Model Identity, etc

[TerryN]

I'm about to embark on replacing the clutch on my 2002 406 Diesel HDi estate. Is there any way I can get a detailed listing of the technical spec for the vehicle from the VIN number?

I'm thinking of things like transmission types, etc Dual mass flywheel or not. Is it a 90 or a 110.

I need to be sure of these things prior to ordering the parts.

Thanks.
T.

[Welly]

Another member with (a working) access to Service Box will be able to give you part numbers I hope but in the meantime the way to tell a 90 from a 110 is that the 110 has a 3" diameter black air hose running front to back as you look at the engine (to the right of the cylinder head) - this is the hose from the intercooler whereas the 90 doesn't have one.

The 110 has a DMF, the 90 is a solid flywheel.

The clutch change on a 406 is a horrible task if you weren't aware, and books as a 9 hour job for a skilled mechanic I think!

Hope this helps for now.

[steve_earwig]

If you post/pm me your vin I can give you more information about your car than you can deal with

[TerryN]

That's just what I'd hoped you'd say!

VIN VF38ERHYFxxxxxxxx

Thanks
Terry.

[steve_earwig]

Oooh, RHY, I can see that's a 90bhp already (no sodding DMF )

Build code 09381 89 2 0264 (Wen 17 Jul 2002)
Warranty Start Date 29/11/2002
Engine serial number 10 DYMZ 3004223
Gearbox serial number 20 DL80 5042852

Let's filter out the useless stuff (e.g. you know it's a car )

ENGINE TURBO DIESEL DW10TD
PAINT TYPE METALLIC PAINTWORK
BODY COLOUR PAINT PIANA BLUE
INTERIOR TRIM TYPE VAN VELDE CLOTH GT
UPHOLSTERY COLOUR FX
GEARBOX (CHARACTERISTICS) BE4-5L MANUAL GEARBOX
INJECTION ASSOCIATED VARIANT SIEMENS ASSEMBLY
FINAL DRIVE RATIO REAR AXLE HYPOID GEARSET 19 X 77
WHEEL STYLE OURAGAN ALLOY WHEEL
CLUTCH HYDRAULIC CLUTCH
TYRE (SIZE, TYPE) 205X60X15 V TYRES
WHEELS FITTED 6,5" RIM ROAD WHEELS
WHEEL (TYPE) ALLOY WHEELS
REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR DIAM 22,5
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE STANDARD ANTI-THEFT
STEERING UNVARIABLE POWER STEERING
FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR DIAM 24
BRAKE TYPE VENTILATED FRONT DISCS/REAR DISCS
SUSPENSION NORMAL SUSPENSION
ACTIVE SUSPENSION WITHOUT VARIABLE SUSPENSION
DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM WITHOUT ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM
EMERGENCY BRAKING ASSISTANCE TEVES BRAKE SERVO
SILL ILLUMINATION LAMP WITHOUT SILL ILLUMINATION
ADDITIONAL SHIELD (UNDER ENGINE) W/O ENGINE UNDERSHELDING
EXHAUST TAILPIPE TRIM W/O EXHAUST OUTLET EMBELLISHER
INSTRUMENT PANEL (CHARACTERISTICS) WITH CHROME DIAL SURROUNDS
ALTERNATOR ALTERNATOR 150 AMP
BATTERY BATTERY L2 400
MULTIPLEXING MULTIPLEXING ASSEMBLY

I'd think that's enough to be getting on with, there's stacks more...

[eoin27]

TYRE (SIZE, TYPE) 205X60X15 V TYRES

205's?

I thought the standard was 195 on saloons and estates

[steve_earwig]

I thought that was lower power ones, although my 2.1td D8 estate came with 195s yet my 2.0HDi has 205s. Maybe it was whatever they had on the shelf...

[TerryN]

This is fantastic, just what I need, Thanks very much.

Now I need to decide if I'm going to attempt the clutch replacement myself or get it done elsewhere. I'm not put off by the workload, but I don't really have very good facilities in which to work.

Good news on the flywheel, though. I was horrified to see the cost of a DMF.

Terry.