peugeot 307 HDI

[Danny s-p]

any one on here no much about them any think i shud look out for when going to buy one it on a 54 plate

[Andy]

what engine?

[Danny s-p]

2.0 hdi

[Andy]

Good motors,albeit a bit thirsty for a diesel.I had a 2.0 306 and a 2.0 partner van,no problems with either.
Had a 1.6 hdi berlingo and that was better on diesel than the 2.

[Danny s-p]

THANKS Andy i got told there about 54 mpg

[Andy]

They are yes,the 1.6 is just so much better,it makes the 2.0 seem bad in comparison.

[Danny s-p]

did u have the 90bhp 110bhp or 135bhp

[Andy]

the partner was 54 and the 306 was 2000.Im not sure but the 306 was quicker than the partner,but the 306 better on juice,a hell of alot better!

[Danny s-p]

sounds good thanks again id give you some rep but i must spread it first

[Andy]

Nee bother, Pscuk/Psooc forum is a good source of info on them engines,theres a crazy build on there that would put alot of lets to shame lol

[Novasport]

COM units - Wobbly indicator stalks & lights doing funny things. £400+ to sort
FAP filter - Particulate filters have an 80k mile service life and if not regenerated correctly or fluid not refilled can block. £400-500 to sort
FAP fluid - Required for above. Sticky brown fluid used for the FAP filter. Filter will block up without it. £110 for 1litre & £160 for 3litre
Dual mass flywheel - If fitted, can rattle on idle. Close to £1k

[Novasport]

Oh, and can break rockers. Not that common but its a new engine when they go due to the damage.

[Danny s-p]

what a fap lol and there a complete removal package on ebay what ever it is

[Bubba]

FAP fluid


http://i1.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/005/939/Fap%20Guy%20Meme.png

[Danny s-p]

think i have the jist of it it only blocks if driven at low rpms the new astra i have has it on leave it in 4th at 70 on the motorway solves the problem or when light come on the dash keep the revs between 2500 rpm and 3500 rpm

[Novasport]

Nicked from a website cos I cannot be assed to describe it myself.....

FAP stands for 'Filtre a Particule', which is French for particulate filter.

In other makes of car, it's sometimes called DPF, or diesel particulate filter.

Diesel particulate filters are designed to remove harmful sooty elements from a car's exhaust, which contribute to atmospheric pollution and have been linked to respiratory problems.

Particulate filters work a bit like a self-cleaning oven. A filter traps tiny particles of soot in the exhaust gases.

As the soot particles accumulate, the pressure in the exhaust pipe increases, because the soot blocks the free passage of gas out of the pipe.

When the pressure builds to a certain point, a sensor in the filter tells the engine management system to inject more fuel into the engine.

This causes heat to build up in the front of the filter, which burns off the accumulated soot particles.

The process happens fairly quickly - within a few minutes - and, sitting in the driver's seat, you won't even know it's happening.

However, there are some problems associated with DPFs - some require the car to be driven at a minimum speed for a period specified by the manufacturer, typically 50mph for 20 minutes.

It's a process called regeneration, and it burns off a build-up of sooty particles - but if it isn't done, vehicles can go into 'limp-home' mode or even break down.

Having to run a car like this can make it unsuitable if you only use the car for very short runs.

DPFs can also built up terrific heat, and there are stories of the paint on some garage's floors being scorched and grass being burnt.

For doing their job, though, they work very effectively, often removing over 99% of particulate matter.

[Novasport]

Some things to look out for is the cooling fan running when car not hot & oil over full(Increased fuel is injected to force regen but washes the bores and fills the sump)

Oh and the usual EGR valves

[Danny s-p]

cheares all look out for theses problems thanks for all the help