well I finally managed to put the new timing belt in and get a new
head gasket and fit it. The good news first: There was no damage done
to the valves, and it appears to be almost impossible that the pistons
ever touch the valves. At the topmost point, the pistons are still

I posted a topic on my 1989 405Mi16 which tends to idle at high RPM at stop
light etc.  Previous posts suggested cleaning the control valve which my
mechanic did with no change.  Then someone kindly responded and suggested
checking for problems with air intake.  My mechanic just did ...

I'm trying to fit a new auxiliary drivebelt to my '97 306 D Turbo (no
air con) and am having terrible trouble getting the belt on. The car
has a manually adjusted tensioning pulley. The Haynes manual says to
fit the belt in this order: PAS, Crankshaft, Alternator then

Please can anyone advise how to change security number on hidden key-pad.
My 406 user manual does not cover it. Further Question: I only have one
key / remote lock/unlock.  How much to get a duplicate - is it just a
remote lock or is there a security enabler/disabler combine?

I have a '98 406 TD, my key seems to have become unreliable as far as
operating the central locking is concerned. It will only lock/unlock
remotely 50% of the time. I have changed the batteries and cleaned the
contacts (as best I can) to no avail. My wifes key works fine. Is it a

Hi Guys, Whats the mileage interval for changing the belt on a 1.8 diesel?
and how easy is it? I'm getting the Haynes manual for the engine, cos I like
to know what going on under the bonnet, but quite frankly, I'm not impressed
with the new range of manuals; every hard question is ...

Have a 98 306LXTD, which I am having a problem with the driver seat height
adjuster. You can raise the seat with the lever but when you release it the
seat returns to the lowest position. Any ideas!!!!

Can electric front seats be retro-fitted,Are there any control boxes needed
or will they operate from just connecting live + earth.Has anyone done
this and encountered problems,?thanks.

can someone briefly advise how to replace the power steering pump on a 1999
1.9 diesel 306 estate. How do I bleed the system after replacement.

My air con only seems to work when the car is moving, when it is idle no
cold air comes through ?
Anyone got any ideas
.

Seem to have a slight oil leak which garage suspects is from a cam cover and
they tell me that it can't be rejointed and requires replacement cover. Can
anyone shed any light?
Thanks

One of the relays seems to be clicking on my 306, reading previous posts I
have a feeling it might be the indicator one. Will replacing the relay fix
this or does it need a new indicator stalk ?
How much is the stalk and is it easy to replace ?

It's toooo focking hot, well British sticky-hot, and I really think I need
air conditioning!
Any ideas if it's possible and roughly how much it would cost to have it
fitted to my '97 306 1.4 style?

Just been looking at some 405 TD estates, and found one at a local garage
which meets my spec. except for not having ABS.  The dealer reckons that
you shouldn't buy a 405 with ABS because they are very problematic.
My natural inclination is to think that the dealer is just trying ...