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Hi, Not sure what they *should* be but I have a 110 Hdi and my live-data readings are: 8 g/second @ idle speed / no load (approx 1.06 lb/min) 110 g/second @ 4000rpm / no load (approx 14.5 lb/min) I'd be interested to find out the expected range of values for these engines. I read somewhere that peak...

Have you tried the water spray test to help diagnose the fault? http://www.gates.com/brochure.cfm?brochure=1026 If you have to change the belt there is a fair bit of dismantling and it may be worth getting a complete kit with idler and tensioner from your local motor factor - costs about £75 includi...

The crankshaft pulley on a HDi is very tight and covered in Loctite. To do it safely, you really need to lock the flywheel - Sealey do a special tool for this (VS1286). The alternative suggested by Haynes is to stick the car in 5th gear and apply the brakes firmly (I've never managed to do it this w...

I seem to remember that there is a big fat red permanent 12V wire in the boot of my estate 406 which I used to connect my towbar relay. There was a fuse that had to be fitted to the passenger compartment fuse box to make it live. Have a look behind the covers on the left hand side of the back of the...

Thanks Jameslxtd The dealer price for the tensioner parts is outrageous so I'll maybe try and get a Gates micro-V belt kit complete with the tensioner pulleys from a motor factor. I notice there is a guy on ebay selling them as well. Interestingly, the dealer did confirm that the crankshaft pulley h...

Can anyone offer any advice on my wife's beloved 406 HDi please? There is a loud whining noise that appears to be coming from the alternator. It is quite noticeable when idling or driving and doesn't get any better or worse when the engine is warmed up. The noise doesn't really seem to change when I...