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 JWP EFi
Turbo Legend!  Location: edinburgh Registered: 07 Mar 2010 Posts: 2,163 Status: Offline |
Post #1
has anyone anything good to say about these? i did a cam belt change not long a go on a 206cc-EW10 engine,fitted a Conti kit, i noticed the tensioner and idler bearings were made by INA which are good bearings i will more than likely fit a gates or dayco kit to my 6 but just wanted to hear anyones opinions Plus the conti kits are £56 trade |
 Posted 11th Aug 2012 at 21:14
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eliotrw
Seasoned Pro  Location: Southwark Registered: 18 Jul 2010 Posts: 4,865 Status: Offline |
Post #2
I think mine has one on it Been on there for 26k and not snapped yet :p But then I'd hope not by that time :p ________________________________________ Ex- Phase 3 China GTi-6 T-Reg |
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Posted 11th Aug 2012 at 22:55
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JWP EFi
Turbo Legend! Location: edinburgh Registered: 07 Mar 2010 Posts: 2,163 Status: Offline |
Post #3
26k, forgive me for being over paranoid but i'd be looking at changing it, given the fact theseengines have an appetite for belts, |
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Posted 11th Aug 2012 at 23:12
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darzmat
Senior User  Location: nairn Registered: 14 Jan 2011 Posts: 879 Status: Offline |
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jsa666 wrote: 26k, forgive me for being over paranoid but i'd be looking at changing it, given the fact these engines have an appetite for belts, i dare say he's planning it in the future. its usually around the 30k mark they get changed ________________________________________ 1997 blaze GTI-6 bought january '11 £800 Spend to date on parts £827.88 |
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Posted 12th Aug 2012 at 02:11
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BlackSix
Regular  Location: northampton Registered: 30 Jul 2012 Posts: 156 Status: Offline |
Post #5
30k o_O i got told 80 by garage |
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Posted 12th Aug 2012 at 02:20
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,769 Status: Offline |
Post #6
BlackSix wrote: 30k o_O i got told 80 by garage When the car was first released Peugeot recommended 72k, however after all the early failures they halved it to 36k.  ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone  |
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Posted 12th Aug 2012 at 07:21
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daver6
Seasoned Pro  Location: Durham Registered: 08 Aug 2010 Posts: 2,379 Status: Offline |
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I ran a belt over 60k and it was as new coming off as the day it went on________________________________________ Red Rallye - Rolling "restoration"Wishbone Polybushes available |
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Posted 12th Aug 2012 at 10:03
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eliotrw
Seasoned Pro Location: Southwark Registered: 18 Jul 2010 Posts: 4,865 Status: Offline |
Post #8
jsa666 wrote: 26k, forgive me for being over paranoid but i'd be looking at changing it, given the fact these engines have an appetite for belts, I agree , which is why I already have a water pump and cambelt kit already. However, it's not that simple because its looking like it will be worth changing the head gasket at the same time ________________________________________ Ex- Phase 3 China GTi-6 T-Reg |
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Posted 12th Aug 2012 at 10:38
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JWP EFi
Turbo Legend! Location: edinburgh Registered: 07 Mar 2010 Posts: 2,163 Status: Offline |
Post #9
head gasket isn't a service item lol, not unless yours is blowing water |
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Posted 12th Aug 2012 at 23:34
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JWP EFi
Turbo Legend! Location: edinburgh Registered: 07 Mar 2010 Posts: 2,163 Status: Offline |
Post #10
daver6 wrote: I ran a belt over 60k and it was as new coming off as the day it went on your brave, very brave |
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Posted 12th Aug 2012 at 23:38
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,871 Status: Offline |
Post #11
Wtf is up with the sig, keep thinking youve finally posted something interesting ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 13th Aug 2012 at 08:36
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Niall
Seasoned Pro  Location: Epsom Registered: 06 Jun 2012 Posts: 1,941 Status: Offline |
Post #12
I've fitted conti kits to several different cars and never had any issues |
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Posted 13th Aug 2012 at 09:11
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,769 Status: Offline |
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welshpug! wrote: Wtf is up with the sig, keep thinking youve finally posted something interesting  Yes, it is rather long-winded. Jsa666 would you mind trimming it down slightly please as long sigs do cause a lot of unwanted forum clutter. Thanks.  ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
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Posted 13th Aug 2012 at 11:01
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JWP EFi
Turbo Legend! Location: edinburgh Registered: 07 Mar 2010 Posts: 2,163 Status: Offline |
Post #14
point taken, took you's long enough to say something though |
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Posted 13th Aug 2012 at 17:45
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,769 Status: Offline |
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jsa666 wrote: point taken, took you's long enough to say something though Thanks mate, that's much better.  ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
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Posted 14th Aug 2012 at 06:58
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footah212
Senior User  Location: Paisley Registered: 16 Sep 2010 Posts: 861 Status: Offline |
Post #16
Bit of a thread revival here.What were peoples opinion on these Conti timing belts? ________________________________________ Phase 2 Blaze GTi6PS3 - Black Ops 2 Engine crane for hire Renfrewshire |
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Posted 5th Nov 2012 at 09:22
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Niall
Seasoned Pro Location: Epsom Registered: 06 Jun 2012 Posts: 1,941 Status: Offline |
Post #17
As above, never had any issues with them. Seem good quality. Rollers are SKF which are a good brand! |
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Posted 5th Nov 2012 at 09:32
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footah212
Senior User Location: Paisley Registered: 16 Sep 2010 Posts: 861 Status: Offline |
Post #18
Going to go for the kit with SKF rollers from CP4L. ________________________________________ Phase 2 Blaze GTi6PS3 - Black Ops 2 Engine crane for hire Renfrewshire |
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Posted 5th Nov 2012 at 09:42
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rikky
Pikey Location: cheshire Registered: 28 Feb 2004 Posts: 26,801 Status: Offline |
Post #19
keep your eye on ebay, i just got a genuine kit for £40 delivered________________________________________ 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 5th Nov 2012 at 09:48
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footah212
Senior User Location: Paisley Registered: 16 Sep 2010 Posts: 861 Status: Offline |
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rikky wrote: keep your eye on ebay, i just got a genuine kit for £40 delivered That's a bargain ________________________________________ Phase 2 Blaze GTi6PS3 - Black Ops 2 Engine crane for hire Renfrewshire |
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Posted 5th Nov 2012 at 10:32
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rikky
Pikey Location: cheshire Registered: 28 Feb 2004 Posts: 26,801 Status: Offline |
Post #21
just need to get a waterpump now, CP4L do them i think, can't remember the brand________________________________________ 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 5th Nov 2012 at 10:33
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rikky
Pikey Location: cheshire Registered: 28 Feb 2004 Posts: 26,801 Status: Offline |
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btw use "save5" as a discount code for 5% off on CP4l  just ordering stuff off there now ________________________________________ 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 5th Nov 2012 at 10:50
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rikky
Pikey Location: cheshire Registered: 28 Feb 2004 Posts: 26,801 Status: Offline |
Post #23
Total Cost: £36.42 (inc Vat) (Delivered)not bad for a heater matrix, fuel fitler and water pump! ________________________________________ 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 5th Nov 2012 at 10:53
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footah212
Senior User Location: Paisley Registered: 16 Sep 2010 Posts: 861 Status: Offline |
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rikky wrote: just need to get a waterpump now, CP4L do them i think, can't remember the brand which water pump you go for the £26 one or the cheaper circoli one? ________________________________________ Phase 2 Blaze GTi6PS3 - Black Ops 2 Engine crane for hire Renfrewshire |
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Posted 5th Nov 2012 at 11:43
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rikky
Pikey Location: cheshire Registered: 28 Feb 2004 Posts: 26,801 Status: Offline |
Post #25
circoli. i will put it through my strict inspection procedures and see if it's ok________________________________________ 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 5th Nov 2012 at 11:49
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