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by parcelman
Sun Feb 01, 2015 8:40 pm
Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
Topic: headlights staying on
Replies: 2
Views: 2252

headlights staying on

my headlights have just started to stay on recently,even by operating by the stalk they dont turn of,the only time they turn of is when i turn of engine ,i do have a dodgy indicator stalk (common problem)but its been dodgy for ages.any help would be appreciated.
by parcelman
Sun Feb 01, 2015 8:36 pm
Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
Topic: poor radio signal
Replies: 0
Views: 1875

poor radio signal

i have a pug 406 rapier,i cant get any radio stations,every station i go on to its really bad interferance,ive had the aerial of and cleaned around base and the earth connection but still the same,could it be a new aerial perhaps.
by parcelman
Wed Dec 17, 2014 3:18 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: clutch judder
Replies: 2
Views: 2365

clutch judder

my clutch and flywheel were changed about two years ago on my rapier 406 90bhp,ive noticed after a good drive and engine is hot my clutch judders badly in first and reverse,when cold its not to bad,it was a cheap clutch,any other problems i may need to be aware of,?should i have the mounts checked o...
by parcelman
Wed Jul 30, 2014 9:45 am
Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
Topic: noisy central locking
Replies: 5
Views: 3821

Re: noisy central locking

when i lock the passenger door with the key it locks but makes that loud machine gun noise,it does sound like the teeth on the motor are grinding or jumping,ive used wd40 as advised but no joy
by parcelman
Tue Jul 29, 2014 5:55 pm
Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
Topic: noisy central locking
Replies: 5
Views: 3821

noisy central locking

this fault has just come on today,i have a rapier 2002 saloon,when i go to lock the car the loud machine gun noise coming from the passenger door is unreal,since this problem has occured the car wont lock properly,i have to lock the front passenger door manually(still making noise)and the rest of th...
by parcelman
Mon Mar 17, 2014 9:16 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: sqeeky steering on 406 rapier
Replies: 4
Views: 4948

Re: sqeeky steering on 406 rapier

thanks jasper really appreciate advice,great help,many thanks.
by parcelman
Mon Mar 17, 2014 8:00 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: sqeeky steering on 406 rapier
Replies: 4
Views: 4948

Re: sqeeky steering on 406 rapier

it is there problem yes but prior to taking it back tommorow thought i would possibly get advice on this great forum or maybe not,who knows.
by parcelman
Mon Mar 17, 2014 6:53 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: sqeeky steering on 406 rapier
Replies: 4
Views: 4948

sqeeky steering on 406 rapier

hi guys just had a steering rack fitted couple of days ago and noticed a sqeek when turning the wheel from left to right,i only have to turn the wheel about an inch and theres this annoying noise,ive been underneath rack looks fine with no leaks and both rubber boots are on correctly and the power s...
by parcelman
Mon Dec 30, 2013 5:54 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: blue smoke on startup
Replies: 4
Views: 3649

Re: blue smoke on startup

no guys it doesnt use oil,maybe its just wear and tear,not worth repairing really,ive spent hundreds over the last five years,thanks for replies,much appreciated.
by parcelman
Sun Dec 22, 2013 11:03 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: blue smoke on startup
Replies: 4
Views: 3649

blue smoke on startup

hi guys,when i start my pug rapier (diesel) i get clouds of blue smoke,once ive driven it for a while it stops,its initialy on start up,i know diesels puff out black smoke but mine never has,the engine is on 166,000 mile and serviced regular.
by parcelman
Tue Dec 17, 2013 6:01 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: 406 rapier,juddering at low speeds
Replies: 7
Views: 5509

Re: 406 rapier,juddering at low speeds

thanks so much guys for your feedback i really appreciate it,i will have the mounts checked and maybe gearbox oil changed,other than that i will learn to live with until i sell it on,thanks again.
by parcelman
Sun Dec 15, 2013 9:15 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: 406 rapier,juddering at low speeds
Replies: 7
Views: 5509

406 rapier,juddering at low speeds

whilst driving my 406 if im in fourth doing 30-40 mph the car judders really bad and i have to change gears to stop it,i know these engines are heavy but i cant stay in third gear all the time around town,its had new clutch and flywheel six months ago,basically fourth and fifth gear are a no go arou...
by parcelman
Fri Feb 08, 2013 9:03 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: CLUTCH & FLYWHEEL
Replies: 10
Views: 4354

Re: CLUTCH & FLYWHEEL

well damage is now done,had car on drive today to do a service,got in to it for a drive and clutch has gone,ive been searching ebay allday for clutch and flywheel and nearly all of them were for the 110 bhp models,i even emailed these sellers and was told they didnt have clutch for a 90bhp 406 with ...
by parcelman
Fri Feb 08, 2013 6:55 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: CLUTCH & FLYWHEEL
Replies: 10
Views: 4354

Re: CLUTCH & FLYWHEEL

thanks for feedback guys its much appreciated
by parcelman
Thu Feb 07, 2013 9:17 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: CLUTCH & FLYWHEEL
Replies: 10
Views: 4354

Re: CLUTCH & FLYWHEEL

hi thanks for reply,ive seen plenty on ebay for the 110bhp but none for the 90bhp,its a tricky one really because they wont know the condition of flywheel until gearbox is off,the price i got was from croxdale fast fit.