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 buzzbrightyear
Seasoned Pro  Location: hiding all receipts for car Registered: 09 Jul 2008 Posts: 11,894 Status: Offline |
Post #26
I'm also paranoid about that, it would be nice to know the level without having to remove the lid, it's just in my head that if it starts leaking I wouldn't know any better.Im not sure if a pressure gauge would work, I don't think it's under any pressure although I may be wrong. ________________________________________ andrew315rawson@live.co.ukMoonstone phase 7 gti6 My Project thread: http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=119992&page=1 |
 Posted 29th Feb 2012 at 21:10
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m306
Seasoned Pro  Location: south coast Registered: 16 May 2011 Posts: 1,074 Status: Offline |
Post #27
I thought the charger setups were very reliable? Why would the traction oil become an issue?________________________________________ supercharged China gti6 - Thu 16th Sep 1999 - sold2010 megane rs250 |
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Posted 29th Feb 2012 at 21:16
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rich_w
Seasoned Pro  Location: Havant, Hampshire Registered: 29 Jul 2004 Posts: 5,412 Status: Offline |
Post #28
Glad you got her running right now John  These cars can be testing at times, put patience normally pays off  ________________________________________ Contact Details:rich@lynxpowerengineering.co.uk 07732 822546 |
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Posted 29th Feb 2012 at 22:07
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T400 PUG
Banned! Location: Burnley Registered: 01 Jan 1970 Posts: 641 Status: Offline |
Post #29
m306 wrote: I thought the charger setups were very reliable? Why would the traction oil become an issue? it shouldnt be an issue if done correctly. I just get paranoid about long term use causing a problem. I find myself looking in my rear view mirror alot to check there is nothing spilling out onto the road behind me.  One of my mates bought a legnum from somewhere 20 miles away. Paid 3k for it drove it home and by the time he got it home it has lost all its oil and spun a big end bearing.  he didnt follow my golden rule though and thats dont buy a car from bradford or birmingham.  or a legnum for that matter. The auto Gearbox takes about 20 litres of oil  |
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Posted 1st Mar 2012 at 12:27
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T400 PUG
Banned! Location: Burnley Registered: 01 Jan 1970 Posts: 641 Status: Offline |
Post #30
davedgti6 wrote: I,m glad it's not just me who's paranoid about the traction fluid lol , I have a sender in my traction fluid line that tells me the temperature of the fluid, It's not supposed to go over 80 degrees Celsius I think, you can see the temperature of the fluid rising when in standing traffic but does not go over 80 not really necessary I suppose but gives me peace of mind, the other thing I do (paranoid mode) after a run is to feel the charger oil cooler, it should feel "warm" unlike the intercooler which should feel cool obviously, do I have Ocd?  yeah that would help i suppose. i like to know things are ticking over nicely when driving. |
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Posted 1st Mar 2012 at 12:28
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buzzbrightyear
Seasoned Pro Location: hiding all receipts for car Registered: 09 Jul 2008 Posts: 11,894 Status: Offline |
Post #31
m306 wrote: I thought the charger setups were very reliable? Why would the traction oil become an issue? It's not it's just a paranoid thought. ________________________________________ andrew315rawson@live.co.ukMoonstone phase 7 gti6 My Project thread: http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=119992&page=1 |
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Posted 1st Mar 2012 at 12:30
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rikky
🦔 Location: cheshire Registered: 28 Feb 2004 Posts: 26,793 Status: Offline |
Post #32
what does the fluid container look like as standard?surely best thing is to put a level sensor in it, or pressure, and/or convert it to a clear container  to be reallly OCD you would use a mechanical gauge to prevent failure of an electronic one [combined with odds of the traction fluid running out at the same time as the electronic gauge failing, this is likely to happen shortly before dinosaurs come back] ________________________________________ 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 1st Mar 2012 at 12:39
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T400 PUG
Banned! Location: Burnley Registered: 01 Jan 1970 Posts: 641 Status: Offline |
Post #33
rikky wrote: what does the fluid container look like as standard? surely best thing is to put a level sensor in it, or pressure, and/or convert it to a clear container to be reallly OCD you would use a mechanical gauge to prevent failure of an electronic one [combined with odds of the traction fluid running out at the same time as the electronic gauge failing, this is likely to happen shortly before dinosaurs come back] its all black and swapping it would be not a good idea really. I want to put a pressure sender in there but not sure if there would be enough pressure for it to be monitored. temp sensor might do the trick. |
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Posted 1st Mar 2012 at 16:22
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,768 Status: Offline |
Post #34
Jon,A temp sensor would be the best idea mate... Reason being, is that you would see what temp it normally sits at, and then if there was a leak then the remaining fluid would have to work harder and therefore get hotter. So you would know if there was a leak due to the sudden increase in temp. ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone  |
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Posted 1st Mar 2012 at 16:30
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T400 PUG
Banned! Location: Burnley Registered: 01 Jan 1970 Posts: 641 Status: Offline |
Post #35
where would be the best place for the sender you think? just after charger?its gonna be like a proper space craft soon. |
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Posted 1st Mar 2012 at 16:50
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m306
Seasoned Pro Location: south coast Registered: 16 May 2011 Posts: 1,074 Status: Offline |
Post #36
buzzbrightyear wrote: m306 wrote: I thought the charger setups were very reliable? Why would the traction oil become an issue? It's not it's just a paranoid thought. I think I'll be the same when I get mine done in a few months, with the money spent on these things I guess paranoia is normal ________________________________________ supercharged China gti6 - Thu 16th Sep 1999 - sold2010 megane rs250 |
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Posted 1st Mar 2012 at 21:29
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