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by johntl
Sun Oct 15, 2023 1:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: old topic, 406 replacement ?
Replies: 24
Views: 29894

Re: old topic, 406 replacement ?

Hi guys
sad to say the inevitable has happened ! I've sent the old 406 to the scrap yard .
it served me well ,had it 13 yrs
cost me £1050, sold for £220
repair costs £7500
covered 135k
running a 57 plate Lexus 220d at the moment, see how long that lasts ??
by johntl
Fri Mar 11, 2022 7:09 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: ? engine intermittant loss of power
Replies: 42
Views: 54416

Re: ? engine intermittant loss of power

update:
passed Mot !, only advisory was needing 4 tyres shortly , which I knew about. RESULT :D
by johntl
Wed Feb 16, 2022 1:55 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: old topic, 406 replacement ?
Replies: 24
Views: 29894

Re: old topic, 406 replacement ?

Just got the old 406 through it's test again ! ,just needs 4 tyres soon
Not bad for 21yrs old !!
by johntl
Sun Jan 16, 2022 11:51 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: ? engine intermittant loss of power
Replies: 42
Views: 54416

Re: ? engine intermittant loss of power

update: gave the throttle body a good clean, it has improved things but, it is definitely getting starved of diesel seems to be either high pressure pump/fuel pressure regulator ?? going to wait to see if the old girl will get through the MOT without too much work !!!! , role the dice once more :? :...
by johntl
Fri Oct 01, 2021 6:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: old topic, 406 replacement ?
Replies: 24
Views: 29894

Re: old topic, 406 replacement ?

looking at anything with the 2.0 tdi 140 bhp engine, taxi drivers get 400k miles out of them !!1
by johntl
Sun Sep 12, 2021 9:25 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: old topic, 406 replacement ?
Replies: 24
Views: 29894

Re: old topic, 406 replacement ?

Still looking !!
anybody thoughts on the lexus Is 220d 2010 ?? :frown: :frown:
by johntl
Sat Aug 28, 2021 5:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: old topic, 406 replacement ?
Replies: 24
Views: 29894

Re: old topic, 406 replacement ?

still looking for replacement;
what are the thoughts on the 2.0 tdi octavia ? 140/150 bhp
by johntl
Sun Aug 15, 2021 7:42 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: ? engine intermittant loss of power
Replies: 42
Views: 54416

Re: ? engine intermittant loss of power

update: fitted new throttle cable unit, no change to problem have noticed the mpg is now showing 54 mpg instead of usual 50, poss fuel pump/pressure/pressure control valve ? had a go at fitting a sill ! what chore ! never tackled anything like this before, got one side done. will not be doing the ot...
by johntl
Sun Feb 14, 2021 9:56 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: ? engine intermittant loss of power
Replies: 42
Views: 54416

Re: ? engine intermittant loss of power

Result: The old 406 keeps on trucking ! Just got the car through another MOT !! needed front discs/pads, rear pads, and the callipers feeing off ! with MOT = £220 still got the air pollution problem , as long as you don't hit the gas to hard it's ok not bad for a 20yr old car cannot believe the sill...
by johntl
Sun Nov 08, 2020 5:55 pm
Forum: For Sale / Wanted
Topic: 2.1 57k 2 keepers for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 4832

2.1 57k 2 keepers for sale

for sale white . looks immac . mathewsons auction.12/13 nov 1997 2 owners exec dt
by johntl
Sat Aug 22, 2020 2:30 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: ? engine intermittant loss of power
Replies: 42
Views: 54416

Re: ? engine intermittant loss of power

not cleaned throttle sensor as one of the bolt heads is damaged, might see if can get one from e-bay cleaned quite a few connectors today , took it for a run and just the same I'll run over the symptoms again when I 'm accelerating and the turbo cuts out or goes into limp mode ? If I floor the throt...
by johntl
Sat Aug 08, 2020 5:37 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: old topic, 406 replacement ?
Replies: 24
Views: 29894

Re: old topic, 406 replacement ?

Anybody got any thoughts on the mondeo ?/focus 2.0/2.2 tdci
as I understand use psi bottom end + ford head :?
by johntl
Sun Aug 02, 2020 1:53 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: ? engine intermittant loss of power
Replies: 42
Views: 54416

Re: ? engine intermittant loss of power

just a thought :
seen a thread that suggested the high pressure fuel regulator could be the problem ? :frown:
by johntl
Sun Jul 26, 2020 10:54 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: ? engine intermittant loss of power
Replies: 42
Views: 54416

Re: ? engine intermittant loss of power

I've sealed the crack in the intercooler and fitted an other air pressure sensor, disconnected the maf sensor for a while , but the same!
noticed when it happens , if I pump the throttle the power slowly comes back :frown:
by johntl
Sun Jul 12, 2020 12:25 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: ? engine intermittant loss of power
Replies: 42
Views: 54416

Re: ? engine intermittant loss of power

the intercooler has been getting worse for about 2 yrs ?
there is air bubbling out at the bottom !! :frown:
they are about £70 + on e-bay, been trying to find one a bit cheaper!