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| Author | Subject: Refurbed Engine - Or Self - Rebuild? |
 jimmah
Regular  Location: Southampton Registered: 09 Aug 2009 Posts: 150 Status: Offline |
Post #1
There are now many faults on my 6 now, mainly as a result of a bodged cambelt replacement & head inspection bodged by company used by the previous owner. (________________________________________ 1998 (S) Phase 2 Diablo Red GTI-6 |
 Posted 28th Aug 2009 at 19:43
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cress87
Seasoned Pro  Location: Norwich Registered: 30 Mar 2007 Posts: 11,360 Status: Offline |
Post #2
You checked the fuses? Check the fuse box FAQ for fuse layout diagrams.________________________________________  You feed beefburgers to swans.  I may have been speeding Mr Policeman but [a] I live for the 306 and [b] did you see that dog? omfg |
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Posted 28th Aug 2009 at 19:46
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chicken_rallye
Regular  Location: Portsmouth Registered: 02 Mar 2009 Posts: 166 Status: Offline |
Post #3
bit OT but i have the same sort of situation with the rallye tapping thats a good price for the engine i would take that up especially with the warranty! who gave you that quote? ________________________________________ tap tap....BOOM!!Now singing sweetly thanks to a fistful of cash and a friendly Rich_w! |
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Posted 28th Aug 2009 at 19:47
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jimmah
Regular Location: Southampton Registered: 09 Aug 2009 Posts: 150 Status: Offline |
Post #4
All my fuses are present, correct and intact. Although I did notice this morning when I was checking for more oil, there is a connector in the same mini-loom as the map sensor (purple plastic inside) which is not connected to anything, any ideas? Engine quote I filled the form out yesterday evening and they called me this morning. Clicky ________________________________________ 1998 (S) Phase 2 Diablo Red GTI-6 |
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Posted 28th Aug 2009 at 20:02
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gman
Seasoned Pro  Location: Didcot Registered: 25 Oct 2007 Posts: 1,471 Status: Offline |
Post #5
There isn't much point on spending that kind of money on a car that's not worth much over 2k. Buy a second hand one from a reputable member on here and fit it yourself, or get a garage to do it.400-500 for the engine, plus 100 for a service. ________________________________________ 1992 Onyx Black 205 GTI-62005 Honda S2000 (Sold) 2002 Audi S3 (Sold) 2005 Clio 182 Trophy (sold) |
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Posted 28th Aug 2009 at 20:02
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cress87
Seasoned Pro Location: Norwich Registered: 30 Mar 2007 Posts: 11,360 Status: Offline |
Post #6
Hmm. Personally I would be very cautious of generic engine rebuilding firms like that. I'd half expect them to just bung in an xsi engine or something thinking "that's close enough". Lots of stories about similar companies not doing what they're supposed to. Do your research before you even think about it. ________________________________________ You feed beefburgers to swans. I may have been speeding Mr Policeman but [a] I live for the 306 and [b] did you see that dog? omfg |
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Posted 28th Aug 2009 at 20:03
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cress87
Seasoned Pro Location: Norwich Registered: 30 Mar 2007 Posts: 11,360 Status: Offline |
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Hate to say I told you so________________________________________ You feed beefburgers to swans. I may have been speeding Mr Policeman but [a] I live for the 306 and [b] did you see that dog? omfg |
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Posted 28th Aug 2009 at 20:07
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jimmah
Regular Location: Southampton Registered: 09 Aug 2009 Posts: 150 Status: Offline |
Post #8
Haha, well fair enough then, I'll get the car over to my mates and attack it ourselves. A bit OT, but need a new clutch too... its done 101k now, starting to get tired methinks ________________________________________ 1998 (S) Phase 2 Diablo Red GTI-6 |
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Posted 28th Aug 2009 at 20:10
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cress87
Seasoned Pro Location: Norwich Registered: 30 Mar 2007 Posts: 11,360 Status: Offline |
Post #9
Might as well put a new clutch in whilst the engine is out. Makes it a hell of a lot easier and it'll need doing sooner or later. ________________________________________ You feed beefburgers to swans. I may have been speeding Mr Policeman but [a] I live for the 306 and [b] did you see that dog? omfg |
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Posted 28th Aug 2009 at 20:11
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timredrallye
Junior User Location: Wellingborough Registered: 17 Oct 2008 Posts: 79 Status: Offline |
Post #10
Stay well, well, well away from them. Go as far away from them as possible and then go a bit further. I've dealt with them on a work basis and if I told you my line of work then you would know that is not a good thing. |
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Posted 28th Aug 2009 at 21:25
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miles
Seasoned Pro  Location: Ringwood Registered: 28 Dec 2002 Posts: 3,433 Status: Offline |
Post #11
As said the amount of Gearbox's and Engine's supplied from Breaker's & Recon places always amuse me as most come from Derv's on the box front and engine's are normally std base modelsWarranty's too like this are not worth the paper they are written on as there's so many T&C's and get out clauses it's just silly. Either as said find a good engine you can hear running, don;t buy a engine on a pallet etc as again the amount I have had supplied from customer's which are scrap is silly. ________________________________________ 306 Rallye Sptint/Race Car, 205 CTI 1.9 8v to name a fewRoad, Track and Race/Rally car preparation to your personal requirements, Full Workshop & Diagnostic Facilities New and Second parts, from Plugs to Turbo's We now also carry out Routine Servicing www.pugracing.com & FB Page, https://www.facebook.com/PugRacing Ebay; http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Pug-Racing-Shop 2012/2013/2014/2019 Class Winners at Gurston Down Speed Hillclimb & Joint overall, Class record too along the way, |
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Posted 28th Aug 2009 at 23:53
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rikky
🦔 Location: cheshire Registered: 28 Feb 2004 Posts: 26,796 Status: Offline |
Post #12
first thing i read was ________________________________________ 306 rallye reproduction decals (full sets/individual decals) | 306 b-pillar textured vinyl weatherstrips306 slam panel esso stickers | 306 yellow / orange / pension fund red side door badges gti6 inlet manifold badges | 306 rear boot badges (p2/p3) winner of Extraction of toys from prams with outstanding vigour award 2009 [source: gti6 owners club] |
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Posted 29th Aug 2009 at 00:13
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rudolf
Seasoned Pro Location: Skelmersdale Registered: 07 Apr 2004 Posts: 2,769 Status: Offline |
Post #13
Also they want you to get the car serviced by them every 6000 miles for the warranty to stay valid.________________________________________ S Reg Diablo standardsSpec SORNEDR Reg Nile standard spec written off then repaired X Reg Astor in need of TLC R Reg Nile to restore Set of Lions to fit. |
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Posted 29th Aug 2009 at 00:22
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