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Where is the switch by the way ? Looks like its awkwardly placed right under the inlet manifold ?
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 bigbadbowen
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 Posted 9th Jun 2012 at 16:37
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coskev
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Post #27
How many miles has the engine done?bigbadbowen wrote: Just seems odd that the lights come on once started to warm up and only at idle ? Thats because the oil gets thinner as it heats up,and at idle is the slowest the crank/pump is at  ________________________________________ Red GTB1756 powered Fabia VRS daily driver,LBSC Gti6 eater........Mac1 ZR R1 kit car build in progress. |
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Posted 9th Jun 2012 at 16:37
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coskev
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Post #28
bigbadbowen wrote: Where is the switch by the way ? Looks like its awkwardly placed right under the inlet manifold ? Thats the one  ________________________________________ Red GTB1756 powered Fabia VRS daily driver,LBSC Gti6 eater........Mac1 ZR R1 kit car build in progress. |
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Posted 9th Jun 2012 at 16:38
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stan_306gti6
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Post #29
Yep, depends how early or late the engine is, it screws into the front of the block and will be a grey plug connector. There are different types for early or late engines.  ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone  |
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Posted 9th Jun 2012 at 16:39
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bigbadbowen
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Post #30
coskev wrote: How many miles has the engine done? bigbadbowen wrote: Just seems odd that the lights come on once started to warm up and only at idle ? Thats because the oil gets thinner as it heats up,and at idle is the slowest the crank/pump is at Engine done about 120k ? Could be the oil is sh1t not sure when I last changed it ? But it's not used daily so prob only done about 3k on the oil ? |
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Posted 9th Jun 2012 at 16:40
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coskev
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Post #31
Eng sound healthy?Fingers crossed its switch!  ________________________________________ Red GTB1756 powered Fabia VRS daily driver,LBSC Gti6 eater........Mac1 ZR R1 kit car build in progress. |
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Posted 9th Jun 2012 at 16:51
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darzmat
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Post #32
sorry to high jack, but would my 97 phase 2 have the older style oil pump thingymabobber??i cant remember how tight i tightened my crank pully bolt  ________________________________________ 1997 blaze GTI-6 bought january '11 £800 Spend to date on parts £827.88 |
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Posted 9th Jun 2012 at 17:00
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bigbadbowen
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Post #33
coskev wrote: Eng sound healthy? Fingers crossed its switch! Sounds ok to me ? Nothing clonking or banging or knocking ? Oil temp has not got above 90 at any point ? Think it's the older type plug peering into the guts it's not a new type plug  |
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Posted 9th Jun 2012 at 17:39
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stan_306gti6
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Post #34
darzmat wrote: sorry to high jack, but would my 97 phase 2 have the older style oil pump thingymabobber?? i cant remember how tight i tightened my crank pully bolt It will have the older type gear, yes. Best thing to do is to get hold of a torque wrench and just check it for piece of mind. ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
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Posted 9th Jun 2012 at 22:48
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stan_306gti6
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Post #35
You sorted this yet Chris?  ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
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Posted 12th Jun 2012 at 10:36
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bigbadbowen
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Post #36
sort of stan ? Fitted oil cooler , changed the oil and cut a bit off the crank pulley bolt changed the sensor as well but still on slightly sometimes at idle ? |
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Posted 12th Jun 2012 at 12:19
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stan_306gti6
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Post #37
bigbadbowen wrote: cut a bit off the crank pulley bolt  Why on Earth did you do this? Out of curiousity, what viscosity of engine oil are you running? I'm wondering if maybe it's too thin when up to temp.  ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
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Posted 12th Jun 2012 at 12:33
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bigbadbowen
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Post #38
stan_306gti6 wrote: bigbadbowen wrote: cut a bit off the crank pulley bolt Why on Earth did you do this? Out of curiousity, what viscosity of engine oil are you running? I'm wondering if maybe it's too thin when up to temp. Running a billet pulley and it's different to a standard pulley has a shallower centre so just making sure the bolt is not bottimg out ? Running 10w 40 semi synth ? As standard ? Changed plugs as well |
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Posted 12th Jun 2012 at 17:56
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stan_306gti6
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Post #39
Ok, I'm running an aftermarket Rich_W pulley, but not needed to cut the bolt down, but hey ho. The oil as you say is correct, so it can't be that. The worrying thing is you have changed the switch and if it's still doing it then the switch can't be faulty meaning there IS a mechanical issue somewhere. The switch pressure is set so low that it only comes on when you literally have zero oil pressure, so to have it flickering at idle is definitely not good Chris. I'm thinking maybe the pump is starting to fail, and it's only producing reasonable pressure once it's revving. Maybe the pump gears are worn? It would be worth getting an oil pressure check done, whereby you plumb in a temporary gauge just under the bonnet and start it up and rev it etc and see what readings you get, my guess is they will be low and the pump will need looking at. Stan. ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
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Posted 12th Jun 2012 at 20:47
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bigbadbowen
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Post #40
Well Stan that ain't going t happen before the weekend and I'm on the track at the weekend so see what happens ? Didn't have this problem before I had the engine out or the dash forward ? Only thing I have changed is the pulley, engine mounts, heater matrix, oil cooler, service, front end susp rebuild, quick shift, strut brace and coolant change ? |
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Posted 12th Jun 2012 at 21:02
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welshpug!
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Post #41
you forgotten the big washer?________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 12th Jun 2012 at 21:07
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ryangti6
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Post #42
That could be an expensive way to find out...Have you unplugged the oil pressure sensor when the light is flickering to check it is definitly that sensor that is bringing the stop light on? ________________________________________ Ryan |
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Posted 12th Jun 2012 at 21:16
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heidi6
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Post #43
This is normally a sign of engine wear in the bearings/pump especially as you have changed oil/sensors etc. Putting an oil cooler on will cause a small drop in pressure due to the extra work for the pump but shouldn't bring on the low pressure switch. What is the low pressure rating on the switches for these engines, 1bar?, 1/2bar? Get a pressure check done for piece of mind. ________________________________________ IPhase 3 Astor. Built on Wednesday, 12th April 2000 in France. Years of 'Creative Maintenance' mean this car is now much lighter and slightly more 'race' specced...  |
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Posted 12th Jun 2012 at 21:19
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stan_306gti6
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Post #44
welshpug! wrote: you forgotten the big washer? That's possible... ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
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Posted 12th Jun 2012 at 21:20
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stan_306gti6
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Post #45
To be fair Chris, with an issue like that I wouldn't be risking going on a fast road drive let alone a track...There is obviously something wrong, and as Ryan says a trackday could prove a very expensive way of finding out what was wrong. Heidi6 - The oil pressure sensor is set at 0.5 bar I believe. ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
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Posted 12th Jun 2012 at 21:22
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bigbadbowen
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Post #46
welshpug! wrote: you forgotten the big washer? Nope it's deff there |
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Posted 12th Jun 2012 at 21:25
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bigbadbowen
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Post #47
Will be taking it out for another spirited drive before the track ? If it goes bang it goes bang ? It's not hard to find and install an engine ? Especially for me ? |
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Posted 12th Jun 2012 at 21:27
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welshpug!
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Post #48
naah, its 1 bar Stan  ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 12th Jun 2012 at 21:27
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bigbadbowen
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Post #49
heidi6 wrote: This is normally a sign of engine wear in the bearings/pump especially as you have changed oil/sensors etc. Putting an oil cooler on will cause a small drop in pressure due to the extra work for the pump but shouldn't bring on the low pressure switch. What is the low pressure rating on the switches for these engines, 1bar?, 1/2bar? Get a pressure check done for piece of mind. Was doing it before oil cooler went on but after the pulley change ? |
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Posted 12th Jun 2012 at 21:28
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heidi6
Regular Location: Cornwall Registered: 30 Nov 2011 Posts: 409 Status: Offline |
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stan_306gti6 wrote: To be fair Chris, with an issue like that I wouldn't be risking going on a fast road drive let alone a track... There is obviously something wrong, and as Ryan says a trackday could prove a very expensive way of finding out what was wrong. Heidi6 - The oil pressure sensor is set at 0.5 bar I believe. Agree with the above. Having lost a few big ends on track its not fun, or cheap. Stan - cheers. ________________________________________ IPhase 3 Astor. Built on Wednesday, 12th April 2000 in France. Years of 'Creative Maintenance' mean this car is now much lighter and slightly more 'race' specced... |
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