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Check whether the power steering pump is leaking, as it drips into the alternator. Both of my 406s (the previous XUD, the current HDi) needed an alternator at about 140k. My HDi has averaged nearly £800 per year in servicing. Main items (since 2005) were: alternator (£400), bottom pulley (£300), ca...

Hi,

Your best bet is to get someone off of www.detailingworld.co.uk

I've done a few myself but im not a professional. They know their business those guys and there will be someone relatively local that could do it.

Hope that helps.

Indicator stalks cathching fire. ........love it! hahahaha ok i'll watch those.

engine mounts check.

im interested to learn more about the whole veg oil thing - does it apply to biodiesel as well then i guess? Never even contemplated that before, much too it?

well as far as i know its a slatted grille with badget in centre. so assume its a D8, really really tidy for year. I'll get some pics up later. So far got check for headgasket, cambelt and associated tensioners etc (history says cambelt at 138k so hoping thats right). Overheating and then just usual...

Hi all, Just joined the site and after a bit of advice. I haven't bought a 406 yet (well haven't put the notes in the guys hands). But i've provisionally bought pending inspection a 1999 406 LX Diesel Turbo take in p/ex at a dealers. Princely sum of £800 notes. Car is a lovely silver colour, really ...