New 406 sri turbo owner

[lordmpl]

Hello All,

My names Mark I live in Norwich, Norfolk, I have just bought a 1998 406 SRI Turbo, its a bit tatty but I do love a project.

The previous owners dog has eaten some of the back seat including the foam bits, Was covered in dog hairs and keyed all down one side.

I have so far used the old G3 compound and got most of the key marks out but some have gone through to the primer, so a trip to the local smart repairer is in order there, I am currently searching for new interior, the interior now is grey with red squares all over it, it's horrible..

The car itself drives very well, not sure about the turbo though, there is no noticeable difference in boost its a 2ltr so is not slow, but not as quick as i thought i might be, maybe the turbo is not working properly, we shall see as times goes on.

Well thats about it for now, im sure i shall be chatting to you all on here as i ask for help, and maybe even give advice myself, I have always been involved in my own mechanical repairs, don't believe in paying someone else for things I could do myself.

Thanks all, Mark.

[steve_earwig]

Hi Mark, Welcome aboard! Pictures would be nice, we loves pictures

I'll bet the inside smelled like a dead dog I'm sure someone will be a long soon to set you straight on the engine, though I think the word is don't expect too much from it in it's basically mild state of tune. Interior wise, go for a D8 exec for minimum hassle, although it is possible to fit a D9 it doesn't look like fun.

Is this turning into the 406 turbo Owner's Club?

[lordmpl]

well it was only £150 with full MOT, so i dont mind a bit of work....

[lordmpl]

well here are the pics...

As usual my daughter is in the pics, not easy to get a pic of anything without her opping up somewhere...





Is'nt that interior lovely... not..ha ha

[Doggy]

Hello, Mark & welcome

As Steve says, theres a few petrol turbo aficianados on here....

[teamster1975]

Welcome in Mark!
I see what you mean about the interior, yuck!
I drive the tubby exec so if I can give any advice just shout! mjb is diagnosing his Dad's tubby with duff turbo so keep an eye on his thread in the engine section.

[steve_earwig]

Is'nt that interior lovely... not..ha ha

Ah, arterial spray, where's Grissom?

Looking good otherwise

[TooT]

KKH. Thats all i see round here. Don't suppose it says anywhere in its history that it comes from Arundale Scarborough?

Looks in good raff tho.