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by garethwilkins
Mon Jun 01, 2009 2:05 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: warm start problem
Replies: 1
Views: 608

warm start problem

I have a 1997 406 1.9 diesel and it starts fine in a morning or if I have left if for an hour or so. The problem is when I have been out driving and stop for 10 mins. When I try to start up again it just wont fire up. If I get jump leads on it then it is easier but not perfect. Any ideas? Thanks Gar...
by garethwilkins
Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:17 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: recon engine
Replies: 0
Views: 608

recon engine

how much approx is a recon 1.9 turbo diesel engine
by garethwilkins
Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:01 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: I need a new engine
Replies: 1
Views: 644

I need a new engine

I have been a silly boy and not put anti freeze in when I changed my radiator. I think I have managed to damage the block as there is now a lot of smoke coming out and it struggles to start. The engine is a 1.9 turbo diesel S reg. Where can I obtain a recon engine and what sort of price will I be lo...
by garethwilkins
Thu Aug 28, 2008 1:24 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Radiator refilling
Replies: 1
Views: 653

Radiator refilling

I have a 406 1.9 diesel and have just fitted a new radiator. Is there a special way to refill this with coolant or do I just use the expansion chamber?

Thanks

Gareth
by garethwilkins
Fri Feb 08, 2008 2:58 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Rattling then gearstick went floppy
Replies: 3
Views: 1007

Rattling then gearstick went floppy

This is nothing to do with my age. 406 1.9 turbo diesel S Reg I have had a rattling noise for the last week from what sounded like just infront of my steering wheel. Suddenly on my way to work today there was a bit of a bang and my gearstick went loose. At first I could still change gear but now it ...