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Thread: Simo's inherited 306 HDi
Post: RE: Simo's inherited 306 HDi
| Well I haven't updated this for quite some time. Nothing to report really, I did the rear axle in October 2019 as it started creaking and I changed the rear callipers as they were starting to get a bi... |
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21-01-2021, 06:30 PM |
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Thread: 306 HDi Rear Axle
Post: 306 HDi Rear Axle
| Anyone got a rear axle going for a 306 HDi? Needs to be in decent condition and the discs and ABS version.
Let me know :rofl: |
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Thread: Simo's inherited 306 HDi
Post: RE: Simo's inherited 306 HDi
| And for one of the first times in its history, my Grandad's car passed its MOT with NO ADVISORIES!
Absolutely chuffed, all that hard work was worth it! Currently sitting on just under 186k miles. |
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20-07-2019, 07:27 AM |
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Thread: Simo's inherited 306 HDi
Post: RE: Simo's inherited 306 HDi
| More updates! Managed to change over the suspension this weekend. Had a bit of a nightmare on the N/S since I couldn't undo the track rod nut and get a bit more movement of the hub. ended up having to... |
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08-07-2019, 05:38 AM |
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Thread: Simo's inherited 306 HDi
Post: RE: Simo's inherited 306 HDi
| Haha no worries matey! She's immaculate, barely believable that she's 24 years old now! |
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04-07-2019, 01:28 PM |
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Thread: Simo's inherited 306 HDi
Post: RE: Simo's inherited 306 HDi
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Mighty306 Wrote: (02-07-2019, 12:47 PM)
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Great to hear the car is still going strong. You must be pleased your various repairs have held up so well ..esp the head gasket.
Am always impressed whe... |
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03-07-2019, 05:49 AM |
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Thread: Simo's inherited 306 HDi
Post: RE: Simo's inherited 306 HDi
| Thought I'd post a quick update! Just been using my Grandad's car as a daily for work duties really. I've covered about 15,000 miles since I pulled the engine.
Since my last post I've only ran int... |
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02-07-2019, 05:37 AM |
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Thread: Simo's inherited 306 HDi
Post: RE: Simo's inherited 306 HDi
| Update: if anyone needs it done in Hertfordshire, ATS Euromaster in Welwyn Garden City do it for around £7.50 a corner. |
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28-02-2019, 01:28 PM |
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Thread: Wheel balancing
Post: RE: Wheel balancing
| Update: if anyone needs it done in Hertfordshire, ATS Euromaster in Welwyn Garden City do it for around £7.50 a corner. |
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28-02-2019, 01:28 PM |
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Thread: Simo's inherited 306 HDi
Post: RE: Simo's inherited 306 HDi
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Toms306 Wrote: (27-02-2019, 07:41 PM)
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ATS Euromaster branches often have the adapter. Getting centreless alloys balanced nowadays is a pain though so good luck finding somewhere to do it!
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28-02-2019, 07:33 AM |
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Thread: Simo's inherited 306 HDi
Post: RE: Simo's inherited 306 HDi
| Does anyone happen to know where I can get the GTI6 cyclone wheels balanced? I'm currently having them refurbished and the place I've took them can't balance them without the centreless adapter.
I... |
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27-02-2019, 08:46 AM |
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Thread: Wheel balancing
Post: Wheel balancing
| Does anyone happen to know where I can get the GTI6 cyclone wheels balanced?
Currently having them refurbished and the place I've took them can't balance them without the centreless adapter.
If... |
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27-02-2019, 08:46 AM |
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Thread: Simo's inherited 306 HDi
Post: RE: Simo's inherited 306 HDi
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Toms306 Wrote: (21-02-2019, 09:25 AM)
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simo2007 Wrote: (21-02-2019, 06:28 AM)
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Toms306 Wrote: (20-02-2019, 06:23 PM)
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Bilstein B8s and Eibach springs are ideal on the front of a 306.
Gti6 ... |
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21-02-2019, 09:57 AM |
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Thread: Simo's inherited 306 HDi
Post: RE: Simo's inherited 306 HDi
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Toms306 Wrote: (20-02-2019, 06:23 PM)
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Bilstein B8s and Eibach springs are ideal on the front of a 306.
Gti6 rear beam has thicker torsion bars and ARB than your current meridian setup.
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21-02-2019, 06:28 AM |
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Thread: Simo's inherited 306 HDi
Post: RE: Simo's inherited 306 HDi
| The time has come to start thinking about doing the suspension components on my Grandad's car, I will be replacing the following:
Front shocks
Front springs
Top mounts
Anti roll bars
Rear shocks
Rea... |
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20-02-2019, 01:21 PM |
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Thread: Simo's inherited 306 HDi
Post: RE: Simo's inherited 306 HDi
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Magenta Sunset Wrote: (28-01-2019, 10:41 AM)
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simo2007 Wrote: (28-01-2019, 07:03 AM)
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Poodle Wrote: (11-01-2019, 06:31 PM)
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Great progress, fair play to you. Got a pre-heater working with som... |
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28-01-2019, 12:34 PM |
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Thread: Simo's inherited 306 HDi
Post: RE: Simo's inherited 306 HDi
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Poodle Wrote: (11-01-2019, 06:31 PM)
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Great progress, fair play to you. Got a pre-heater working with some xud9te plugs myself.
Wrt tyres, I found rainsports horrible, but love my Michelin ps3... |
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28-01-2019, 07:03 AM |
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Thread: Simo's inherited 306 HDi
Post: RE: Simo's inherited 306 HDi
| Happy New Year everyone! Hope it was a good break.
MY95, I did speak to 306gtiparts about the rear spoiler, and he advised me to get the boot with it attached whenever one crops up!
Thanks for your... |
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11-01-2019, 06:36 AM |
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Thread: Simo's inherited 306 HDi
Post: RE: Simo's inherited 306 HDi
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306gtiparts Wrote: (08-12-2018, 08:32 PM)
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Nice to meet you today buddy. Just read your thread you have been busy lol
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Good to meet you too mate! Those Michelin's have made a massive difference... |
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Thread: Simo's inherited 306 HDi
Post: RE: Simo's inherited 306 HDi
| Picked up some cyclones with Michelin Pilot Sport 3's on all round with ~5mm tread, look spot on. Need a refurb but now I can get winters on the stock alloys and get these done for the summer. The rub... |
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Thread: Set of steelies
Post: RE: Set of steelies
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08-12-2018, 01:42 PM |
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Thread: Set of steelies
Post: Set of steelies
| Anyone have any 14/15 inch steelies to fit the 306 HDi? Collection not a problem, let me know what you have! |
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Thread: Simo's inherited 306 HDi
Post: RE: Simo's inherited 306 HDi
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JTaylor2005 Wrote: (28-11-2018, 09:15 PM)
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That sounds really good that does! I have always wondered how easy those would be to change. Was it an easy task or a bit of a nightmare?
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Hi JT, they... |
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Thread: Simo's inherited 306 HDi
Post: RE: Simo's inherited 306 HDi
| Whilst the heat isn't instant, it's blowing warm air after a couple of minutes and after 10 mins driving it's up to normal running temps with hot air blowing out. Previously it could take up to 20 min... |
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28-11-2018, 12:26 PM |
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Thread: Simo's inherited 306 HDi
Post: RE: Simo's inherited 306 HDi
| Changed over the 4 pre heater plugs today with NGK's for the 1.9TD, also sorted the coolant pipe leak! Will report back tomorrow at some time after my journey to report back if 'insta-heat' is availab... |
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