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    Thread: Engine rebuild
Post: Engine rebuild

Good to hear its a good engine for it! Any particular tools I'll need do you think? Is that engine aluminium? Wary of stripping bolt threads ! [hr] Where could I find out how much that engine weighs? ...
jfb TU Petrol Engines 3 1,036 29-01-2015, 10:55 PM
    Thread: Engine rebuild
Post: Engine rebuild

Hi! Does anyone know a good guide or set of videos to guide me through an engine rebuild. Sounds mad but I fancy buying a cheap 306 1.6 petrol engine and rebuilding it! What's involved and is it f...
jfb TU Petrol Engines 3 1,036 29-01-2015, 03:59 PM
    Thread: Clutch issuses
Post: Clutch issuses

Mine appears to bite when pedal gets close to floor. Bit difficult to get it into first a lot of the time but not consistently, sometimes it's fine!!! WTF , is this that spring thing behind the pedal ...
jfb Suspension, Transmission, Handling & Braking 4 1,012 26-01-2015, 10:25 PM
    Thread: Ph2 and 3 Wiring Diagrams
Post: Ph2 and 3 Wiring Diagrams

Where would I find window system diagrams for x reg 1.6 petrol meridian? These are for gti6 but appear to be a bit different although similar. I also wondered if there are wiring diagrams for the di...
jfb Guides 10 12,441 25-01-2015, 01:23 PM
    Thread: Resetting your ECU (HDi)
Post: Resetting your ECU (HDi)

Ahh! Ok! [hr] I know this is a bit rude, but can anyone let kezzieboy know I was trying to contact him about his hdi! I don't appear to have enough privileges yet to be free in the forum lol!
jfb Guides 7 4,244 25-01-2015, 10:55 AM
    Thread: GUIDE: Dual Horns
Post: GUIDE: Dual Horns

Hm wonder how I'm gonna connect my 110 db aaaoooga horn, connections don't look compatible! Will have to take plug off and connect up with spade connectors. What's this about needing a relay to make i...
jfb Guides 50 13,808 25-01-2015, 10:45 AM
    Thread: Resetting your ECU (HDi)
Post: Resetting your ECU (HDi)

What's MAR? And will this work for x reg 1.6 petrol?
jfb Guides 7 4,244 25-01-2015, 10:30 AM
    Thread: cheapest place for coil pack
Post: cheapest place for coil pack

So new plugs in for a week, Not a single splutter, cough or loss of power! Like a new car! Guess I'll see over the coming weeks whether it starts to do it again!
jfb TU Petrol Engines 11 3,091 24-01-2015, 08:22 PM
    Thread: cheapest place for coil pack
Post: cheapest place for coil pack

Just changed plugs, the old ones were ngks! Just as forum said would proly be the case. They were fairly new. Have replaced with bosch ones. Have disconnected battery to allow ecu to reset itself. Wil...
jfb TU Petrol Engines 11 3,091 18-01-2015, 12:34 PM
    Thread: Lower ball joints
Post: Lower ball joints

Useful info! Gonna try this now, feeling confident ( is this foolhardy lol?)
jfb Newbies 23 4,705 16-01-2015, 10:34 AM
    Thread: Electricity window problem!
Post: Electricity window problem!

My drivers side switch plug appears to be wired differently to the wiring diagram! The wiring doesn't make sense. Looks like it's been tampered with perhaps. One of the pins appears to be bad (checked...
jfb TU Petrol Engines 13 3,390 13-01-2015, 06:00 PM
    Thread: Newbie from Birmingham
Post: Newbie from Birmingham

What is that green one! I ADORE it! Never seen one before [hr] My new most favouritest car EVER
jfb Newbies 7 2,969 08-01-2015, 10:22 PM
    Thread: Lower ball joints
Post: Lower ball joints

So I think that only leaves bj?
jfb Newbies 23 4,705 08-01-2015, 10:20 PM
    Thread: Lower ball joints
Post: Lower ball joints

For the mot the strut bearings were done! [hr] Drop links also done for mot! [hr] About a month ago!
jfb Newbies 23 4,705 08-01-2015, 08:02 PM
    Thread: Lower ball joints
Post: Lower ball joints

I meant knock or clonk (autocorrect) . Knocks/clunks when going over rough road etc
jfb Newbies 23 4,705 08-01-2015, 07:15 PM
    Thread: Lower ball joints
Post: Lower ball joints

Hi! Real noob question here (again)! How difficult would it be to do my lower ball joints myself ? Looks like just three bolts and the ball shaft. Haynes says it's a three spanner thing, but not sur...
jfb Newbies 23 4,705 08-01-2015, 06:56 PM
    Thread: For sale: Supercharged '6 Low Boost -Phase 3 China Blue
Post: For sale: Supercharged '6 Low Boost -Phase 3 China...

Did this ever sell?
jfb Cars 8 2,955 04-01-2015, 11:13 PM
    Thread: Peugeot 306 hdi estate stage 2+
Post: Peugeot 306 hdi estate stage 2+

Where abouts are you in the country?
jfb Cars 13 4,538 04-01-2015, 10:16 PM
    Thread: Electricity window problem!
Post: RE: Electricity window problem!

Have tested wires on passenger side for resistance and power. Both wires: 608 beige and 609 red showed no resistance at switch connector to motor connector. 608 beige showed power leaving switch a...
jfb TU Petrol Engines 13 3,390 04-01-2015, 01:15 PM
    Thread: Electricity window problem!
Post: Electricity window problem!

I have some tiny screwdrivers so I'll give that a shot!
jfb TU Petrol Engines 13 3,390 04-01-2015, 10:40 AM
    Thread: Electricity window problem!
Post: Electricity window problem!

Lol! I may yet have one too! Is it possible to pull the wires out of the back of the plug that goes into the switch. It looks like spade connectors but couldn't make them budge. One of the wires has a...
jfb TU Petrol Engines 13 3,390 04-01-2015, 10:25 AM
    Thread: Electricity window problem!
Post: Electricity window problem!

Hmm, yes! Not sure the multimeter wires will reach in any case!
jfb TU Petrol Engines 13 3,390 04-01-2015, 12:01 AM
    Thread: Electricity window problem!
Post: Electricity window problem!

Everything else works fine! Although the passenger window switch on the drivers side doesn't work at all. I haven't had a really hard look yet, but on first inspection the wires look to be in good ord...
jfb TU Petrol Engines 13 3,390 03-01-2015, 05:10 PM
    Thread: Electricity window problem!
Post: Electricity window problem!

Ok, the wires looked ok in passenger side, though the circuit includes drivers side switches etc too doesn't it, so if that's broken then that'll need repairing! What's best way to repair? A connect...
jfb TU Petrol Engines 13 3,390 03-01-2015, 03:17 PM
    Thread: cheapest place for coil pack
Post: cheapest place for coil pack

Hi Rippthrough! Have you still got that OE coil pack? I'd be interested if you do still have it? Cheers J Ps alternatively, anyone know where to get a bougicord one? Or is the bosch one just as go...
jfb TU Petrol Engines 11 3,091 03-01-2015, 12:20 PM