hi just joined as i have just bought a 206cc and figured better to join a forum to help with info if i need it
my car is a 2005 1.6 petrol with 87000 on the clock up to now its running fine and i am more than happy with it although i am looking to change a few things in it to make it more personalized just for me
steffie
new member and new owner
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GrandadMonkey
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Re: new member and new owner
Welcome to the forum Steffie. Make sure you read the owners manual thoroughly - especially about the roof. Most problems experienced by new owners are self-inflicted.
Has the timing belt, tensioner/pulleys and water pump been renewed yet (on the 1.6 it is due at 100,000 miles or 10 years whichever comes soonest)? If not, budget for that work to be done within the next 12 months. You don't want the belt to fail and wreck the engine.
Enjoy your new car.
Has the timing belt, tensioner/pulleys and water pump been renewed yet (on the 1.6 it is due at 100,000 miles or 10 years whichever comes soonest)? If not, budget for that work to be done within the next 12 months. You don't want the belt to fail and wreck the engine.
Enjoy your new car.
Ron
"If it ain't broke don't fix it!"
Golf 1.5 Tsi Evo SE Nav Estate Atlantic Blue
Polo 1.0 SEL DSG Reef Blue (wife's)
(Previously owned a 2005 206CC 1.6 Allure Moonstone for 10 years)
"If it ain't broke don't fix it!"
Golf 1.5 Tsi Evo SE Nav Estate Atlantic Blue
Polo 1.0 SEL DSG Reef Blue (wife's)
(Previously owned a 2005 206CC 1.6 Allure Moonstone for 10 years)
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steffie-p
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Re: new member and new owner
dont know about the timing belt it looks as though it is ok but getting it done next week anyhow as you say dont want it going bang on me is there anything else that should be changed while they are doing it think i saw somewhere about the water pump being done at the same time
steffie
steffie
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GrandadMonkey
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Re: new member and new owner
Yes, you did...... in my post abovesteffie-p wrote:dont know about the timing belt it looks as though it is ok but getting it done next week anyhow as you say dont want it going bang on me is there anything else that should be changed while they are doing it think i saw somewhere about the water pump being done at the same time
steffie
Ron
"If it ain't broke don't fix it!"
Golf 1.5 Tsi Evo SE Nav Estate Atlantic Blue
Polo 1.0 SEL DSG Reef Blue (wife's)
(Previously owned a 2005 206CC 1.6 Allure Moonstone for 10 years)
"If it ain't broke don't fix it!"
Golf 1.5 Tsi Evo SE Nav Estate Atlantic Blue
Polo 1.0 SEL DSG Reef Blue (wife's)
(Previously owned a 2005 206CC 1.6 Allure Moonstone for 10 years)
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steffie-p
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Re: new member and new owner
no picking on the newbie 
lol
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lovemycar
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Re: new member and new owner
thanks vey much for that advice about the roof I am also a new member had my car for 10 years and love itGrandadMonkey wrote:Welcome to the forum Steffie. Make sure you read the owners manual thoroughly - especially about the roof. Most problems experienced by new owners are self-inflicted.
Has the timing belt, tensioner/pulleys and water pump been renewed yet (on the 1.6 it is due at 100,000 miles or 10 years whichever comes soonest)? If not, budget for that work to be done within the next 12 months. You don't want the belt to fail and wreck the engine.
Enjoy your new car.
