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by petepete
Sun Sep 27, 2015 6:41 pm
Forum: Megane CC
Topic: fast warm air..
Replies: 2
Views: 2326

Re: fast warm air..

I found out why while stripping the heater side panel off for some work..

it has an electric heater in the system..doh
by petepete
Fri Sep 18, 2015 8:05 pm
Forum: Megane CC
Topic: Megane CC
Replies: 1
Views: 1644

Re: Megane CC

yes it is an option to fit if not fitted... my cc doesn't have leather , but I couldn't be too fussy as I would be hard pushed to find another A1 25k mile cc and having used a water proofer on the fabric it just rolls off like leather anyway...but they didn't half put the door switches in a stupid p...
by petepete
Thu Sep 17, 2015 5:19 pm
Forum: Megane CC
Topic: Took advantage of the weather
Replies: 3
Views: 3333

Re: Took advantage of the weather

why does everyone call it gold...

mine is the same colour and its listed beige something or other !
by petepete
Sat Sep 12, 2015 9:40 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: How to replace a injector
Replies: 3
Views: 2706

Re: How to replace a injector

I took the time to watch the video as I was curious about why an injector on a Renault 1.9 diesel would cause problems having removed my injectors several times to clean them on a Peugeot 205 diesel back in the mid eighties... ( by clean them I mean taking the injector out and then dismantling/split...
by petepete
Thu Sep 10, 2015 6:33 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: reading on temperature guage..1.5 diesel
Replies: 5
Views: 7653

Re: reading on temperature guage..1.5 diesel

i have since discovered... the megane thermostat opens at 83c the webasto trips out supposedly at 76c but can run up to 83c and being as I didn't realise I had fitted a 16mm coolant hose bend rather than 19mm and the water is not circulating as fast as it should through the heater ... it will return...
by petepete
Sun Sep 06, 2015 12:29 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: reading on temperature guage..1.5 diesel
Replies: 5
Views: 7653

reading on temperature guage..1.5 diesel

can someone tell me if my temp guage should be here when fully warm.. it never goes above this and stays there constantly when driven.. https://screencast.com/t/E2GMdeX18236 problem I am having is with a diesel powered pre heater (webasto) that is programmed to cut off at 76 degrees centigrade I am ...
by petepete
Mon Aug 24, 2015 8:04 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: 1.9dci high oil consumption. PCV valve, and oil seperator
Replies: 34
Views: 53816

Re: 1.9dci high oil consumption. PCV valve, and oil seperator

let me tell you I story... I bought my 1 owner serviced same place every 3000 mile car to 25k and the oil was beautifully clean for the first 1000 miles I had it... At about 2000 miles I noticed the turbo sounding louder and when I blipped the throttle it behaved in a manner that left the gear box w...
by petepete
Sun Aug 16, 2015 8:07 am
Forum: Megane CC
Topic: fast warm air..
Replies: 2
Views: 2326

fast warm air..

can anyone tell me why my 1.5 diesel cc gives warm air so fast in winter ? the heater is set to auto 23.5 all year around (unless windows need defrosting) and after a minus cold start no air is blown into the cab for about a minute after moving off and then it starts and the air is warm and warms fu...
by petepete
Thu Jul 30, 2015 3:08 pm
Forum: Megane CC
Topic: Another spare wheel for cc thread!
Replies: 7
Views: 6812

Re: Another spare wheel for cc thread!

foam kit doesn't even work on a very thin nail puncture I found out :mad

I bought one of these kits...


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161368506562? ... EBIDX%3AIT
by petepete
Wed Jul 29, 2015 7:01 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Pulling My Hair arrggg
Replies: 6
Views: 4273

Re: Pulling My Hair arrggg

I have the same problem with mechanics, being a bloke I m surprised you do, as I thought they were all happy gay chappies ! :life Not sure why you posted pictures of underneath of all wheels bar the one with the leak , but you better pray its not brake fluid .... could be just a drop link ... the no...
by petepete
Sat Jul 25, 2015 7:46 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Megane 2004 1.9dci Cab EGR
Replies: 2
Views: 1945

Re: Megane 2004 1.9dci Cab EGR

I did my own egr clean on a Honda civic not Renault and was told how important it was to change the gaskets or risk the warning light you have... Even with new gaskets I got the light but it did clear itself after some "driving" and hasn't been back since... Not sure if its relevant, but i...
by petepete
Thu Jul 23, 2015 9:15 am
Forum: Megane CC
Topic: Does my 2.0 diesel Megane cc (2007) Dynamic S have a cam belt or chain?
Replies: 6
Views: 4018

Re: Does my 2.0 diesel Megane cc (2007) Dynamic S have a cam belt or chain?

All the 2l diesels I looked at had a chain ....

????
by petepete
Thu Jul 16, 2015 12:14 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: Poor radio reception - possible remedy
Replies: 3
Views: 7194

Re: Poor radio reception - possible remedy

I reckon you only fitted it so you could tip the boot up and use it as a whip :grin :mrgreen:
by petepete
Thu Jul 16, 2015 7:41 am
Forum: Megane CC
Topic: remapped 1.9 dci
Replies: 20
Views: 9259

Re: remapped 1.9 dci

I m just wondering how anyone could not notice they had 170 hp under the bonnet....

first gear would be redundant when making use of that power and you would spin the wheels in second without care...

But there again some dynos are way out !

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