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    Thread: 306 radiator same as 307 radiator?
Post: 306 radiator same as 307 radiator?

I know the 307 2.0 HDI (90bhp) runs a different edu and uses siemens rather than bosch but are the two radiators the same? Both cars have air con.
306rhys DW10 HDi section 7 1,634 06-10-2015, 01:20 PM
    Thread: 205 d turbo
Post: RE: 205 d turbo

I might be interested in this mate, pm me your number please :)
306rhys Cars 4 1,803 21-09-2015, 05:49 PM
    Thread: Information about the XUD7 TE engine
Post: Information about the XUD7 TE engine

Does anyone know the reliability of the XUD7 engine? In particular the TE with a turbo and intercooler fitted? Any information would be helpful. Thanks
306rhys XUD Section 6 1,376 19-09-2015, 01:32 PM
    Thread: China blue 5 door HDI
Post: China blue 5 door HDI

Had this 306 for a good few months and thought its time to start a project thread (pictures to follow) Its a 5 door D-Turbo spec HDI bought it completely standard full service history and 105k on ...
306rhys 306 Projects 0 1,224 03-09-2015, 11:11 AM
    Thread: Don't buy off a Mike Collins on Facebook
Post: RE: Don't buy off a Mike Collins on Facebook

yeah very annoying, what action are you taking? Ive been to the bank and they can't help as it was a direct payment into his account. Only other thing is either contact DVLA with his registration hopi...
306rhys The Couch 10 3,245 03-09-2015, 07:30 AM
    Thread: Don't buy off a Mike Collins on Facebook
Post: RE: Don't buy off a Mike Collins on Facebook

We all learn from our mistakes, won't happen again. Fortunately for me it was only £60
306rhys The Couch 10 3,245 02-09-2015, 11:33 AM
    Thread: Coilovers
Post: RE: Coilovers

Messaged you mate
306rhys Parts 6 2,188 01-09-2015, 08:41 PM
    Thread: Don't buy off a Mike Collins on Facebook
Post: RE: Don't buy off a Mark Collins on Facebook

Mike Collins, didn't realise the error in the thread name
306rhys The Couch 10 3,245 01-09-2015, 02:55 PM
    Thread: Angle of first bend on mid pipe
Post: RE: Angle of first bend on mid pipe

Thanks mate
306rhys DW10 HDi section 2 1,100 29-08-2015, 02:08 PM
    Thread: Angle of first bend on mid pipe
Post: Angle of first bend on mid pipe

Does anyone know the angle of the first bend on the midpipe?
306rhys DW10 HDi section 2 1,100 29-08-2015, 01:21 PM
    Thread: Rear disc and pad change, right pads?
Post: RE: Rear disc and pad change, right pads?

Yeah sliders are free, will give it ago now [hr] Will clamping the piston back in work?
306rhys Suspension, Transmission, Handling & Braking 21 2,914 29-08-2015, 12:39 PM
    Thread: Don't buy off a Mike Collins on Facebook
Post: Don't buy off a Mike Collins on Facebook

I know its partly my own fault for having too much trust in people, but I've paid for things over the internet many times before and never had a problem. Paid for a set of used coilovers off Mike C...
306rhys The Couch 10 3,245 29-08-2015, 11:30 AM
    Thread: Upgrade from 306?
Post: RE: Upgrade from 306?

I'd go for a VAG PD130 either an ibiza or A3
306rhys The Couch 53 4,209 28-08-2015, 10:22 PM
    Thread: Rear disc and pad change, right pads?
Post: RE: Rear disc and pad change, right pads?

Ill give it a good wind again tomorrow and see if thats it
306rhys Suspension, Transmission, Handling & Braking 21 2,914 28-08-2015, 08:56 PM
    Thread: Rear disc and pad change, right pads?
Post: RE: Rear disc and pad change, right pads?

Just tried putting the pads back on, but they don't fit? I've rewound the piston a lot and they still seem to be like 2/3mm too big to go back on. Any ideas? unattatched the handbrake cable. This is...
306rhys Suspension, Transmission, Handling & Braking 21 2,914 28-08-2015, 02:46 PM
    Thread: pressure washers nilfisk or karcher
Post: RE: pressure washers nilfisk or karcher

Should of bought the Nilfisk, maybe next time! http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=354042&page=2
306rhys The Couch 13 1,752 28-08-2015, 02:28 PM
    Thread: pressure washers nilfisk or karcher
Post: RE: pressure washers nilfisk or karcher

Thanks for the quick replies! I have read some really good reviews on the Nilfisk on Detailing World where its used specially for cars but I think i'll go for the Karcher because its £30 cheaper and i...
306rhys The Couch 13 1,752 28-08-2015, 10:55 AM
    Thread: pressure washers nilfisk or karcher
Post: pressure washers nilfisk or karcher

I'm buying a pressure washer, snow foam lance and snow foam as well. looking to spend less than £100 the two well known brands are Karcher and Nilfisk, and the models in my price range is the Karc...
306rhys The Couch 13 1,752 28-08-2015, 10:31 AM
    Thread: ATE v Pagid dot 4 brake fluid
Post: ATE v Pagid dot 4 brake fluid

Just about to change discs and pads all round and replace the brake fluid. I know Pagid are recommended for brake discs and pads but whats their brake fluid like? for 5 litres its only £10.79 from Eur...
306rhys Suspension, Transmission, Handling & Braking 1 1,554 28-08-2015, 08:04 AM
    Thread: Rear disc and pad change, right pads?
Post: RE: Rear disc and pad change, right pads?

It fits like this Has anyone got a picture of what this pin looks like on its own? Only reason I'm asking is because I can't remember taking one out when i removed the pads but I kept ev...
306rhys Suspension, Transmission, Handling & Braking 21 2,914 19-08-2015, 04:25 PM
    Thread: Rear disc and pad change, right pads?
Post: RE: Rear disc and pad change, right pads?

This is what they mean by notches in the piston, the guide on .net also says the bump on the calliper is supposed to slot into here (sorry for the screenshot don't know how to edit pictures yet)
306rhys Suspension, Transmission, Handling & Braking 21 2,914 19-08-2015, 04:19 PM
    Thread: Rear disc and pad change, right pads?
Post: RE: Rear disc and pad change, right pads?

Thanks for the replies, ill just make sure the one with the dimple goes on the outside saves the hassle of sending them back But yes I'm pretty sure the bump locks between the piston so looks like ...
306rhys Suspension, Transmission, Handling & Braking 21 2,914 19-08-2015, 03:31 PM
    Thread: Timing Belt?
Post: RE: Timing Belt?

theres a good guide on 306.net http://www.theywhoshallnotbenamed/index.php?pageid=hdicambelt
306rhys DW10 HDi section 29 5,521 19-08-2015, 03:28 PM
    Thread: Rear disc and pad change, right pads?
Post: Rear disc and pad change, right pads?

I've got a spare rear beam that I'm changing the discs and pads on before it goes back on the car. I ordered new brembo discs and pads - cheapest ones off eBay the pads arrived but 3 are the sam...
306rhys Suspension, Transmission, Handling & Braking 21 2,914 19-08-2015, 02:39 PM
    Thread: HDI Midbox Backbox Upgrade
Post: RE: HDI Midbox Backbox Upgrade

What is the diameter of the pipe on both sides?
306rhys Parts 6 1,089 13-08-2015, 07:20 AM