12-08-2018, 05:01 PM
(This post was last modified: 12-08-2018, 05:10 PM by carlukepeugeot.)
Great to see you're doing this. Great way to keep the memories alive. Only thing I would say to you is don't do too much i.e. things that may not need doing. Generally things like balljoints, track rod ends, wheel bearings etc don't need doing unless they are actually worn, nothing to be gained by replacing them - in fact some original parts will be better quality than the replacements. Case in point my last 306 at 214,000 miles still had an original track rod end, original CV's, untouched gearbox. You say there is a bit of a whine in 3rd - again I wouldn't rush into a recon box for that, pretty common. My last one whined a bit on overrun in 3rd and also whined a bit in 5th. Noticed it at at about 150,000 miles and at 214,000 when I sold it, it was no worse. If the box is working fine and not whining terribly then I would leave it. My current durbo whines in 5th between 60 and 70 then quietens down. Not planning to do anything to it and it hasn't changed in the 25,000 miles since I had the car.
Same goes for clutch and possibly seals - if the clutch is not slipping then it may well last a long time yet. The original clutches have a good bit of material on them and can last a hell of a long time. Usually the fork fails before the clutch wears out. Is it dropping oil? May not need any seals if not (they all get a bit oily underneath over time mind you). Hard to be sure but from your pics the back axle doesn't look to have much camber if any, so unless it is rubbing or creaking or doesn't seem to move freely, then don't rush to change it (one 'check' is to pull on the handbrake and put it in reverse and let the clutch out a bit - it will rise way up, then press the clutch back in - does the car drop back down smoothly, quietly and evenly on both sides?). If the axle seems to be good then I would keep it as is and limit back end to axle mounts if they are original.
On the headgasket, I may be wrong but I seem to recall reading about cases of the oil cooler / heater (I am never sure which it is..) seal failing and issues similar to HG failure presenting that way. If so, then I think you can test this by just bypassing the cooler/heater by joining the hoses. Look into this further as I may be wrong, or it may be more obvious when this happens e.g. oil in water etc.
Do what needs done and save your pennies on things that are still in good working order. Bottom pulley might be a good shout if it's the original part, these are known to break up however usually they would give some warning with a metallic squeaking coming from the the bottom pulley (careful though, the aux belt tensioners and even the belt if it is a touch loose, can sound a bit like this too. Bit of water on the back of the belt can help with checking for belt noise rather than pulley noise).
Good luck and ask away if you have any questions. This is a great forum, easily one of the best, people are very helpful and very quick to respond too.
Cheers
Craig
Same goes for clutch and possibly seals - if the clutch is not slipping then it may well last a long time yet. The original clutches have a good bit of material on them and can last a hell of a long time. Usually the fork fails before the clutch wears out. Is it dropping oil? May not need any seals if not (they all get a bit oily underneath over time mind you). Hard to be sure but from your pics the back axle doesn't look to have much camber if any, so unless it is rubbing or creaking or doesn't seem to move freely, then don't rush to change it (one 'check' is to pull on the handbrake and put it in reverse and let the clutch out a bit - it will rise way up, then press the clutch back in - does the car drop back down smoothly, quietly and evenly on both sides?). If the axle seems to be good then I would keep it as is and limit back end to axle mounts if they are original.
On the headgasket, I may be wrong but I seem to recall reading about cases of the oil cooler / heater (I am never sure which it is..) seal failing and issues similar to HG failure presenting that way. If so, then I think you can test this by just bypassing the cooler/heater by joining the hoses. Look into this further as I may be wrong, or it may be more obvious when this happens e.g. oil in water etc.
Do what needs done and save your pennies on things that are still in good working order. Bottom pulley might be a good shout if it's the original part, these are known to break up however usually they would give some warning with a metallic squeaking coming from the the bottom pulley (careful though, the aux belt tensioners and even the belt if it is a touch loose, can sound a bit like this too. Bit of water on the back of the belt can help with checking for belt noise rather than pulley noise).
Good luck and ask away if you have any questions. This is a great forum, easily one of the best, people are very helpful and very quick to respond too.
Cheers
Craig