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by captainpugwash
Tue Apr 07, 2009 9:00 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: 406 Exec Turbo - ticking from engine?!?
Replies: 5
Views: 3579

Re: 406 Exec Turbo - ticking from engine?!?

Ok thanks guys, i will give those pointers a bash!!
by captainpugwash
Sun Apr 05, 2009 5:19 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: 406 Exec Turbo - ticking from engine?!?
Replies: 5
Views: 3579

406 Exec Turbo - ticking from engine?!?

Hi, I have a unabused 2.0 Turbo (Petrol), and have just recently noticed a ticking sound coming from the engine, and also a sound that i can describe as going 'whup, whup, whup etc..' not massivley noisy, but you can hear them over the engine when idling. I am hoping to sell on and worried that pote...
by captainpugwash
Sun Aug 31, 2008 11:26 am
Forum: Bodywork (non-styling)
Topic: Damn Boot wont lock !!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 4368

Re: Damn Boot wont lock !!!!

cheers will give it a bash!
by captainpugwash
Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:50 pm
Forum: Bodywork (non-styling)
Topic: Damn Boot wont lock !!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 4368

Re: Damn Boot wont lock !!!!

When you say 'turned the lock' do you mean you did what i described??
by captainpugwash
Fri Aug 29, 2008 9:39 pm
Forum: Bodywork (non-styling)
Topic: Damn Boot wont lock !!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 4368

Damn Boot wont lock !!!!

Hi,

I have a P reg 406 2.0 Turbo (does that really matter? not sure!!) , now the key fob locks all doors great......but not the boot..oh nooooo!! I have tried the 'quarter turn' on the boot lock as instructed by the 406 manual..but no joy!! any ideas people???

cheers
by captainpugwash
Sat Jul 05, 2008 7:38 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: 406 2.0T Petrol FLAT as a Pancake
Replies: 8
Views: 4129

Re: 406 2.0T Petrol FLAT as a Pancake

any advice on this guys?? i am having same trouble!!!
by captainpugwash
Tue Jul 01, 2008 4:29 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Air Mass Meter??
Replies: 3
Views: 3180

Air Mass Meter??

Anyone know where the Air Mass meter is on a 2.0 Turbo?
by captainpugwash
Tue Jul 01, 2008 3:45 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Radiator Fan Switch??
Replies: 4
Views: 3133

Re: Radiator Fan Switch??

cheers, but no help there :( im looking for a 3 pin switch but am stumped if i know where it is , i've pulled out so many frikkin switchs (all seem to be 2 pin)?!?!
by captainpugwash
Tue Jul 01, 2008 10:05 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Radiator Fan Switch??
Replies: 4
Views: 3133

Radiator Fan Switch??

Any peeps know where the radiator fan switch is on a 2.0 Turbo exec??
by captainpugwash
Mon Jun 30, 2008 5:59 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Radiator emptying - Warning light on ?!?!
Replies: 19
Views: 9122

Re: Radiator emptying - Warning light on ?!?!

Will give that a go, cheers! It is covered in sh*t, so could do with a clean!
by captainpugwash
Mon Jun 30, 2008 5:14 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Radiator emptying - Warning light on ?!?!
Replies: 19
Views: 9122

Re: Radiator emptying - Warning light on ?!?!

Yes top hose getting hot, rad hot top and bottom, heaters are blowing hot, thermostat tested opening ok!! No sludge in the oil and no smoke out of exhaust.

Only does this after a good drive round ?? Didnt get above 90 degress on gauge.
by captainpugwash
Mon Jun 30, 2008 3:55 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Radiator emptying - Warning light on ?!?!
Replies: 19
Views: 9122

Re: Radiator emptying - Warning light on ?!?!

I am pretty damn sure it is the overflow (its about 10mm) , and there are no airlocks, if the bottom hose had gone would it not be leaking water from there??

**spoken to a friend and he says that the tube is the overflow, bubbling, hot water p***ing out, that dont sound to good does it??? :(
by captainpugwash
Mon Jun 30, 2008 3:36 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Radiator emptying - Warning light on ?!?!
Replies: 19
Views: 9122

Re: Radiator emptying - Warning light on ?!?!

Thanks again all ! I do love my 2.0 Turbo exec, so much f***in fun to drive....and i only paid £370.00 for mine, then again is that a good or bad thing?? :?
by captainpugwash
Mon Jun 30, 2008 2:55 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Radiator emptying - Warning light on ?!?!
Replies: 19
Views: 9122

Re: Radiator emptying - Warning light on ?!?!

Thanks for the advice guys ! Will bob down to the local pug dealer tomoz for the hose if thats what the problem is!
by captainpugwash
Mon Jun 30, 2008 2:37 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Radiator emptying - Warning light on ?!?!
Replies: 19
Views: 9122

Re: Radiator emptying - Warning light on ?!?!

Sorry for being a total noob!! But what does the Popcorn eating smiley mean?? :cheesy: