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by Stu63
Fri Mar 28, 2014 9:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Would this be worth buying
Replies: 20
Views: 9805

Re: Would this be worth buying

No need to :roll: ...I know that, but it can be turned off, as I've did before, but I know the subframe's a diffirent matter
by Stu63
Fri Mar 28, 2014 12:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Would this be worth buying
Replies: 20
Views: 9805

Re: Would this be worth buying

I know it's all the hidden stuff that can and does mount up

It's the subframe problem with this that's really getting me, the airbag light and worn tyre I can live with
by Stu63
Thu Mar 27, 2014 4:40 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Would this be worth buying
Replies: 20
Views: 9805

Re: Would this be worth buying

350 is probably what the dealer I saw offered the previous owner, or thereabouts....yep, they'll b better for the same money if that's what I try and go for
by Stu63
Thu Mar 27, 2014 2:35 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Would this be worth buying
Replies: 20
Views: 9805

Re: Would this be worth buying

Yep, sounds like it, now the dealer's trying his luck with it, I think he's picked it up at a local auction wants to make a few quid...bloody shame too as drives spot on and lowish miles for the year Plus he's one of hundreds advertising as private but they're dealers, it's probably that bastard tha...
by Stu63
Thu Mar 27, 2014 12:55 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Would this be worth buying
Replies: 20
Views: 9805

Re: Would this be worth buying

It's only had 2 owners....but I know what you mean

Like I said though, everything else is 100s of miles away, but I know it might be worth traveling for a good one than a bin near you, if it's one of them I try and go for
by Stu63
Thu Mar 27, 2014 10:46 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Would this be worth buying
Replies: 20
Views: 9805

Re: Would this be worth buying

I think so too Yea the locks got me, it was advertised as having both keys, yes it has but only one works and the drivers door and ignition, I don't get that either. I know on my pug, I lost the main key and got another but it works everything, obviously I said this to him last yesterday but couldn'...
by Stu63
Wed Mar 26, 2014 10:27 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Would this be worth buying
Replies: 20
Views: 9805

Re: Would this be worth buying

Ok.....forgot to say, there's was a few advisories, one for a tyre I think but what got me was a bit of the rear subframe needs welded, don't know how big or small

But it seemed to drive fine, all the brakes ect worked fine
by Stu63
Wed Mar 26, 2014 10:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Would this be worth buying
Replies: 20
Views: 9805

Would this be worth buying

An X 406 2.0 hdi est 5 months mot no tax, some scuffs on body, pass front window doesn't work from any buttons, key only fits one door ie drivers but locks/unlocks ok, 120k dam near a fsh, airbag light on....seller wants 600 and won't budge
by Stu63
Sun Nov 04, 2012 12:48 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Hdi cylinder head removal
Replies: 6
Views: 3687

Re: Hdi cylinder head removal

I know it will but dont have one and just thought there might have a how to here or somewhere on Google
by Stu63
Fri Nov 02, 2012 9:40 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Hdi cylinder head removal
Replies: 6
Views: 3687

Re: Hdi cylinder head removal

Anyone.....i cant find anything on how to do it, whether here (which im surprised at) or Google
by Stu63
Thu Nov 01, 2012 6:25 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Hdi cylinder head removal
Replies: 6
Views: 3687

Hdi cylinder head removal

On an 03 2.o hdi....how hard....is there a how to, I Googled it too but cant find what I'm looking for
by Stu63
Sun Oct 16, 2011 1:06 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: What causes the front to pull to the left when...
Replies: 12
Views: 6141

Re: What causes the front to pull to the left when...

Steve & Ally.....I know

I going with a mate shortly to see a Shitreon C5 (for him not me....who knows)
by Stu63
Sun Oct 16, 2011 12:33 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: What causes the front to pull to the left when...
Replies: 12
Views: 6141

Re: What causes the front to pull to the left when...

Yes it's been done, seemingly it was only one that was needed, I'd done the pair like doing discs/pads unless I was sure the other was fine, but maybe they were told that too, I've never felt anything like this before, I'm beggining to wonder if it's best left and keep looking
by Stu63
Sun Oct 16, 2011 12:01 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: What causes the front to pull to the left when...
Replies: 12
Views: 6141

Re: What causes the front to pull to the left when...

steve_earwig wrote:Did you do all the work yourself?

No, it's a car I was thinking about buying, the work was done in a garage and receipts to prove, the wishbone was done just a last week
by Stu63
Sun Oct 16, 2011 9:53 am
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: What causes the front to pull to the left when...
Replies: 12
Views: 6141

Re: What causes the front to pull to the left when...

Steve the front feels dangerous, we've all felt loose or worn bearings, rubbers ect ect, but ive never felt anything like this. I honestly dont see how changing tyres can/will help this