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    Thread: 306 xsi vibrating harshly when pulling off
Post: RE: 306 xsi vibrating harshly when pulling off

Yeah coolant does drop but I'm having a nightmare locating leak
Seabrook3607 Newbies 33 5,375 27-01-2016, 10:48 AM
    Thread: 306 xsi vibrating harshly when pulling off
Post: RE: 306 xsi vibrating harshly when pulling off

This is getting on my nerves now see, it doesn't do it all the time that's what annoys me it seems to be worse in wet weather and sometimes won't happen at all then ill have a really crap pull away th...
Seabrook3607 Newbies 33 5,375 26-01-2016, 06:38 PM
    Thread: 306 xsi vibrating harshly when pulling off
Post: RE: 306 xsi vibrating harshly when pulling off

I know but engine shudder isn't normally the signs of a worn clutch or is it on these? Still quite concerned as I said the engine gives power drops and gains up and down between 3krpm and 5krpm and no...
Seabrook3607 Newbies 33 5,375 24-01-2016, 12:18 PM
    Thread: 306 xsi vibrating harshly when pulling off
Post: RE: 306 xsi vibrating harshly when pulling off

Guess either way wouldn't do it any harm to clear it's backlog perhaps
Seabrook3607 Newbies 33 5,375 23-01-2016, 07:45 PM
    Thread: 306 xsi vibrating harshly when pulling off
Post: RE: 306 xsi vibrating harshly when pulling off

Good idea ! Maybe it'll show some faults in mine perhaps? But knowing my luck it won't haha , prob is I'm a ford know it all not clued up so much on pugs
Seabrook3607 Newbies 33 5,375 23-01-2016, 07:27 PM
    Thread: 306 xsi vibrating harshly when pulling off
Post: RE: 306 xsi vibrating harshly when pulling off

I see :) could be very hand ly to have! Bet that's expensive bit of gear though
Seabrook3607 Newbies 33 5,375 23-01-2016, 07:23 PM
    Thread: 306 xsi vibrating harshly when pulling off
Post: RE: 306 xsi vibrating harshly when pulling off

Yeah I thought that's what it was , they can re tweek the ecu or clear alter the set up can't they?
Seabrook3607 Newbies 33 5,375 23-01-2016, 07:17 PM
    Thread: 306 xsi vibrating harshly when pulling off
Post: RE: 306 xsi vibrating harshly when pulling off

What is it you have ? A diag ?
Seabrook3607 Newbies 33 5,375 23-01-2016, 07:13 PM
    Thread: 306 xsi vibrating harshly when pulling off
Post: RE: 306 xsi vibrating harshly when pulling off

Bite is high , done alot of clutches before but never had this problem occur by a failing clutch...
Seabrook3607 Newbies 33 5,375 23-01-2016, 07:07 PM
    Thread: 306 xsi vibrating harshly when pulling off
Post: RE: 306 xsi vibrating harshly when pulling off

I'm braintree essex mate :)
Seabrook3607 Newbies 33 5,375 23-01-2016, 01:58 PM
    Thread: 306 xsi vibrating harshly when pulling off
Post: RE: 306 xsi vibrating harshly when pulling off

Not without a 50 quid charge which is quite a sting for a code or two :/ wouldn't the stop light be illuminating though , ?
Seabrook3607 Newbies 33 5,375 23-01-2016, 01:08 PM
    Thread: 306 xsi vibrating harshly when pulling off
Post: RE: 306 xsi vibrating harshly when pulling off

Engine cold/warm makes no difference at all [hr] Possibility of throttle position sensor and MAP sensor maybe ?
Seabrook3607 Newbies 33 5,375 23-01-2016, 01:06 PM
    Thread: 306 xsi vibrating harshly when pulling off
Post: RE: 306 xsi vibrating harshly when pulling off

No I had thought that myself I did a couple weeks back but that seemed to sort itself out however between 3000 and 5000 revs the engine is very notchy losing/regaining power in surges but I've encount...
Seabrook3607 Newbies 33 5,375 23-01-2016, 12:58 PM
    Thread: 306 xsi vibrating harshly when pulling off
Post: RE: 306 xsi vibrating harshly when pulling off

I've noticed it recently sometimes it won't do it at all but it's becoming increasingly more noticeable , it's as I shift gears so as I bring clutch past the bite, that's when it'll shake same as if I...
Seabrook3607 Newbies 33 5,375 23-01-2016, 12:39 PM
    Thread: 306 xsi vibrating harshly when pulling off
Post: 306 xsi vibrating harshly when pulling off

Very confused the way to describe it is its the engine shakes lightly as if you not giving it enough revs when changing gear but it isn't that any ideas ?
Seabrook3607 Newbies 33 5,375 23-01-2016, 12:29 PM
    Thread: 306 xsi phase 3 central locking issue!!!
Post: RE: 306 xsi phase 3 central locking issue!!!

I've managed to fit a aftermarket kit but can't get hold of a wiring diagram for the console so I can figure the indicator lights, ignition sensing etc [hr] So all the new fob does is unlock/lock the ...
Seabrook3607 Electrics 2 1,423 16-01-2016, 08:02 PM
    Thread: 306 xsi phase 3 central locking issue!!!
Post: 306 xsi phase 3 central locking issue!!!

Thus is driving me to insanity now , I know it's not the key fob as I have even fitted a different control unit with the corresponding fob and still nothing , there is absolutely nothing on the lockin...
Seabrook3607 Electrics 2 1,423 15-01-2016, 04:08 PM
    Thread: 306 xsi 2.0 2000 struggling to start
Post: RE: 306 xsi 2.0 2000 struggling to start

So does the cambelt run the water pumps on these ? And does a bearing/tensioner come in cambelt kit? I'm not sure as never had to buy one [hr] P.s sorry to come across as a dumbass just haven't had to...
Seabrook3607 Electrics 27 4,433 12-01-2016, 10:13 PM
    Thread: 306 xsi 2.0 2000 struggling to start
Post: RE: 306 xsi 2.0 2000 struggling to start

I see , so it's possible I may well need more than just a cambelt kit then
Seabrook3607 Electrics 27 4,433 12-01-2016, 09:21 PM
    Thread: 306 xsi 2.0 2000 struggling to start
Post: RE: 306 xsi 2.0 2000 struggling to start

I'm not understanding the pulley slipping part of it :s sorry as I said new to this area of mechanics
Seabrook3607 Electrics 27 4,433 12-01-2016, 09:11 PM
    Thread: 306 xsi 2.0 2000 struggling to start
Post: RE: 306 xsi 2.0 2000 struggling to start

Yeah I know if they don't line up then if you time it there it'll bust the engine up I'm aware of that just not sure of the procedure is all, so what causes it to make the high pitch whine it makes , ...
Seabrook3607 Electrics 27 4,433 12-01-2016, 09:09 PM
    Thread: 306 xsi 2.0 2000 struggling to start
Post: RE: 306 xsi 2.0 2000 struggling to start

Could do with a Haynes for this one o reckon , as I say I'm not sure on how to do a cambelt , confident I could do it but need to know the procedure..
Seabrook3607 Electrics 27 4,433 12-01-2016, 08:22 PM
    Thread: 306 xsi 2.0 2000 struggling to start
Post: RE: 306 xsi 2.0 2000 struggling to start

Yes I've just done the service and she loved that , much smoother running now , it's the cambelt I'm most concerned with now I've done clutches etc so done hard work but just haven't done a cambelt bu...
Seabrook3607 Electrics 27 4,433 12-01-2016, 07:56 PM
    Thread: 306 xsi 2.0 2000 struggling to start
Post: RE: 306 xsi 2.0 2000 struggling to start

I know the only one of those I'm not exactly clued up on is cambelt , can't say I've done one before I know what it's all about etc but haven't done one in one of these. And the fact it's whining is a...
Seabrook3607 Electrics 27 4,433 12-01-2016, 06:31 PM
    Thread: 306 xsi 2.0 2000 struggling to start
Post: RE: 306 xsi 2.0 2000 struggling to start

Cambelt sounds like a mouse is stuck in it , going to be needing to do rear axle soon , lacks power for a 2ltr xsi it's not very great with acceleration , and exhaust sounds like has a blow in middle ...
Seabrook3607 Electrics 27 4,433 12-01-2016, 05:38 PM