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    Thread: N/A head on a Turbo engine=Bad idea or not?
Post: RE: N/A head on a Turbo engine=Bad idea or not?

XUD heads are flat face, the combustion chamber/volume is in the piston, the main difference in the turbo engines is the bottom end.
welshpug XUD Section 3 1,427 06-11-2022, 06:23 PM
    Thread: How tight should a cambelt be?
Post: RE: How tight should a cambelt be?

on the longest run you should be able to turn it 45 degrees without excessive force by fingers. "as tight as it'll go" is a surefire way to wear stuff out super fast, do not run it like this!
welshpug TU Petrol Engines 2 1,625 18-06-2022, 07:34 PM
    Thread: phase1 front end and rear bumper
Post: phase1 front end and rear bumper

looking for parts for a mate that has a phase1 git6 with a phase2/3 nose swap.
welshpug Misc & Wanted 2 2,310 17-03-2022, 11:10 AM
    Thread: 307 seats in a 306 5dr
Post: RE: 307 seats in a 306 5dr

then 307 seats are not the ones for you.
welshpug Interior, Exterior, ICE 4 1,552 19-02-2022, 04:32 PM
    Thread: 307 seats in a 306 5dr
Post: RE: 307 seats in a 306 5dr

anything is possible, can you fabricate?
welshpug Interior, Exterior, ICE 4 1,552 19-02-2022, 09:02 AM
    Thread: FORGED XUD - new oil pump?
Post: RE: FORGED XUD - new oil pump?

oem is best, and they really don't fail.
welshpug XUD Section 2 1,215 30-01-2022, 04:17 PM
    Thread: Central locking/deadlocking/immobiliser going beserk.
Post: RE: Central locking/deadlocking/immobiliser going ...

there is no BSI on a 306, only a combined immobiliser and CL ecu for the RF central locking. locks messing about is most likely damaged door wiring. non running most likely failed lift pump es...
welshpug Electrics 5 1,855 14-01-2022, 09:39 PM
    Thread: Hi Guys!
Post: RE: Hi Guys!

I wouldn't bother with the fb group, just a ton of shitposting and misinformation, sooner the people realise properly moderated and structured forums are the way to go the better.
welshpug Newbies 6 1,097 22-08-2021, 08:58 AM
    Thread: PD130 swapped PH1 KFG
Post: RE: PD130 swapped PH1 KFG

there's a pd in a 205 running over 200 bhp.
welshpug 306 Projects 1 784 21-08-2021, 05:06 PM
    Thread: Getting problems at 140,000miles
Post: RE: Getting problems at 140,000miles

unless you are using peubeot planet or similar ignore the codes, 306 was pre OBD2
welshpug DW10 HDi section 7 1,455 30-03-2021, 06:43 PM
    Thread: Wiper Arm Spline
Post: RE: Wiper Arm Spline

its an aluminium part so I would imagine so, I've never seen a brand new arm so could not be 100% certain. I'd fit it and tighten to the specified torque setting, too loose and it'll work its way o...
welshpug Interior, Exterior, ICE 2 1,325 30-03-2021, 06:42 PM
    Thread: Petrol to diesel
Post: RE: Petrol to diesel

best bet is a 306 loom, you'll also need a 306 turbo for it to fit nicely with a 306 downpipe.
welshpug 306 Projects 2 1,459 25-03-2021, 06:50 PM
    Thread: Worn Diff and how to know what gearbox’s what?
Post: RE: Worn Diff and how to know what gearbox’s what?

changing the diff by itself is not a simple process with an MA, its the first part that goes into the casing before everything else, its also pressed on not bolted.
welshpug Suspension, Transmission, Handling & Braking 13 2,475 14-03-2021, 10:11 AM
    Thread: Removing locking wheel nuts?
Post: RE: Removing locking wheel nuts?

plenty of area to smash a sacrificial 12 point socket onto that type of bolt, do the other 3 up to torque will help also. smashy smashy!! 9/16 rings a bell. I have also managed to drill the...
welshpug Suspension, Transmission, Handling & Braking 12 2,615 04-03-2021, 10:04 PM
    Thread: Worn Diff and how to know what gearbox’s what?
Post: RE: Worn Diff and how to know what gearbox’s what?

from memory for a 1.4 there will only be 2 choices of driveshaft, one for abs that used the larger wheel bearing off the bigger engined cars, and the non abs small bearing stuff, the inner ends are t...
welshpug Suspension, Transmission, Handling & Braking 13 2,475 04-03-2021, 10:00 PM
    Thread: Worn Diff and how to know what gearbox’s what?
Post: RE: Worn Diff and how to know what gearbox’s what?

306 only ever use an MA on a TU.
welshpug Suspension, Transmission, Handling & Braking 13 2,475 21-02-2021, 11:19 AM
    Thread: Turbocharging XU10J4R...
Post: RE: Turbocharging XU10J4R...

0.2mm max skim.
welshpug XU Petrol Engines 7 2,684 21-02-2021, 11:18 AM
    Thread: Turbocharging XU10J4R...
Post: RE: Turbocharging XU10J4R...

yes xud cranks fit fine, xud11 needs custom rods as well as pistons.
welshpug XU Petrol Engines 7 2,684 30-01-2021, 11:56 AM
    Thread: My mystery GTi6
Post: RE: My mystery GTi6

my 205 showed the same on servicebox for the warranty, even though its a 1989 car
welshpug The Couch 13 2,226 03-11-2020, 07:23 PM
    Thread: Priming Bulb Not Holding Pressure
Post: RE: Priming Bulb Not Holding Pressure

did you fit oem 3mm rubber pipe or cheapo aftermarket 1/8" (aka 3.2mm, i.e to big)
welshpug XUD Section 4 1,300 30-10-2020, 07:22 PM
    Thread: My mystery GTi6
Post: RE: My mystery GTi6

the speedo is in MPH so I don't think it would have been anywhere but the UK, everywhere else RHD use KMH I'm sure, so Ireland, Japan, Australia. I would imagine much like Carl Chambers's rallye it...
welshpug The Couch 13 2,226 30-10-2020, 07:20 PM
    Thread: My mystery GTi6
Post: RE: My mystery GTi6

your RP number is 8163, 16 March 1999.
welshpug The Couch 13 2,226 27-10-2020, 06:18 PM
    Thread: XU10J2 ENGINE NEEDED
Post: RE: XU10J2 ENGINE NEEDED

its no stronger than the 16v, same crank and block. I'd either rebuild the engine or put the 16v in.
welshpug XU Petrol Engines 6 1,189 18-10-2020, 08:17 AM
    Thread: 607 V6 into 306
Post: RE: 607 V6 into 306

as they were all post 1999 they will have the ES9J4S engine with the multiplexed ecu, FBW and vvt. same as the D9 406, an updated version of the D8 cable throttle engine.
welshpug 306 Projects 4 1,767 17-09-2020, 05:57 AM
    Thread: Slack in bosch pump?
Post: RE: Slack in bosch pump?

405 wont be that much heavier, pretty sure my mum's td estate was 1200 and my zx16v is 1150.
welshpug XUD Section 14 3,339 17-09-2020, 05:54 AM