three easy questions...

[skinvandal]

help me out guys?

i've just gotten me a 307 2.00 HDI, 03 plate. top trim level, to use for a few years, it's clocked 137k, but i need RELIABILITY. i only do about 5k a year, as i use a bike when i can. so, indulge me... a few simple questions:

engine identification:
when i add my details to confused dot com or other insurers, the description comes up as a 110bhp model, but the garage and spares shop enter my reg number and come up with the 90 bhp engine. i need to do a few jobs on it, and i don't want to order parts for a 90 when it's a 110 and vice-versa. so... how to i tell the difference without a rolling road? is there a chart responding to engine numbers, or can i tell by checking something under the bonnet to identify the engine? surely there's something visible that i can check? maybe the engine has been changed in it's past history or something? dunno, but stuff's expensive if you're buying the wrong stuff...

Clutch:
ok, there's a manual on the way, but somebody break this down for me.. are we talking jack-up, support engine, take off wheels, remove drive shafts, pull gearbox out, change clutch and bolt together again, or am i letting myself in for a shit job? i've done clutches on other FWD cars, and mostly it's a piece of piss, some are more involved. (for those spanner-savvy amongst you, tell me straight: straight forward or a pain in the ass?) also i'm hearing a lot about changing the duel mass flywheel (if it has one) for a standard single mass flywheel and corresponding clutch. anyone had any experience of this? apparently you notice an uneven tick-over?

the reason i'm looking at changing my clutch is twofold, firstly, the "biting point" seems high, maybe this is just a 307 thing, i've noticed no slipping, but a slight judder whilst reversing uphill, i'm told (by some guy in the pub, admittedley) that there is a sensor that stops this happening, as it senses you're riding the clutch and increased the revs??? hmm. seems odd, but i thought i'd check with you guys, as if the cluth naturally rides high, and it's just a silly sensor needs changing it's be costly and a pain in my ass to rip the car to bits if it's an easy fix. remember, it's got over 130k on the clock, and i need reliability. which brings me on to the next question...

cambelt:
whilst i have every reason to believe the cam-belt HAS been changed, i'd rather do it anyway. again, spanner savvy - what are we talking here? i was taught a trick years ago, which involved loosening tentioners, cutting the cambelt along it's length, and sneaking a new one on half-way, then cutting the rest away and shoving the new one home. it's an easy trick and has saved me HOURS in lining up timing marks etc. can i do this with the 2.00HDI or are we talking jacks, wheels off, inspection panels out etc?. whilst i'm at it buying stuff do i replace tensioners/ waterpump etc?

the electric mirrors:
how comes my driver's side mirror doesn't always flip out when the ignition is switched on, i have to plip the car locked, plip it unlocked, and put the keys back in (it usually works second time) will some maintainance spay sort this, or is a motor about to fail?

any jobs that i could do whilst doing the above that are "preventitive maintainance" please advise, i'd rather spend a few quid and a few hours on it now, than have it pack up while i'm taking the baby from town to town.

fankyoo,

S.V.

[nige65]

Originally Posted by skinvandal

help me out guys?

i've just gotten me a 307 2.00 HDI, 03 plate. top trim level, to use for a few years, it's clocked 137k, but i need RELIABILITY. i only do about 5k a year, as i use a bike when i can. so, indulge me... a few simple questions:

engine identification:
when i add my details to confused dot com or other insurers, the description comes up as a 110bhp model, but the garage and spares shop enter my reg number and come up with the 90 bhp engine. i need to do a few jobs on it, and i don't want to order parts for a 90 when it's a 110 and vice-versa. so... how to i tell the difference without a rolling road? is there a chart responding to engine numbers, or can i tell by checking something under the bonnet to identify the engine? surely there's something visible that i can check? maybe the engine has been changed in it's past history or something? dunno, but stuff's expensive if you're buying the wrong stuff...

110 bhp has the front mounted intercooler


Clutch:
ok, there's a manual on the way, but somebody break this down for me.. are we talking jack-up, support engine, take off wheels, remove drive shafts, pull gearbox out, change clutch and bolt together again, or am i letting myself in for a shit job? i've done clutches on other FWD cars, and mostly it's a piece of piss, some are more involved. (for those spanner-savvy amongst you, tell me straight: straight forward or a pain in the ass?) also i'm hearing a lot about changing the duel mass flywheel (if it has one) for a standard single mass flywheel and corresponding clutch. anyone had any experience of this? apparently you notice an uneven tick-over?

the reason i'm looking at changing my clutch is twofold, firstly, the "biting point" seems high, maybe this is just a 307 thing, i've noticed no slipping, but a slight judder whilst reversing uphill, i'm told (by some guy in the pub, admittedley) that there is a sensor that stops this happening, as it senses you're riding the clutch and increased the revs??? hmm. seems odd, but i thought i'd check with you guys, as if the cluth naturally rides high, and it's just a silly sensor needs changing it's be costly and a pain in my ass to rip the car to bits if it's an easy fix. remember, it's got over 130k on the clock, and i need reliability. which brings me on to the next question...

cambelt:
whilst i have every reason to believe the cam-belt HAS been changed, i'd rather do it anyway. again, spanner savvy - what are we talking here? i was taught a trick years ago, which involved loosening tentioners, cutting the cambelt along it's length, and sneaking a new one on half-way, then cutting the rest away and shoving the new one home. it's an easy trick and has saved me HOURS in lining up timing marks etc. can i do this with the 2.00HDI or are we talking jacks, wheels off, inspection panels out etc?. whilst i'm at it buying stuff do i replace tensioners/ waterpump etc?

the electric mirrors:
how comes my driver's side mirror doesn't always flip out when the ignition is switched on, i have to plip the car locked, plip it unlocked, and put the keys back in (it usually works second time) will some maintainance spay sort this, or is a motor about to fail?

any jobs that i could do whilst doing the above that are "preventitive maintainance" please advise, i'd rather spend a few quid and a few hours on it now, than have it pack up while i'm taking the baby from town to town.

fankyoo,

S.V.

As for other stuff not sure.

[bettyswollocks]

Send me your vin number and i`ll give you all details.

[skinvandal]

thanks nige, had a look, no intercooler there..

thanks betty, just tried sending you a p.m but i have to make twenty posts before i can. don't fancy posting my full VIN number for all to see, but it's a 3CRHY* variant, 3CRHYB version according to the docs... is this of any use?

ta

[bettyswollocks]

Originally Posted by skinvandal

thanks nige, had a look, no intercooler there..

thanks betty, just tried sending you a p.m but i have to make twenty posts before i can. don't fancy posting my full VIN number for all to see, but it's a 3CRHY* variant, 3CRHYB version according to the docs... is this of any use?

ta

Send it to my Email below

[skinvandal]

done, much obliged!

by the way, i gotta ask... what's a "super-moderator"? dou you get to wear a cape?

[nige65]

Originally Posted by skinvandal

done, much obliged!

by the way, i gotta ask... what's a "super-moderator"? dou you get to wear a cape?

[bettyswollocks]

Originally Posted by skinvandal

done, much obliged!

by the way, i gotta ask... what's a "super-moderator"? dou you get to wear a cape?

Naw just my "Y-fronts" on the outside

Vehicle family 307
Build code 09569 89 1 0158
Warranty Start Date 05/03/2003
Engine serial number 10 DYLK 3012890
Gearbox serial number 20 DM39 5707428
BER e2*98/14*0245*04
General information
PRODUCT TYPE CAR
COMMERCIAL MARQUE/COMPONENT TYPE PEUGEOT
VEHICLE FAMILY 307
SILHOUETTE 5 DOOR SALOON
TRIM LEVEL XT PACK
ENGINE TURBO DIESEL DW10TD
TRANSMISSION BVM5
PAINT TYPE METALLIC PAINTWORK
BODY COLOUR EZA - PAINT SIDOBRE GREY
INTERIOR TRIM TYPE LIDURGA VELOUR + "NP" MISTECO
UPHOLSTERY COLOUR "FZ"
GEARBOX (CHARACTERISTICS) BE4-5L MANUAL GEARBOX
ENGINE (TYPE) EW/DW
OTHER BADGE, " MISC. " WITHOUT FULLER BADGE
BADGE HDI
Vehicle characteristics
TRIM LEVEL XT PACK
PAINT TYPE METALLIC PAINTWORK
BODY COLOUR EZA - PAINT SIDOBRE GREY
INTERIOR TRIM TYPE LIDURGA VELOUR + "NP" MISTECO
UPHOLSTERY COLOUR "FZ"
GEARBOX (CHARACTERISTICS) BE4-5L MANUAL GEARBOX
STEERING VARIABLE POWER STEERING
SPEEDOMETER DRIVE W/O TACHO TORQUE
Fuel supply-Engine
ENGINE TURBO DIESEL DW10TD
DIESEL FILTER WATER DETECTOR WITHOUT DIESEL FILTER WATER DETECTOR
CYLINDER BLOCK (MATERIAL) CRANKCASE CAST IRON
FUEL DIESEL FUEL
EMISSIONS STANDARD (ENGINE) EEC 2000 DEPOLL (ENGINE)
ENGINE (TYPE) EW/DW
CATALYTIC CONVERTER 2-COMPONENT PLATINUM FILTER CATALYSER
OIL COOLER MNTG WATER/OIL EXCHANGER ON ENGINE
CRANKCASE GAS CIRCUIT HEATING W/O HEATER CASING GAS CIRCUIT
EOBD SELF-DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM WITHOUT "EOBD" AUTO-DIAGNOSTIC
DEVICE (ANTIPOLLUTION) "EGR" EXHAUST GAS RECYCLING
VEHICLE TECHNICAL DEPOLLUTION L4 VEHICLE TECHNICAL DEPOLLUTION
PARTICLE FILTER WITHOUT PARTICLE FILTER
FAN 1 FAN 2 SPEEDS IMPROVED 400W
FUEL VAPOUR RETRIEVAL WITHOUT PETROL VAPOUR RECUPERATION
INJECTION ASSOCIATED VARIANT MOUNTING BOSCH
HYBRID ENGINE WITHOUT ALTERNATOR-STARTER
TANK FILTER RESERVOIR FILTER INTERIOR
THROTTLE HOUSING (ENGINE INLET AIR CIRCUIT) WITHOUT THROTTLE HOUSING (INTAKE AIR ENGINE)
Gearbox Transmission
TRANSMISSION BVM5
GEARBOX (CHARACTERISTICS) BE4-5L MANUAL GEARBOX
FINAL DRIVE RATIO REAR AXLE HYPOID GEARSET 19 X 75
SPEEDOMETER DRIVE W/O TACHO TORQUE
WHEEL STYLE 16 INCH ARIANE ALLOY WHEEL WITH 5 OPENINGS
GEARBOX TYPE (TYPE APPROVAL) GEARBOX BE4/5 L TYPE
DIFFERENTIAL (GEARBOX) DIFFERENTIAL 84
TYRE (SIZE, TYPE) TYRE 205X55X16 V
WHEELS FITTED 6,5" RIM ROAD WHEELS
WHEEL (TYPE) ALLOY WHEELS
GEARBOX TYPE GEARBOX BE4R
Suspension-Steering-Brakes
ABS WITH ABS BRAKES
REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR DIAM 26
STEERING VARIABLE POWER STEERING
FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR DIAM 22
BRAKE TYPE VENTILATED FRONT DISCS/REAR DISCS
SUSPENSION NORMAL SUSPENSION
DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM WITHOUT ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM
BRAKE ASSOCIATED VARIANT BOSCH ABS 8 0
Body fittings
TOWBAR WITHOUT TOWBAR
HORNS HORNS-HARMONY
AERIAL SHORT ROOF AERIAL
SIDE MOULDINGS (TYPE) LATERAL PROTECTOR MASS TINTED
SIDE MOULDINGS (DIMENSION) STANDARD LATERAL PROTECTORS
WHEEL EMBELLISHER (STYLE) APOLLO TYPE
REVERSING LAMPS WITH 1 REVERSING LAMP
ADDITIONAL SHIELD (UNDER ENGINE) W/O ENGINE UNDERSHELDING
EXT. REARVIEW MIRROR COMP. FUNCTION EXT MIRROR ELECTRIC-FOLD BACK
EXHAUST TAILPIPE TRIM W/O EXHAUST OUTLET EMBELLISHER
WINDSCREEN WIPER FRONT WIPER BLADE WITH RAIN SENSOR
REAR SCREEN WIPER REAR SCREEN WIPER
HEADLAMP WIPER W/O HEADLAMP WIPER
FRONT PANEL BLANK WITH RH BLANK (SHORT)
ROOF GLASS WITHOUT ROOF WINDOW
BUMPER BODY COLOUR STANDARD FRONT/REAR BUMPER
MUDFLAP WITHOUT REAR MUDGUARD
FRONT FOGLAMP FRONT FOG LIGHTS
EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR (DRIVER SIDE) DRIVER’S DOOR MIRROR ELECTRIC CONTROL
EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR (PASSENGER SIDE) PASS EXT RRVIEW MIRROR NON HEATED ELECT CNTRL
SPARE WHEEL STEEL WHEEL + STANDARD TYRE
EXTERIOR ACCESSORIES BODY COLOURED EXT HANDLE+FLAP TRIM+EXT MIRROR
REAR SCREEN WASH REAR SCREEN WASH
SUN ROOF FIXED ROOF
BUMPER TRIM DYED BUMPER STRIP
GLASS (APPEARANCE) TINTED
REAR QUARTER WINDOW (TYPE) WITHOUT REAR QUARTER GLASS
WINDOW (TYPE) ACOUSTIC WINDSCREEN EXCEPT SINGAPORE
Interior fittings
INTERIOR TRIM TYPE LIDURGA VELOUR + "NP" MISTECO
ANTI-THEFT ALARM WITHOUT THEFT PROTECTION ALARM
REAR HEAD RESTRAINT REAR HEADREST ADJUSTABLE
FRONT HEAD RESTRAINT JOINTED FRONT HEADREST
REAR SEAT SEPARATE FOLD BACK BENCH SEAT
SUPPLEMENTARY SEAT WITHOUT SUPPLEMENTARY SEAT POSITN
REAR SEAT ARMREST WITH REAR ARMREST
LOAD FLOOR MOULDING WITHOUT LOAD FLOOR STRIP
LUGGAGE COVER WITH LUGGAGE COVER
REAR SEATBELT REAR 3-POINT 3 INERTIA REEL SEAT BELT
FRONT SEATBELT PYROTECHNIC SEAT BELT WITH ALARM
CLIMATE (AMBIENT TEMP) TEMPERATE COUNTRIES
SPEED GRADUATIONS GRADUATION MPH
RADIO EQUIPMENT FEED AERIAL RECEIV FRT SPEAKER TWT REAR SPEAKER
DRIVING POSITION RIGHT HAND DRIVE
ADDITIONAL HEATING AUTOMATIC ADDITIONAL HEATING
DASHBOARD EQUIPMENT STANDARD DASHBOARD + WOOD DECOR PANEL
INT. TRIM AND EQUIPMENT VARIATION STANDARD INTERIOR EQUIPMENT DRESSING
LOUDSPEAKER 4 FR SPEAKERS (2 TW + 2 FR) + 2 RR SPEAKERS
RADIO CONTROLS REMOTE RADIO CONTROL WITHOUT CD FUNCTION
SCREENING (BLIND, SIDE SUNBLIND, SUNROOF) WITHOUT REAR BLIND
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT HEIGHT CONTROL FRONT PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PARALLEL ADJUSTMENT
DRIVER SEAT ADJUSTMENT WITHOUT DRIVER’S LUMBER AND SIDE SUPPORTS
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT ADJUSTMENT WITHOUT PASSENGER’S SIDE AND LUMBAR SUPPORTS
DRIVER’S SEAT FOLDING W/O FOLDING DRIV FRONT SEATING
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT FOLDING W/O FOLDING PASS FRONT SEATING
FRONT SEAT ARMREST DRIVER ANT PASSENGER FRONT ARMREST
EXTERIOR TEMP. INDICATOR EXT TEMP INDICATOR
COMPACT DISC MOUNTING COMPACT DISC
STOWAGE BIN WITHOUT SETTING BOX
SATELLITE NAVIGATION SYSTEM WITHOUT NAVIGATION SYSTEM
REAR WINDOW LIFT SEQENT CONTR RR WINDOW LIFTER
DRIVER’S WINDOW LIFT SEQUENTIAL DRIVER’S ELECTRIC WINDOW
PASSENGER’S WINDOW LIFT SEQUEN CONTROL PASSENG FRONT WINDOW LIFTER
DISPLAY DISPLAY (RADIO+CLOCK AND OR TEMP, CD)
COURTESY MIRROR DRIVER’S + PASSENGER’S CONCEALABLE WITH LIGHT
OIL GAUGE STD OIL LEVEL INDICATOR
FITTING REAR HEAD RESTRAINT MOUNT 3 REAR HEAD-REST
HEATING ELEMENT NON HEATED SEAT
FRONT LATERAL AIRBAG THORAX SIDE + CURTAIN AIRBAG
PASSENGER AIRBAG PASSENGER AIRBAG
ELECTRIC WINDOW (OPERATION) DRIVER’S + FRONT/REAR PASSENGER’S ANTI-PINCH
ON-BOARD COMPUTER COMPUTER
EQUIPMENT PACK W/O EQUIPMENT PACK
EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR (HEATED) HEATED DOOR MIRROR
AIRBAG DEACTIVATION MANUAL AIRBAG DEACTIVATION
INTERIOR DOOR CONTROL (APPEARANCE) WOOD EFFECT INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE
FRONT SEAT GUARD WITHOUT CAB PROTECTION PANEL
STORAGE (DRIVING POSITION) ROOF FRONT CONSOLE STORAGE
RADIO RECEIVER "RB2" RDS CASSETTE AUDIO SYSTEM
REFRIGERATION AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
CRUISE CONTROL WITHOUT SPEED CONTROL
DRIVER’S SEAT HEIGHT CONTROL PARALLEL DRV HEIGHT ADJ
INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR DAY -NIGHT INNER REAR MIRROR
DRIVER AIRBAG DRIVERS AIR BAG
LOAD SPACE STORAGE WITH BOOT TIDY
OBSTACLE DETECTION SYSTEM WITHOUT OBSTACLE DETECTOR
TRIM ADAPTATION GEAR LEVER KNOB CHROME INSERT
FLOOR MAT W/O CARPETMAT
EQUALISER AMPLIFIER WITHOUT EQUALISER AMPLIFIER
LOCKING CONTROL CENTRAL DEAD LOCKING
REAR QUARTER WINDOW (TYPE) WITHOUT REAR QUARTER GLASS
WINDOW (TYPE) ACOUSTIC WINDSCREEN EXCEPT SINGAPORE
STEERING WHEEL RUBBER STEERING WHEEL 3 BRANCH
FAN 1 FAN 2 SPEEDS IMPROVED 400W
RADIO-INFORMATION-COMMUNICATION PACK BASIC RADIO / INFO 2
DRIVER’S KNEE AIRBAG WITHOUT DRIVER’S KNEE AIRBAG
Electrical
ALTERNATOR ALTERNATOR 150 AMP
HORNS HORNS-HARMONY
BATTERY BATTERY L2 400
STARTER MOTOR STARTER MOTOR CL 4
SPECIAL LIGHTING AUTOMATIC HEADLAMP ILLUMINATION
REVERSING LAMPS WITH 1 REVERSING LAMP
EXT. REARVIEW MIRROR COMP. FUNCTION EXT MIRROR ELECTRIC-FOLD BACK
MULTIPLEXING MULTIPLEXING ASSEMBLY CAN VAN
FRONT FOGLAMP FRONT FOG LIGHTS
Component manufacturers
BRAKE ASSOCIATED VARIANT BOSCH ABS 8 0
INJECTION ASSOCIATED VARIANT MOUNTING BOSCH
Miscellaneous
SPECIAL SPECIFICATION STANDARD
ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS NORMAL ATMOSPHERE
DRIVING POSITION RIGHT HAND DRIVE
RADIO HEADPHONE SOCKET WITH ACCESSORIES SOCKET
TRAFFIC SIDE DRIVING ON THE LEFT-HAND SIDE
SIDE IMPACTS DOOR WITHOUT REINFORCEMENT
SET OF KEYS 2 HF PLIP KEYS
EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT W/O HELP EQUIPMENT
SURFACE CONDITIONS GOOD TERRAIN
EXTERIOR ACCESSORIES BODY COLOURED EXT HANDLE+FLAP TRIM+EXT MIRROR
SPEED MONITORING WITHOUT SPEED CHECK
SLAVE CONTROL UNIT BSI COMM 2000

[skinvandal]

thanks bet! that's saved me loads of aggro.