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bigpug
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hi im a newbie

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Hi to all here ive just bought a 1.9 406 lx dt estate 1997 so thought i would see what this place is all about. i live in leicestershire and im a sparkie so she is gonna be my little workhorse, is there anythin major i should know? any info much appreciated Dave.P
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welcome to the site :)
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Welcome on in Dave!
Apart from cambelt history and general servicing you should have a pretty solid workhorse! 8)
1996 406 1.8LX Got a bad case of hydro lock!
1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there :(
1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
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It's reliable and it's fun to drive. Just keep on top of the servicing.

Welcome :)
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Welcome Dave
Good choice of wheels - (we're not biased, honest) :supafrisk:
2002 HDi 2.2 Exec Estate, (2008-12) (wonderful)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)
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thanks for the welcome boys. how often is it best to cange the cam belt then please?
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Every 76K I think? If you don't know the car's history I'd change it as a matter of course.
1996 406 1.8LX Got a bad case of hydro lock!
1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there :(
1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X

"Always look on the bright side of life, dedo, dedo dedodedo"
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Hi there, Pug say 72,000 miles (or 54,000 for "arduous conditions" - lots of stop/start driving, caning it etc.) but as Teamster says, if you've no history it's best to do it now. I presume it's best to change the water pump while you're in there an' all.
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bigpug
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sounds like this cud be costly :shock:
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Shouldn't be that dear.
If you're handy with spanners you should have a go yourself!
1996 406 1.8LX Got a bad case of hydro lock!
1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there :(
1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X

"Always look on the bright side of life, dedo, dedo dedodedo"
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