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by Finnpug73
Sat May 18, 2013 3:31 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: MAF
Replies: 6
Views: 5549

Re: MAF

Was it non OEM MAF that you fitted? (like something bought via e-bay perhaps?)

If thats the case, In my experience i would say that get the OEM one from pug dealer...
by Finnpug73
Sun Feb 12, 2012 6:09 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 406 in the snow?
Replies: 8
Views: 4066

Re: 406 in the snow?

My 406 HDI estate pulls like a train on snow (with winter tyres of course )

Last friday when i drowe home from work, my temperature display showed -26 centigrade... Yup kinda "crispy" that is.. :wink:

Who said that diesel engine is not suitable for cold climate? :lol:
by Finnpug73
Wed Jul 13, 2011 8:19 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: turbo not kicking in till 3000rpm
Replies: 19
Views: 18417

Re: turbo not kicking in till 3000rpm

Crankshaft pulley?
by Finnpug73
Thu Jul 07, 2011 9:42 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: turbo not kicking in till 3000rpm
Replies: 19
Views: 18417

Re: turbo not kicking in till 3000rpm

At first, i would check the vacuum line between the wastegate actuator solenoid and the wastegate actuator. Also the wastegate actuator may be faulty.
by Finnpug73
Thu Jul 07, 2011 5:00 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Juddering under acceleration at 40mph
Replies: 13
Views: 8119

Re: Juddering under acceleration at 40mph

mikewest wrote:
Finnpug73 wrote:Worn out inner cv joints could cause symptoms like that... :wink:
Would you not hear the classic knocking when turning hard?
Nope! If i would hear some knocking when turning hard, then i would bet my money on the outer cv joint...

Btw... Sorry about the "finnglish" ... :oops:
by Finnpug73
Thu Jul 07, 2011 3:15 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Juddering under acceleration at 40mph
Replies: 13
Views: 8119

Re: Juddering under acceleration at 40mph

Worn out inner cv joints could cause symptoms like that... :wink:
by Finnpug73
Wed Jul 06, 2011 6:04 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: 2.0hdi excessive black smoke
Replies: 14
Views: 8286

Re: 2.0hdi excessive black smoke

Busman wrote:Sounds like a good start. And not a very complicated job either. You could try one from a scrappy if it looks in good nick. Make sure all the joints are air tight, otherwise you'll not achieve anything.
+1 !
by Finnpug73
Wed Jul 06, 2011 4:48 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: 2.0hdi excessive black smoke
Replies: 14
Views: 8286

Re: 2.0hdi excessive black smoke

Well, that`s a boost leak for sure, may well be the cause of your broblem.
by Finnpug73
Tue Jul 05, 2011 9:42 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: 2.0hdi excessive black smoke
Replies: 14
Views: 8286

Re: 2.0hdi excessive black smoke

Egr valve or egr actuator solenoid? Blank the egr, and see what happens.
by Finnpug73
Tue Jun 28, 2011 7:53 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bohemian Rhapsody in a VW!
Replies: 2
Views: 1736

Bohemian Rhapsody in a VW!

Hi ya all! First post to this forum... Now, here`s something you don`t see everyday: Finnish guys playing british tune in a german car. (although i`ll bet those guys would sound much better in a 406) :shock: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irLsjBDPe5c