keancy Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Sounds like you had a fun trip then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Lots of people just standing about, stretching their legs. I can't use the radio as I have no aerial. First on my list of bits from the breakers yard. What's wrong with a wire coat hanger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted March 8, 2008 Author Share Posted March 8, 2008 Update: The Pug got a service yesterday. New oil, oil filter, diesel filter, air filter, new glowplugs, the injectors were cleaned, brakes ( and fluid checked), coolant checked, new intercooler seal, ball joints and other running gear stuff all checked and tightened etc etc. It was pretty thorough and only cost £150. Best part was though that the verdict was that it was in good condition for it age and mileage. Woot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 It's still French! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Update: The Pug got a service yesterday. New oil, oil filter, diesel filter, air filter, new glowplugs, the injectors were cleaned, brakes ( and fluid checked), coolant checked, new intercooler seal, ball joints and other running gear stuff all checked and tightened etc etc. It was pretty thorough and only cost £150. Best part was though that the verdict was that it was in good condition for it age and mileage. Woot! All for £150! Thats brilliant, it would have cost a 3rd world debt to do that on teh Awesome Supra! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 I just sold my 306 yesterday, Do i have to leave the 306 owners club now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 i'm TRYING to look at some cars today, but either the sellers are not answering their phones, they've already been sold, or are too far away from me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 i'm TRYING to look at some cars today, but either the sellers are not answering their phones, they've already been sold, or are too far away from me Still looking? Its been a while now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted March 8, 2008 Author Share Posted March 8, 2008 All for £150! Thats brilliant, it would have cost a 3rd world debt to do that on teh Awesome Supra! It was funny. The guy was asking what he should do if such and such needed doing. I said to go ahead and he was like "I know it's £20 but it'll be worth it!" Oh how I chuckled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 I did a cam belt & water pump on my old 306 TD yesterday for my mate that bought it off me. Cam belt £8 and water pump £15!! How cheap eh?? Martin, cam belt is best done more often than it says in the book. I'd say 40 to 50K. Only takes 4 hours or so & water pump is worth doing (every 100k) while its all apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted March 8, 2008 Author Share Posted March 8, 2008 Both were done fairly recently but thanks for the tip. I'll put that in my servicing spreadsheet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 It was funny. The guy was asking what he should do if such and such needed doing. I said to go ahead and he was like "I know it's £20 but it'll be worth it!" Oh how I chuckled. Just bought mine and drove it back from Burton-upon-Trent, superb car and drives lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 whats the difference between an XLDT and a TD? Anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted March 8, 2008 Author Share Posted March 8, 2008 whats the difference between an XLDT and a TD? Anyone know? Pug306.net is your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted March 8, 2008 Author Share Posted March 8, 2008 Just bought mine and drove it back from Burton-upon-Trent, superb car and drives lovely What version did you get? If you say D Turbo I'm banning you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Pug306.net is your friend. not ANOTHER forum I must become a member of..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share Posted April 19, 2008 £180 all in for a set of Goodyear tyres. Get in. Budget motoring is the new rock n' roll I tell thee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keancy Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 £180 all in for a set of Goodyear tyres. Get in. Budget motoring is the new rock n' roll I tell thee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted April 30, 2008 Author Share Posted April 30, 2008 Oh well, the honeymoon is officially over. Poxy thing has had central locking issues of late. The end result is a new loom needed. Not the door loom but the main one! £400 approx plus fitting. Ended up just having the broken wires taped up so I now have to lock the doors manually and the window won't go up or down. Bloomin' French electrics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Oh well, the honeymoon is officially over. Poxy thing has had central locking issues of late. Mine did, When i turned it to lock it just popped unlocked again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DevilsAdvocate Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Oh well, the honeymoon is officially over. Poxy thing has had central locking issues of late. The end result is a new loom needed. Not the door loom but the main one! £400 approx plus fitting. Ended up just having the broken wires taped up so I now have to lock the doors manually and the window won't go up or down. Bloomin' French electrics. France is a wonderful country, a cultured and civilised nation. Let the French do what they do best, but for gods sake leave the car building to the Germans and the Japs. Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Similar story here Martin. The BMW was a dream to own, didn't spend a penny on it apart from putting petrol in (till some dumb bint killed it). Bought a Ford and have am now looking at a parts bill similar to the purchase price to fix some random mechanical issues that have come up. It was a very low mileage, FFSH one too It's the first and last bleedin' Ford I ever buy! Will be sticking with German or Japanese cars in future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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