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by LeeB
Sun Feb 07, 2010 1:47 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Which gearbox do I have???
Replies: 6
Views: 3513

Which gearbox do I have???

I have a 2002 406 2.0HDi Rapier saloon, with a 5 speed manual gearbox. Unfortunately, the ABS rings are shot and the cheapest (and easiest) option I've found is to replace the front driveshafts - around £190 fitted for recons. Problem is - there are two types of driveshaft - depending on which gearb...
by LeeB
Thu Oct 01, 2009 7:42 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Grinding and "jumping" brakes - 2002 406HDi
Replies: 5
Views: 3007

Re: Grinding and "jumping" brakes - 2002 406HDi

Thanks for the suggestions Guys, have to take a look at these ABS rings, see if they're the problem - seem to be a common consensus of opinion!! Just as an aside, can anyone point me to where the ABS ecu is , so that I can unplug the power to it and try that for a mile or two, to see if it IS the AB...
by LeeB
Sat Sep 26, 2009 2:35 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Grinding and "jumping" brakes - 2002 406HDi
Replies: 5
Views: 3007

Grinding and "jumping" brakes - 2002 406HDi

Hoping somebody here may be able to shed some light on this one? My car is a 406 Rapier Saloon 2.0HDi - 2002 year (UK). When braking, it started with an intermittent problem that is quite scary :( When you brake (at random times) the pedal will pump up and down and, there is an awful grindning noise...
by LeeB
Mon Feb 23, 2009 12:30 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Kerbweights help required
Replies: 10
Views: 6007

Re: Kerbweights help required

Thanks for the help Guys. Been and bought the car today: 2002 (02 reg) 406 Rapier HDi. 2 owners from new, 12 months MOT, 6 months tax and a full service history including a load of bills! Last service waas 700 miles ago :) One or two minor looking faults with it, so I guess I'll be putting a request...
by LeeB
Thu Feb 19, 2009 9:07 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Kerbweights help required
Replies: 10
Views: 6007

Kerbweights help required

Hi all, Just looking at buying a 406 as a towcar, but I seem to be gtting diffeent opinions on kerbweights! The car I am looking at is a 2002, 2.0 HDi 90 Rapier. Online, I have been quoted around 1330 as the mimimum kerbweight, but 1870 as the gross vehicle weight. Can anyone confirm for me, what th...