Improving a 306

Aug 16, 2006 4 Replies

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Rich 80105 19 years ago

I have bought a 1996 306 XSi (5 door, 8 valve) about a year ago, which I enjoy driving - its a second car, but I find I drive it more than the 'main' car.

Its currently idling at about 15,000, which seems a bit fast. The water temperature guage never moves from the bottom - should it?

Its also a bit noisier than I expected - is there some sound proofing that should be replaced?

I don't want to spend a lot of money on the car, or make it into a boy-racer, but are there any simple modifications that would make it more comfortable / better for driving?

Thanks Rich

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jossmer 19 years ago

In message , Rich 80105 joss stops reading and ponders a while before scribbling this reply

It's currently idling at 15,000 surely you mean 1500? Being as the rev counter only goes to 7000. When warm the water temp should be around the 80-90 mark. Sound proofing, how about some ear plugs?

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Rich 80105 19 years ago

Thanks, yes 1500. I will get the gauge checked - its probably got disconnected.

It sounds as though there is some sound dampening material missing around the bulkhead, but there doesn't seem to be anything missing. Is noise a common problem with 306's?

Rich

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Brian 19 years ago

Well, I have a 306 diesel, and that's not that loud inside, so I would think that either you have very acute hearing, or your car is noisier than it should be. On the temperature issue, you might have a dud themostat, which would cause the engine to take a very long time to warm up.

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Mindwipe 19 years ago

check the rubber grommet at the bottom of the steering column hasnt come away this would give you quite a lot of noise and i have seen it b4 on the 306

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