I guess of the pugs I've owned my most beloved is my first, an 84 td. I've parked it for a year because of various problems and now I am assessing whether I should junk it or fix it. It is very rusty along the wheel wells and a few other places and other problems may range from a new head gasket and rings to needing a new turbo. I know it uses oil and looses coolant. I suspect the coolant loss is a head gasket problem that has existed since I purchased it some 10 years ago. It appears to be the typical problem of coolant leaking at the rear of the head on the passenger side. The oil use could be a turbo or rings or both. I would be willing to do some work on it especially since everything else I have guzzles gas or is less reliable. I of course can always add oil or coolant once every two weeks or so as I did the last couple of years. Has anyone recently done serious engine work and can give me some tips about expenses for parts (and availability) and/or labor? I guess to check the
turbo I disassemble it and check blades and movement of the shaft? I assume that there aren't good used engines around at wrecking yards anymore? Likely, any rational choice would be to junk the thing but I tend to be a bit irrational when it comes to my machinery (I have about a dozen Spanish motorcycles that make owning a rusty peugeot look vary rational).
The mi16 makes me uneasy because of the clutch engagement. I never can seem to adjust the cable so that the clutch engages correctly. Is it likely due to cable stretch or clutch wear (car has 70K miles). I took it in to a mechanic last time and now one has to let the clutch all the way up to get the car moving (disengage). I worry it is slipping. Any suggestions.
Finally, one last mi16 question that I have asked before. When the timing belt was put on by a good local euro mechanic, there was thereafter a racket when the car is started. It has always worried me. It goes away when the belt is warm. If I push on the cover, the sound seems to largely disappear but I haven't taken the time to take the cover off and convince myself that everything is ok. Help welcome.
Cheers! Rulon
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