another 100-odd on a weekend either filled with either rally marshals or football supporters (depending what I'm doing). And dogs. Does 50mpg no matter how hard you drive it (and I don't hang about). Was going to replace it this year but I just can't find anything as good, so it's staying. Brilliant, brilliant car.
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Jan 12, 2016 19:45:10 GMT
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^^giving me confidence there, chap:)
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jenkosowls
Part of things
www.prestige-auto-care.co.uk
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Jan 13, 2016 20:55:16 GMT
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Really easy things to get the power up my old one was just shy of 180bhp all with graft and couple quid. Even made the fmic install look OEM using all PSA Parts
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Jan 13, 2016 23:25:29 GMT
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Really easy things to get the power up my old one was just shy of 180bhp all with graft and couple quid. Even made the fmic install look OEM using all PSA Parts Any hints or tips most welcome:)
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Jan 16, 2016 17:31:24 GMT
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A fairly frosty start this morning was followed by a fair smattering of snow. 2 yeats of the Glowplugs saw her up and running no bother! Could do with a bit more underbonnet insulation I think - managed to melt the snow on the 1.5 miles to the supermarket.
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