An entirely unremarkable 406

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Re: An entirely unremarkable 406

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Re: An entirely unremarkable 406

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I really ought to have actually looked at it :oops:
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I might have to have one of them.

I think I'm starting to understand the phrase "old Pugs never die, they just get faster" :twisted:

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Re: An entirely unremarkable 406

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rwb wrote:I really ought to have actually looked at it :oops:
dirtydirtydiesel wrote:300876116363
I might have to have one of them.

I think I'm starting to understand the phrase "old Pugs never die, they just get faster" :twisted:
Till you get the bug, then more boost leads to more smiles & more boost & more smiles & more boost & BANG :shock: , a puddle of oil & a rod throu your block :shock:
You have been warned :twisted:
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Re: An entirely unremarkable 406

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Well I've just seen my 406 on the way home from work.

None of the people in it looked like the guy who bought it.

Set me off wondering if I did the right thing swapping it...

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Re: An entirely unremarkable 406

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rwb wrote:Well I've just seen my 406 on the way home from work.

None of the people in it looked like the guy who bought it.

Set me off wondering if I did the right thing swapping it...
Have a drive in an old Hdi90, then see if you made the right choice. I think you have - its natural progression... :cheesy:
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Re: An entirely unremarkable 406

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+1 You can't really fail to notice losing half your power and torque while gaining a host of squeaks, rattles and bangs.
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