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Finaly got my 306 :D - JTaylor2005 - 21-10-2014
Hey all I have finally got my self a 306 2.0 HDI!
It has 63k miles on it, A full service history and a full MOT history as well.
It pulls well and drives quite well. Needs a bit of suspension work but seems all right over all tbf.
However it does seem to have a couple of little niggles.
One is the temperature gauge never goes above 75c. It sits there all the time when its warm no matter whether im going fast or slow.
The other is that when I let off from the throttle I get a sort of half second of rattle sorta sound. Best way to describe it is one of those big door springs being kicked if it was a bit more muffled.
Any idea guys?
Thanks Jack
RE: Finaly got my 306 :D - Poodle - 21-10-2014
The temperature gauge thing is normal, these engines run at about 77-78 degrees. Is it getting up to that temperature ok, not taking too long?
The second bit i'm not so sure about, from your description it sounds like it could be a heat shield rattling somewhere.
RE: Finaly got my 306 :D - pro_steve - 21-10-2014
Yes these always run cold, especially the 306 & 206. What you can do which will make a small difference is to put some card in front of the radiator. This will help the engine get hotter in the winter and a hotter engine runs more efficiently and is usually a bit more powerful. Obviously keep an eye on the temperature gauge and watch it doesn't go much past 90.
RE: Finaly got my 306 :D - JTaylor2005 - 21-10-2014
Ahhh thats good to know cheers
As for the rattle it sounds like when u put your foot down in a transit haha except on lift off haha :/
RE: Finaly got my 306 :D - jayspug86 - 21-10-2014
mine sat at 75 for ages until I changed thermostat now sits at 90
RE: Finaly got my 306 :D - Iceman299 - 21-10-2014
I checked my thermostat a few weeks ago and it still never goes above 80 unless it's stationary for over 20mins
RE: Finaly got my 306 :D - Poodle - 22-10-2014
It shouldn't sit at 90 unless you've deliberately fitted a higher-rated thermostat, the standard thermostat is set at about 83 degrees iirc. 80 degrees on the temp gauge is perfectly normal, nothing to worry about.
RE: Finaly got my 306 :D - JTaylor2005 - 22-10-2014
Mine is sitting about 75 but im gonna change all the coolant soon and make sure it has enough antifreeze. Eurocarparts has thermostats for £3.50 so I will get one and do that as well.
RE: Finaly got my 306 :D - Pgtips - 22-10-2014
Mine sits at 80 all day long lol
RE: Finaly got my 306 :D - JTaylor2005 - 22-10-2014
Does anyone know what these plugs are supposed to go to?
Also my revs go up and down quite a bit on idle? Any ideas? Thanks for all the info so far
Thanks
RE: Finaly got my 306 :D - Niall - 22-10-2014
Those plugs are for the switches for the rear windows if you had electric windows.
RE: Finaly got my 306 :D - JTaylor2005 - 22-10-2014
Oh I see haha :S weird that they are laying around in there though. There is also some funny plug under the rear seats like a small round one with about 6 pins in it? I think it was possibly for the CD Changer maybe?
I will have to find somewhere to hide those plugs.
RE: Finaly got my 306 :D - Poodle - 22-10-2014
Peugeot made one loom for the car, if the end user didn't spec enough goodies to use all the plugs that's their problem.
RE: Finaly got my 306 :D - JTaylor2005 - 23-10-2014
Thats alright then so long as it hasnt had its rear electric windows removed for some strange reason haha. However knowing that now, how easy would it be to fit electric windows??
RE: Finaly got my 306 :D - Piggy - 23-10-2014
Those plugs should be tucked safely under the centre trim piece which surrounds the handbrake
RE: Finaly got my 306 :D - JTaylor2005 - 23-10-2014
Lovely
where can I get a haynes manual for this car? All the ones on eBay dont seem to include the 2.0 hdi engine 
RE: Finaly got my 306 :D - JTaylor2005 - 23-10-2014
How much is too much blow by on one of these cars?
RE: Finaly got my 306 :D - Niall - 23-10-2014
I don't think Haynes ever did a manual that covered the HDi but if they did i wouldnt bother. Just ask your questions on here or have a look at the guides section. Haynes manuals are rarely right
RE: Finaly got my 306 :D - Toms306 - 23-10-2014
There are 2 manuals, one only goes to T plate - no HDi. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Peugeot-Service-Repair-Manual-Manuals/dp/1859605540/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1414088229&sr=8-2&keywords=306+haynes
The other goes up to 2002 and includes the HDi... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Peugeot-Petrol-Diesel-Service-Repair/dp/1844251802/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1414088229&sr=8-1&keywords=306+haynes
RE: Finaly got my 306 :D - JTaylor2005 - 23-10-2014
I have a T plate with HDI Engine in it :/ is that a worrying thing as it must have been right at the start of production then
RE: Finaly got my 306 :D - Toms306 - 23-10-2014
Yep, there are a few T reg HDi's, but they are the earliest, none on an S plate. And yeah it could be a bad thing to be an early one...but its still here after 16 years lol.
You also don't get lumbered with the extra emmisions rubbish that was added around X reg...
RE: Finaly got my 306 :D - JTaylor2005 - 23-10-2014
What do I need suspension wise for this car? I want cyclone wheels and then a set of coilovers maybe and then a whole set of power flex bushes.
RE: Finaly got my 306 :D - Poodle - 23-10-2014
Have a look around the project section mate, lots of people have made changes to their suspension and have recorded their findings. A thread in the suspension section will probably get a more useful response too.
RE: Finaly got my 306 :D - JTaylor2005 - 24-10-2014
Yeahh will do just getting hyped to start actually doing things to it haha.