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    Thread: 2002 1.9 DIESEL 306 QUICK SELL (DEVON)
Post: 2002 1.9 DIESEL 306 QUICK SELL (DEVON)

Hey guys, I'm getting rid of my 306 I think. Tax needs renewing tomorrow so am looking to get rid of her ASAP. She is parked in Crediton, Devon, and I've put her up on FB Marketplace for a quick sell,...
Pughawk Cars 0 1,195 30-11-2019, 02:39 PM
    Thread: Head gasket (again!)
Post: Head gasket (again!)

Hey guys, 2002 Peugeot 306 1.9 Diesel, 178k on the clock. I haven't posted on here in a year since having this one (as opposed to my old 1.4 Meridian which had me on here every few weeks at one ...
Pughawk XUD Section 1 1,575 05-11-2019, 03:33 PM
    Thread: Giving in and scrapping the Pug
Post: RE: Giving in and scrapping the Pug

Thanks for your input guys, I put it up on the Facebook Marketplace last night and was amazed to be inundated with interest within hours, probably about 20 replies overnight. Tried getting £100, haggl...
Pughawk The Couch 7 3,387 29-11-2018, 04:46 PM
    Thread: Giving in and scrapping the Pug
Post: Giving in and scrapping the Pug

Hi guys, This is probably in gross misconduct of the forum rules or something so feel free to delete, but having posted a pathetic 22 posts so far, a hefty 78 posts below the minimum required to post...
Pughawk The Couch 7 3,387 27-11-2018, 06:46 PM
    Thread: Wiper problem (relay?)
Post: RE: Wiper problem (relay?)

Thanks guys, I'll look into replacing the wiper motor if it's an easy-ish task.
Pughawk Electrics 6 2,958 24-10-2018, 10:02 AM
    Thread: Wiper problem (relay?)
Post: Wiper problem (relay?)

Hey guys, I have the windscreen wiper problem, whereby when the wipers are on, they are stuck on one setting (the mid-speed one), and do not park properly. They also stop intermittently. I have rea...
Pughawk Electrics 6 2,958 15-10-2018, 05:10 PM
    Thread: Intermittent no start
Post: RE: Intermittent no start

^ That was really helpful, thanks, the problem is no longer there too :)
Pughawk TU Petrol Engines 5 3,039 15-10-2018, 04:32 PM
    Thread: Intermittent no start
Post: RE: Intermittent no start

Toms306 Wrote: (15-08-2018, 10:51 AM) -- Dials at max is usually a battery issue.  If it's a decent battery, check the battery cables are tight and not frayed, especially the earth to the gearbox. --...
Pughawk TU Petrol Engines 5 3,039 15-08-2018, 05:01 PM
    Thread: Intermittent no start
Post: Intermittent no start

Hey guys, Not a clue where to begin diagnosing the latest problem. Filled up my 1.4 99 Meridian last night, and when I put the keys in the ignition and turned it to the battery, my dials all went t...
Pughawk TU Petrol Engines 5 3,039 15-08-2018, 10:49 AM
    Thread: Should it stay or should it go?
Post: RE: Should it stay or should it go?

Mighty306 Wrote: (14-05-2018, 05:39 PM) -- Very good to hear it lives another day. Did you sort it yourself in the end? -- I wish I could have done such a job by myself! Seems to be alright anyway,...
Pughawk The Couch 14 3,369 15-08-2018, 10:31 AM
    Thread: 2L Saab 306
Post: 2L Saab 306

Check this out! When I booked my 306 in for an MOT a couple of months back, I couldn't help but notice this in my mechanic's yard. Can't remember the exact details of it, but he's put a Saab 2 or 2.so...
Pughawk The Couch 2 1,311 14-05-2018, 12:05 PM
    Thread: Should it stay or should it go?
Post: RE: Should it stay or should it go?

All sorted and going strong again :)
Pughawk The Couch 14 3,369 14-05-2018, 12:01 PM
    Thread: Should it stay or should it go?
Post: RE: Should it stay or should it go?

I'm between Bristol and Devon at any given time. I've got it booked in for next Monday to have the gasket and idle control valve done, might get the belt done as well. In the meantime I'll be borro...
Pughawk The Couch 14 3,369 21-03-2018, 11:04 PM
    Thread: Should it stay or should it go?
Post: RE: Should it stay or should it go?

Guys, thanks, you've made up my mind for me; I'll keep him going. I've been searching for other cars all week and there's just nothing as suitable out there. Ideally I'd love a 306 estate but there's ...
Pughawk The Couch 14 3,369 16-03-2018, 07:37 PM
    Thread: Should it stay or should it go?
Post: Should it stay or should it go?

'Sup, My trusty 306 has just been in for its MOT, and came out with no advisories other than a slightly loose bumper, but... the head gasket is gone. There's some oil in the water etc, though I've no...
Pughawk The Couch 14 3,369 16-03-2018, 12:26 PM
    Thread: Stuff Management
Post: RE: Stuff Management

I'm a second generation hoarder, in a shared house, with my home studio and bedroom being the same room, I just hide all surplus in boxes behind guitar cases so nobody knows.... I still have literally...
Pughawk The Couch 12 2,888 05-02-2018, 10:57 PM
    Thread: Your First car
Post: RE: Your First car

Passed test: Nov '11, then couldn't afford to actually drive for another 4 years My first car: My current Pug -  '99 1.4 Meridian. Just awesome. Price paid: £500 Paid for insurance: Around £9...
Pughawk The Couch 67 14,127 05-02-2018, 10:52 PM
    Thread: Basic questions
Post: RE: Basic questions

Incredibly helpful, thanks so much
Pughawk TU Petrol Engines 4 3,760 05-02-2018, 10:36 PM
    Thread: Basic questions
Post: RE: Basic questions

Thanks, I'll make my own dipstick then. If (as some people seem to say) most antifreeze is the same, I might just get a bottle of this from the shop down the road unless consensus says otherwise - htt...
Pughawk TU Petrol Engines 4 3,760 05-02-2018, 07:06 PM
  Thumbs Down Thread: Basic questions
Post: Basic questions

Hi guys, I've got a couple of basic questions, I've kind of checked the guides but there's a couple of really simple things I'm trying to clarify, sorry. I've just checked my coolant level and it s...
Pughawk TU Petrol Engines 4 3,760 05-02-2018, 05:20 PM
    Thread: My Pug
Post: RE: My Pug

This is my first car so I didn't really consider much beyond general reliability when I got it; I didn't know I'd end up in the job I'm in and driving so much, I thought it'd just be something to get ...
Pughawk Photos Of Members / Cars 6 2,645 23-01-2018, 08:36 PM
    Thread: My Pug
Post: My Pug

Here's "Tony", my '99 1.4 Meridian. Had it about 3 years now, done tens of thousand and miles and been incredibly impressed with it. I did want to clean it all up for these photos but I'm quite busy s...
Pughawk Photos Of Members / Cars 6 2,645 21-01-2018, 11:00 PM
    Thread: Extremely high idle rev on 1.4 Meridian
Post: RE: Extremely high idle rev on 1.4 Meridian

Mighty306 Wrote: (16-01-2018, 12:35 PM) -- Most likely idle control valve (stepper motor) playing up.  Could have been sticking accelerator pedal/throttle cable I suppose but that doesn't really fit ...
Pughawk TU Petrol Engines 3 2,459 21-01-2018, 07:39 PM
    Thread: Extremely high idle rev on 1.4 Meridian
Post: Extremely high idle rev on 1.4 Meridian

Hey guys, I experienced a one-off idle rev problem the other evening and I haven't found anything on here so far that seems to match the problem, and I just wanted to run it by you as it was pretty w...
Pughawk TU Petrol Engines 3 2,459 14-01-2018, 04:57 PM
    Thread: Greetings
Post: RE: Greetings

Cheers guys, and it's a 1.4. It's utterly standard fare by comparison to what I'm seeing on here but I dig it and am hoping to tidy it up a bit. I'll dig out my digital camera tomorrow hopefully and p...
Pughawk Newbies 3 1,136 04-01-2018, 04:08 PM