Hi all,
Just acquired my dad's red 306 Rallye. Just a little different to my old Hilux Surf!

Just a couple of questions along with being a newbie,

1) It seems to get pretty warm in traffic or just going slow in town. Like 95ish - I put the heater on full whack after that, didn't fancy testing the temp limits after one day. What should it be at as a 'normal' temp? (My old Rover's head gasket was dead so I had to put up with endless over heating. Also after changing the Hilux's water pump it never overheated afterwards. Do I need to think about these previous experiences?)

2) I've been told the cam belt failed a few years ago, I guess that's where the ticking noise came from. Judging by the stuff written on this forum, I guess it's the timing not 100% perfect. only seems to be audible above 2000rpm.

3) Dad seemed to think the clutch is knackered, any recommendations? main dealers and the like can sod off.

4) Central locking works from passenger side, not drivers side, is this a known issue? Maybe a connection somewhere?

5) looking around at some front splitters and most seem horrendous, anything nice and subtle anyone can recommend?

6) Will be getting an alarm/immobiliser system installed once I get a little more money, I'm sure some of you have ones you can recommend.

Should be a good few months ahead of fun
Alex

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the zombie apocalypse started long ago, only no-one realised most can talk and drive

Welcome mate

Another Red Rallye is always welcome!

For parts I would check main dealers first to get a feel for the price. I say this as I found a pattern exhaust from a well-known chain was the same price as a genuine one from the dealers. So I would always check first you may be surprised on some things but not on others.

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Cherry Rallye SOLD

Welcome m8.

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Pug 205 gti 1.9 Miami blue
Pug 207 gt hdi

Welcome

Mine has a tendancy to run hot in traffic and i'm not a lover of hot running, when i bought it the fan switch wasn't working so i wired a switch to the dash(sorry die hards, it's discreet!) Just lets me control it properly!

You'll find all the info you need in here somewhere, just use the search bar!

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'Keep The 6 Between The Sticks'


Blaze Of Glory, 6 FTW

Welcome.

Head gaskets aren't really a problem on these engines it's all to do with how it's been maintained, like caning it from cold etc. mine has covered 120k and is on the original head gasket. One common cause for HG problems is the cooling fans not working and the car over heating massively.

In general these engines are pretty damn strong so as long as you maintain it you'll be fine

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Team Nile 6
Team: 40.2 MPG
5 x a 306 owner!
currently abusing type r's in a town near you ™
I truely live for the 306 ®
Build date: 29th October 1997 Wednesday's car
midweek madness

Welcome matey
Can't beat the old cherry rallyes!
They do run hot, specially when the fan doesn't kick in! May be worth making sure it does kick in though
The last thing you want is a cracked block like mine did from a none functioning fan!
Go for the standard gti6/rallye splitter

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Cherry rallye - DOB Thursday 29/04/1999
Team Rallye - the leaner, meaner, better looking sister of the GTI6

The best engine in the world is the vagina, it takes any size piston, its self lubricating, starts with 1 finger, and every 4 weeks does its own oil change. It's just a pity the management system is so fecking temperamental. 

allo. Welcome my 6 gets up to 97 in traffic but once the fans kick in it soon comes back down

what radiator you got, mine was terrible, always over heating in traffic, since getting a nisens rad, its seldom over 90. happy motoring

DEFINITELY get an upgrade

Welcome along mate

welcome along bud, i've got a nissens rad and since its been fitted i've had no problems with overheating. Would defo reccomend.